While many industry watchers see the deal as a sign of the decline of the television business, Comcast argued on Wednesday that it will set up the new ... a focus on U.S. cable TV networks for ...

In a statement, Roberts said the spinoff will "set these businesses up for future growth ... attempt another large cable merger." Tom Rogers, CNBC founder and former Comcast Cable president ...

Comcast (CMCSA) announced Wednesday that it will spin off select cable television networks ... we are able to set these businesses up for future growth," said Comcast CEO Brian Roberts in a ...

The executive ranks of the cable network entity spinning off from Comcast/NBCUniversal later this year have been filled in ...

Rashida Jones, president of Comcast-owned new cable network MSNBC, is stepping down from the role after almost four years.

Alternatively, the separation of the NBCU cable group would make it easier to sell ... talented management team and balance sheet strength, we are able to set these businesses up for future growth,” ...