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Media Stocks Steady; Report Dissects Pay-TV Losses

The meltdown in media stocks took a breather on Monday though yet another report showed big Q2 subscriber losses for pay-TV companies, especially satellite broadcasters DirecTV Group and Dish Network (DISH). Media stocks were pummeled after companies reported disappointing Q2 earnings amid investor anxiety over a frayed pay-TV ecosystem and continued “cord-cutting” by young adults. But in early afternoon trading in the stock market today, shares

QVC Wants More Women With $2.4 Billion Zulily Buyout

With the acquisition of millennial mom-focused Zulily (ZU), QVC aims to widen its audience beyond TV and grab more e-commerce market share. Liberty Interactive (QVCA) said Monday that it will acquire the e-commerce site in a cash-and-stock deal that values Zulily at $2.4 billion. The QVC parent, which has interests in various digital commerce businesses, is split into Liberty Ventures (LVNTA) and QVC Group, which Zulily will join. Together with

Vodafone, Liberty Global Resolution In September?

Will this September bring another big deal for Vodafone (VOD), this time with Liberty Global (LBTYA)? Nearly two years ago, Vodafone sold its 45% stake in Verizon Wireless to Verizon Communications (VZ) for $130 billion. While AT&T (T) explored a purchase of Vodafone soon afterward, John Malone-controlled Liberty Global has emerged as Vodafone’s likeliest suitor. AT&T continues to be ensnared in media reports over cooperation with the National