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Walmart Reportedly Wants To Buy TV Maker Vizio. Roku Stock Falls On The News

Roku has 25% share of the connected TV market, based on smart TV operating systems in use, according to Parks Associates. Amazon makes up 17% of the market with its Fire TV operating system. Vizio's operating system controls 8% of the market.

From the article, "Walmart Reportedly Wants To Buy TV Maker Vizio. Roku Stock Falls On The News" by Patrick Seitz

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