Comcast, the parent company of NBC, is considering a big change. They might split off some of their cable networks, like MSNBC and CNBC, into a new company. This isn't because these networks are failing, but because the way people watch TV is changing. More people are streaming shows online instead of watching cable TV. Comcast wants to make sure their cable networks can grow and adapt in this new environment.

The possible spin-off would include popular networks like Bravo, E! , Syfy, and USA Network. But it won't include the broadcast network NBC or the streaming service Peacock. Peacock has been doing well, especially since it showed the Summer Olympics from Paris.

Comcast's earnings for the third quarter were better than expected. They earned $32. 07 billion, which was more than what experts predicted. This could be because of the Paris Olympics and movies that did well in the box office. However, they also lost some cable TV customers. About 365, 000 people stopped their cable subscriptions, which is less than expected but still shows a trend towards streaming.

Other companies in the industry are also dealing with these changes. Warner Bros. Discovery recently had to write off $9. 1 billion due to the value of their TV networks dropping. This is a big number and shows how much the industry is changing.

Comcast is still figuring out what to do. They haven't made any final decisions yet. But they want to make sure their cable networks can take advantage of new opportunities in the changing media landscape.

Comcast Mulls Future of Cable Networks Like MSNBC

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