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The Motley Fool
March 30, 2005
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
No Late Fleece Blockbuster pays the price for its deceptive "No Late Fees" campaign.   |
The Motley Fool
December 15, 2004
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Fee Fight For Fun Blockbuster's new fee structure isn't all that consumer-friendly -- and it's a disaster waiting to happen. Investors buying into Blockbuster today better not come crying when they want out as this public fiasco unfolds next year. |
The Motley Fool
December 15, 2004
Marko Djuranovic |
It's Good to Be Right Blockbuster's latest move is an admirable attempt to save an ailing company but, ultimately, of little interest to Netflix investors. |
The Motley Fool
May 19, 2005
Rich Duprey |
Blockbuster to Hike Prices Movie rental giant admits its low-cost policy was a flop. Earlier this month, Blockbuster reported that first-quarter rental revenues fell 4% to $1.1 billion, as it missed out on some $145 million in late-fee revenues that it had enjoyed last year. |
The Motley Fool
March 23, 2005
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Is Blockbuster Really In It to Win? If Blockbuster loses the growing online market, its offline market won't matter much longer. It is getting desperate, and latest marketing campaigns are -- surprise -- a little misleading. |
The Motley Fool
January 14, 2005
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Blockbuster: Playing Possum? Blockbuster's recent moves seem to indicate that misery loves companies. |
The Motley Fool
March 29, 2005
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Blockbuster's Hollywood Ending Blockbuster pulls out of the Hollywood Entertainment bidding war. |
The Motley Fool
August 4, 2005
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Rent This Space Blockbuster's recent stumble may be a prelude to a dramatic exit from its online business. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
May 26, 2004
Alyce Lomax |
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Blockbuster Is it too late to get into the ring with Netflix? |
The Motley Fool
December 14, 2004
Nathan Slaughter |
Blockbuster Cancels Late Fees The company makes another move to compete against video on demand. Investors should view the move with a certain degree of trepidation. |
The Motley Fool
February 24, 2005
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Adjusting the Focus at Blockbuster The world's leading movie rental chain can still be saved, if it starts to make wiser decisions. |
The Motley Fool
May 12, 2005
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Icahn's Blockbuster Move Billionaire investor Carl Icahn wins a spot on the Blockbuster board, but that's only the beginning. Blockbuster has really been trying the patience of its shareholders lately. |
The Motley Fool
October 27, 2005
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Blockbuster Begs Before Playing Dead The video rental chain is talking with its creditors in hopes of making it out alive. The news sent shares dropping 16%. |
The Motley Fool
September 17, 2004
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Viacom vs. Blockbuster Viacom is looking to dump Blockbuster, but that doesn't mean that you should elect to do the same. |
The Motley Fool
December 22, 2004
Alyce Lomax |
Blockbuster Goes for Broke The video giant lowers rental fees again. Sounds desperate and puts the light on Netflix. Further, it will help guarantee that Blockbuster's profitability will be adversely affected in the coming months, just as the company warned in early November. |
Home Theater
March 9, 2010
Mark Fleischmann |
Blockbuster Reinstates Late Fees To widespread derision, Blockbuster has reinstated late fees for program rentals. |
The Motley Fool
October 27, 2004
Rick Munarriz |
Blockbuster Horror Show With DVD rentals by mail getting cheaper and more convenient, how will Blockbuster survive? The company is trading at $7.09. |
The Motley Fool
November 9, 2005
Rich Duprey |
Blockbuster Going Bust? Video rental chain ditches late fees, loses revenue, posts loss. These are not the maneuvers of a thriving company, or even one adjusting to a changing economic climate. What's the best move for investors? |
The Motley Fool
August 11, 2004
Alyce Lomax |
Will Blockbuster Bust Netflix? Though both stocks dipped today, this is hardly a move that is unexpected. What may be the clearer differentiator will be continuously tapping into what works for movie watchers. |
The Motley Fool
September 2, 2005
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Blockbuster Keeps the Change Since corporate raider Carl Icahn came aboard, a sense of financial sensibility has begun to emerge at Blockbuster. The struggling movie-rental giant eliminates its quarterly dividend. |
The Motley Fool
November 11, 2004
Bill Mann |
A Hollywood Blockbuster Blockbuster tries to remove Hollywood Entertainment from its list of ferocious competitors by offering to buy the company. |
The Motley Fool
April 13, 2006
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Blockbuster Version 2.0 Blockbuster shares are moving, but that's not always a good thing. |
The Motley Fool
October 31, 2006
Anders Bylund |
A Foolish Trick: Blockbuster Its copycat effort to mimic the direct-mail success of Netflix has been anemic, and lacks the usability and customer focus that makes Netflix such a joy to behold. Blockbuster just doesn't get it. And that will be its downfall. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
February 10, 2004
W.D. Crotty |
A Blockbuster Orphan Spun off by Viacom, will the movie renter be hobbled by debt? |
The Motley Fool
August 11, 2005
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Good Luck, Blockbluster The company is owning up to some of its mistakes. It's raising the monthly rate for its online rental service. What does it mean for investors? |
