Here’s How Apple Could Up Its TV Game With Skinny Bundle On Hold By Scalper1 | April 6, 2016 0 Comment Scalper1 News alt : http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InternetTechnologyRss/~5/58lhmLXRND0/Tech_040616_TIVO_AAPL_sd.mp4http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InternetTechnologyRss/~5/58lhmLXRND0/Tech_040616_TIVO_AAPL_sd.mp4 Loading the player… Apple ( AAPL ) has put plans for its own “skinny” streaming bundle on hold, but the tech giant could expand its presence in the television space with the acquisition of DVR maker TiVo ( TIVO ), according to an analyst with Albert Fried. Reports surfaced in late March that TiVo was in talks to be acquired by Rovi ( ROVI ), a supplier of interactive program guides. While the analyst says that deal has merits, a TiVo acquisition by a consumer electronics company like Apple, Amazon ( AMZN ) or Microsoft ( MSFT ) is more attractive. That’s because consumer electronics firms “can better market and develop TiVo and TiVo’s ability to sell to roughly 80 million (subscribers) could be better exploited.” TiVo shares jumped 23% on the buyout rumors to retake their downward-sloping 200-day line. The stock is now looking for support around that level, rising nearly 1% on the stock market today . TiVo is trading 20% below its 52-week high. Apple tried to retake its 200-day line in Monday’s session, but closed the day just below that level. The stock has now fallen back below the 110 price level, edging up 0.4% intraday. Shares are trading about 18% below their all-time high reached at the end of last August. Amazon rose 1.8% intraday, while Microsoft ticked 0.4% higher. Meanwhile, Starz ( STRZA ) announced Tuesday it’s launching its own over-the-top streaming service, joining Netflix, Time Warner ( TWX )-owned HBO, CBS ( CBS ) and others in the pursuit of capturing the cord-cutting audience. The $8.99-a-month Starz service undercuts that of Netflix ( NFLX ), which is raising its price by $2 to $9.99 in May for “grandfathered in” customers. Starz rose fractionally while Netflix dipped 0.5%. Scalper1 News Scalper1 News Related posts: Why You Should Closely Watch Apple’s Stock Chart Netflix Retakes Key Level; Apple On Biggest Win Streak Since Sept. These 5 Leading Tech Stocks Have Major Hurdles To Clear Why You Should Closely Watch Apple’s Stock Chart Today