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New stock hints at strategy for Excite@Home

The Net-over-cable firm plans to issue a tracking stock, a move that should clear up some strategic questions surrounding Excite@Home.

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Looking to give more autonomy to its media arm, Excite@Home plans to issue a tracking stock for the unit. Some analysts say the move should clear up some strategic questions surrounding the Net-over-cable firm.

"It can't hurt the situation and it really can't hurt the shareholders."

- Cahners In-Stat Group analyst Mike Paxton

 


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