Description: Asad Ayaz will lead the unit as chief marketing and brand officer, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger, the company said.
Description: BURBANK, Calif., January 14, 2026--The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today announced the creation of a new enterprise marketing and brand organization designed to align the company’s industry-leading marketing teams more closely across its businesses and strengthen how Disney connects with consumers around the world. Asad Ayaz has been named Chief Marketing and Brand Officer of The Walt Disney Company and will lead the organization.
Description: NEW YORK, January 14, 2026--FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO) today announced the repurchase of $140.2 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026.
Description: NFLX's ad-supported tier is surging, with 190M monthly viewers, a record ad quarter, and plans to double ad revenues in 2025.
Description: Today, Jan. 13, 2026, analysts clash over Netflix's content spend, merger ambitions, and what really matters ahead of earnings.
Description: DIS shares are up 4.4% in a year as AI-driven ad tools, vertical video, and streaming ad growth test whether innovation can reignite returns.
Description: AMD upgraded, Arm downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls
Description: Pre-Market Stock Futures: The futures are trending higher after the December consumer price index came in at 2.7%, which matched Wall Street expectations. The reversal in the futures comes after a wild Monday that saw stocks get hammered on the open, amid news of Department of Justice subpoenas sent to Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell ... Here Are Tuesday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Adobe, AMD, Disney, Five Below, Intel, Reddit, KLA Corp, PayPal, Super Micro Computer and More
Description: NFLX touts strong revenue growth, ad-tier momentum and subscriber gains, but faces margin pressure and a premium valuation in a fierce streaming showdown.
Description: Disney boosted its dividend for 2026. What does this signal for its stock, and is now the right time to buy? Here’s what experts have to say to investors.
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Description: Shares of Target and Disney have dipped but are poised for better performance,
Description: In 2025, Disney+ had several important milestones and developments. Examples include reaching 132 million global paid subscribers, securing the pan-European broadcast rights to the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) in a five-year deal, and inking a landmark multi-year content partnership ...
Description: Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is one of the best communication services stocks according to Hedge Funds. On January 5, Bank of America Securities analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich reaffirmed her Buy rating for Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS). She estimated a target price of $140, which yields nearly 24% upside from the current level. Ehrlich predicts mixed […]
Description: It’s a $60 billion bet on the future of entertainment—and it’s up to the Imagineers to make it work.
Description: At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 this week, LEGO and Disney (DIS) unveiled new bricks that will lead LEGO Star Wars into its commercial future in a galaxy here, here, now. LEGO 'SMART Bricks' will roll out in LEGO Star Wars sets as early as March 2026, per LEGO's official press release. ...
Description: In recent days, Disney CEO Bob Iger met with Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang in Beijing to discuss expanding Disney’s investment footprint in China, including potential new projects beyond Shanghai Disneyland. This high-level engagement signals that Chinese authorities are open to deeper cooperation with Disney, raising the prospect that China could play a larger role in the company’s long-term international growth plans. We’ll now explore how Iger’s China visit and the prospect of...
Description: Stock trades near 28 times forward earnings as investors focus on deal risks and growth outlook.
Description: Bob Iger signals deeper long-term investment commitment
Description: “Netflix is not a screaming ‘buy’ at the current price levels,” said Christopher Brown, a financial adviser in private wealth management at Synovus Securities, who added that he owns Netflix shares personally and Synovus does in its portfolios. The shares, which fell about 2% on Friday to the lowest intraday since April 9, are currently trading for around 28 times expected earnings over the next 12 months, which is a higher valuation than video streaming rivals like Walt Disney Co., Amazon.com Inc. and Alphabet Inc., which owns YouTube, as well as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indexes. Paramount Skydance Corp., which also is bidding for Warner Bros. and operates Paramount+, trades for less than 13 times forward earnings.
Description: Consumer stocks were advancing premarket Friday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Secto
Description: The Walt Disney Company is scheduled to report its first-quarter earnings next month, with Wall Street forecasting a low double-digit decline in profits.
Description: <body><p>STORY: Chinese state media has said one of China's top officials met with Disney CEO Bob Iger in Beijing on Friday (January 9).</p><p>It's as Disney tries to strengthen its foothold in the world's second-largest economy amid U.S.-China tensions.</p><p>The country's vice premier has encouraged Iger to invest further in China.</p><p>It's a shift from Beijing's threat last April that it would further restrict imports of Hollywood films in response to U.S. tariffs.</p><p>China's $19 trillion economy presents a complicated business proposition for U.S. film studios.</p><p>The country's young, affluent urban middle class offers a lucrative audience for theme parks.</p><p>But for three decades, Beijing has capped Hollywood imports at just 10 films a year.</p><p>And that potentially constrains interest in the franchises that drives consumers to the parks.</p><p>Iger built out Disney's media empire through high-profile acquisitions of Pixar, Marvel and the Star Wars franchise.</p><p>Analysts estimate Hollywood films account for only 5% of overall box office receipts in China's markets.</p><p>Still, Disney and Universal Studios have both opened theme parks in Shanghai and Beijing, respectively.</p><p>Iger's visit is likely to again drive speculation the entertainment giant has plans to open a second amusement park in the country.</p></body>
Description: In early January 2026, Starbucks was reinstated into Disney’s 2026 Disney Dining Plan and expanded brand partnerships, including a Newegg bundle offering Starbucks gift cards with high-end RAM purchases, alongside new winter beverages and merchandise launches. This combination of renewed exposure at Disney parks and targeted cross-promotions with online and gaming-focused audiences highlights how Starbucks is working to deepen customer engagement across both physical and digital...
Description: Walt Disney (DIS) closed at $114.17 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.12% move from the prior day.
Description: NEW YORK, January 07, 2026--FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO) today announced that no holders of Fubo’s Convertible Senior Secured Notes due 2029 tendered their notes for repurchase.
Description: With leftover props and a relentless and uncompromising drive, he created a theme-park business strong enough to challenge Disney.
Description: With momentum coming out of December, the entertainment bellwether hopes to attract a crowd of more than investors in 2026.
Description: Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Disney (DIS). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
Description: If you are wondering whether Walt Disney at around US$114 is genuinely good value or just a sentimental favorite, this breakdown will help you frame the stock in numbers rather than nostalgia. The share price has slipped about 0.6% over the last 7 days, although it is up 8.3% over 30 days and 3.5% over the past year, which may signal shifting views on its risk and opportunity profile. Recent attention has focused on Disney's broader business mix, including its parks, media networks and...
Description: After defeating ESPN’s demand for an injunction to block its one-day “sling passes,” Dish Network has gone on offense by suing Disney, ESPN, ABC, FX and others for alleged antitrust and breach of contract claims. Dish accuses Disney of trying to monopolize the market for “skinny sports bundles,” meaning a group of channels designed for …
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Description: Wolfe Research says Disney is too cheap here.
Description: BofA Securities analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich thinks there are some reasons why the first-quarter financial results might be ‘mixed.’
Description: There is a lot in play for the media giant this year.
Description: Why Walt Disney Stock Is Back on Investors Radar Walt Disney (DIS) has quietly outperformed the broader market over the past month, and that recent climb comes after a choppy few months that left many investors second guessing the stock. See our latest analysis for Walt Disney. Those gains sit against a flatter backdrop, with the 1 year total shareholder return at 1.73 percent. However, the recent 1 month share price return of 6.22 percent hints that momentum is starting to rebuild as...
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Description: A $10,000 Disney investment in 2015 would be worth just $12,070 today — a 21% return versus the S&P 500's 229%. Here's why the House of Mouse underperformed.
Description: Over the past few years, the number of cord-cutters significantly grew, which was followed by the rise in the number of streaming providers. Many saw opportunity in the space, and competition heated up. That allowed subscribers to become increasingly demanding, choosing the best content, the ...
Description: In the latest trading session, Walt Disney (DIS) closed at $111.85, marking a -1.69% move from the previous day.
Description: In the US, the S&P rose over 16% for the year, while Nasdaq led gains with an over 20% jump
Description: While Netflix and Paramount Skydance are prepared to pay a stiff price for Warner’s movie, TV and streaming business, Disney shares languish despite controlling some of the industry’s best assets. Disney stock, at around $107, was hit after its September-quarter results due to a disappointing experiences segment, which is dominated by Disney World and other parks. What’s more, Disney has similar total earnings as Netflix but only half the market value.
Description: The biggest wagers in the world of sports haven’t been placed on games via FanDuel or DraftKings but on media broadcast rights.
Description: Disney is a great pick in the media industry.
Description: The House of Mouse could be a penthouse for investors in the year ahead.
Description: Settlement resolves DOJ allegations tied to YouTube content and data collection practices.
Description: From tariff threats to megamergers, it has been an eventful year for media and telecom stocks. Get ready for another one.
Description: A complaint alleged that Disney collected information from and targeted ads toward children without parental notice and consent.
Description: Consumer stocks were lower late Tuesday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sec
Description: DIS gains traction as streaming turns profitable and parks post record income, setting up a pivotal test of whether Disney can sustain growth momentum.
Description: ROKU's platform business leans on advertising strength, expanding subscriptions and a growing content slate to drive revenue growth.
Description: DIS' streaming turnaround to $1.33 billion profit and record $10 billion Experiences income highlight why DIS may offer stronger upside than CMCSA.
Description: Disney agreed to let its characters be used in OpenAI's Sora videos. Is this a visionary move, or is Disney giving away its IP to AI?
Description: "Shark Tank" has been a staple for 17 years on ABC, but the road to becoming a cultural phenomenon was paved with near-cancellations, industry skepticism and a surprising assist from the top of the Disney corporate ladder. In a post on X, "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary called the story "legendary." For the first three years of its existence, the show was on the chopping block, he said. "Everybody hated us," O'Leary said. Don't Miss: An EA Co-Founder Shapes This VC Backed Marketplace—Now You
Description: Costco, like Walt Disney World, never offers broad discounts on its membership price (or in Disney's case, theme park ticket prices). You might see discounts for select groups such as Disney World's military passes or its deal with the National Educators Association, but those deals are very ...
