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Rupert Murdoch Looking for More Subscriber-Based Properties

Posted Jun 15th 2010 5:30PM by Gary Sattler (RSS feed)
Filed under: Deals, Products and Services, Internet, Competitive Strategy, Marketing and Advertising, News Corp'B' (NWS), Entrepreneurs, Stocks to Buy, Technology

Trading is upward and active today, on shares of Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. (NWS). News Corp. shares have gained over 6%. The share hike is in reaction to News Corp.'s bid to completely swallow UK satellite service provider BSkyB. Bloomberg reports that News Corp's current offer of $11.5 billion has been kindly rejected by BSkyB. Apparently, that company is asking for a bid increase of some 14%. Indications are that the negotiations are amicable and moving forward.

The question is, has Rupert Murdoch lost his mind? I would have to say not. Murdoch has made it quite obvious that internet content by subscription shall be his unflinching business model. He's chosen his path, and he's sticking to it, come hell or high water.

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Good 'news' for Thomson Reuters (TRI)

Posted Apr 28th 2009 3:20PM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: International Markets, Newsletters, Stocks to Buy, Federal Reserve, Recession, Financial Crisis

"Some companies are managing very well now and quietly laying a foundation for solid earnings growth when the recovery gets underway," says Tom Slee.

The contributing editor to The Internet Wealth Builder adds, "A few even offer a good yield while we wait." One such company, he believes is Thomson Reuters Corp. (NYSE: TRI).

"I particularly like Thomson Reuters. It's low key and not terribly exciting, but by paying a $1.12 dividend to yield 4.1% the stock should provide investors with an excellent long-term return. Here's some background:

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