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Sky Plc
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Sky plays an important role in the British TV and radio landscape. It brings us entertainment, information and sport through mass programme distribution, and also provides telecoms and Internet services.
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Sky streaming launch steps up competition with BT and Virgin Media
With popular channels like Sky Sports, Cinema, Entertainment will not be included in the basic deal, Joshua Lamb questions the benefits of the new service
BT dividend hike seen as unlikely by analysts as telecoms firm tackles costs, pensions and debt
“With the combined pension and net debt position a rather daunting £16.1bn, it’s hard to see the new CEO raising the dividend in May’s full years,” said George Salmon, equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown
ITV higher as Liberum Capital suggests STV deal with Sky pointer to retransmission fee agreement
Liberum's analysts said they believe such a deal between ITV and Sky would lead to a material – around 15% plus - uplift to the FTSE 100-listed broadcasters' consensus earnings
BT and other broadband providers face clampdown over pricing under new Ofcom rules
Ofcom has launched a review into broadband pricing practices over concerns customers are paying more than they should
European Commission seeks input on investigation into Disney pay-TV commitments
The watchdog said it was concerned that clauses in contractual deals between six film studios, including Disney and Sky, could prevent programmes being shown across borders
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US midterm elections, Primark, Morrisons and Imperial Brands make for busy day ahead
The day ahead will see Americans go to the polls to vote in the midterm elections but closer to home the focus is on financials from AB Foods, Morrison's and Imperial Brands
Sky's contracts with Disney at risk after Comcast takeover
Berenberg said: "Disney missed buying Sky and competes with Comcast. Disney now doesn’t have any incentive to renew its programming deals with Sky unless it’s on extremely good financial terms”
FTSE 100 closes lower as sterling gains on BoE rate comments
The bank suggested there could be a faster pace of hikes if the UK gets a smooth Brexit deal
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No change expected from Bank of England on 'Super Thursday' despite Budget optimism
Aside from the BoE interest rate decision, the Day Ahead will also bring updates from the likes of BT Group, Royal Dutch Shell, Smith & Nephew, Shire, Just Eat, and Indivior
CMA clears Sky Betting takeover by Canadian peer Stars Group
Stars will buy Sky Bet, the firm behind the Sky Vegas and Sky Casino brands, creating the largest publicly-listed online gaming company in the world
James Murdoch steps down from Sky board after Comcast completes takeover
Comcast now owns 76.84% of Sky after successfully outbidding Fox in an auction to take over the broadcaster last month
UK culture minister urges Comcast to ensure Sky News independence after takeover
"We want to make sure (Comcast is) committed to Sky News in the long term and committed to its editorial independence," culture minister Jeremy Wright said
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Fevertree's ejection from the "Mindless Momentum" portfolio suggests the market is losing its fizz
The latest refresh of the blue-chip version of the "Mindless Momentum" virtual portfolio indicated that the number of really big gainers (50% or more over the last year) is on the wane.
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Gfinity scores Premier League egaming tournament deal
The ePremier League starts in January 2019 with every Premier League club represented, with the final due to take place in London in March 2019
Bye bye Sky - Comcast's £30bn acquisition of the satellite broadcaster looks set to close early
Last week the American media giant agreed to buy a 39% stake in the satellite broadcaster from under-bidder 21st Century Fox
Comcast completes fourth largest bond sale ever to fund Sky deal
Comcast's bond sale is the fourth largest in corporate history behind issues from CVS Health Corp, Verizon Communications Inc and Anheuser-Busch InBev NV
Comcast to end Sky share purchases in the market after taking controlling stake
Comcast outbid Fox in a £27.9bn auction of Sky at the weekend
Fox and Disney to sell shares in Sky to Comcast
Fox was outbid by Comcast in an auction of Sky on Saturday
Investments and investor services
Fox and Disney to sell shares in Sky to Comcast
Disney is to buy Fox's entertainment assets, including its stake in Sky, but has opted to sell this holding rather than remain a minority stakeholder