Description: It isn't trendy to be bullish on "The Mouse" these days, but the stock sure is a compelling buy.
Description: The third film in James Cameron’s sci-fi series about the blue Na’vi people raked in another $64 million through Sunday, according to Comscore.
Description: The Oscars will be streaming on Alphabet-owned (GOOG, GOOGL) YouTube, rather than Disney-owned (DIS) ABC, starting in 2029. The shift marks a win for streaming over traditional cable television. "The Ankler" awards editor Katey Rich explains what the Oscars' move to YouTube means for the media industry. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination Overtime.
Description: Stock Market Today: The major indexes close incrementally lower on Friday following the Christmas holiday.
Description: The Dow Jones Industrial Average is taking the brunt of the selling today, despite some good news—perhaps—globally. The Dow has dropped 100.11 points, or 0.2%, just after noon on Friday, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite have declined 0.1%. Nothing in the Dow is getting hit all that hard.
Description: We recently published 10 Stocks on Jim Cramer’s Radar. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer’s radar. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS)’s shares are up by a slight 2% year-to-date. The firm made quite a bit of a splash on December 11th after a Reuters report claimed that it was […]
Description: Netflix has a proven model and growth potential, but high valuation and weak institutional conviction make the stock less compelling.
Description: Families settling in for Christmas movie marathons this week are giving Wall Street another reason to watch Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) and Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX). Here’s what investors need to know. What To Know: Walt Disney shares traded around $114 on Christmas Eve, up 3% year-to-date, as investors leaned into a holiday slate led by classics on Disney+ and Hulu. The bounce comes after a choppy fall season in which Disney's November quarter showed progress in streaming, but flat overall reven
Description: Adeia Inc. recently announced a long-term media IP licensing agreement with The Walt Disney Company that resolves all prior litigation and secures broad rights for Disney’s streaming and entertainment products. A separate three-year, US$1.00 billion licensing and equity deal with OpenAI, alongside the solid global launch of Avatar: Fire and Ash, underlines how Disney is tying its content engine to emerging AI tools while reinforcing its box office reach. We’ll now examine how Disney’s...
Description: Walt Disney (DIS) closed the most recent trading day at $114.48, moving +1.11% from the previous trading session.
Description: Nike rises after Apple CEO Tim Cook snaps up shares, while Tesla stock drops amid door safety investigation.
Description: The purchase makes a lot of sense when coupled with Disney's recent deal with OpenAI
Description: Hollywood executives suggest Disney could benefit while rivals pursue Warner assets and face regulatory distractions, according to MoffettNathanson's Robert Fishman.
Description: The consensus in Hollywood is that Disney has done well to sit this one out, said MoffettNathanson analyst Robert Fishman.
Description: The company’s first chief brand officer, Asad Ayaz, is Bob Iger’s pick to depoliticize America’s best-known entertainment company.
Description: IP licensing company Adeia signed an agreement with Disney, sending its stock higher. Should you buy the stock now?
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Description: Natalia Premovic was named chief consumer products and experiences officer as the toy company draws on its IP for new projects.
Description: Paramount Skydance amended its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday, guaranteeing the backing of Oracle founder Larry Ellison following the rejection last week of its hostile bid. Paramount said in a news release that it wouldn’t be raising its offer of $30 a share for all of Warner Discovery. “Our $30 per share, fully financed all-cash offer was on Dec. 4, and continues to be, the superior option to maximize value for WBD shareholders… We expect the board of directors of WBD to take the necessary steps to secure this value-enhancing transaction and preserve and strengthen an iconic Hollywood treasure for the future,” David Ellison said.
Description: New chapter opens well, not record-breaking
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Description: Disney (DIS) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
Description: The theme park industry endured a tough 2025, with operators facing ongoing economic pressures that reduced discretionary consumer spending, extreme weather events that closed parks on numerous high-traffic days, and growing competition for leisure dollars. Regional amusement parks, reliant on local and drive-in visitation, suffered disproportionately compared to large, diversified destination operators with global draw. ... Why Six Flags Crashed in 2025, but Disney Survived
Description: Company expects revenue and earnings to significantly exceed prior guidanceSAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adeia Inc. (Nasdaq: ADEA) (the “Company” or “Adeia”) today announced updated guidance for the year ending December 31, 2025. “I am very pleased to announce that our 2025 results are expected to exceed the high end of our prior guidance,” said Paul E. Davis, chief executive officer of Adeia. “As we previously mentioned, we have been pursuing multiple opportunities that if
Description: SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adeia Inc. (Nasdaq: ADEA), the technology company known for developing foundational innovations that enable next-generation solutions for the semiconductor and media industries, today announced it has entered into a long-term agreement with The Walt Disney Company for access to Adeia’s comprehensive media intellectual property (IP) portfolio. The agreement also resolves all outstanding litigation between the companies and includes a long-term l
Description: Global debut surpasses $300 million as Disney eyes another long theatrical run.
Description: Walt Disney's latest Avatar film tops the weekend box office but falls short of industry projections in the U.S. and Canada.
Description: Prediction sites are on fire, Clearwater Analytics is being taken private, Disney’s latest Avatar tops the box office, and more news to start your day.
Description: The third installment of James Cameron’s fantasy adventure about the blue Na’vi people raked in $88 million across 3,800 screens in the U.S. and Canada.
Description: The third “Avatar” movie got off to a slower start at the box office than its predecessor, setting up a long path for it to become another blockbuster by the franchise’s standards. The opening came in barely above the original “Avatar’s” $77 million debut in 2009, when movie tickets were cheaper than they are today. Prior “Avatar” films were huge successes thanks to their staying power at the box office.
Description: The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is one of the 14 Best Large Cap Stocks to Invest In Now. On December 11, Reuters reported that The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is making a $1 billion investment in OpenAI. This deal will allow OpenAI to use in its Sora AI video generator characters from Star Wars, Pixar, […]
Description: The Comcast division is considering a licensing deal for a project that would compete with Disney in the Middle East.
Description: Disney shares have been volatile this year, but they've trailed the market.
Description: Walt Disney (DIS) closed at $111.87 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.12% move from the prior day.
Description: Chief Executive Sam Altman has already scoured the world to build the pool of OpenAI’s investors and the company is now weighing a potential initial public offering, The Wall Street Journal previously reported. The company has faced skepticism over computing deals it has forged that are worth hundreds of billions of dollars and issued a “code red” to beat back a growing threat from Google.
Description: Wells Fargo has named Walt Disney its top media stock for 2026, in a bet that the company’s streaming, theme park, and cruise businesses will see growth. Analyst Steven Cahall moved Disney to the No. one slot in a research note Thursday, replacing Spotify Technology He’s confident in theme park growth—despite competition and possible consumer spending pull backs—and is optimistic that streaming margins and box-office performance will grow. Shares of Disney were up 1% to $111.82 on Thursday.
Description: Alphabet lands major Hollywood broadcast
Description: Disney has partnered with OpenAI to bring some of its iconic characters to the company's Sora video generator tool. It is a bold move from OpenAI and is an incremental positive for the company.
Description: Patriot.TV (CBMJ) growth exceeds Disney (DIS), Paramount Global (PARA), Comcast (CMCSA), Newsmax (NMAX), Sinclair (SBGI), Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), and Fox Corp. (FOX). ATLANTA, GEORGIA / ACCESS Newswire / December 18, 2025 /Conservative Broadcast ...
Description: Walt Disney (DIS) has been quietly grinding higher over the past month, and that move is getting investors to revisit a simple question: at this price, is the stock actually attractive? See our latest analysis for Walt Disney. That recent grind higher comes after a choppy year in which Walt Disney’s share price has struggled to build a sustained uptrend, even as the 3 year total shareholder return remains solidly positive. This hints that sentiment may be turning more constructive. If...
Description: University of Michigan Ross School of Business marketing professor Marcus Collins comes on Market Domination to outline what he considers the five biggest brand moments of 2025, which range from the politicization of commercial products like actress Sydney Sweeney's ad campaign for American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), the Trump administration's pressures to censor and cancel late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, and even the rise of the "6-7" meme companies have adopted. Collins is also the author of For The Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want To Be. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination.
Description: Find insight on Netflix, Amazon and more in the latest Market Talks covering technology, media and telecom.
Description: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences announced Wednesday that the streaming platform will take over the show when the organization’s contract with Walt Disney Co.’s ABC network expires. Bloomberg News reported in August that YouTube was bidding for the program.
Description: Warner Bros. is telling shareholders of the company that it believes a $72 billion buyout offer from Netflix is superior, and to reject a hostile takeover bid from Paramount Skydance. Paramount went hostile with its bid last week, asking shareholders to reject the deal with Netflix favored by the board of Warner Bros. Paramount is offering $30 per Warner share, or $77.9 billion, to Netflix’s $27.75 per share.
Description: AAPL's Services surge, led by Apple TV and Arcade, fuel 14% growth as it eyes sports streaming and holiday gains.
Description: Amazon reportedly plans to invest $10 billion into OpenAI, a firm swarmed by competition. Clearly, Amazon is trying to buy its way into the AI market.
Description: Secondary offerings from biotechs Immunovant, Kymera Therapeutics, and Wave Life Sciences prompted some huge insider buying recently.
Description: Dec 17 (Reuters) - Amazon is in talks to invest in OpenAI in a potential deal that could value the ChatGPT-parent at over $500 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Description: OpenAI has made more than $1.4 trillion of infrastructure commitments in recent months, including with chipmakers Nvidia, AMD, and and Broadcom
Description: Visiting theme parks has become one of America's favorite pastimes, helping propel some of the world's most iconic entertainment companies, such as Disney, Universal, and Six Flags, into household names while giving rise to amusement parks that are beloved by generations. Though often an expensive ...
