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Comcast's $45 billion bid to acquire Time Warner Cable has collapsed, leaving the cable and internet giant with a lot of questions to answer. Analysts say the company must now show investors what its next move will be, as it faces increased competition from streaming services and other rivals.

The deal was originally announced in February 2014, and was expected to close by the end of 2015. However, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) both expressed concerns about the deal, arguing that it would give Comcast too much control over the cable and internet market.

Comcast and Time Warner Cable eventually agreed to divest some of their assets in order to appease the DOJ and FCC. However, the deal ultimately fell through after the two companies could not agree on the terms of the divestiture.

The collapse of the deal is a major setback for Comcast. The company had hoped to use the acquisition to expand its reach and compete more effectively with streaming services like Netflix and Hulu. Now, Comcast must go back to the drawing board and figure out how to stay ahead of the competition.

Analysts say Comcast has several options, including making smaller acquisitions, investing in new technologies, or partnering with other companies. However, the company must act quickly, as the competition is not standing still.

Comcast is expected to make some announcements about its future plans in the coming weeks. Investors will be closely watching to see what the company has to say, and whether it can come up with a plan to stay ahead of the competition.

In the meantime, the collapse of the deal is a reminder that the cable and internet industry is changing rapidly. Companies that want to stay ahead of the competition must be willing to adapt and innovate.