With DIRECTV possibly looking to acquire Hulu, there are some major benefits and concerns investors need to consider.

(Reuters) - The largest U.S. satellite video provider, DirecTV, is one of the companies considering a bid for online video website Hulu, according to a source familiar with the situation.

May 17 (Reuters) - The largest U.S. satellite video provider, DirecTV, is one of the companies considering a bid for online video website Hulu, according to a source familiar with the situation.

May 17 (Reuters) - The largest U.S. satellite video provider, DirecTV, is one of the companies considering a bid for online video website Hulu, according to a source familiar with the situation.

May 17 (Reuters) - The largest U.S. satellite video provider, DirecTV, is one of the companies considering a bid for online video website Hulu, according to a source familiar with the situation.

The satellite television provider is reportedly eyeing a possible bid to acquire Hulu in an effort to expand its Web video services.

DirecTV, the second largest U.S. pay-TV provider, is weighing a potential bid for Hulu, the latest company to show interest in the six-year-old video site.

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Major U.S. stock markets opened mostly lower Thursday as disappointing housing and jobs numbers were offset by the support of global stimulus measures. The tech-heavy Nasdaq was higher as Tesla Motors, Cisco, DirecTV and Liber

Market-trouncing returns could be written in this 4-Star.

Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate run by billionaire Warren Buffet, just filed its latest 13-F. Among other things, Berkshire raised its bet on Wells Fargo (bought 18.3 million shares), Walmart (bought 1.7 million shares), and DirecTV (bought 3.2

Underlying govt bond Over Mid-swaps, equivalent to 145.2bp

Underlying govt bond Over Mid-swaps, equivalent to 145.2bp

Underlying govt bond Over Mid-swaps, equivalent to 145.2bp

Underlying govt bond Over Mid-swaps, equivalent to 145.2bp

DIRECTV (DTV)Q1 2013 Earnings CallMay 07, 20132:00 pm ETExecutivesJonathan M. Rubin - Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Financial PlanningMichael D. White - Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and PresidentBruce B. Churchill - Executive V

U.S. stocks rise, lifting the Dow Jones Industrial Average to its first finish above 15,000 and extending the S&P 500’s record climb, after Australia’s central bank cuts its refinancing rate and DirecTV and Fossil Inc. report earnings.

* Shares rise 7 pct, hit decade high (Adds CEO comments on Sunday Ticket package, closing share price)

DirecTV's quarterly profit fell 5.6% as the satellite-television provider was weighed down by currency devaluation charges, but core earnings and revenue both improved.

The satellite TV provider revealed stronger-than-expected quarterly results thanks to Latin American strength.

Shares of Fossil and DirecTV rose in premarket trade Tuesday while Baxter International shares fell. BMC Software continued to attract attention after it agreed to be acquired.

(Reuters) - Satellite TV provider DirecTV easily beat estimates for the first quarter on Tuesday, as better-than-expected growth in Latin America helped offset the negative effects of a currency devaluation in Venezuela.

Satellite TV provider DirecTVeasily beat estimates for the first quarter on Tuesday, as better-than-expected growth in Latin America helped offset the negative effects of a currency devaluation in Venezuela.

NEW YORK, May 7 (Reuters) - DIRECTV : * Shares up 2.7 percent in premarket trade following results

NEW YORK, May 7 (Reuters) - DIRECTV : * Shares up 2.7 percent in premarket trade following results

May 7 (Reuters) - Satellite TV provider DirecTV easily beat estimates for the first quarter on Tuesday, asbetter-than-expected growth in Latin America helped offset thenegative effects of a currency devaluation in Venezuela.

May 7 (Reuters) - Satellite TV provider DirecTV easily beat estimates for the first quarter on Tuesday, as better-than-expected growth in Latin America helped offset the negative effects of a currency devaluation in Venezuela.

May 7 (Reuters) - Satellite TV provider DirecTV easily beat estimates for the first quarter on Tuesday, as better-than-expected growth in Latin America helped offset the negative effects of a currency devaluation in Venezuela.

May 7 (Reuters) - Satellite TV provider DirecTV said on Tuesday that first-quarter net income fell after a $166 million charge related to a Venezuelan currency devaluation in February.

Despite an expected dip in profit, analysts are generally optimistic about DIRECTV (DTV) as it prepares to reports its first quarter earnings on Tuesday, May 7, 2013.

Analysts shift stance on DIRECTV, Deere, and Caterpillar.

DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) announced today that it has ordered ten episodes of the original drama, “Full Circle”, from award-winning screenwriter Neil LaBute (The Shape of Things, In the Company of Men), in his television series debut.

Warren Buffett´s succesors made a big bet on DirecTV, and there are strong reasons to do so.

It’s a beautiful thing when two people decide to move in together and combine their lives into a single household. This also means consolidating accounts, which is why Rob and his girlfriend wanted to add her DVR to his DirecTV account, discont

We estimate that about 25% of DirecTV‘s value can be attributed to its operations in Latin America, making its implied worth of $8.5 billion based on our estimates.

If these two competitors were running this WCIA slap-fight, they would charge you to watch it on pay-per-view, then screw up the bill and cancel your service in the middle of the bout.2010 Golden Poo-winner Comcast showed it still has what it takes t

Compared to the cable companies which have suffered consistent subscriber losses for the past few years, satellite pay-TV service providers have done well. However, unlike its competitor DirecTV, Dish Network?s performance has been mixed. As a result

DirecTV CEO Michael White’s $18 million package for 2012 gives him a 200%+ raise. That may raise some eyebrows among DirecTV shareholders who will also vote on whether to require the company to split the chairman and CEO jobs — Michael W

Merger talk is abound, as a recent deal's fallout leaves many believing now is the time for consolidation.

Univision Communications Inc., the leading media company servingHispanic America, announced today a comprehensive multi-year agreementwith the nation's leading satellite provider, DIRECTV. The agreement…

To close out this first day of WCIA 2013 carnage, we bring you this longstanding feud, broadcasting live from the Satellite of Hate.DirecTV may try to tout all the ways it’s not like Comcast and other wired cable companies, but it also has some

DTV April 55 put most popular bearish trade.

NFL fans have long lamented the exclusivity agreement between the league and DirecTV to air the "Sunday Ticket" package of games not aired locally. But in a recent conference, DirecTV CFO Pat Doyle suggested to investors that the package may become a

* Vivendi fails to get high enough bids for Brazil unit GVT

PARIS, March 15 (Reuters) - Vivendi SA : * Falls 4.4 percent, DirecTV withdraws from bidding for GVTunit

Vivendi is suspending the sale of its Brazilian telecom operator GVT after months on the auction block. DirecTV said it was walking away from the bidding.

March 14 (Reuters) - DirecTV, the largest U.S.satellite television provider has decided to end its pursuit ofVivendi's GVT, complicating the sale of the Braziliantelecommunications operator.

DirecTV said it is dropping out of the auction to buy Vivendi's GVT, a Brazilian telecom operator.