Description: Tech stocks were mixed Tuesday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (X
Description: US equity indexes fell along with government yields and crude oil in midday trading on Tuesday as in
Description: All three major US stock indexes were pointing lower in late-morning trading on Tuesday, as investor
Description: Fortune Next to Lead today unveiled its second annual Most Powerful Rising Executives list, highlighting 25 high-performing and fast-advancing leaders within the Fortune 500 who demonstrate the strategic vision, leadership acumen, and operational excellence required to ascend to the CEO role.
Description: The House of Mouse hands OpenAI its crown jewels in exchange for equity upside, not cash.
Description: Consulting firm PwC noted an uptick in deal values, a trend that should continue next year with the planned sale of Warner Bros.
Description: After the one year is up, Disney is free to sign similar deals with other AI companies.
Description: The artificial intelligence company’s recent deal to license iconic characters from Walt Disney Co. for its Sora video app is entirely in stock warrants rather than a cash licensing fee, according to people familiar with the matter. OpenAI will offer Disney the option to purchase shares in the high-flying startup beyond its previously announced $1 billion stake. The terms, which have not been reported, are intended to align both companies’ financial incentives if Sora succeeds, said the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private information.
Description: Disney sequel holds No. 1 spot for third weekend and lifts 2025 ticket sales
Description: Paramount Skydance Corp.’s hostile bid to snatch Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. from under the nose of Netflix Inc. encapsulates the themes that have shaped a banner year for mergers and acquisitions: renewed desire for transformative tie-ups, massive checks from Wall Street, the flow of Middle East money and US President Donald Trump’s role as both disruptor and dealmaker. Global transaction values have risen around 40% to about $4.5 trillion this year, data compiled by Bloomberg show, as companies chase ultra-ambitious combinations, emboldened by friendlier regulators. “There’s a sentiment in boardrooms and among CEOs that this is a potential multi-year window where it’s possible to dream big,” said Ben Wallace, co-head of Americas M&A at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. “We’re at the beginning of a rate-cutting cycle so there’s anticipation that there will be more liquidity.”
Description: The animated sequel dominates globally while Hollywood bets on a high-stakes holiday rebound.
Description: As electricity demand has soared, corporate America is looking to the power trading industry.
Description: If you have ever wondered whether Walt Disney at around $111.60 is a bargain or a value trap, you are not alone. This piece is going to walk you through that question step by step. After a choppy few years, the stock has climbed about 6.0% over the last week and 5.5% in the past month, but it is still roughly flat year to date and slightly negative over the last year. This reminds investors that the long term story matters more than short term swings. Recent headlines have focused on...
Description: Given that Trump has an interest in the deal—even though it’s one that appears to favor Paramount—handicapping the outcome is a fool’s errand.
Description: Paramount Skydance on Monday made a $77.9 billion hostile takeover bid for all of Warner Bros. Discovery escalating its battle against Netflix for the storied entertainment giant. Netflix on Dec. 5 agreed to buy Warner Bros. for $72 billion after Warner splits its studios and HBO Max streaming business from its cable networks. Paramount, run by David Ellison, is arguing that its all-cash offer for all of Warner is a better deal for shareholders and more likely to pass regulatory muster.
Description: GE Vernova manufactures turbines, which excited no one when the spinoffs were announced. But now the company is up some 400% making house-size turbines to power data centers.
Description: Down about 45% from all-time highs, Disney stock offers upside potential in December 2025, as it expands its AI ecosystem.
Description: In a recent YouTube video, money expert George Kamel asked random tourists at Disney Springs in Florida how much debt they have. Here's what he found.
Description: Disney just dropped $1 billion on OpenAI and handed over the keys to its most valuable characters — Mickey Mouse, Elsa, the entire Marvel universe — to Sora, OpenAI’s AI video generator.
Description: Disney's $1 billion OpenAI deal expands its AI reach and content strategy, but mixed results and segment headwinds keep the stock in hold territory.
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Description: Companies in The News Are: CIEN, PL, ADBE, DIS
Description: After hitting fresh records yesterday, equities are mixed this morning. Gold is ramping after a multi-day surge in silver, while crude oil is flattish. The dollar is up a bit along with longer-term Treasury yields.
Description: Google stock fell amid OpenAI's release of a new AI model, a Disney investment in OpenAI, and a pull back in AI stocks spurred by Oracle.
Description: Deal marks a major step in Hollywood's adoption of generative AI
Description: Disney embraces AI in licensing deal, Broadcom beats earnings expectations, Trump administration targets financial industry watchdog, more news to start your day.
Description: Disney's entertainment pipeline of theme parks, movies, and merch now includes AI.
Description: <body><p>STORY: Walt Disney announced a deal with OpenAI that will let users of its Sora AI video generator to make videos with characters from Star Wars, Pixar and other movie franchises.</p><p>Disney is also investing $1 billion in OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.</p><p>The three-year partnership could reshape how Hollywood makes content.</p><p>It also side-steps the industry’s concerns over the impact of AI on creative jobs and intellectual property rights.</p><p>Disney CEO Bob Iger told CNBC the agreement gives users access to 300 of its characters but not to any talent likenesses or voices.</p><p>He added, (quote) "Through this collaboration with OpenAI we will thoughtfully and responsibly extend the reach of our storytelling through generative AI, while respecting and protecting creators and their works."</p><p>According to one person familiar with the matter, Iger and OpenAI's Sam Altman began talking years ago to explore more ways to showcase the potential of generative AI when combined with Disney's characters and stories.</p><p>As part of the agreement with OpenAI, a selection of the videos by users will be made available for streaming on Disney+.</p><p>That will allow the Disney to capitalize on the growing appeal for short-form video content.</p><p>The companies will use OpenAI's models to build new products and customer experiences, including for Disney+ subscribers, while Disney will deploy ChatGPT for its employees.</p><p>The partnership comes months after Creative Artists Agency, Hollywood's premier talent agency, criticized OpenAI for exposing artists to "significant risk" through Sora and questioned if creative professionals would be compensated for their work.</p></body>
Description: The company also said earlier this week it will drop $6 billion on a new manufacturing facility in Huntsville, Alabama.
Description: Disney’s deal with OpenAI will allow users to generate AI videos based on characters from Marvel, “Star Wars” and other franchises.
Description: Disney (DIS) will be making a $1 billion equity investment into OpenAI (OPAI.PVT), reaching an agreement to become the first major content licensing partner with the artificial intelligence firm's Sora AI video-generating platform. MNTN (MNTN) CEO Mark Douglas reacts to this news and how this type of AI content could change the marketing landscape and how ads are used. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Asking for a Trend.
Description: Analysis: Disney’s OpenAI deal is a $1 billion hedge on the future of slop
Description: Disney is investing $1 billion in the AI start-up and will leverage its generative AI video platform.
Description: The three-year deal lets users generate videos of Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar characters; Disney also accused Google of infringing on its copyrights
Description: Walt Disney (DIS) reached $111.46 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +2.42% change compared to its last close.
Description: (Updates with Google's comments in paragraph five and six.) Walt Disney (DIS) has sent a cease-an
Description: From deep dives into the enterprise deployment of agents to explorations of the new geography of data centers, Brainstorm AI provided a valuable snapshot of the AI landscape at the close of the year.
Description: The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 hit fresh peaks on Thursday, while a post-earnings
Description: Disney is licensing iconic characters including Mickey Mouse and Cinderella to OpenAI for use on its artificial intelligence video platform and has agreed to take a $1 billion stake in the startup. Bloomberg News reporter Hannah Miller and Bloomberg Opinion contributor Dave Lee join Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech."
Description: The companies reached a three-year licensing agreement that allows Sora to add Disney characters into user generated content.
Description: Disney characters join OpenAI's Sora, ChatGPT in new licensing deal. Dow Jones giant to invest $1 billion in OpenAI.
Description: Consumer stocks rose late Thursday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector S
Description: Disney licenses iconic characters including Mickey Mouse and Cinderella to OpenAI for use on its artificial intelligence video platform and has agreed to take a $1 billion stake in the startup. Paul Dergarabedian, Head of Marketplace Trends at Comscore says the deal highlights the 'inevitability' of AI in entertainment, and studios will need to embrace the technology while protecting actors' and creators' rights.
Description: "We'd rather participate in the rather dramatic growth, rather than just watching it happen and essentially being disrupted by it," Iger told CNBC.
Description: <body><p>STORY: Walt Disney announced a deal with OpenAI that will let users of its Sora AI video generator to make videos with characters from Star Wars, Pixar and other movie franchises.</p><p>Disney is also investing $1 billion in OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.</p><p>The three-year partnership could reshape how Hollywood makes content.</p><p>It also side-steps the industry’s concerns over the impact of AI on creative jobs and intellectual property rights.</p><p>Disney CEO Bob Iger told CNBC the agreement gives users access to 300 of its characters but not to any talent likenesses or voices.</p><p>He added, (quote) "Through this collaboration with OpenAI we will thoughtfully and responsibly extend the reach of our storytelling through generative AI, while respecting and protecting creators and their works."</p><p>According to one person familiar with the matter, Iger and OpenAI's Sam Altman began talking years ago to explore more ways to showcase the potential of generative AI when combined with Disney's characters and stories.</p><p>As part of the agreement with OpenAI, a selection of the videos by users will be made available for streaming on Disney+.</p><p>That will allow the Disney to capitalize on the growing appeal for short-form video content.</p><p>The companies will use OpenAI's models to build new products and customer experiences, including for Disney+ subscribers, while Disney will deploy ChatGPT for its employees.</p><p>The partnership comes months after Creative Artists Agency, Hollywood's premier talent agency, criticized OpenAI for exposing artists to "significant risk" through Sora and questioned if creative professionals would be compensated for their work.</p></body>
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Description: ↗️ Disney (DIS): The company is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and will license its characters for use in ChatGPT and videos. Shares gained 2.4%. The deal was unveiled after Disney accused Google of infringing its copyrights "on a massive scale,” highlighting its carrot-and-stick approach to AI.
Description: Consumer stocks rose Thursday afternoon with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ET
Description: The recent announcement by Philip Morris International that it is partnering with Ferrari to market its Zyn nicotine pouches on Formula 1 race cars shows the company is blowing smoke when it claims that it doesn't market Zyn to youth.
