Streaming Pioneer Roku Launches UK Channel, Shares Soar 10%

Roku, Inc. (ROKU) has announced the arrival of “The Roku Channel” in the UK, a streaming channel providing consumers with free access to 10.000+ movies, TV episodes and documentaries. Boosted by a strong stock market session, ROKU shares surged 10% on Monday, bringing the year-to-date loss to 33%.There are no subscriptions or fees required to access The Roku Channel, but the programs will be interspersed with ads. Consumers must also own either a Roku streaming player, Roku TV, NOW TV device or Sky Q box.The UK Roku Channel will feature popular global and British TV series, alongside a special Kids …read more

Source:: Yahoo Finance

      

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