Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) has set the debut date for ‘House of Cards”.

Netflix To Show ‘House Of Cards’

The streaming service provider Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) has announced that it will start the streaming of the first original Netflix series ‘House of Cards’ from 1, February 2013.

The show, starring Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright, will be available for UK, Ireland, North America, Latin America and Nordic Countries customers. ‘House of Cards’ is a political drama set in Washington DC.

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) chief content officer Ted Sarandos said, “‘House of Cards’ combines the best of filmmaking with the best of television. Beau Willimon’s compelling narrative, David Fincher’s unparalleled craftsmanship, indelible performances by Kevin Spacey and the rest of the cast unite to create a gripping story and a new kind of viewing experience for Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) members to immerse themselves in”.

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) shares were at 66.67 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a -13.1% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Sell
Mean recommendation: Error
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: Error
Zack’s Rank: 4 out of 19 in the industry

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) has added INSP to its lineups in Philadelhia and New Jersey.

Comcast Expands Lineup

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) announced that it has added The Inspiration Networks’ flagship network, INSP, to its Freedom Region serving greater Philadelphia and New Jersey.

INSP is now offered on channel 295 of the Xfinity TV lineup.

Mark Kang, SVP of worldwide distribution for The Inspiration Networks, said that, “With a nearly 400% ratings increase over the past 18 months, INSP continues to resonate with those who desire programming that celebrate time-honored values. Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA)’s Freedom Region launch adds some 2.1 million subscribers to INSP’s subscriber roster that now tops 72 million via cable, satellite and telco providers”.

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) shares are currently standing at 33.53.

Price History
Last Price: 33.53
52 Week Low / High: 19.72 / 35.16
50 Day Moving Average: 32.79
6 Month Price Change %: 14.7%
12 Month Price Change %: 55.1%

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) has named its new VP for finance and accounting.

Comcast Makes Finance VP Announcement

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) announced that it has promoted its finance executive Sarah Bryant as senior vice president of finance and accounting for Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) Cable’s Central Division, headquartered in Atlanta.

As the SVP Bryant will oversee budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting and analysis, purchasing, capital planning and information technology, and systems throughout the 15 states that comprise the Central Division.

Bryant was the vice president of budgets and capital at Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) Cable headquarters in Philadelphia.

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) shares are currently standing at 33.90.

Price History
Last Price: 33.90
52 Week Low / High: 19.54 / 35.16
50 Day Moving Average: 32.23
6 Month Price Change %: 16.2%
12 Month Price Change %: 69.8%

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) has reached the milestone of 1 million UK customers.

Netflix Hits Magic Million In UK

The streaming video service provider Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) has announced that it has surpassed the milestone of 1 million subscribers in UK and Ireland at record speed.

The company launched the service in UK and Ireland in January and reached the milestone in just seven months. It has 27 million subscribers worldwide.

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) chief executive Reed Hastings said, “This membership milestone is evidence that Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) has rapidly gained popularity in the UK and Ireland. Our British and Irish members clearly enjoy the ability to instantly watch a large variety of TV shows and films streaming from Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) on their favourite devices whenever they want”.

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) stocks are currently standing at 64.24.

Price History
Last Price: 64.24
52 Week Low / High: 52.81 / 241.88
50 Day Moving Average: 68.07
6 Month Price Change %: -47.7%
12 Month Price Change %: -70.7%

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) is changing its HD lineup and eliminating duplicates.

Comcast Improving Channel Listings

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA), the cable company, has announced that it is changing its HD channel lineup.

HD channels are located in the 185 to 280 channel range as well as in channels 785 to 1631, and new high-def channels also have been added to the 800s.

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) will remove duplicate channels in the lower channel range so there will be only one channel number for each HD network in the 800s.

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) stated that, “Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) knows, through direct feedback from our customers, that this arrangement provided a less-than-optimal viewing experience, and that some customers have missed out on the additional channels in the 800 range the changes and the grouping of HD channels by genre will help to improve navigation for customers. It also will free up space for more channels, network DVRs, faster Internet speed and other system improvements”.

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) company shares are currently standing at 34.55.

Price History
Last Price: 34.55
52 Week Low / High: 19.54 / 35.16
50 Day Moving Average: 31.66
6 Month Price Change %: 27.8%
12 Month Price Change %: 68.7%

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) has planned to cut 184 employees in Chicago.

Comcast Cutting Chicago Jobs

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) announced that it is planning to cut 184 employees from customer care and sales facilities located in the Chicago suburbs.

This move is being taken as Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) shifts jobs to other facilities and increases its focus on using computerized interactive voice response (IVR) systems to handle customer service calls and dispatch field technicians.

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) stated that, “The layoffs will be offset by the hiring of 250 employees in the Chicago area, including the addition of 100 jobs at a facility in Naperville, Ill., which supports business customers. Moving jobs to its commercial arm could help Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) grow its business services revenue, which jumped 34.2 percent to $435 million during the second quarter”.

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) stocks were at 34.51 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 17.5% movement in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy
Mean recommendation: Error
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: Error
Zack’s Rank: 2 out of 12 in the industry

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) has announced faster Internet services in New Mexico.

Comcast Ups Speeds In New Mexico

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) announced that it is increasing its Internet speeds available in New Mexico.

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) will provide high speed DOCSIS 3.0 networks to its residential and business class customers in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Santa Fe, Farmington, Silver City, Gallup, Los Alamos, Deming, Portales and Taos.

DOCSIS 3.0 is the next generation of DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Services Interface Specification), an international telecommunications standard, which allows cable television operators add high-speed data to their current cable TV systems and to have the best online experience possible.

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) is also launching two new premium speed tiers to its residential and business class customers, Extreme 105 and Extreme 50.

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) shares are currently standing at 34.94.

Price History
Last Price: 34.94
52 Week Low / High: 19.19 / 35.09
50 Day Moving Average: 31.21
6 Month Price Change %: 29.0%
12 Month Price Change %: 59.7%

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) has launched its Chaos Monkey tool to the open source community.

Netflix Frees Chaos Monkey

The online streaming service provider Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) has released its Chaos Monkey source code to the cloud.

The Chaos Monkey, which was built in the Amazon Web Stores system, randomly shuts down virtual machine instances across large systems to see how systems adjust with it.

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) wrote in its blog post, “In most cases, we have designed our applications to continue working when an instance [virtual machine] goes offline. But in those special cases that they don’t, we want to make sure there are people around to resolve and learn from any problems. With this in mind, Chaos Monkey only runs within a limited set of hours with the intent that engineers will be alert and able to respond”.

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) stocks were at 56.85 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a -30.1% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Sell
Mean recommendation: Error
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: Error
Zack’s Rank: 7 out of 18 in the industry