Description: Longtime readers know I’m a big fan of the Dan Benton school of investing. Benton, who once ran the world’s largest technology hedge fund, prioritized finding the best product cycles that can drive positive earnings surprises.
Description: Jeff Williams' track record aligns closely with Disney's priorities for the future.
Description: Move adds seasoned tech leadership as Disney navigates streaming and digital strategy
Description: Hollywood has faced a difficult last few years, with the COVID-19 pandemic and the dual strikes. A merger between two major players could mean even more job cuts, experts said.
Description: Disney said on Tuesday it has nominated former Apple Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams as an independent director candidate for election at its 2026 annual shareholders' meeting. The total size of Disney's board will increase to 11 members, effective as of the election of directors at the meeting, if Williams is approved. Williams retired as Apple's COO earlier this year, having held the position since 2015.
Description: BURBANK, Calif., December 09, 2025--The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors has nominated former Apple Inc. executive Jeff Williams to stand for election as a new independent director at the company’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. The total size of the board will be expanded to 11, effective as of the election of directors at the 2026 annual meeting.
Description: A report says Netflix was considering Disney before making a move on Warner Bros. Discovery. It's not going to happen.
Description: The valuation of faltering cable TV networks like CNN, TNT and Discovery — among the TV industry’s least-coveted properties today — is much of what separates Paramount’s hostile takeover bid from Netflix’s friendly offer. Paramount kicked the bidding war into high gear Monday, going directly to stockholders with a $30-a-share all-cash bid that values all of Warner Bros. at $108.4 billion, including debt.
Description: Netflix's $82.7 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery is under pressure as Paramount Skydance launches a richer $108.4 billion all-cash offer.
Description: DALLAS, December 09, 2025--ICA Warns Netflix–Warner Bros Deal Poses Major Threat to Theatrical Exhibition and Consumer Choice
Description: Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Disney (NYSE: DIS) just reported earnings revealing two companies moving in opposite directions. Amazon delivered 13.4% revenue growth and accelerating cloud momentum. Disney posted flat revenue, down 0.5% year-over-year, as streaming gains failed to offset legacy media weakness. Is it odd that I’m comparing what are now two drastically different companies ... Disney’s Entertainment Model Stumbles as Amazon Doubles Down on AI Infrastructure Spending
Description: Disney (DIS) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
Description: India's JioHotstar plans to invest $444 million over five years to acquire and produce content from south India, an executive said on Monday, as the Walt Disney and Reliance Industries-owned streaming platform seeks to capitalize on growing demand for regional cinema. The expansion comes at a time when the Mumbai-based Hindi film industry is struggling to regain its allure in the world's most-populous country even as south Indian films gain wider acceptance locally and globally, rivaling Hindi films' box-office performance. "To reiterate our belief in this market, we are committed to spend 40 billion rupees ... over the (next) 5 years on JioHotstar," said Krishnan Kutty, the head of entertainment for southern India at JioStar, the Reliance-Disney joint venture that runs the streaming platform.
Description: The straight-to-shareholders pitch rests in part on the argument that a Paramount takeover is more appealing to regulators.
Description: Return Marks Full-Circle Moment for Scenebot Stage DiscoveryLOS ANGELES, Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stargaze Entertainment Group Inc. (“Stargaze” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: STGZ), a next-generation content creation and social platform designed to redefine talent discovery, proudly announces that acclaimed Broadway performer Morgan Dudley has joined the Company as a Creative Advisor. Dudley, currently starring on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown, first emerged from the o
Description: The Dow Jones index fell Monday. Warner Bros Discovery takeover drama continued on the stock market today. Nvidia rose on China H200 hopes.
Description: Paramount Skydance launched a hostile bid worth $108.4 billion for Warner Bros Discovery, challenging a rival offer from Netflix and injecting uncertainty into the future of Hollywood's storied media company. Since 2000, the parent company of the Warner Bros movie studio has been through three major reorganizations. Now the company is facing its fourth reorganization.
Description: Warner Bros. Discovery's friendly agreement to sell itself to Netflix just got upended by a hostile actor -- Paramount, which made Warner shareholders a higher offer and touched off what is likely to be a lengthy fight in the latest episode of media industry consolidation. The bid comes after Warner last week agreed to be bought by Netflix for $72 billion. Netflix’s vast library includes “Stranger Things” and “Squid Game," while the much smaller Paramount owns its Hollywood studio and major TV networks like CBS and MTV.
Description: Wrapbook, a payroll and production accounting platform for the entertainment industry, has acquired Cinapse, a modern scheduling platform for film and television. For years, scheduling and production finance have operated in separate worlds, even though every major decision—budget, crew, and delivery—starts with the schedule. This acquisition bridges that gap, connecting planning and financial execution to close the loop from schedule to spend.
Description: Netflix's $82.7B Warner Bros. Discovery deal faces regulatory hurdles and premium valuation concerns. Investors should wait for better entry points amid uncertainty.
Description: Netflix has struck a definitive $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. and the full HBO catalog, marking the largest streaming merger since Disney bought Fox. The post Netflix is buying Warner Bros. and HBO for $82.7 billion, and it could help you save money appeared first on Digital Trends.
Description: Dapper Labs Co-Founder & CEO Roham Gharegozlou joins Gen C to discuss the evolution of digital collectibles and the next major wave of crypto adoption. He shares the strategy behind building the Flow blockchain, from NBA Top Shot’s success to onboarding millions of consumers, emphasizing economic alignment through their pivot to DeFi with Peak Money. He sees the future powered by stablecoins and Agentic AI, where every creator manages their own tokenized economy on platforms like Disney and TikTok.
Description: The success of Paramount’s hostile bid could come down to the value of Warner Bros.’ cable business.
Description: Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) ("Paramount"), today announced it has commenced an all-cash tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBD) ("WBD") for $30.00 per share in cash. Paramount's proposed transaction is for the entirety of WBD, including the Global Networks segment.
Description: Key Insights The projected fair value for Walt Disney is US$105 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Walt Disney's...
Description: US industries have traditionally consolidated into 3 to 5 main players. When it comes to streaming, Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney are the top trio.
Description: InterDigital, Inc. has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of US$0.70 per share on its common stock, payable on or about January 28, 2026 to shareholders of record as of January 14, 2026, an action the company announced previously and which remains in place today. Alongside this dividend continuity, recent favorable patent rulings against Disney and fresh infringement actions targeting Amazon highlight how InterDigital aims to further monetize its video and streaming technology...
Description: InterDigital (IDCC) has suddenly moved higher on the market radar after winning key patent cases against Disney in Germany and Brazil, while also opening a fresh wave of infringement litigation against Amazon. See our latest analysis for InterDigital. Those courtroom wins seem to be reinforcing an already strong run. The latest share price is $355.18, with an 81.14% year-to-date share price return on top of an 85.90% one-year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum is still very much...
Description: Allison Worldwide, part of Stagwell (STGW), has announced the appointment of Jeremy Lucas as CEO, Europe.
Description: InterDigital Inc. (NASDAQ:IDCC) is among the best stocks you’ll wish you bought sooner. On November 24, William Blair analyst Arjun Bhatia reaffirmed his Buy rating on the stock without assigning a price target. This reiteration followed the company’s announcement of favourable legal judgments in its patent infringement cases against Disney in Germany and Brazil. The analyst […]
Description: After years of rising house prices, two new forecasts predict that home inflation will slow next year. Of course, its real estate, so location still matters.
Description: Netflix is paying billions for Warner Bros.’ film and streaming business, but it’s the value of CNN and other cable channels that could determine the deal’s outcome.
Description: Netflix is calling its purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery a transformational deal that will accelerate its growth, but the streaming leader is paying a stiff price for the Warner assets—and taking on substantial debt to do so. Netflix is paying $82.7 billion including assumed debt (roughly $72 billion of equity value) for the film and TV studio assets of Warner Bros., plus HBO Max and HBO. Warner Bros. Discovery will spin off its cable networks business to shareholders before the transaction closes.
Description: Late Thursday, Paramount Skydance (PSKY) attempted a final, last ditch, all-cash bid to acquire the entirety of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) for $30 a share, according to the CNBC. Warner Bros. rejected the offer, but Paramount may not be giving up. Warner Bros. accepted Netflix's slightly lower offer of $27.75 for only part of the entertainment giant. Paramount shares tumbled...
Description: Netflix, founded in 1997, has grown into the world's largest streaming service with more than 300 million subscribers worldwide.
Description: Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery's TV, film studios and streaming division for $72 billion, a deal that would hand control of one of Hollywood's most prized and oldest assets to the streaming pioneer. Buying the owner of marquee franchises, including "Game of Thrones", "DC Comics" and "Harry Potter", will further tilt the balance of power in Hollywood in favor of Netflix.
