Netflix
Sony
As long as Netflix's 15 million-plus subscribers don't mind waiting four weeks in exchange for a healthier Netflix and a more robust streaming library, everyone wins, since studios sell most of their DVDs during their first month on the market.
Briefly in the news
And now let's take a quick look at some of the other stories that shaped our week.
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TiVo
(Nasdaq: TIVO) investors gave the DVR pioneer a thumbs-up after the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ruled in its favor in its long-running case against EchoStar(Nasdaq: SATS) . Yes, we've been to this movie before -- but this time it looks as though we're nearing the end. -
Ford
(NYSE: F) sales soared by 41% in September relative to last year. Most of its peers also posted double-digit percentage gains. The news is all relative, though, since auto sales hit the brakes last September, after the "Cash for Clunkers" rebates ended. -
Yahoo!
(Nasdaq: YHOO) buys Dapper. General Electric(NYSE: GE) buys Dresser. I don't have any perspective to add, beyond pointing out that consolidation is still alive and well. And I just like saying "Dapper Dresser."
Until next week, I remain,
Rick Munarriz