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Internet, Cable Fight For Original Content Heating Up

The rise of original programs on Internet-based streaming video services will drive content costs higher as competition heats up between the services and traditional cable TV networks, says Standard & Poor’s in a report. Netflix (NFLX), Amazon.com (AMZN) and Hulu have stepped up spending on original shows, aiming to create hits that attract more online viewers. Yahoo (YHOO) and Microsoft (MSFT) also are looking to make an impact in online video

Yahoo Sales Seen Stagnant 2 Years Into Mayer’s Tenure

Two years into Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer’s tenure, the company is expected to report sales about even, again raising questions among analysts about whether Mayer’s mobile-and-video-focused strategy will be able to turn around the lumbering Internet giant. Q2 sales excluding what Yahoo (YHOO) pays other sites to carry ads — so-called

Tech Q2 Earnings Outlook Strongest Industry In S&P

The chip industry is expected to lead the tech sector to a comparatively strong Q2 performance as PCs rebound and mobile gadget sales remain strong. Tech’s Q2 will start coming into focus on Tuesday, when Intel (INTC) and Yahoo (YHOO) get the earnings season into full gear by posting their results after the market close. The tech sector is expected to show the strongest growth in earnings per share among the 10 industry sectors in the S&P 500,