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Comcast completes spin-out of cable networks into Versant

Comcast completed the spin-off of its cable networks into Versant Media Group, which began trading publicly under the ticker VSNT.

Versant stock slides in its first day of trading. Here's what you need to know about the Comcast spin-off

Key Takeaways Versant shares tumbled in their first day of trading on Monday.The group of cable channels and digital properties was spun off from Comcast last year, and includes CNBC, MS NOW and the ...
Times Argus

Comcast drops stations from standard package as part of shift to digital

The state's largest cable television company has shuffled its channel lineup, much to the dismay of some customers. Comcast dropped Oxygen, EWTN, truTV, CN8, NECN and the popular MSNBC from its ...
NBC New York

Comcast's cable spinoff to be named Versant, picked to emphasize corporate versatility

Comcast's spinoff of the majority of its NBCUniversal cable network portfolio will be named Versant, the company said Tuesday, ending a monthslong process to select a new corporate moniker. The new ...

Peacock Quietly Loses Content From 5 Major TV Channels

Peacock quietly lost content from five major TV channels following the spinoff of Versant Media Group from Comcast.
The Press of Atlantic City

Comcast quietly offering 'digital economy' cable option

The cost of Comcast cable television service in New Jersey went up 3.5 percent in the fall, adding to the rate increases that have hit consumers in their wallets. But without fanfare or a big ...