Mike Farrell
Mike Farrell is senior content producer, finance for Multichannel News/B+C, covering finance, operations and M&A at cable operators and networks across the industry. He joined Multichannel News in September 1998 and has written about major deals and top players in the business ever since. He also writes the On The Money blog, offering deeper dives into a wide variety of topics including, retransmission consent, regional sports networks,and streaming video. In 2015 he won the Jesse H. Neal Award for Best Profile, an in-depth look at the Syfy Network’s Sharknado franchise and its impact on the industry.
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Ergen says without deal, satellite TV will eventually ‘melt away,’ but valuations could be a roadblock

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Exec talks of ‘creating a table of prosperity’ in new book on life, career

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With revenue up 2.2% in Q4, company extends its track record; founder, chairman and CEO Rocco Commisso issues letter to shareholders

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Downgrades shares to ‘neutral’, slashes price target to $15

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Industry veteran will report to Charter EVP and Spectrum Enterprise president Bill Archer

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Stock hits new 52-week low after year-end broadband subscriber growth goes negative

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Deal will help Iowa company fund fiber expansion to surrounding markets

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Craig Moffett slaps $20 price target on phone company, says WarnerMedia spin will undo some damage, but not all, from DirecTV sell off

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Will reach 6.5 million fiber passings by 2025; sheds 3,000 broadband customers in 2021

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Wells Fargo Securities’ Steve Cahall says fiber, 5G buildouts will increase capital intensity for cable operators, telcos

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New roles give leadership oversight across multiple field regions

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Shares down 12% since Feb. 1, but still better than Jan. 21

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New tech will turn majority of cable company’s coax waste into reusable materials

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J.P. Morgan initiates coverage with ‘overweight’ rating, $40 price target

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Private charitable foundation was established by late cable pioneer Bill Daniels

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BBB+ rating comes after company lowers leverage ratio to 1.4 times cash flow

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Stock down 5% Tuesday, 20% since May

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Analysts said recent asset sale speculation smells of desperation

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Stock up 11% on Monday, as company battles back from 30% decline

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MoffettNathanson says performance at Spectrum Mobile, Xfinity Mobile proves offerings are 'real businesses'

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Long-time media analyst will report directly to Disney CFO Christine McCarthy

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J.P. Morgan’s Cusick expects Charter to report 260,000 more mobile customers
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