The conviction of Adelphia Communications founder John Rigas and his son on fraud charges was upheld by a federal appeals court.
"Shrek the Third" took in $122 million in its first weekend, breaking the franchise's own record for best debut ever for an animated film, according to studio estimates Sunday. The latest adventure of the ogre shot past 2004's "Shrek 2," the previous record-holder for animated openings with $108 million.
Amid the roaring bull market, three big investors disclose details of some big trades within their huge portfolios.
Share buybacks are seen driving the market rally. But is the record buyback level really a good thing? Jerry Castellini thinks so. The president and CIO of CastleArk Management explained his optimism to "Squawk on the Street" viewers.
Investor Carl Icahn has purchased a big stake in Anadarko Petroleum, according to regulatory filings, suggesting the billionaire investor is betting on further consolidation in the oil services sector.
Forget the small fry and medium-cap companies: Andy Bishel thinks some of the market's largest names have the richest potential. The CIO of SKBA Capital Management gave "Morning Call" viewers two stock recommendations that may surprise them.
HBO Chairman and Chief Executive Chris Albrecht said on Wednesday Time Warner asked him to step down, days after he was arrested on suspicion of assaulting his girlfriend.
Cramer is toying with a new slogan: “Sell in May, Hang Yourself.” Investing can be confusing. Luckily, Cramer has mapped out some road rules for all you Home Gamers trying to navigate the jungle that is Wall Street. Think of it as "Mad Money 101" –- some fundamental advice to keep in mind as you play the market. Whether you're a first time investor or a seasoned financier, it's always good to remember the basics.
Summit Entertainment, a new studio launched two weeks ago with $1 billion in financing led by Merrill Lynch, just unveiled its slate of new development projects -- nine that will go into production this year -- with two films going into production this summer. The plan is to release ten to 12 films a year through its domestic pipeline, and they're not wasting any time.
Chris Albrecht, chairman of the pay-cable TV network HBO, was granted a leave of absence by parent company Time Warner on Tuesday pending the outcome of his weekend arrest on a charge of assaulting his girlfriend.
Cable has its triple play for media – internet, cable, phone – but Cramer has his own: Verizon, Comcast and Charter Communications. Here are the reasons why these stocks are his favorite in the space. Investing can be confusing. Luckily, Cramer has mapped out some road rules for all you Home Gamers trying to navigate the jungle that is Wall Street. Think of it as "Mad Money 101" –- some fundamental advice to keep in mind as you play the market. Whether you're a first time investor or a seasoned financier, it's always good to remember the basics.
The cable industry is assembling in Las Vegas for a major convention, where competition, convergence and content are the buzz words.
Craig Moffett, senior cable and satellite analyst at Sanford C. Bernstein, told CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” that cable appears poised to beat satellite TV in the marketplace. “I wouldn’t say (satellite) is dying, but remember that it’s a one-way technology in what’s increasingly a two-way world,” Moffett said Tuesday.
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn appears to have a good chance of succeeding in his high-profile bid for a board seat at Motorola, portending trouble for Chief Executive Ed Zander, analysts and investors said this week.
Cramer’s a believer that you learn more from mistakes than successes. Sure, he could gloat about his good calls, but that wouldn’t help Home Gamers very much.Investing can be confusing. Luckily, Cramer has mapped out some road rules for all you Home Gamers trying to navigate the jungle that is Wall Street. Think of it as "Mad Money 101" –- some fundamental advice to keep in mind as you play the market. Whether you're a first time investor or a seasoned financier, it's always good to remember the basics.
Brocade, Titanium Metals, Nucor and more...Investing can be confusing. Luckily, Cramer has mapped out some road rules for all you Home Gamers trying to navigate the jungle that is Wall Street. Think of it as "Mad Money 101" –- some fundamental advice to keep in mind as you play the market. Whether you're a first time investor or a seasoned financier, it's always good to remember the basics.
Time Warner (TWX) Comcast (CMCSA) and other cable companies, with their already established links to your homes, are fast becoming one-stop shopping for all your interactive needs. That's TV, phone and internet. What's the best way to trade this growing trend and what does this mean for the Verizons (VZ) of the world?
Richard Parsons, Time Warner’s chief executive officer, told CNBC that there are no plans to sell the company’s AOL division to a private equity firm. “We like the construction of this company,” Parsons said Thursday in a taped interview with Maria Bartiromo.