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Discovery Holding Co. (DISC A) is in the Media Industry

Revenue
Dec 31 2007
$707.2M
Profit
Dec 31 2007
($68.3M)
Market Cap
May 14 2008
$6.9B

Latest News and Analysis

  • Discovery Holding Company Fourth Quarter Earnings Release.

    M2 PRESSWIRE-18 February 2008-Analysis: Discovery Holding Company Fourth Quarter Earnings ReleaseC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:18022008 InvestorIM has been created as a tool for the average investor. The idea is simple, a website where the world can communicate. Do you have...

    Articles 2008-02-18

  • O expands empire.(LIFE - ARTS ETC.)(TAKING NAMES)

    Byline: Robyn-Denise Yourse, THE WASHINGTON TIMES O expands empire Discovery Communications and media mogul Oprah Winfrey said yesterday they would build a new cable television network, describing the venture as dedicated to inspiring viewers to "live their best lives."...

    Articles 2008-01-16

  • Discovery Communications finally will go public

    Wall Street may soon have another channel to watch. Discovery Communications, one of the biggest cable-programming companies in the U.S., will soon join the ranks of publicly traded television companies as the result of an agreement between its two shareholders, cable magnate John Malone's Discovery Holding Co....

    Articles 2007-12-17

  • Shares of Discovery Holding Co. rise after Deutsche Bank AG raises

    Shares of Discovery Holding Co., majority owner of the Discovery Channel, rose the most ever Monday after Deutsche Bank AG raised its rating to "buy" from "hold." Discovery Holding Class A shares gained $1.71, or 7.5 percent, to close Monday at $24.55 on the Nasdaq stock market. Analyst Douglas Mitchelson...

    Articles 2007-08-28

  • 'Pimp My Ride' Shop Leaves L.A. for Corona

    The company that spruced up cars with hip-hop street flair for MTV's "Pimp My Ride" is taking a stab at another reality show based on its move to Corona. West Coast Customs Inc. is set to star in a six-part documentary that profiles the company's move from Los Angeles...

    Articles 2007-07-23

  • Discovery Communications Inc. and Cox Communications Holdings Inc.

    Discovery Communications Inc., of Silver Spring, and Cox Communications Holdings Inc., of Atlanta, announced they completed the exchange of Cox's 25 percent stake in Discovery for Travel Media Inc., the company that owns Travel Channel and TravelChannel.com, as well as approximately $1.3 billion in cash. Under the terms of the...

    Articles 2007-05-15

  • (OTC: KALG) Retains Independent Consulting Geologist

    KAL Energy, Inc (OTCBB: KALG) announcedthat it has retained Gregory John Parham, M.AusIMM as its IndependentConsulting Geologist. To read the complete release, go to http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/070508/0249673.html Other active stocks are TASER International, Inc. (NASDAQ: TASR), AndrewCorporation (NASDAQ: ANDW) and Discovery Holding Co. (NASDAQ: DISCA). Information, opinions and analysis contained herein...

    Articles 2007-05-08

  • (OTC: ILVL) Signs New Content Producer

    i-level Media Group Inc. (OTCBB: ILVL)announced that it has entered into a long-term content sourcing agreementwith iVivi.cn, a producer of unique fashion and lifestyle programmingtargeted to China's up-and-coming generation of style-conscious youngwomen. To read the complete release, go to http://biz.yahoo.com/pz/070508/119027.html Other active stocks are TASER International, Inc. (NASDAQ: TASR),...

    Articles 2007-05-08

  • Cox Deal A Boon For Discovery.(Discovery Holding Co.)(Brief article)

    By Staff Pali Capital media analyst Richard Greenfield initiated coverage of Discovery Holding Co. with a "buy" rating and a $25.50 per share 12-month price target, encouraged by new management and what he believes could be the eventual consolidation of Discovery Communications...

    Articles 2007-04-23

  • Cox Deal A Boon For Discovery (Multichannel News)

    Pali Capital media analyst Richard Greenfield initiated coverage of Discovery Holding Co. with a "buy" rating and a $25.50 per share 12-month price target, encouraged by new management and what he believes could be the eventual consolidation of Discovery Communications into DHC. Discovery Communications...

    Articles 2007-04-23

  • Wall Street News Alert: Breaking Investors Alert for Thursday! April 5, 2007

    Wall Street News Alert's "stocks to watch" thismorning are: Compress Technologies, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: CTLG), Comcast(NASDAQ: CMCSA), Discovery Holding Co. (NASDAQ: DISCA) and Liberty Global,Inc. (NASDAQ: LBTYA). A continuing stream of news from Compress Technologies, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: CTLG) may have the attention of aggressive investors again this morning.Wednesday after the markets...

