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Apple's (AAPL) Initial Offers for Content are 'Way Too Cheap', Labels Say

March 7, 2013 8:42 AM EST

According to the NY Post on Thursday, Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) has reportedly opened-up discussions with record labels over getting rights for a potential music-streaming service. Apple isn't getting very far, however, given that it's offers are coming in "way too cheap."

The Post cites sources... More

Investors Now Willing to Risk More with Google (GOOG) Versus Apple (AAPL)

March 6, 2013 11:24 AM EST

Gaps can generally be a good thing. You'd want your hometown sports team to win by a wide gap. A large gap between yourself and evil doers is generally more favorable.

However, sometimes a smaller gap is wanted. For example, the share price-to-profit gap between Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) and rival Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) is at its widest point since June 2005, according to Bloomberg-compiled data. Not good if you're an Apple investor.

Google is going for 25 times profit, while Apple is at just 10 times,... More

Pandora (P) Announces Integration with Three Popular Media-Buying Platforms

March 5, 2013 8:36 AM EST

Pandora (NYSE: P) announced that its audience data will appear in the three most popular media buying platforms, including STRATA and Mediaocean's Donovan and Mediabank stewardship systems. Radio buyers will be able to compare Pandora's audience data side-by-side with broadcast radio stations across the country.

With more than $14 billion spent on U.S. spot radio advertising annually according to the RAB, advertisers will have a more complete representation of the radio industry that includes both broadcast and internet radio. STRATA and Mediaocean will import Triton Digital's Webcast Metrics Local (WCML) data into... More

Pandora (P) Looks to Cap Mobile Device 'Super Users'...Unless They Pay Up

February 28, 2013 8:45 AM EST

Millions of people enjoy the streaming radio service Pandora (NYSE: P) provides, particularly on their mobile devices. Most listen to about 20 hours per month, but there are a few which exceed that limit.

However, Pandora is planning to cap the amount of streaming... More