The Motley Fool
April 21, 2004
W.D. Crotty |
Blockbuster Looks Better The movie rental giant has a few things going its way. |
The Motley Fool
December 1, 2004
Alyce Lomax |
Hurray for Hollywood? Blockbuster's willing to up the ante for Hollywood Video. While investors bid up shares of both firms, there's really no need for much enthusiasm. |
The Motley Fool
December 6, 2006
Alyce Lomax |
More Desperate Measures at Blockbuster The video rental company takes a pointed swipe at Netflix -- but will it matter? Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
December 13, 2007
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Naughty Knoxville Knocks Netflix Johnny Knoxville's Jackass 2.5 will not be available to Netflix customers. The DVD should be readily available for sale everywhere, but Blockbuster struck a deal with Viacom's MTV to give it exclusive rental rights. |
The Motley Fool
December 17, 2004
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
A Fool Looks Back Why is the company behind Band-Aids and baby shampoo scooping up a maker of pacemakers and defibrillators?... Video rental giant Blockbuster made some waves... Mister Softy is going out with Dairy Queen... etc. |
The Motley Fool
July 27, 2006
Ryan Fuhrmann |
A Mixed Bag at Blockbuster The struggling video-rental giant spots a few glimmers of hope. The stock is a value play trading at a low multiple of sales, despite its currently nonexistent free cash flow. |
The Motley Fool
January 4, 2007
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Blockbuster's Millions Blockbuster lands two million paying subscribers as its Total Access service starts to stick. Now it's up to Blockbuster to prove to its shareholders that it's a workable model, too. |
The Motley Fool
April 18, 2005
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Paying for Hollywood's Fame Movie Gallery announced that it was going to take on $325 million in new debt later this month. The move is necessary as the country's third-largest video rental chain gets ready to acquire the second-largest player, Hollywood Entertainment. |
The Motley Fool
May 5, 2005
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Make It a Blockbuster Fight Blockbuster and Carl Icahn are just days away from a battle at the company's shareholder meeting. Given Blockbuster's deteriorating financials and the sector's quickly changing landscape, it's hard to value the company based on its future prospects. |
The Motley Fool
December 29, 2004
Dave Marino-Nachison |
This Offer Is No Blockbuster The battle for Hollywood Entertainment is being fought with plastic swords. Investors are in an awkward position. |
The Motley Fool
March 1, 2005
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Not Another Price War Netflix is promoting a lower price for its disc-rental service, and for once, shouldn't leave investors holding the bag. |
Home Theater
March 23, 2010
Mark Fleischmann |
Blockbuster Coughing Blood The company that killed indie video stores is on its deathbed. |
The Motley Fool
February 18, 2005
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Say Goodbye to Hollywood Hollywood Entertainment praising a lower takeover bid doesn't pass the taste test. Accepting a deal greater than the original sum would be the best way to reward shareholders who held through the company's recent travails. |
The Motley Fool
October 14, 2004 |
The Best Credit Card Learn what to look for and look out for when choosing a card. |
The Motley Fool
March 10, 2006
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Beauty or Beast? Shares of Blockbuster are not for the faint of heart, but if management successfully navigates current turbulence, shareholders could be duly rewarded with this value play. |
The Motley Fool
July 14, 2005 |
Homebuying Fees If you're about to buy a house, you're about to face a multitude of fees. It's valuable to take some time to learn what you'll be paying for. Take a deep breath and read on. |
The Motley Fool
April 21, 2005
Timothy M. Otte |
Brawling at Blockbuster What's with this war of words between corporate raider Carl Icahn and Blockbuster management? |
Home Theater
May 11, 2010
Mark Fleischmann |
Movie Gallery Chain to Close Another 1906 video rental stores will disappear from landscape. |
The Motley Fool
February 7, 2006
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Bye, Bye, Blockbuster Blockbuster has spent the past few months relaxing its debt covenants, posting horrendous quarters, and coping with a boardroom shakeup that has only further debilitated the share price. If there is a happy ending, it's rather hard to see it. |
The Motley Fool
May 10, 2005
Marko Djuranovic |
Netflix's Spin Move While Blockbuster's more attractive pricing presents a better deal, Netflix has a pair of aces up its sleeve -- two lower-rental plans that actually undercut Blockbuster on price. |
The Motley Fool
November 5, 2007
Mac Greer |
Fool Video: Does Netflix Need Blockbuster? Is Blockbuster's loss really Netflix's gain? Does Netflix need Blockbuster? These questions are answered in this video. |
The Motley Fool
February 24, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
The Costs of Buying a Home If you're about to buy a house, you're about to face a multitude of fees. It's valuable to take some time to learn what you'll be paying for. |
AskMen.com
October 1, 2000
Luis Rodrigues |
Sneaky Credit Card Scams: Part II Once you're a cardholder, you become one of the millions of people who help banks become highly profitable. Here's some information that most banks omit to offer customers, but can save you a whole lot of money... |
The Motley Fool
October 11, 2004
Nathan Slaughter |
How Blockbuster Snared Me With an unconventional promotion, Blockbuster nets a new customer. |
The Motley Fool
March 20, 2007
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Movie Gallery Is on the Move The struggling DVD rental chain broadens access to its flicks. |
