AT&T and DIRECTV in Talks?
This morning reports are surfacing of more M&A in the media sector again. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that AT&T (T, quote) has approached DIRECTV (DTV, quote) concerning an acquisition.
This morning reports are surfacing of more M&A in the media sector again. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that AT&T (T, quote) has approached DIRECTV (DTV, quote) concerning an acquisition.
This recent pullback is healthy and the sector as a whole not a bubble to ‘burst’.
The room’s getting crowded, the party’s been going on a while but more people could arrive. Just beware fair weather friends and a sign it could be time to think about leaving…
Investors are expecting an eventual reduction of support by the Fed, and Merkel winning the election this weekend. However, what stock markets have not priced in is the resurgence of Eurozone troubles into the headlines. So what are the options, why is this important and how will this effect markets?
With strong words to support the Euro, Mario Draghi, the European Central Bank President, quelled fears over the future of the Eurozone. However, the bailout negotiations in Cyprus revealed cracks in this ‘floor’ supporting the region and markets. A ‘Banking Union’ has been undermined, imbalances within the region magnified and individual systematic risk returned.
Political uncertainty in Italy could impact global markets, but provide a “fantastic buying opportunity.” Like Jennifer Lawrence’s fall at the Oscars, unexpected but a chance to shine ‘comedically‘, Italy’s elections have shocked investors but provided attractive entry points to strong international firms, insulated from domestic woes (as well as offer up some funny one-liners from candidates).