文章核心观点 - Comcast的Epic Universe主题公园将于2025年在奥兰多开业,这将是美国20多年来最大的新主题公园 [3] - Epic Universe预计将成为Comcast主题公园业务的重要支撑,但同时也可能对迪士尼造成一定冲击 [5] - Epic Universe开业初期门票供不应求,但这并不意味着其他主题公园就会受到影响,整个奥兰多地区的主题公园都将从中受益 [12][13] 根据目录分别总结 1. Epic Universe概况 - Comcast已经耕耕耘耘8年多,终于要在2025年开业这个新主题公园 [4] - Epic Universe在主题设计、大型游乐设施等方面都很出色,有望成为Comcast主题公园业务的重要支撑 [5] 2. Epic Universe开业初期的门票策略 - Epic Universe开业初期门票供不应求,Comcast采取了捆绑销售3日门票的策略 [6][7][8][10] - 这一策略可能是为了最大化Epic Universe的首发效应,也可能是为了分散其他公园的客流 [8][11] - 不过Comcast最终还是会推出单日门票和年票,让更多游客有机会体验Epic Universe [10][11] 3. Epic Universe对行业的影响 - Epic Universe的开业不会对迪士尼造成太大冲击,反而可能带动整个奥兰多地区的主题公园业务 [12][13] - 其他小型主题公园如SeaWorld、乐高乐园也将从中受益,整个行业都将迎来一轮增长 [12][13]

Key Takeaways"Despicable Me 4" has earned $122.6 million domestic and $229.5 million globally.The Universal and Illumination film cost $100 million to produce."Inside Out 2" continued its strong showing, earning $30 million in its fourth weekend. “Despicable Me 4” earned $122.6 million domestically in the five days since its debut, sending a signal that summer blockbusters are alive and well. Globally, the film has earned $229.5 million, including $106.9 million from 73 international markets. The latest ins ...

The launch of the new Kansas City campus represents a pivotal moment in the efforts to bridge the digital skills gap and foster economic growth in the region; Now Accepting ApplicationsKANSAS CITY, Mo., June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National tech training nonprofit Per Scholas launches its new campus in Kansas City, joining Great Jobs KC, the leading workforce development program in Kansas City, to provide holistic information technology training and career development opportunities. This strategic alliance ...

When considering a stock, the lion’s share of investor attention typically goes to price appreciation. Still, there is one other – less popular – side to stock investing. Dividends can act as an investor’s best friend if they acquire a stock cheap enough to lock in a higher dividend yield. To clarify, the relationship between price and dividend yields is inverse.Because of this, looking for stocks that have recently sold off or traded close to their 52-week low prices can be a profitable hunt for investors ...

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Content is still king, even if the market thinks it's the jester these days.Media stocks aren't getting a lot of love these days. A transition away from the legacy media cash cow to the financially challenging realm of digital delivery has cooled investor interest in the industry. However, don't dismiss the chances for the kings of content to script a happy ending for their shareholders.Walt Disney (DIS -0.35%) and Comcast (CMCSA 1.26%) are a pair of leading entertainment stocks that could be strong plays w ...

公司业绩 - 公司成功实现了4%的宽带收入增长[5] - 公司在2023年实现了4%的EBITDA增长，140个基点的毛利率扩张，主要得益于高毛利的连接业务[68] - 公司在商业服务领域取得了可观规模，年化EBITDA达到50亿美元，竞争对手包括固定无线和光纤[57] 网络发展 - 公司在网络方面取得了重大进展，已经实现了中分频率的翻倍，并计划在年底达到50%，为DOCSIS 4.0的部署做好准备[11] - 公司正在将网络架构虚拟化，将大脑从硬件转移到云端，以提高遥测、可靠性和网络变更速度，为引入更多人工智能做好准备[12] - 公司计划在网络上增加更多的通行点，去年新增了110万个通行点，今年预计将再增加，为实现多千兆对称提供支持[13] 产品推出 - 公司推出了StreamSaver产品，包括Peacock、Netflix和Apple TV，提供两种价格选择，为宽带业务带来更多收益[22] - 公司推出NOW品牌，包括NOW Internet和NOW mobile，为不同市场段提供更多选择，以填补竞争空白[30] 客户关系 - 公司强调对现有客户的重视，通过不同产品组合和价格策略，提供更多选择，以满足不同客户需求[39] 移动业务 - 移动业务是公司战略的核心部分，与宽带合作，提供价值[42] - 公司在移动业务方面不断演进，推出第二条免费线路计划和新服务，竞争力增强[44] 未来展望 - 公司强调战略决定资本密集度，坚定地投资于网络升级，以与长期竞争对手光纤网络竞争[14] - 公司预计随着A-CAP计划的实施，客户流失率将有所上升，但具体时间尚不确定，将密切关注并做好准备[36]

Investors should have a wide range of companies in multiple sectors within their investment portfolio. But the backbone of any resilient portfolio that can withstand a bear market and soar during a bull market are blue-chip stocks. Companies with a strong reputation and industry-leading giants are among the most important additions for investors regarding continued growth within their portfolios.I have chosen three blue-chip stocks to buy with common traits that allow them to experience continued growth in ...

Comcast (CMCSA) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.Shares of this cable provider have returned +1.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.5% change. The Zacks Cable Television industry, to which Comcast belongs, has gained 2.7% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?Although media reports or ...