Topic: Dish Network Corporation

Pot smokers can be fired, Colorado court rules

Pot smokers can be fired even if it was used for medical purposes and off duty. While marijuana use is legal in Colorado, appeals court says pot smokers can still be fired because the drug is still barred by federal law.

Colorado court rules marijuana smokers may be fired

Medical and recreational marijuana is legal in Colorado, but federal law says employers can lawfully fire workers who test positive for the drug, ruled a Colorado appeals court Thursday.

Verizon Wireless wants to buy out Vodaphone's stake for $100 billion

Verizon Wireless is eyeing a $100 billion bid to buy out Vodaphone's 45 percent stake in the company. Vodaphone investors and analysts have said that the $100 billion figure is too low for its share in Verizon Wireless. 

Companies we love in 8 industries we hate

A trip to the bank doesn't have to be a nightmare. Here are the customer service winners in eight industries that customers hate, from airlines to cable companies.

Stocks close lower for fifth day straight

It was the fifth straight day of losses for both the Dow and S&P. That's the worst stretch for both since a six-day losing streak in May. With the US economy sluggish, there was little for investors to hold on to as the Dow closed down 48 points at 12,604.

No TV ads? Maybe not. NBC, FOX, CBS sue over ad-skip feature.

NBC, FOX, and CBS have file a lawsuit against Dish Network for Autohop, a feature that blacks out commercials on pre-recorded network shows. The networks argue that the feature violates copyright laws and jeopardizes the financial foundation of the entire television industry.

AT&T calls off bid for T-Mobile. Now what?

AT&T will give T-Mobile parent $3 billion in cash and another $1 billion in spectrum. But the collapse of the deal leaves T-Mobile in a tougher spot than AT&T.

How much are you really paying for cable sports?

Because of channel bundling, TV subscribers pay $100 a year, on average, for sports programming, no matter how much they watch. But emerging technologies may offer subscribers more options to avoid paying for programming they don't want.

Walmart video rental service takes on Netflix

Walmart video service Vudu now offers streaming movies to its website. Rental prices for Walmart video will range from 99 cents to $5.99.

The rising demand for overseas television: America's United Nations of cable TV

Satellite TV lets immigrants cocoon in their own culture. Does it also alienate?

Stocks end modestly lower as energy slides

The Dow fell about 3 points, ending a four-day winning streak

Osama bin Laden death may cause stocks to rise

Osama bin Laden death has caused 'exuberance and relief' among investors. The killing of bin Laden, along with strong earnings and a substantial deal in the drug sector, will likely send stocks up.

Dish Network, Carl Icahn bid to buy bankrupt Blockbuster

Dish Network and billionaire Carl Icahn are among those bidding for buy the video chain in a Manhattan bankruptcy court.

Southwest stock one of five things to watch April 4

Southwest Airlines grounded 79 Boeing 737s Saturday after the fuselage on on of its planes ripped open during flight. The stock market, Blockbuster, and Aflac are also on the docket.

Home loans: Should owners sell, pay down debt, or go delinquent?

Home loans pose quandaries for three owners in this reader mailbag. They can afford to pay down the home loans, but should they?

Cable TV not losing customers to online video

Cable TV subscriber numbers hold steady, despite rise of Hulu and other services.

Patents battle for TiVo, EchoStar moves forward

Patents involving technology in rival set-top boxes are at heart of the companies' suits. EchoStar's suit has been whittled down from four patents to just one.

Fox blackout comes to an end after Dish agreement

The Dish Network Corp. has agreed to undisclosed financial terms with News Corp.'s Fox, allowing Dish customers to continue watching the World Series, FX, and the National Geographic Channel. Areas such as New York have experienced a Fox blackout since Oct. 14, while other regions have had to endure since Oct. 1.

The World Cup on 3D TV: gripping, but pricey

The 2010 World Cup will be offered in 3D TV by three networks this year. But at $2,260 for the equipment and service, it's an expensive proposition.

Can Google TV do what so many have failed at?

Google TV wants to blend television and the Web. Get in line, buddy.

Twitter as customer service shortcut?