Description: <body><p>STORY: Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery's TV, film studios and streaming division for $72 billion.</p><p>The deal would give control of one of Hollywood's most prized and oldest assets to the streaming pioneer.</p><p>It follows a weeks-long bidding war in which Netflix offered nearly $28-a-share.</p><p>That beat Paramount Skydance's close to $24 bid for the whole of Warner Bros Discovery, including the cable TV assets slated for a spinoff.</p><p>Buying the owner of franchises including "Harry Potter", "Game of Thrones" and "DC Comics" will further push the balance of power in Hollywood in favor of Netflix.</p><p>And help the streaming giant as it competes with Walt Disney and the Ellison family-led Paramount.</p><p>The deal is likely to face strong antitrust scrutiny in Europe and the U.S. though.</p><p>As it would give the world's biggest streaming service ownership of a rival that is home to HBO Max and has nearly 130 million streaming subscribers.</p><p>Paramount kicked off the bidding war with a series of unsolicited offers.</p><p>It has close ties with the Trump administration.</p><p>It questioned the sale process earlier this week and alleged favorable treatment to Netflix.</p><p>Even before the bids were in, some members of Congress said a Netflix–Warner Bros Discovery deal could harm consumers and Hollywood.</p></body>
Description: By Harshita Mary Varghese and Aditya Soni Dec 5 (Reuters) - Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery's TV, film studios and streaming division for $72 billion, a deal that would hand control of
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Description: <body><p>STORY: From a Thanksgiving holiday sales surge to a Disney film breaking Chinese records...</p><p>This is the Week in Numbers.</p><p>:: Week in Numbers</p><p>:: $44 billion</p><p>$44 billion was how much U.S. shoppers spent online over the Thanksgiving weekend.</p><p>Consumers bought up during the five-days from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday as retail giants like Amazon and Walmart rolled out discounts.</p><p>The data came from an Adobe Analytics report.</p><p>It showed spending was up 7.7% from a year earlier and beat Adobe's forecast.</p><p>:: 10% </p><p>10% is how much Boeing shares jumped after a positive report.</p><p>Investors bought in after the planemaker said it expects higher jet deliveries and positive free cash flow next year.</p><p>Boeing wants to improve its image after a 5-year corporate crisis involving safety and production issues of its 737 series.</p><p>The issues have hit its reputation and sent the U.S. major deeply into debt</p><p>:: $1.5 billion</p><p>$1.5 billion is how much Prada spent to buy out fellow Italian fashion brand Versace.</p><p>Prada had long sought the deal and signed an agreement in April to purchase the decades-old firm from U.S.-based Capri Holdings.</p><p>The late Gianni Versace founded his luxury brand known for its glamorous style in 1978.</p><p>His sister Donatella stepped down as creative head earlier this year.</p><p>:: 10.6%</p><p>10.6% was the sales growth rise for Zara owner Inditex in November.</p><p>It's a crucial period for retailers due to the Black Friday weekend.</p><p>It also confirmed a strong start to the fashion major's biggest revenue quarter.</p><p>One analyst said the Spanish company may have its home market to thank due to the country's strong economy.</p><p>:: $275.6 million</p><p>And $275.6 million was how much Disney's Zootopia 2 made in its first six days of release in China.</p><p>That means it has become the highest-grossing animated foreign film ever in the country.</p><p>Zootopia 2 made up around 95% of all movie ticket sales over its opening weekend.</p><p>It comes just months after Beijing cut the number of U.S. films allowed in China due to its trade war with Washington.</p></body>
Description: Netflix is offering a $5 billion breakup fee if regulators don’t approve the deal, said the people, who asked to not be identified because the discussions are private. The move suggests Netflix has pulled ahead of Paramount Skydance Corp. and Comcast Corp., who were also competing for the asset. Prior to the closing of the sale, Warner Bros. — valued at more than $60 billion overall — will complete the planned spinoff of cable channels including CNN, TBS and TNT.
Description: A potential tie-up would come at an interesting crossroads for the theatrical industry and its longtime nemesis, Netflix.
Description: We came across a bullish thesis on The Walt Disney Company on LongYield’s Substack. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on DIS. The Walt Disney Company’s share was trading at $104.47 as of November 28th. DIS’s trailing and forward P/E were 15.25 and 15.75 respectively according to Yahoo Finance. The Walt Disney Company operates as an entertainment […]
Description: IMAX recently set a new Thanksgiving box office record, generating US$40.8 million globally from family-focused hits like Disney’s Zootopia 2 and Universal’s Wicked: For Good, while also opening advance bookings for Avatar: Fire and Ash and running a fan-driven campaign to select past films for large-format re-releases. By pairing record holiday takings with interactive fan polling on which movies return to its premium screens, IMAX is sharpening its focus on audience engagement and the...
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Description: The cable networks spinoff from Comcast includes CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC) and the Golf Channel.
Description: Over the past few months, YouTube TV made several important moves to upgrade its offering and reward subscribers. The breaking news mainly focused on two-week dispute with the Walt Disney Company, during which millions of subscribers lost access to popular Disney channels, including ABC, ...
Description: Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) and Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) reported quarterly earnings that exposed two entertainment giants moving in opposite directions. Disney beat EPS estimates at $1.11 versus $1.05 expected but missed on revenue at $22.46 billion against $22.75 billion expected. Netflix met revenue expectations at $11.51 billion while missing on EPS at $5.87 ... Netflix Pulls Further Ahead While Disney Struggles to Stabilize Legacy Media
Description: BANGKOK, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Central Pattana plc, Thailand’s leading sustainable real estate developer and operator of Central shopping centers nationwide, is joining forces with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and The Walt Disney (Thailand) to invest over 800 million baht in creating a global year-end festive sensation with ‘The Magical Stars’. The campaign introduces four Disney-themed fairytale kingdoms, highlighted by a signature Christmas tree and 3-meter-tall Mickey M
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Description: Walt Disney (DIS) just came out of a mixed earnings report with a vote of confidence from Bernstein, which reaffirmed its Outperform call as streaming operating income jumped 39% even while legacy entertainment revenue slipped. See our latest analysis for Walt Disney. That backdrop has not yet translated into a strong rebound in the shares, with a roughly flat year to date share price return and a weaker 1 year total shareholder return, but the positive 3 year total shareholder return hints...
Description: K-pop, Buldak noodles and K-beauty took the world by storm. A company launched by South Korean internet giant Naver hopes online comics will be next.
Description: Surging U.S. electricity prices—driven by AI and data-center demand—are pushing major corporations to act like energy traders.
Description: ‘Zootopia 2’ not only opened at the top of the five-day Thanksgiving domestic box office, it gave Disney its second-highest domestic Thanksgiving opening ever, behind ‘Moana 2’ last year.
Description: Identity leaders from Disney, Lowe’s, Marriott and VF Corp will unpack lessons learned on hiring fraud, AI deepfakes and impersonation attacks, and how to stop themISELIN, N.J., Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 1Kosmos, a leader in identity verification and passwordless authentication, today announced that its Chief Strategy Officer and former CISO at Lehman Brothers, Mike Engle, will moderate an expert panel discussion at the Gartner Identity & Access Management Summit 2025 titled Modernizing
Description: NEW YORK, December 02, 2025--Innovid launches Live Content Certification Program with Disney, FOX, NBCU, and Paramount as first certified partners
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Description: Walt Disney Company (DIS) is expected to promote an internal candidate to succeed Chief Executive Bo
Description: The company is widely expected to promote from within, with parks chief Josh D’Amaro and television head Dana Walden considered leading contenders.
Description: The Dow fell on the stock market today. Moderna skidded after an FDA memo linked Covid vaccines to deaths. A gold stock cleared an entry.
Description: Market Domination host Allie Canal and Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma track several of the day's top trending stock tickers, including Disney's (DIS) animated film Zootopia 2 making over $550 million at the global box office, BNP Paribas Exane upgrading Toast (TOST) shares to an Outperform rating from Neutral, and Bath & Body Works (BBWI) stock climbing after signaling upbeat Black Friday sales tied to big promotions and heightened store traffic. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination.
Description: Breakout debut revives box office momentum
Description: ‘Zootopia 2’ not only opened at the top of the five-day Thanksgiving domestic box office, it gave Disney its second-highest domestic Thanksgiving opening ever, behind ‘Moana 2’ last year.
Description: Google’s YouTube TV has made headlines over the last months. While most of the news focused on its two-week dispute with the Walt Disney Company, there were also several positive announcements for subscribers. During the dispute, when millions of subscribers lost access to popular Disney ...
Description: Yahoo Finance host Julie Hyman kicks off Yahoo Finance's Market Minute with some of the top stories of Monday's trading session, including Nvidia's (NVDA) investment in Synopsys (SNPS), Disney's (DIS) "Zootopia 2," and vaccine stock moves. Stay up to date on the latest market action, minute-by-minute, with Yahoo Finance's Market Minute.
Description: Roku shares crashed 90% from their peak, then started climbing back. Is it a buy today or just a cautionary tale?
Description: Market Catalysts host Julie Hyman tracks several of the day's top trending stock tickers, including Disney's (DIS) reported box office success on animated film Zootopia 2, Barrick Mining (B) weighs spinning off its North American gold assets (GC=F) via an IPO, and Coupang (CPNG) announced that a hack had exposed personal data of 33.7 million accounts. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.
Description: This has been a bad month for Disney in recent years, but new content and theme park event availability can break a three-year losing streak.
Description: NEW YORK, December 01, 2025--IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) shattered its box office record for the Thanksgiving holiday period, delivering $40.8 million worldwide for the five-day stretch behind the hit tandem of Disney’s "Zootopia 2" and Universal’s "Wicked: For Good." The results topped the Company’s previous Thanksgiving record — set just last year in 2024 with $24 million — by an impressive 70% and marks the best global November weekend in IMAX history.
Description: Animation-fueled box office revival puts Disney in rare territory as China hunts for a 50B yuan finish.
Description: Black Friday sales rise, Bitcoin tumbles below $90,000 again, Thanksgiving travel disrupted, and more news to start your day.
Description: The animated sequel delivers a major holiday lift after a challenging year at the box office.
Description: ‘Zootopia 2’ not only opened at the top of the five-day Thanksgiving domestic box office, it gave Disney its second-highest domestic Thanksgiving opening ever, behind ‘Moana 2’ last year.
Description: Disney’s blockbuster sequel posted big numbers in China, which has been a challenging market for Hollywood films.
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Description: Ever wondered if Walt Disney stock is a hidden gem or if its current price is actually a good deal? You’re not alone. Many investors are asking the same question right now. After a slight gain of 0.2% over the past week, Disney shares have seen a -6.6% drop this past month, and are still down -10.3% over the last year. The market’s perspective seems to be shifting. Recent news about Disney's ongoing streaming strategy, its efforts to revitalize theme park attendance, and bold moves in film...
Description: The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) ranks among the best slow growth stocks to invest in. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) secured an Outperform rating by Bernstein SocGen Group on November 14, with a price target of $129. The affirmation came following Disney’s earnings reports, which the firm admitted “weren’t clean,” while highlighting that the company’s […]
Description: The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently talked about. During the episode, a caller asked if the stock is a buy, sell, or hold. In response, Cramer said: “I think Disney’s a hold, and I say that because… I think it’s too cheap to give away, but I felt […]
Description: There are a few reasons one might consider selling their shares in Disney before 2026.
