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  • Why Softbank Scores Better Against Dish

    By Rajesh M. - May 20, 2013 | Tickers: CLWR, DISH, S

    The takeover battle between Softbank and Dish Network (NASDAQ: DISH) is intensifying, as both suitors are continuing their efforts to take control of Sprint (NYSE: S). The latest move has been made by Softbank. The Japanese carrier has urged banks not to extend financing to the satellite provider for the Sprint deal. On the other hand, Dish’s Ergen expressed the urgency of the Sprint acquisition by saying that the more »

  • Will This Wireless Target Turn Down $2.2 Billion?

    By Tedra DeSue - May 17, 2013 | Tickers: CLWR, DISH, S, VZ

    As the day approaches for Clearwire (NASDAQ: CLWR) shareholders to vote on a deal to allow Sprint (NYSE: S) to buy out its remaining stake in the wireless infrastructure company, Clearwire's stock is trading much higher than Sprint’s offer price. The market seems to think that Sprint's bid is too low, but it's not clear whether the company will raise that offer before the May 21 more »

  • Bidding War For This Telecom Player Heats Up

    By Rajesh M. - May 9, 2013 | Tickers: CLWR, DISH, S

    Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S), the third largest US telecom operator, is getting entangled in a series of wireless deals. While the bidding war between Softbank and Dish Network (NASDAQ: DISH) is getting intense, Sprint’s own acquisition proposal to buyout the rest of Clearwire (NASDAQ: CLWR) is facing difficulties. Last Thursday, the Japanese suitor announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gave a go-ahead to Sprint to mail proxy more »

  • What Could Potential Acquisitions Mean For This Satellite Provider?

    By Matthew Frankel - May 2, 2013 | Tickers: T, CLWR, DISH, S

    DISH Network (NASDAQ: DISH) is often overlooked by investors mainly for being the number two satellite provider in the U.S., behind DirecTV.  However, the largest companies are not always the best value, and often come with a premium valuation.  With DISH Network hovering around its 52-week high, I want to know if there are still gains to be had with this one, or if the biggest company really is more »

  • How to Ride This Merger Merry-Go-Round

    By Meena Krishnamsetty - April 27, 2013 | Tickers: CLWR, DISH, S, TMUS

    Though not always pretty, mergers are an essential thread in the overall fabric of the business world, as they give companies the ability to consolidate, focus on efficiency, and plenty more. From an investment standpoint, however, there are other ways to take advantage, and we’ll focus on a few specific situations here.

    Step right up folks, don’t be shy; hop on the merger merry-go-round

    Sprint Nextel (NYSE: Smore »)

  • Charlie Ergen Goes for Broke

    By Robert Hanley - April 24, 2013 | Tickers: CLWR, DISH, S

    The founder of Dish Networks (NASDAQ: DISH), Charlie Ergen, has always played the role of outsider, as he built his company into the #2 satellite television operator.  Now he wants a bigger piece of the telecommunications market, bidding $25.5 billion for Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S), which follows on the heels of his $2.4 billion bid for Sprint’s network partner Clearwire (NASDAQ: CLWR).  If successful, Dish’s combination more »

  • A 'DISH'y Deal With Too Many Moving Parts

    By Bob Chandler - April 22, 2013 | Tickers: CLWR, DISH, S

    Any merger announcement is usually worth checking out. The deal might offer a buying opportunity or a clue to what companies in the industry view as growth venues. Rarely does a merger or acquisition fail to provide either of these benefits, but DISH Network's (NASDAQ: DISH) $25 billion offer for Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S) might be one of those exceptions. The number of agenda-driven players involved in this deal more »

  • Dish Networks Looking to Become Industry Leader with Sprint Bid

    By Daniel James - April 19, 2013 | Tickers: CLWR, DISH, S

    It looks like M&A is back. DISH Networks (NASDAQ: DISH) announced on Monday a large bid for Sprint-Nextel (NYSE: S), with which it is looking to become the biggest player in video, broadband and voice services. Reportedly, the merger would provide great value for shareholders of both companies, and huge synergy-related benefits. In any case, the offer looks substantially better than a previous bid from Softbank, and seems to more »

  • A DISH'y Deal with Too Many Moving Parts

    By Bob Chandler - April 17, 2013 | Tickers: CLWR, DISH, S

    Any merger announcement is usually worth checking out. The deal might offer a buying opportunity or a clue to what companies in the industry view as growth venues. Rarely does a merger or acquisition fail to provide either of these benefits but the DISH Network's (NASDAQ: DISH) $25 billion offer for Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S) might be one of those exceptions. The number of agenda-driven players involved in this more »

  • Is This Market Moving Bid a Serious Acquisition Offer?

    By Brian Nichols - April 17, 2013 | Tickers: CLWR, DISH, S

    I will go as far as to say that very few if anyone has been more right when it comes to Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S) and the acquisition spree that surrounds it more so than myself. I made Sprint my “Value of the Year” in 2012, much based on common sense, and I have maintained my common sense approach when it comes to Sprint and its latest round of acquisition more »

  • Is This Market Moving Bid a Serious Acquisition Offer?

