SGComcast's Peacock streaming service achieved its first-ever quarterly profit, driven by increased subscriptions during the World Cup and the popularity of 'Love Island USA.' The service added 2 million paid subscribers in Q2, surpassing analyst expectations and reaching 48 million total subscribers. Sales rose 54% to $1.90 billion, aided by live sports programming and a successful summer movie lineup. However, Comcast faces challenges in its broadband division, where customer numbers dropped by 167,000, and its theme parks unit saw a slight decline in revenue due to geopolitical tensions affecting travel to Asia.
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