Description: Zacks.com users have recently been watching Disney (DIS) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
Description: Disney commits $60B to theme parks over 10 years, projecting growth amid rising costs and competition from Universal's Epic Universe and Six Flags expansion.
Description: The Walt Disney Company recently reported fourth quarter and full-year earnings, showing a sharp rise in net income to US$1.31 billion for the quarter and US$12.40 billion for the full year, alongside revenue of US$22.46 billion and US$94.43 billion, respectively. An interesting development is Disney's continued investment in expanding its theme park and cruise operations, supported by substantial share buybacks and the rollout of new original streaming content such as the planned "Far Cry"...
Description: I've owned Disney for 39 years. It's been better than you think.
Description: While Walt Disney has underperformed relative to its industry peers over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.
Description: Thousands of workers have been laid off this year in Hollywood and Silicon Valley as AI shakes up the media and tech industries amid other economic challenges.
Description: DIS' streaming turnaround, rising Experiences income and bold ESPN push set up a compelling contrast with AAPL's ecosystem-driven momentum.
Description: NFLX's Q4 content slate features Stranger Things finale and Knives Out sequel, but can holiday releases offset margin pressures and rivals' competition?
Description: Catch up on the top industries and stocks that were impacted, or were predicted to be impacted, by the comments, actions and policies of President Donald Trump with this daily recap compiled by The Fly. AI STATE LAWS: The White House has put on hold a draft executive order that would seek to preempt state AI laws, following bipartisan backlash, Reuters’ Karen Freifeld reported on Friday. NVIDIA CHIPS: President Donald Trump’s team has held internal talks in recent days on whether to let Nvidia (
Description: The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is one of the Best Communication and Media Stocks to Buy Now. On November 17, Jason Bazinet from Citi reiterated a Buy rating on The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) with a price target of $145. Earlier on November 14, Laura Martin from Needham had also reiterated a Buy rating on […]
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Description: SAN JOSE, Calif., November 24, 2025--McAfee reveals the top brands scammers impersonate and offers tips to help shoppers spot fakes and stay safe this holiday shopping season.
Description: WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC), a mobile, video and AI technology research and development company, today announced it has been awarded another injunction against Disney by a court in Germany. The Munich Regional Court ruled that InterDigital is entitled to an injunction over Disney’s infringement of an InterDigital patent related to the streaming of video content using high dynamic range (HDR) technology. Disney can appeal the decision. The
Description: Disney brings a seventh cruise ship to its growing fleet. It's time to ride the wave.
Description: Interest rates should be higher based on the Taylor rule, Thanksgiving air travel will be busiest in 15 years, and more news to start your day.
Description: There's a lot to unpack when it comes to the House of Mouse.
Description: A number of consumer groups are supporting the effort.Boycotts generally have a limited impact.There are some signs that may be changing. Consumer boycotts have a very mixed track record, but in recent years, they have had a significant impact on some major consumer brands. Most famously, the Kid ...
Description: Disney plans to bring dynamic ticket pricing to U.S. parks.Stepping back from Warner Bros. bidding and a disappointing Q3, Q4 leaves Disney reliant on parks and upcoming films.Disney may have the best slate of blockbusters out there for the holidays and through 2026. Never mind buying Warner Bros. ...
Description: The media and entertainment conglomerate has been adding to its cruise fleet, giving investors a positive focal point in a business beset by competition, rising expenses, and inflation.
Description: Paramount Skydance Corp., Netflix Inc. and Comcast Corp. have all made offers for all or part of the New York-based entertainment giant. While similar regulatory concerns hang over all three bids, each also faces unique issues. Which partner Warner Bros. picks will impact the regulatory process.
Description: Paramount, Comcast and Netflix submit early bids, hinting at a major reshaping of Hollywood's studio and streaming landscape
Description: Despite being a leader in the industry, Disney hasn't always been a winning investment.
Description: NFLX's 10-for-1 split takes effect as the company enters a new phase backed by strong operational momentum. Hold the stock for now.
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Description: Disney has increased its 2026 dividend by 50% and the payout has risen 1.5X since 2023. Is DIS stock a buy for the dividend hike?
Description: MLB on Wednesday announced new three-year media rights deals with ESPN, Netflix and NBC reportedly worth $800 million annually.
Description: Walt Disney (DIS)-owned ESPN, Comcast (CMCSA) unit NBCUniversal, and Netflix (NFLX) signed new three
Description: Daver is full of lessons for founders. Among them: "You have to repeat yourself all the time, and you have to say the same thing."
Description: Personal finance expert George Kamel of ‘The Ramsey Show’ recently hit the streets of Disney World in Orlando, Florida, to talk to everyday Americans about their debt. Despite the magic of Disney and the cheerful vacation vibe, Kamel quickly uncovered a more sobering reality: many people are drowning in debt, and few have a real plan to get out. ‘You’re Driving Most People’s 401(k)’ One of the most striking conversations came from a couple who revealed a combined debt total of more than $180,000
Description: Successful preliminary discussion with NYSE representatives and potential investorsOS Therapies shareholders to receive direct equity participation in new listing'Shelter Me: Cancer Pioneers' film featuring canine and human patients treated with OST-HER2 receives Anthem Award in the 'Documentary or Film under Awareness Categories, Health' categoryCompany congratulates Disney (NYSE: DIS) for winning the 2025 Daytime Emmy 'Outstanding Daytime Special' category and Netflix (NYSE: NFLX) for winning.
Description: Fed leans toward December pause, sports streaming competition heats up, Target’s incoming CEO faces challenges, and more news to start your day.
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Description: Walt Disney (DIS) just posted its fiscal fourth-quarter results, showing strong earnings growth and improved profitability in its streaming division. Investors took notice as adjusted earnings climbed and shareholder returns increased. See our latest analysis for Walt Disney. Despite upbeat earnings, Disney’s share price return over the past year has stayed in negative territory, down more than 5% year-to-date and showing a 1-year total shareholder return of -7.6%. Recent momentum has faded a...
Description: Disney’s third quarter saw flat year-over-year revenue and a significant market selloff after results missed Wall Street’s sales expectations. Management emphasized that growth in streaming operating income, improved margins, and robust performance in the Experiences segment were key positives. CEO Bob Iger highlighted the global appeal of recent film releases and the turnaround in direct-to-consumer profitability, noting, “Our DTC business was running a $4 billion operating loss just three year
Description: The Walt Disney Company (DIS) recently reported its fourth quarter and full year earnings results, revealing a 6% year over year revenue increase across its US theme parks. However, though the revenue grew, the attendance actually dropped by 1% at these locations, according to a report from Disney ...
Description: Major League Baseball has completed new three-year media-rights agreements with ESPN, NBCUniversal and Netflix the league said Wednesday. Disney’s ESPN will pay around $550 million a year for a broad deal including the rights to sell and distribute the league’s out-of-market streaming service MLB.TV. The deal includes a package of 30 national games per season, rights to air Memorial Day game coverage, the Little League Classic and the rights to sell and distribute the MLB Network, as well as in-market games for select teams.
Description: The brand management firm has also partnered with United Legwear to build the business anew.
Description: Google’s YouTube and The Walt Disney Company confirmed on Nov. 14 they had reached an agreement to restore Disney-owned networks on YouTube TV, after two weeks of blackout. The dispute left millions of subscribers without access to popular Disney channels, including ABC, ESPN, The Disney Channel, ...
Description: Cullen Capital Management, LLC, operating under the name Schafer Cullen Capital Management, Inc. (SCCM), has released its “SCCM Value Equity Strategy” third-quarter investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The US equity market continued the rally in the third quarter, with the S&P 500 returning 8.1% and the Russell 1000 Value surging 5.3%. […]
Description: RiverPark Advisors, an investment advisory firm and sponsor of the RiverPark family of mutual funds, released its “RiverPark Large Growth Fund” Q3 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. U.S. equity markets recorded strong gains in the third quarter, with the S&P 500 Total Return Index rising 8.12% and the […]
Description: Carolyn Everson, a Walt Disney Co. board member, discusses how companies are utilizing AI, the impact of tariffs on supply chains and Disney's succession plan to replace CEO Bob Iger on "Bloomberg The Close."
Description: Walt Disney is investing in more than just streaming, and Wall Street is keeping a close eye on the cruise segment at the House of Mouse. Disney is known for some of the world’s most recognizable film franchises, a large television presence, and its massive global theme park ownership. The company also has a presence at sea through its cruise line, and has recently been investing to expand that segment.
Description: NFLX's 90% price drop stems solely from its 10-for-1 split as the company enters a new phase backed by strong operational momentum. Hold the stock for now.
Description: The director and co-screenwriter had a vision of a dystopian future that now seems disturbingly prescient.
Description: Several major streaming companies have raised subscription prices this year, including Netflix, Disney, and Apple.
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Description: We recently published 8 Stocks Jim Cramer Discussed & Mentioned An Important Quantum Computing Development. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer discussed. The day this show was aired, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) had just reported its earnings. The results saw the firm’s fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $22.46 billion […]
Description: ↘️ Netflix (NFLX): The streaming company approved a 10-for-one stock split last month. Trading began on a split-adjusted basis today. Shares fell 0.8%. ↗️ Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL): Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.
Description: The biggest winner of a now-resolved battle between two consumer and tech giants is a small $1.2 billion start-up.
Description: We recently published 16 Latest Stocks on Jim Cramer’s Radar. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer’s radar. Cramer discussed The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) in the context of the sluggishness in linear television and the firm’s latest earnings call. Not only does he believe that linear is phasing […]
Description: Disney (DIS) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
Description: HOBOKEN, N.J., November 17, 2025--NiCE (Nasdaq: NICE), the world’s leading AI-powered customer experience (CX) platform provider, today announced the appointment of Arun Chandra as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective December 1, 2025. In this newly created role, Chandra will lead NiCE’s Global Customer Operations division, driving greater alignment, execution, and operational excellence across the organization. He will report directly to Scott Russell, Chief Executive Officer of NiCE, and s
Description: While it had already been moving in this direction, the Covid pandemic pushed the movie business into a game of major franchises. Comedies, romantic-comedies, art films, and pretty much any genre aside from "blockbuster based on major intellectual property (IP)" no longer make sense on the big ...
