By Stock Croc:Verizon (VZ) and Redbox [owned by Coinstar (CSTR)] are teaming up to provide Internet video streaming services. That news will affect shares of Amazon.com (AMZN), Netflix (NFLX), and News Corp. (NWSA) as well, so let's see if any of these stocks are worth purchasing right now:
While Coinstar, Inc. used to be primarily known for its coin-conversion services, the company's Redbox unit is becoming increasingly attractive to investors. The company's DVD/Blu-ray rental kiosks can be found nationwide, and many consumers find them to be quite convenient. A partnership with telecommunications giant Verizon figures to further the business's development. For instance, one way that Coinstar will benefit from the Verizon partnership is when customers try to find a piece of media that Verizon doesn't offer streaming for. In this case, the customer will be directed to the closest locations that offer a Coinstar kiosk. In my opinion, Coinstar is an attractive
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