Still, most investors in cable stocks did not appear to respond to yesterday's deal.

But pulling off the public offering in the current bear market - especially for cable stocks - may not be easy.

At the other end of the spectrum, cable stocks took a beating on Friday.

That is a big reason cable stocks are down this year.

Q. Most cable stocks are up this year, but analysts remains wary.

Still, many analysts see cable stocks as more than a defensive play.

Still, cable stocks have held up relatively well in the recent market turmoil.

Indeed, the canceled merger had a far bigger and more negative impact on cable stocks today.

Q. Why has the entire range of cable stocks performed so poorly?

This year, every major phone and cable stock has risen.