Nomura Securities Upgrades DIRECTV (DTV) to Neutral; Expects Antitrust Approval of AT&T Deal
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DIRECTV (DTV) Falls on Displeasure Over NFL Sunday Ticket
May 19, 2014 9:18 AM EDTDIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) is trading down 2% despite the AT&T (NYSE: T) takeover as investors voice displeasure with the details of the NFL Sunday Ticket deal. The merger could be cancelled over non-renewal of the NFL deal.
... MoreDish (DISH) Not Expected to Top AT&T's (T) Offer for DIRECTV (DTV); Wells Fargo Comments on Deal
May 19, 2014 8:54 AM EDTWells Fargo maintained a Market Perform rating on DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) and increased its price target to $93-$95 (from $79-$84). The change follows an announcement AT&T (NYSE: T) plans to acquire the company. Analyst Marci Ryvicker of Wells Fargo doesn't think Dish (NASDAQ: DISH) will come over the top with a higher bid. She also discussed how the deal may impact Chairman Charlie Ergen's plans.
"How bad is a T-DTV... More
Wunderlich Securities Downgrades DIRECTV (DTV) to Hold
May 19, 2014 7:51 AM EDTWunderlich Securities downgraded DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) from Buy to Hold with a price target of $95.00 (from $97.00).
For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on DIRECTV click here. For more ratings news on DIRECTV click here.
Shares of DIRECTV closed at $86.18 yesterday.
... MoreAtlantic Equities Downgrades DIRECTV (DTV) to Neutral
May 19, 2014 7:15 AM EDTAtlantic Equities downgraded DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) from Overweight to Neutral with a price target of $95.00 (from $100.00).
For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on DIRECTV click here. For more ratings news on DIRECTV click here.
Shares of DIRECTV closed at $86.18 yesterday.
... MoreDIRECTV (DTV) Deal Provides Little Value to AT&T (T), Jefferies Says
May 19, 2014 7:10 AM EDTJefferies analyst Mike McCormack is not overly positive on AT&T's (NYSE: T) deal to acquire DIRECTV (NYSE: DTV).
McCormack said, "We view the acquisition of DTV as providing little strategic value given long term challenges of... More
Traders Eye DISH Network Corp. (DISH) on DIRECTV/AT&T Deal (T) (DTV)
May 19, 2014 6:22 AM EDTDISH Network Corp. (Nasdaq: DISH) is on watch Monday following news DIRECTV (Nasdaq: DTV) agreed to be acquired by AT&T (NYSE: T) for $95/share in cash and stock. The deal takes away two potential DISH Network merger partners and shares could come under pressure.
... MoreAT&T (T) to Acquire DIRECTV (DTV) for $95/Share in Cash and Stock
May 18, 2014 5:58 PM EDTAfter weeks of rumors, AT&T (NYSE: T) and DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) announced Sunday that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which AT&T will acquire DIRECTV in a stock-and-cash transaction for $95 per share based on AT&Ts Friday closing price. The agreement has been approved unanimously by the Boards of Directors of both companies.
Under the terms of the transaction, DIRECTV shareholders will receive $95.00 per share under the terms of the merger,... More