Description: Warren Buffett published his last annual address as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK, BRK.B)) earlier this week, urging the company's "unusually generous" shareholders to act kindly and decently in an increasingly greedy world. "Greatness does not come about through accumulating great amounts of money, great amounts of publicity or great power in government," the billionaire investor wrote. "When you help someone in any of thousands of ways, you help the world," he continued. "Kindness is cos
Description: Disney is one of those companies that makes headlines practically every day. Whether it's because it is raising theme park entry prices or streaming fees, or because people are protesting various company policies, another day brings another development. This week's headlines focused on the nearly ...
Description: The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer discussed recently. Cramer discussed the company’s earnings and the following market reaction, as he stated: “Over the past few weeks, it looks like the experiential economy ain’t what it used to be… Finally, for one last example, well, you know what we sold […]
Description: WEBTOON Entertainment (WBTN) just revealed two collaborations, partnering with Disney for a new digital comics platform and working with Warner Bros. Animation to adapt multiple fan-favorite series. Quarterly results also showed ongoing user growth and solid performance. See our latest analysis for WEBTOON Entertainment. WEBTOON’s latest tie-ups with Disney and Warner Bros. Animation have put it firmly in the media spotlight, but the market reaction has been anything but calm. While the total...
Description: WEBTOON Entertainment has seen its fair value estimate decrease from $19.38 to $18.31, while the discount rate used in analyst models has ticked up slightly from 7.89% to 8.26%. These revisions reflect a more conservative outlook on the company’s near-term prospects. At the same time, long-term optimism remains tied to its strategic partnership growth. Stay tuned to discover how investors can keep track of these shifting valuations and sentiment as the story continues to unfold. Analyst Price...
Description: With a full slate costing over $200, is this just cable all over again?
Description: You can watch "Jeopardy!" on YouTube TV again.
Description: The Walt Disney Company ( NYSE:DIS ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell...
Description: Disney and Google’s YouTube TV have signed a deal that will return popular channels such as ESPN and ABC to roughly 10 million households after a 15-day standoff, the two companies said. As part of the pact, YouTube TV will also now be able to offer ESPN Unlimited, Disney’s new ESPN streaming service at no extra cost to customers. YouTube TV said that feature should be available to its subscribers by the end of 2026.
Description: With another weekend of sports arriving, YouTube TV and Walt Disney agreed late Friday to end their carriage dispute, returning ESPN and other Disney channels to YouTube TV’s 10 million subscribers. Disney said it had reached a multi-year distribution agreement with the Alphabet -owned unit. “As part of the new deal, Disney’s full suite of networks and stations – including ESPN and ABC – have already begun to be restored to YouTube TV subscribers,” Disney said late Friday.
Description: Disney and YouTube TV reached a new deal to bring channels like ABC and ESPN back to the Google-owned livestreaming platform Friday, ending a blackout for customers that dragged on for over two weeks. “As part of the new deal, Disney’s full suite of networks and stations — including ESPN and ABC — have already begun to be restored to YouTube TV subscribers,” The Walt Disney Co. said in a statement. YouTube TV also confirmed the return of Disney content on its platform, noting that subscribers should see channels back “over the course of the day.”
Description: Disney's quarterly results disappointed, with earnings below a year ago and slow revenue growth.
Description: Find insight on Disney, Applied Materials and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.
Description: Outgoing Walmart CEO Doug McMillon has steered the retailer through the e-commerce revolution, a pandemic, high inflation and political upheaval.
Description: Steven.com, a media company aimed at creating "the Disney (NYSE:DIS) of the creator economy," recently received a $425 million valuation following investments from notable online personalities and entrepreneurs, including Gary Vaynerchuk, Whoop founder and CEO Will Ahmed, and Alex Hormozi, according to a press release. British entrepreneur and investor Steven Bartlett will lead the venture in an effort to take advantage of the growing creator-based market, according to the release. "My ultimate
Description: Disney stock plunged yesterday after markets gave a thumbs-down to its fiscal Q4 earnings. DIS stock's 2026 forecast looks reasonably bright, with the company predicting double-digit earnings growth.
Description: Disney is America’s worst-run entertainment giant. Efforts to keep the company afloat have not impressed investors, as its stock chart shows.
Description: Walt Disney World isn't cheap, but for many it's worth it. But what if you invested the cost in Disney stock instead? Hint: it buys a lot of Disney vacations…
Description: The third quarter earnings season has been mostly positive, with most of the reports in the rearview mirror.
Description: Companies In The Article Are: DIS, SPB, NESR, CSIQ
Description: AI-assisted code editing startup Cursor became one of the most valuable firms in the booming sector overnight with a $29 billion valuation.
Description: Disney disappointed Wall Street on Thursday with an earnings miss, but underlying figures show its streaming efforts are paying off.
Description: Investors shed risk amid data vacuum, Appaloosa’s Tepper kicks off fund stake disclosures, Disney stumbles, and more news to start your day.
Description: December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -0.97%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -1.29% this morning, pointing to further losses on Wall Street as worries over stretched tech valuations persisted and investors questioned whether the Federal Reserve was still on track to cut rates in December.
Description: Stock indexes skidded, weighed down by tech shares and concerns the Federal Reserve will pause its rate-cutting campaign. The Nasdaq composite extended its November slide, dropping 2.3%, while the Dow industrials and S&P 500 both fell 1.
Description: Technology stocks led a selloff amid concerns the Federal Reserve might pause its interest rate-cutting campaign. Disney shares dropped nearly 8%, weighing on the Dow industrials, after the entertainment giant posted disappointing revenue.
Description: Global entertainment and media company Disney (NYSE:DIS) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales flat year on year at $22.46 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.11 per share was 8.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Description: Disney and YouTube TV have reached a new deal to bring channels like ABC and ESPN back to the Google-owned livestreaming platform
Description: Disney stands firm in streaming disputes, relying on its strong content library.Disney withdraws from acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery, focusing on 2026 blockbuster slate.Subscriber growth, streaming revenue, and sports calendar fuel streaming optimism. Surprise, surprise — the Walt Disney Company ...
Description: Many big tech stocks logged a second day of declines, amid signs the Fed will hold interest rates steady in December. Plus: Disney reports lower-than-expected revenue. And Verizon gets a boost after announcing layoffs.
Description: The online content creation facilitator is struggling to reignite growth.
Description: US equity benchmarks tumbled Thursday, with the Nasdaq Composite logging its worst day in nearly fiv
Description: Ross Gerber, co-founder and CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, says Walt Disney Co. is struggling with new content and the company needs "capable, decisive leaders" going into the future. He speaks on "Bloomberg The Close."
Description: Bank of America analysts compiled a group of 16 stocks for investors looking to find value outside of the AI trade, amid growing worries about a bubble.
Description: Find insight on Disney, Cisco Systems and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.
Description: Disney shares fell nearly 8% Thursday, as efforts to turn around a yearslong stock slump with growth in its streaming and experiences businesses failed to impress investors. The entertainment giant reported roughly flat revenues of $22.46 billion in its fourth quarter that ended in late September, short of Wall Street analysts’ expectations. Companywide segment operating income fell 5% to $3.48 billion, driven by weakness in the television and movie businesses, while parks and streaming posted profit gains.
Description: Streaming video giant Netflix on Wednesday opened its first major in-person amusement attraction called Netflix House in a Philadelphia suburb.
Description: An entertainment giant faced pressure on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, after missing quarterly sales forecasts, while a networking equipment and software player got a post-earnings boost.
Description: The third quarter earnings season has been mostly positive, with most of the reports in the rearview mirror.
Description: FEATURE Stocks fell Thursday as the odds of a December rate cut retreated and the end of the longest U.S. government shutdown in history failed to boost markets. These stocks moved: Disney shares tumbled 7.
Description: US equity indexes slumped Thursday amid accelerating inflation concerns and increasing bets for a pa
Description: Disney reports a 19% increase in adjusted EPS and plans to double share repurchases, while navigating challenges in advertising and park attendance.
Description: The economic after-effects of the shutdown are muddying the picture for rate cuts.
Description: Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Media Analyst Geetha Ranganathan discusses Disney's earnings and the factors weighing on the stock. She joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech."
Description: Consumer stocks were mixed late Thursday afternoon, with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fun
Description: Shark Tank's Daymond John says the job market is changing faster than people realize — and those who don't adapt will be left behind.
Description: Disney's channels have been blocked from YouTube TV since Oct. 30 as the two companies negotiate a new carriage deal.
Description: It's been about two weeks since YouTube TV’s 9 million subscribers lost access to Disney’s channels, including ABC, ESPN, The Disney Channel, FX, and Nat Geo. Many of them are very frustrated, and it doesn’t help that YouTube tried to compensate them with a $20 credit. On Sunday, Nov. 9, the ...
Description: Investors today were once again cheering the imminent end of the shutdown. The House of Representatives is set to pass a government funding bill tonight that will end the record-breaking 43-day shutdown, with a final vote expect tonight, perhaps just as this newsletter is hitting your inboxes.
Description: Market Domination Overtime host Josh Lipton previews several of the biggest stories to come tomorrow, Thursday, November 13, including: Yahoo Finance's Invest conference kicks off tomorrow, Thursday, November 13, at 8:00 A.M. Tune in for a day filled with high-profile interviews and panel discussions. Earnings results from companies like Disney (DIS) and Applied Materials (AMAT). And, a slew of commentary from Federal Reserve regional central bank presidents. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination Overtime.
Description: As financial markets continue to be swung by the government shutdown, a proposed end is in sight.
