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Time To Get “Sirius” About Pandora

By Brandon Matthews I recently penned an article explaining the reasons why internet music companies such as Pandora should not be considered competition to the Satellite Radio provider, Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI). Apparently, the semi-humorous nature of the article took away from the message that I was trying to convey. Sirius XM Radio CEO Mel Karmazin has pointed out on several occasions that Satellite Radio has been in competition with iPods and MP3 players since its inception. In 19...

Pandora? You Can’t Be Sirius!

By Brandon Matthews There seems to be an insidious new breed of virus making its way across the country. While H1N1 has grabbed the attention of the medical profession and world population, the STupId virus is running rampant across America. The most obvious symptom is the loss of logical thought and common sense. One such example of those afflicted with the ailment can be found in journalists that suggest a $1200.00 Mobile Internet device will somehow allow Pandora to harm Sirius XM Radio (N...

Monetta Mutual Funds CEO Robert Bacarella To Discuss Sirius XM on Satwaves Radio Tonight, Jan. 6th 2010 at 9:00PM EST

by Demian Russian Monetta Mutual Funds President, Chairman, Cheif Executive Officer and Portfolio Manager, Robert S. Bacarella will be interviewed live on Satwaves Radio tonight, January 6th, at 9:00PM Eastern. His Monetta Young Investor Fund (MYIFX) was just awarded Morningstar's prestigious 5 Star Rating today. Mr. Bacarella will be sharing his thoughts on Sirius XM (NASDAQ: SIRI), which the funds that he manages have a substantial position in. He will be sharing his views about the company...

Why The Internet Is No Threat to Sirius XM (SIRI) Satellite Radio

by Demian Russian In news coming out of the Consumer Electronics Show this week in Las Vegas, the Australian-based miRoamer has partnered with Blaupunkt to introduce "the world's first internet car radio." According to a 2009 PR release, the radio will be rolled out as built-in original equipment. Really? When? Do they have an OEM partner? As I looked into this "breaking news" coming out of CES further, I felt a sense of deja vu... You see, this "breaking news" of "the world's first intern...

Sirius XM To Revamp Entire Radio Lineup At CES

By Brandon Matthews According to a source at Best Buy (NYSE:BBY), the company circulated an email last week stating that they will not be restocking Satellite Radio inventories in anticipation of new product releases and stating that Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) will be "completely changing its product line." Following what appears to have been a robust fourth quarter at retail for Sirius XM Radio, many observers have noted that inventories at major electronics retailers have nearly sold...