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One of the longest-running Australian soap operas was canceled earlier this year. The show is now being rescued by a leading streaming company. What Happened: The Prime Video unit of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) has had a big year in 2022 with the launch of “The Lord of the Rings: The...

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is adding benefits to its already robust Prime membership umbrella by making more ad-free music and podcasts available to its more than 200 million Prime members. What Happened: According to a press release, Amazon Music expanded its offering for Prime...

Here’s what analysts are saying about Amazon.com Inc's (NASDAQ: AMZN) third quarter financial results, fourth-quarter guidance and why they’re lowering price targets. The Amazon Analysts Telsey analyst Joseph Feldman has an Outperform; lowers the price target from $150 to $140....

The battle between media companies with streaming platforms continues to heat up in an all out price war and competition for time spent by consumers. With companies investing billions of dollars on content, Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) used its earnings report to remind investors that it is making...

E-commerce leader Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) held its Prime Early Access event Oct. 13-Oct. 14 to kick off the holiday sales season. Here’s a look at early data and what one analyst is saying about the event. The Amazon.com Analyst: Bank of America analyst Justin Post had a Buy...

The battle for consumers' money for streaming platforms continues to heat up and several ad-supported lower-priced plans could increase the market dynamics even more. Here’s a look at how the prices of several top streaming platforms stack up and when consumers can pay for a cheaper...

Tasked with leading the studio of a trillion-dollar company is no easy task. Jennifer Salke was named the head of Amazon Studios, a unit of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN), in 2018. Salke is the focus of a cover story from Variety that shares insights into Amazon’s strategy for television and...

Two of the most anticipated new television shows for 2022 are “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” and “House of the Dragon.” Both shows come with built-in fan bases and may be massive hits for their respective media companies. Here’s who might be in the lead....

Amazon.com Inc's (NASDAQ: AMZN) Shopping app has long been its most popular, but on the back of new benefits for Prime members, Amazon's Prime Video app claimed the top spot in the Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) App Store last week.  What To Know: The Prime Video app usually...

The list of exclusive offers Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZNZ) has for its Prime members has grown. Amazon Prime now includes several perks, and the Jeff Bezos-founded company may get a major boost thanks to its latest Prime Video initiative. What Happened: The Seattle-based e-commerce giant is...

The first week of the National Football League 2022 season kicked off on Sept. 8 with a Thursday Night Football matchup between the Buffalo Bills and defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams. The games broadcast on Thursday, Sunday and Monday posted strong viewership figures. Here...

E-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) recently released “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” — a prequel show inspired by the J.R.R. Tolkien book series. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos recently celebrated the series, even making a surprise appearance at the global...

Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) has reported that its "Lord of the Rings" (LOTR) prequel, "The Rings of Power," has attracted more than 25 million viewers worldwide on its first day, marking the biggest premiere in the history of Prime Video.  The...

Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) is reportedly planning to ape a tried-and-tested route to rope in more customers for its multiple services. What Happened: Disney is considering launching a membership program, which could be something similar to Amazon Inc’s (NASDAQ:...

E-commerce leader Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) reported second-quarter financial results after the market close Thursday. Here are the key highlights for investors.  What Happened: Amazon reported net sales of $121.2 billion in the second quarter, up 7% year-over-year. The total came in ahead...