Numbers up

Article Abstract:

Comcast UK has been acquired by NTL, which ranks third in the United Kingdom cable TV market. NTL has seen a rise in its stock price which has helped the company to make this acquisition. The two companies together almost reach the strength of TeleWest, which ranks second in the UK market. Telephone groups are finding size increasingly important, and more activity is expected. General Cable and TeleWest are unlikely to stay independently quoted companies for very long.

Radio & TV communications equipment, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Cable TV Entertainment Networks, CATV Equipment, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, NTL Inc., Cable networks (Television), Entertainment networks (Television), Cable television equipment, Comcast UK Cable Partners Ltd.

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On-line for growth

Article Abstract:

WalMart and Microsoft have set up an interactive home shopping service which is scheduled to start in Mar 1996. Three dimensional images of products sold by WalMart will be available to users of the Internet linked through Microsoft software. Home shopping accounts for some 4% of retail sales, according to Goldman Sachs analysts, and this is set to rise. Other companies could follow the lead of this JV.

Home Shopping via CATV, Microsoft Corp., Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Joint ventures, WMT, Online shopping, Home shopping, MSFT

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Comcast

Article Abstract:

US cable operator Comcast's long-term prospects look good and its shares are thought to be a good buy. Comcast has a strong balance sheet, strong assets including the QVC home shopping channel, and is launching new services.

Cable Television Systems, Securities, Comcast Corp., CMCSA

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