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CBS streaming video shows cable bundles are fraying

Just one day after HBO announced a stand-alone streaming video service, CBS on Thursday entered the over-the-top Internet television fray with its own service. The actions by the two content providers signal a fraying of pay-TV bundles. CBS announced the launch of CBS All Access, a subscription on-demand and live-streaming video service for the CBS Television Network. For $5.99 a month, subscribers can stream thousands of episodes from the current season, previous seasons and classic shows on demand, as well as watch live streams from local CBS TV stations in 14 of the largest U.S. markets. CBS launched the service on Thursday at CBS.com and on mobile devices through the CBS App for Apple (AAPL) iOS and Google (GOOGL) Android. The broadcaster expects to be on all major connected devices in the coming months, according to a press release. ” CBS (CBS) All Access is another key step in the company’s

Telecom, cable companies out of favor with institutional shareholders

Some big-cap telecom and cable companies are lagging in IBD’s accumulation/distribution ratings as institutions sell those shares amid stock-market volatility. IBD’s accumulation-distribution rating tracks the relative degree of institutional buying (accumulation) and selling (distribution) in a particular stock over the past 13 weeks. It appears in IBD’s daily research tables, stock checkup at Investors.com and in charts accompanying the IBD 50 and Big Cap 20. A rating of A or B indicates that funds are buying, or accumulating, the stock. A C rating is neutral, and a D or E indicates net selling, or distribution. Many telecom and cable companies have E ratings. They include AT&T (T), Akamai Technologies (AKAM), Charter Communications (CHTR), Comcast (CMCSA), Dish Network (DISH), T-Mobile US (TMUS), Time Warner Cable (TWC), Verizon Communications (VZ) and Vodafone (VOD). In the wireless industry, there’s concern over a price war that has erupted as subscriber growth slows. Tablet computer users now account for most new subscriber additions. Heading into Q3 earnings results, investors are also waiting to see how Apple’s (AAPL) launch of the iPhone 6 has impacted subscriber turnover and mobile phone upgrades at AT&T, Sprint (S), T-Mobile and Verizon. Europe’s slowing economies amid fierce wireless competition, meanwhile, have taken a toll on Vodafone’s stock.

Apple goof-up reveals new iPad tablets a day early

An apparent goof-up at Apple (AAPL) led to the release of details about the company’s next-generation iPad tablets a day early. Apple is expected to unveil the new devices at a media event Thursday at the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, Calif. But the website 9to5Mac noticed the iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 listed in the iPad User Guide for iOS 8.1 within iBooks. As expected, both new tablets feature the Touch ID fingerprint sensor in the home button for secure log-ins and purchases, according to the listing. Another new feature is the ability to take rapid-fire photos in burst mode with the tablets, 9to5Mac said. That feature debuted last fall with the iPhone 5S. The new tablets also are expected to include faster processors and better cameras. A gold-colored iPad is another possibility, according to media speculation. Analysts expect Apple will use the event to announce new Mac…