    By Brian Nichols - April 17, 2013 | Tickers: CLWR, DISH, S

    I will go as far as to say that very few if anyone has been more right when it comes to Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S) and the acquisition spree that surrounds it more so than myself. I made Sprint my “Value of the Year” in 2012, much based on common sense, and I have maintained my common sense approach when it comes to Sprint and its latest round of acquisition more »

  • Apple, Key Corp.: We’re Watching This Hedge Fund

    By Meena Krishnamsetty - April 17, 2013 | Tickers: AAPL, CLWR, CMA, KEY, WHR

    Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is one of the smart money’s favorite stocks, and despite its selloff in recent months, it was still one of the most popular investments among the managers we watch heading into 2013. Yes, AIG overtook Apple at the end of last year—in terms of short-term appreciative performance and popularity—but it’s still worth pointing out which hedge fund managers hold Apple in their portfolios more »

  • Dish Is Throwing Its Money Away

    By Alvin Gonzales - April 17, 2013 | Tickers: T, CLWR, DISH, S, VZ

    Dish Network (NASDAQ: DISH) is making headlines with its gigantic offer of $25.5 billion for Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S). Like most mergers, Dish’s proposed plan has some good points. However, the overall deal is bad and the argument against it is not a hard one to make.

    The good

    Mobile devices have become hugely popular and people use them to access content on the go. The mobile device more »

  • Dish Is Throwing Its Money Away

    By Alvin Gonzales - April 17, 2013 | Tickers: T, CLWR, DISH, S, VZ

    Dish Network (NASDAQ: DISH) is making headlines with its gigantic offer of $25.5 billion for Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S). Like most mergers, Dish’s proposed plan has some good points. However, the overall deal is bad and the argument against it is not a hard one to make.

    The good

    Mobile devices have become hugely popular and people use them to access content on the go. The mobile device more »

  • Dish Is Throwing Its Money Away

    By Alvin Gonzales - April 17, 2013 | Tickers: T, CLWR, DISH, S, VZ

    Dish Network (NASDAQ: DISH) is making headlines with its gigantic offer of $25.5 billion for Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S). Like most mergers, Dish’s proposed plan has some good points. However, the overall deal is bad and the argument against it is not a hard one to make.

    The good

    Mobile devices have become hugely popular and people use them to access content on the go. The mobile device more »

  • Dish Networks Looking to Become Industry Leader with Sprint Bid

    By Daniel James - April 16, 2013 | Tickers: CLWR, DISH, S

    It looks like M&A is back. Dish Networks (NASDAQ: DISH) announced on Monday a large bid for Sprint-Nextel (NYSE: S), with which it is looking to become the biggest player in video, broadband and voice services. Reportedly, the merger would provide great value for shareholders of both companies, and huge synergy-related benefits. In any case, the offer looks substantially better than a previous bid from Softbank, and seems to more »

  • Is this Market Moving Bid A Serious Acquisition Offer?

    By Brian Nichols - April 15, 2013 | Tickers: CLWR, DISH, S

    I will go as far as to say that very few if anyone has been more right when it comes to Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S) and the acquisition spree that surrounds it more so than myself. I made Sprint my “Value of the Year” in 2012, much based on common sense, and I have maintained my common sense approach when it comes to Sprint and its latest round of acquisition more »

  • Sprint and Softbank Reject Chinese Equipment to Seek FCC Approval

    By Rajesh M. - April 1, 2013 | Tickers: CLWR, DISH, S

    The third largest carrier in the U.S., Sprint (NYSE: S), and Japan based SoftBank are putting in all the effort required to win the confidence of the regulators regarding security concerns. The deal has been assessed by the FCC, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Committee on Foreign Investment (CFIUS) that looks into national security threats and public safety concerns arising from foreign business transactions.

    In more »

  • Sprint Asks FCC for Quick Approval, While Investor Opposition Grows

    By Rajesh M. - March 22, 2013 | Tickers: CLWR, DISH, S

    The top executives of Sprint (NYSE: S), SoftBank, and Clearwire (NASDAQ: CLWR) recently met with FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski and other FCC officials to discuss matters relating to the pending consolidations. The carriers pressed the regulator to give a go-ahead signal to SoftBank’s acquisition proposal to buy 70% stake in the Kansas-based carrier, and thereby approve Sprint’s proposal to takeover Clearwire. The deals are scheduled to conclude by more »

  • T-Mobile MetroPCS Deal: The Dawn is Yet to Break

    By Rajesh M. - March 18, 2013 | Tickers: CLWR, S, TMUS

    T-Mobile finally got a green signal for its proposed merger with MetroPCS (NYSE: TMUS) from the regulators. Despite agitation from PCS investors, FCC showered its blessings on T-Mobile by approving the deal. The U.S. Department of Justice is also satisfied with its assessment of the impending merger, and believes that the spectrum license transfer does not threaten public interest or hamper competition.

    In fact, the primary drivers that made more »

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