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CBS 3Q earns beats views, revenue comes up short

CBS 3Q earns beats views, revenue comes up short
By RYAN NAKASHIMAAP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - Broadcaster CBS Corp. said Wednesday that its third-quarter earnings rose 16 percent from a year ago as a decline in advertising revenue was offset by higher fees from TV distributors. The New York-based company said ad revenue fell 3

What earnings reports have revealed about ads

What earnings reports have revealed about ads
By The Associated Press Companies that sell advertising have begun releasing their earnings reports for the latest quarter. Here are highlights of recent quarterly earnings reports from selected Internet and media companies and what they say about the state of spending on advertising. - Oct. 15

What financial reports reveal about TV networks

What financial reports reveal about TV networks
By The Associated Press Companies with television networks have begun releasing their earnings reports for the latest quarter. Here's a look at reports for selected television network companies. - Oct. 26: Comcast Corp., which owns NBC, got a boost from being the official broadcaster of the

Time Warner 3Q earnings up on cable TV strength

Time Warner 3Q earnings up on cable TV strength
By ANICK JESDANUNAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - Time Warner said Wednesday that its third-quarter earnings grew 2 percent, as a strong performance in its cable television channels offset declines in the Warner Bros. movie business following the final Harry Potter movie last summer. Net income

Kraft's profit rises as it embraces startup spirit

Kraft's profit rises as it embraces startup spirit
By CANDICE CHOIAP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Kraft Foods is embracing the spirit of a startup and betting that innovation will help it grow, as the maker of household names such as Oscar Mayer, Miracle Whip and Velveeta looks to redefine itself after splitting from its more glamorous

ABOUT NEW HAMPSHIRE

ABOUT NEW HAMPSHIRE
By The Associated Press Mitt Romney had a foothold in the state, where he launched his campaign a year and a half ago, and spent a well-publicized July Fourth weekend with his family at his lake home. But Obama outspent Romney on advertising in the closing months, and led by small but

Business Highlights

Business Highlights
By The Associated Press ___ Measure of US home prices rises most in 6 years WASHINGTON (AP) - A measure of U.S. home prices jumped 5 percent in September compared with a year ago, the largest year-over-year increase since July 2006. The gain reported by CoreLogic offered more evidence of a

News Summary: News Corp 1Q earnings beat Street

News Summary: News Corp 1Q earnings beat Street
By The Associated Press BETTER EARNINGS: News Corp. says net income for the latest quarter tripled from a year ago, reflecting a one-time gain from the sale of its stake in digital video technology company NDS. MORE REVENUE: Revenue rose 2 percent thanks to growth at pay TV networks such as Fox

What financial reports reveal about TV networks

What financial reports reveal about TV networks
By The Associated Press Companies with television networks have begun releasing their earnings reports for the latest quarter. Here's a look at reports for selected television network companies. - Oct. 26: Comcast Corp., which owns NBC, got a boost from being the official broadcaster of the

Athletes who make more from endorsements than sports

Athletes who make more from endorsements than sports
By Andre McNeil