Comcast announces spin-off of NBCUniversal cable networks, including MSNBC

Comcast officially announced Wednesday it would create a spin-off of several NBC networks, including left-leaning cable affiliate MSNBC, through a new company called "SpinCo.""Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) today announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company comprised of a strong portfolio of NBCUniversal’s cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets including Fandango