    Articles 2007-04-05

  • DISCOVERY ACQUIRES 25% STAKE FROM COX.(Deals)

    Byline: Jon Lafayette Discovery Communications took a big step toward becoming a public company by acquiring the 25 percent stake owned by Cox Communications. The deal increases the portion of Discovery Communications that is owned by Discovery Holding Co., which was set...

    Articles 2007-04-02

  • John Malone Concentrates on Discovery.(Discovery Holding Co. of Liberty Media Corp increases stake in Discovery Communications Inc.)

    By Mike Farrell But Not 100% of the Way, As Newhouse Holds On To One-Third Stake Liberty Media chairman John Malone, after nearly two years of waiting, has tightened his grip on Discovery Communications. Now the question becomes:...

    Articles 2007-04-02

  • (OTC: RCAU) Announces Complete Auto Signs Contracts With 103 New Dealers in March

    Rocket City Automotive Group (PINKSHEETS: RCAU) announced that it has surpassed original forecasts for the month ofMarch contributed by its subsidiary, CompleteAuto, contracting over 100 newdealers. To view the full release, go to http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/070330/20070330005185.html?.v=1 Other active stocks are Targeted Genetics Corporation (NASDAQ: TGEN),Discovery Holding Co. (NASDAQ: DISCA) and Patterson...

    Articles 2007-03-30

  • Harbinger Research Issues Research Brief for (OTC: OLBG)

    Harbinger Research, LLC issued a ResearchBrief for OLB Group, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: OLBG) To read the complete release, go to http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/070307/0224125.html For a Free Newsletter, go to http://www.OTCReporter.com Other active stocks are Discovery Holding Co. (NASDAQ: DISCA), NovatelWireless, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVTL) and Global Industries, Ltd. (NASDAQ: GLBL). Information,...

    Articles 2007-03-08

  • What"s Discovery Holdings Up To?(Discovery Communications Inc)(Brief article)

    By Staff Jefferies & Co. media analyst Robert Routh maintained his "buy" rating on Discovery Holding Co., but wondered about the reasons behind two recent structural moves. Discovery Holdings -- which houses Liberty's 50% interest in Discovery...

    Articles 2006-11-20

  • McHale charts new discovery.(Judith McHale)(Brief article)

    Judith McHale, an 18-year veteran of the Discovery Channel who rose to prexy-CEO of Discovery Communications, will step down on Dec. 1 to work as a private citizen on social and political issues. Expectation is that her successor will come from the ranks...

    Articles 2006-08-02

  • This Just In.(Discovery Communications Inc.)(Outdoor Life Network contract with Professional Bull Riders Inc.)(Brief article)

    By Staff Times Co. Action Could Cost Discovery $135M Staff Silver Spring, Md. - Discovery Communications Inc. could face a $135 million bill in the next few weeks if its partner in the Discovery...

    Articles 2006-03-27

  • Hot Stocks to Watch! November 21, 2005.

    M2 PRESSWIRE-21 November 2005-Wall Street News Alert: Hot Stocks to Watch! November 21, 2005C1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:21112005 Weston, FLA. - Wall Street News Alert's "stocks to watch" this morning are: Universal Media Holdings Incorporated (OTC: UMDH), Alvarion Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALVR),...

    Articles 2005-11-21

  • Down on discovery: analyst: company's cash-flow results are misleading.

    On the surface, Discovery Holding Co.'s third-quarter results appeared to be another period of stellar operating growth. According to one analyst, though, looks can be deceiving. Discovery Holding was spun off by Liberty Media Corp. in July, and contains Liberty's 50% stake...

    Articles 2005-11-21

  • Incorporated: 2005
  • CEO: Mr. John C. Malone

Discovery Holding is a holding company. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Ascent Media Group, LLC, its 50.0% owned equity affiliate Discovery Communications, Inc. and its 66.6% owned equity affiliate Discovery Communications Holding, LLC , Co. is engaged primarily in the provision of creative and network services to the media and entertainment industries as well as the production, acquisition and distribution of entertainment, educational and informational programming and software. Co.'s subsidiaries and affiliates operate in the U.S., Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa and Australia.

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Discovery Holding Co. Company Info

Board of Directors

Mr. John C. Malone

Chairman

Mr. Robert R. Bennett

Mr. Paul A. Gould

Mr. M. LaVoy Robison

Mr. J. David Wargo

Contact Information

12300 Liberty Boulevard

Englewood, CO

http://www.discoveryholdingcompany.com

720 875-4000

NAICS Code

Motion Picture and Video Production: 512110
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