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NASDAQ:CMCSA News 1 August 2025 - 7 February 2026

Communication services stocks lag the rebound — what XLC investors need to know before Monday

Communication services stocks lag the rebound — what XLC investors need to know before Monday

The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) fell 0.39% to $115.76 Friday, lagging the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. Alphabet Class C shares dropped 2.48%, Meta lost 1.31%, and News Corp slid 6%. Comcast, Netflix, and Disney rose, partly offsetting losses. Investors remain wary of heavy AI-related capital spending by big tech firms.
7 February 2026
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Disney stock slides 7% in premarket after earnings flag park headwinds, CEO succession in focus

Disney stock slides 7% in premarket after earnings flag park headwinds, CEO succession in focus

Disney shares fell 7.3% to $104.45 in premarket trading Tuesday, outpacing declines at media rivals. The drop followed new disclosures, including a halt to reporting TV and streaming subscriber numbers and warnings of weaker international park attendance. Disney reported quarterly revenue of $26 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.63 per share. CEO succession and parks outlook remain in focus for investors.
3 February 2026
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Liberty Broadband stock jumps nearly 8% on Charter rally — what to know before Monday

Liberty Broadband stock jumps nearly 8% on Charter rally — what to know before Monday

Liberty Broadband shares rose 7.7% to $48.02 Friday, tracking a 7.6% surge in Charter Communications after Charter reported Q4 broadband subscriber losses but strong mobile gains and $5.4 billion in buybacks. Charter’s revenue fell 2.3% to $13.6 billion. Liberty Broadband’s earnings call is set for Feb. 11. Charter’s takeover of Liberty Broadband is expected to close June 30, 2027.
31 January 2026
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Verizon Communications stock just jumped nearly 12% — buyback plans and 2026 targets set up the next test for VZ

Verizon Communications stock just jumped nearly 12% — buyback plans and 2026 targets set up the next test for VZ

Verizon shares surged 11.8% to $44.52 Friday after the company raised its 2026 outlook and announced a $25 billion buyback. The company reported its strongest wireless subscriber gain since 2019, adding 616,000 postpaid phone customers in Q4. Verizon completed its Frontier acquisition Jan. 20 and set a quarterly dividend of $0.7075 per share. U.S. markets reopen Monday.
31 January 2026
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Communication Services Stocks Face Tariff Shock as Netflix Earnings Near

Communication Services Stocks Face Tariff Shock as Netflix Earnings Near

U.S. communication services stocks fell Tuesday after President Trump threatened new tariffs, with XLC closing Friday down 0.9% at $115.17. Disney dropped 1.9%, T-Mobile slid 2.3%, and Alphabet slipped 0.9%. Netflix reports earnings Tuesday, Meta on Jan. 28, and Alphabet on Feb. 4. European leaders plan an emergency summit Thursday to consider a response to the U.S. tariff threat.
19 January 2026
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Comcast’s Versant spinoff is done — what’s inside VSNT and why CMCSA shares slid

Comcast’s Versant spinoff is done — what’s inside VSNT and why CMCSA shares slid

Comcast completed the spinoff of its NBCUniversal cable networks into Versant Media Group, which began trading on Nasdaq as VSNT. Comcast shares fell 5.4% in premarket trading, while Versant dropped 3%. Versant includes CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, and digital assets like Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes. Shareholders received one Versant share for every 25 Comcast shares held as of Dec. 16.
5 January 2026
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Comcast stock ticks lower in premarket as Versant spinoff nears — what to watch next

Comcast stock ticks lower in premarket as Versant spinoff nears — what to watch next

Comcast shares slipped 0.03% to $29.86 in premarket trading Tuesday as investors prepared for the Versant Media Group spin-off, set for distribution after the Jan. 2 close. Options markets showed increased implied volatility, signaling traders are hedging ahead of the split. President Michael Cavanagh will become co-CEO Jan. 2 under a new agreement with a $2.75 million salary and $35 million stock award.
30 December 2025
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Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Today: Versant Spinoff Countdown, Dividend Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts for Dec. 22, 2025

Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Today: Versant Spinoff Countdown, Dividend Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts for Dec. 22, 2025

Comcast shares closed at $29.70 on December 22, 2025, up 0.4% amid light holiday trading. The company is preparing to spin off its NBCUniversal cable networks into Versant Media Group in early 2026. Nasdaq began when-issued trading for both Comcast and Versant shares in mid-December. Comcast shareholders will receive one Versant share for every 25 Comcast shares held.
22 December 2025
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Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Today: Versant Spin-Off Countdown, Activist Buzz, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Today: Versant Spin-Off Countdown, Activist Buzz, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

As of Sunday, December 21, 2025, U.S. markets are closed—so the latest official read on Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) is Friday’s close. CMCSA ended December 19 at $29.57, down 2.31% on the day, with a market cap around $106 billion and a trailing P/E near 7.9. The stock’s 52-week range sits roughly $27.10 to $38.98, and the indicated dividend yield is about 4.47%. That’s the snapshot. The story behind the snapshot is louder: Comcast is barreling toward a major corporate separation (the Versant spin-off), the stock has seen unusually heavy trading volume, and the company is trying to prove that
21 December 2025
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Communication Services Stocks News Today (Dec. 20, 2025): Meta, Alphabet, Netflix–Warner Deal Shockwaves, and Telecom M&A Set Up 2026

Communication Services Stocks News Today (Dec. 20, 2025): Meta, Alphabet, Netflix–Warner Deal Shockwaves, and Telecom M&A Set Up 2026

Meta’s board lost Dina Powell McCormick after eight months, with no replacement planned, Reuters reported Dec. 19. Facebook is testing link-sharing limits for non-paying users, according to the Guardian. The XLC ETF’s top holdings remain Meta and Alphabet, with Warner Bros. Discovery now among the largest entertainment weights. Recent XLC net asset value sits near $116.
20 December 2025
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Comcast Stock (CMCSA) News and Forecast on Dec. 19, 2025: Versant Spinoff Countdown, Activist Buzz, and Wall Street Price Targets

Comcast Stock (CMCSA) News and Forecast on Dec. 19, 2025: Versant Spinoff Countdown, Activist Buzz, and Wall Street Price Targets

Comcast shares closed at $30.27 on Dec. 18, down roughly 33% year-over-year, with a market cap near $110.3 billion. The company is spinning off its U.S. cable networks into Versant Media Group, with distribution set for Jan. 2, 2026. Activist-investor speculation and analyst debates over valuation are driving volatility. Versant will begin regular trading Jan. 5 under the ticker VSNT.
19 December 2025
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Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Today: Versant Spinoff Details, Activist Buzz, and Fresh 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Today: Versant Spinoff Details, Activist Buzz, and Fresh 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Comcast shares rose 5.4% on Dec. 16 after speculation of activist investor involvement and closed at $30.32 on Dec. 17. The company is spinning off Versant Media Group, which will hold NBCUniversal’s cable networks and digital brands. Shareholders as of Dec. 16 will receive 1 Versant share for every 25 Comcast shares. The Versant distribution is set for Jan. 2, 2026, with regular trading starting Jan. 5.
18 December 2025
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Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Jumps on Activist Chatter as Versant Spinoff Record Date Arrives — News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Jumps on Activist Chatter as Versant Spinoff Record Date Arrives — News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Comcast shares jumped 4.3% to $29.43 on December 16, 2025, amid heavy trading and speculation about activist investor involvement. The move coincided with the record date for Comcast’s Versant Media Group spin-off, which will distribute Versant shares to eligible holders in early January. No activist investor has been publicly identified.
16 December 2025
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Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Today: News, Forecasts, and What Wall Street Is Watching on Dec. 12, 2025

Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Today: News, Forecasts, and What Wall Street Is Watching on Dec. 12, 2025

Comcast shares traded around $27.60 on December 12 after announcing Amazon Luna cloud gaming will launch on millions of Xfinity devices in the U.S. The company also declared a $0.33 quarterly dividend, payable February 4, 2026. Analysts maintain a “Hold” consensus with a $35.78 average 12-month price target. A major Versant spinoff and new Xfinity packaging are expected in the coming weeks.
12 December 2025
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Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Rises as Versant Spin-Off Nears: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Outlook

Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Rises as Versant Spin-Off Nears: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Outlook

Comcast shares traded at $27.81 midday Friday, up 2.2%, after the board approved the Versant Media Group spin-off. The stock remains well below its 52-week high of $43.30 and is down 13% over the past year, underperforming the S&P 500. Comcast shareholders will receive one Versant share for every 25 Comcast shares held, with the spin-off distribution set for January 2, 2026.
5 December 2025
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Warner Bros Discovery Stock Skyrockets on $60B Takeover Rumors

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Climbs as Paramount, Comcast and Netflix Line Up Bids in High‑Stakes Auction – November 14, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBD) moved back into the spotlight on Friday, November 14, 2025, as a potential sale of all or part of the media giant appeared to crystallize into a three‑way contest between Paramount Skydance, Comcast and Netflix. The growing prospect of a bidding war sent WBD shares higher and intensified scrutiny of the company’s strategy, leadership and balance sheet. TradingView+3Sports Business Journal+3The Wall Street Journal+3 At the same time, new regulatory and governance angles emerged: a prominent U.S. lawmaker raised antitrust concerns about a possible Netflix deal, and Warner Bros. Discovery quietly rewrote CEO David Zaslav’s
14 November 2025
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Why 5G Internet Providers Are Replacing Cable Faster Than You Think

Why 5G Internet Providers Are Replacing Cable Faster Than You Think

Since mid-2022, 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) has effectively absorbed all U.S. broadband subscriber growth, shifting demand away from traditional wired providers. In 2024, Comcast Xfinity and Charter Spectrum together lost nearly 1 million broadband subscribers, while Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T gained about 3.7 million fixed wireless home internet customers. As of early 2024, T-Mobile had over 5 million 5G home internet subscribers and Verizon over 3 million; by Q2 2025, T-Mobile reported 7.3 million FWA customers, up 454,000 in a single quarter. Ericsson’s Mobility Report estimates about 80% of operators worldwide offer fixed wireless access, and projects FWA to
1 August 2025
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Stock Market Today

National Grid share price on a six-session run: what could move NG.L when London reopens

National Grid share price on a six-session run: what could move NG.L when London reopens

8 February 2026
National Grid closed Friday at 1,285 pence, up 0.23%, marking its sixth straight gain and trading near a 52-week high. Investors focused on Bank of England survey results showing expectations for Bank Rate to fall to 3.0% by March 2027. UK GDP, trade, and industrial output data are due Feb. 12. 6.51 million National Grid shares changed hands in the session.
Idox share price stuck below 71.5p bid as Long Path says backing nears control

Idox share price stuck below 71.5p bid as Long Path says backing nears control

8 February 2026
Long Path Partners said it has aggregate support for about 49.26% of Idox shares for its 71.5p-per-share cash offer. Idox shares closed Friday at 71.0p, about 0.7% below the offer price. Valid acceptances stood at 19.12% as of Feb. 5, with the offer open until March 16. The deal requires more than 50% of voting rights to go unconditional.
BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

8 February 2026
BAE Systems shares closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, with 5.6 million shares traded. The company disclosed buying back 115,039 shares for cancellation at a volume-weighted average price of 1,860.32 pence. Over 1,200 BAE workers in northwest England are striking over pay until at least Feb. 20. Full-year results are due Feb. 18.
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