Next Inning Technology Research Examines Harmonic's Q4 Results, Comments on Scientific-Atlanta, Verizon and Comcast

Next Inning Technology Research Examines Harmonic's Q4 Results, Comments on Scientific-Atlanta, Verizon and Comcast PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com/), a subscription service focused technology companies, announced today that it has provided to members detailed coverage of Harmonic's (NASDAQ:HLIT) fourth quarter earnings. Its latest coverage also included comments on Scientific-Atlanta (NYSE:SFA), Verizon (NYSE:VZ) and Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA). When addressing the audience at the Forbes/Gilder Telecosm Conference in October, Next Inning Editor Paul McWilliams said HLIT was his top pick for 2005. Next Inning members were alerted to buying opportunities when HLIT dropped below $5.00 the month before. Following a strong fourth quarter report, HLIT now trades for substantially more than double that price. In his latest update, McWilliams reviews Harmonic's latest quarterly numbers and takes an in-depth look at what will drive Harmonic in the future. Far from a "perma-bull," McWilliams has called both winners and losers in the digital video space. In his Monday earnings preview, he suggested hedging a long HLIT position with a short position in SFA. Since publishing that idea, HLIT is up nearly 15% and SFA is down over 7%. Over the past six months McWilliams has commented extensively on Harmonic and the TriMedia sector including: -- Why he believes that HLIT is well positioned to grow, regardless of whether or not Verizon (VZ) or Comcast (CMCSA) win in the race to provide services to the end-consumer. -- The real scoop on advanced CODECs such as MPEG-4 and Windows Media 9 (VC-9). -- Why the cable industry will be a significantly larger contributor to HLIT's success than others are forecasting. -- Why he believes SFA's problems are just now starting and why Motorola is in significantly better shape to handle the coming changes. -- HLIT's guidance and outlook for 2005. To read Next Inning's complete commentary and its latest coverage of Harmonic and the digital video sector, sign up for a 30-day complimentary trial. You'll also receive free access to Next Inning's "Q3 2004 Tech Sector Analysis" - a detailed look at the health of the technology sector - a $149 value. https://www.nextinning.com/subscribe/index.php?refer=prn22 Founded in September 2002, Next Inning's model equity portfolio has returned over 250%. About Next Inning Technology Research Next Inning Technology Research is a subscription financial newsletter focused on technology stocks. Editor Paul McWilliams is a 20+-year industry veteran. NOTE: This release was published by F.P. Real Ventures I, LLC (CRD #131926), a registered investment advisor with the NASD and State of NJ. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should always research companies and securities before making any investments. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security. CONTACT: Rusty Szurek, Next Inning Technology Research, +1-888-440-6116 Source: F.P. Real Ventures I, LLC CONTACT: Rusty Szurek, Next Inning Technology Research, +1-888-440-6116 Web site: http://www.nextinning.com/ ------- Profile: International Entertainment