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While painful (for most folks) to watch, the actor’s explosion has created a bonanza for the tabloid mill. But on a broader level, Sheen has also offers a potential shot in the arm for companies across the spectrum, from media to pharmaceuticals. Hey Viacom, how about Charlie’s Family?

Continue reading The Sheen Index: Where Charlie’s Meltdown Is Fuel for Business

The Sheen Index: Where Charlie’s Meltdown Is Fuel for Business originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:30:00.

Filed Under: Economy, People, Investing, Media, General Electric , Time Warner, Altria Group

While painful (for most folks) to watch, the actor’s explosion has created a bonanza for the tabloid mill. But on a broader level, Sheen has also offers a potential shot in the arm for companies across the spectrum, from media to pharmaceuticals. Hey Viacom, how about Charlie’s Family?

Continue reading The Sheen Index: Where Charlie’s Meltdown Is Fuel for Business

The Sheen Index: Where Charlie’s Meltdown Is Fuel for Business originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:30:00.

Filed Under: Economy, People, Investing, Media, General Electric , Time Warner, Altria Group

A five-star resort, Johnson’s Kendeja is the first new hotel to be built in Liberia in a decade, providing a glimpse of how the tropical West African country could begin to look if its fragile political stability and fast-growing economy remain intact.

Continue reading BET Founder Robert Johnson’s Liberian Resort: An Oasis of Calm

BET Founder Robert Johnson’s Liberian Resort: An Oasis of Calm originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 19 Feb 2011 09:00:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Columns, People

Hulu reached an agreement with Viacom that will once again allow the video site to air episodes of Jon Stewart’s “The Daily Show” and Stephen Colbert’s “The Colbert Report,” 11 months after the shows were pulled from the site.

Continue reading Hulu Gets ‘The Daily Show’ and ‘The Colbert Report’ Back

Hulu Gets ‘The Daily Show’ and ‘The Colbert Report’ Back originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:30:00.

Filed Under: Technology, Media, Viacom

It’s award season in Hollywood, with the Oscars just weeks away. But stocks are forward-looking, so investors are already keying on summer blockbuster season. And a bigger-than-expected summer hit or two can indeed provide a catalyst for media and entertainment company shares.

Continue reading Face-Off on Stocks: Disney, Viacom, Time Warner [Video]

Face-Off on Stocks: Disney, Viacom, Time Warner [Video] originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:45:00.

Filed Under: Investing, Media, Viacom, Time Warner, Stock Picks, Walt Disney, Investing Basics, Video