Description: Earlier this month, InterDigital Inc. announced it had secured injunctions against Walt Disney in both Germany and Brazil over patent infringements related to video streaming technology, while on October 29 Disney completed its combination of Fubo’s business with its Hulu + Live TV business, forming a major North American pay TV entity. As Disney prepares to report its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings, ongoing legal disputes and operational challenges create new uncertainties for its streaming...
Description: The Dow closed over 48K for the first time, while the Nasdaq gave back -0.25% today. And Cisco posted a Q1 beat late.
Description: Disney is set to report its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings before the opening bell Thursday, with Wall Street analysts looking for growth from its streaming business and theme parks, along with sports.
Description: Morgan Stanley estimates Disney loses $30 million weekly from YouTube TV blackout affecting ABC and ESPN channels, as the dispute nears the end of its second week.
Description: The third quarter earnings season has been mostly positive, with most of the reports in the rearview mirror.
Description: Streaming video giant Netflix on Wednesday opened its first major in-person amusement attraction called Netflix House in a Philadelphia suburb.
Description: Investors will finally get the chance to see whether the Jimmy Kimmel controversy hit Walt Disney’s top or bottom line when the House of Mouse reports its quarterly earnings on Thursday. Analysts are expecting the entertainment company to report adjusted earnings of $1.05 a share on revenue of $22.76 billion, according to a FactSet poll. In August, Disney said that it would stop reporting quarterly subscriber numbers and average revenue per user (ARPU) for both Disney+ and Hulu, starting with its fiscal first quarter, which ends in December.
Description: Disney is set to report quarterly earnings before the bell on Thursday. Here's what to expect.
Description: YouTube TV subscribers are gearing up for another weekend without access to several NFL and college football games as a contract dispute with Walt Disney continues. Disney owned channels, like ABC and ESPN, became unavailable for YouTube TV subscribers at the end of October after both companies failed to come to terms on a new streaming agreement. YouTube TV—which costs $82.99 a month and directly competes with traditional cable providers—sent an email to customers this week that it was offering a $20 credit to subscribers amid the “disappointing,” dispute with Disney.
Description: Bank of America came up with 16 names that investors should consider buying. Renaissance Macro threw out a couple of sector ideas, too.
Description: The battle over streaming fees has plunged Disney and Google into a costly standoff--leaving sports fans in the dark.
Description: Consumer stocks were mixed Wednesday afternoon with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XL
Description: Disney earnings come after a year that saw the stock lag the S&P 500, but Wall Street sees greener pastures ahead for the Magic Kingdom.
Description: Yahoo Finance's John Hyland tracks Wednesday's top moving stocks and biggest market stories in this Market Minute, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) hitting an intraday record high ahead of the House's vote on a government reopening bill, President Trump reportedly hosting a variety of major Wall Street executives at the White House tonight, Nvidia (NVDA) announcing a $1 billion investment into a Mexico data center, and Bloomberg reporting Disney (DIS) could be exploring an ESPN expansion in Asia. Stay up to date on the latest market action, minute-by-minute, with Yahoo Finance's Market Minute.
Description: Disney’s most profitable networks have gone dark on YouTube TV, a $4 million-a-day standoff coming just before the ABC parent company's earnings
Description: All eyes are on progress to end the record-long government shutdown, after the Senate late Monday passed a bill to end the closure. Meanwhile, investors will dig into earnings from companies including Disney and Cisco.
Description: Global entertainment and media company Disney (NYSE:DIS) will be reporting results this Thursday before the bell. Here’s what to look for.
Description: Investors are anxious to see if Disney's new prioritization of long-term growth over short-term cost savings is paying off.
Description: Stock futures mostly moved sideways as traders hoped for the end of the government shutdown.
Description: Disney (DIS) reports earnings on Thursday, the media giant releasing subscriber numbers for the final time. KeyBanc Capital Markets equity research analyst Brandon Nispel highlights three things that investors are watching in the earnings print: park attendance, subscriber growth, and the outlook. He adds he'll be watching domestic theme park growth and ESPN Unlimited demand signals, specifically. Nispel holds a Sector Weight rating on the stock. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination.
Description: Streaming video giant Netflix will open its first major in-person amusement attraction called Netflix House in a Philadelphia suburb on Wednesday.
Description: Carolyn Everson, a director for Coca-Cola, Under Armour, and Disney, says the process to identify Iger’s successor is “thorough” and “well underway.”
Description: With results expected to be flat, investors will look for progress in streaming, cost control, and a clearer long-term plan.
Description: Bath & Body Works (BBWI) is expected to post in-line fiscal third-quarter earnings, while sales mome
Description: It’s the American autumn nightmare: the TV goes dark, mid-football game. Something like that recently happened to about 10mn YouTube TV subscribers...
Description: Drawing on her director experience at Disney, Coca-Cola and Under Armour, Carolyn Everson discusses how the most effective boards approach CEO succession, develop internal talent, and engage with senior leadership.
Description: Papa John’s International stock jumped as much as 15% and was halted on Monday after a now-deleted report of a potential takeover by TriArtisan Capital Advisors was published online. It appeared on ABC Money, a U.K.-based website that isn’t associated with ABC News, the news division of American Broadcasting Company owned by The Walt Disney Company. Barron’s reached out to Papa John’s and TriArtisan Capital Advisors on Monday to comment on the acquisition rumor, and didn’t get a response before publication.
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Description: According to Morgan Stanley’s analysts, Disney could be losing approximately $30 million per week during the YouTube TV blackout if the latter lasts for 14days.
Description: Investing.com -- Bank of America analysts said investor enthusiasm around artificial intelligence has left a range of attractively valued companies overlooked, identifying 16 “non-AI” opportunities that combine solid earnings momentum with discounted valuations.
Description: Disney (DIS) has yet to announce who will succeed CEO Bob Iger, but investors aren't worried about the uncertainty. Citi media and entertainment senior analyst Jason Bazinet joins Market Catalysts to discuss the succession of Disney's CEO. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.
Description: All eyes are on progress to end the record-long government shutdown, after the Senate late Monday passed a bill to end the closure. Meanwhile, investors will dig into earnings from companies including Disney and Cisco.
Description: Lindblad Expeditions delivered a quarter that was met with a positive market reaction, reflecting strong execution in both its cruise and land-based adventure segments. Management attributed the revenue growth to higher occupancy rates, a significant increase in guest nights, and robust yields—especially in core destinations like Alaska. CEO Natalya Leahy highlighted that the company's commercial strategy, which emphasizes occupancy and revenue optimization, is “working and gives us strong confi
Description: Dow Jones Futures: Amazon, Broadcom, Nvidia, Palantir and Tesla were big winners Monday. CoreWeave slid on earnings late.
Description: Even Disney isn’t immune to nostalgia fatigue. The company’s theme parks are in the middle of a massive transformation — reworking attractions, updating storylines, and quietly phasing out some long-loved characters in favor of fresher, more profitable intellectual properties. The latest example ...
Description: Stock futures held steady following a day of gains, with investors hopefully eyeing the end of the government shutdown.
Description: Netflix is scheduled to execute a 10-for-1 stock split later this month.
Description: This was the best single-day of trading on the Nasdaq since May, led by chipmakers generally and the AI infrastructure trade more specifically.
Description: The third quarter earnings season has been mostly positive, with most of the reports in the rearview mirror.
Description: Cord-cutting has led to fewer choices for everyone.Carriage disputes may become more common.It now takes multiple streaming services for many people to get all the programming they want. It used to be easy. Pay for cable and you got access to the most popular channels. Cord-cutting, however, has ...
Description: Hopes are rising for an end to the longest government shutdown in US history.
Description: Disney (DIS) content, including ESPN, ABC, and more, hasn't been available on Alphabet-owned (GOOG, GOOGL) YouTube TV since the end of October as the pair of companies are unable to agree on a deal renewal. Citi media and entertainment senior analyst Jason Bazinet explains why Disney is pushing YouTube and the strategy behind it. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.
Description: Many of YouTube TV’s 9 million subscribers have been frustrated with the internet-TV provider lately. The reason is its failure to reach a new content distribution agreement with Disney. In an Oct. 30 blog post, YouTube TV said Disney “used the threat of a blackout on YouTube TV as a ...
Description: There's been a lot of hand-wringing about earnings and future earnings and whether financial markets can weather a stormy economy that's generating layoffs. The fact is the earnings have been strong, especially in sectors where growth and profits are nearly extreme: big technology, financials, ...
Description: Disney (DIS) releases its fiscal fourth quarter results on Thursday before the opening bell. Citi media and entertainment senior analyst Jason Bazinet joins Market Catalysts to discuss his expectations for Disney's earnings print. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.
Description: DIS' streaming gains and strategic initiatives show promise, but parks' softness warrants caution. Hold existing positions ahead of the fiscal fourth-quarter results.
Description: The average brokerage recommendation (ABR) for Disney (DIS) is equivalent to a Buy. The overly optimistic recommendations of Wall Street analysts make the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric questionable. So, is it worth buying the stock?
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Description: Disney (DIS) is scheduled to release its fourth quarter earnings results this Thursday, November 13. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Allie Canal joins the Morning Brief team in assessing Wall Street expectations for the House of Mouse, including in key areas like theme park and cruise operations and streaming. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief.
Description: Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Disney (DIS), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended September 2025.
Description: US stock futures (ES=F, NQ=F, YM=F) are rising in Monday's pre-market trading around headlines that the Senate has advanced a bill released Sunday night that could put an end to the government shutdown. Senate lawmakers have yet to schedule a vote on the piece of legislation. CoreWeave (CRWV) is scheduled to release quarterly earnings results on Monday, followed by Disney's (DIS) release expected out on Thursday. Yahoo Finance's Invest conference is just three days away, kicking off a day of high-profile interviews and panel discussions at 8:00 A.M. this Thursday, November 13. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief.
Description: I recently sold two of the three largest cruise line stocks.
Description: It’s a significantly quitter week for earnings this week, with only a few key names set to report. This week we have Disney, Cisco Systems, CoreWeave, Nu Holdings, Jd.com, Occidental Petroleum and Applied Materials all reporting.
Description: Stock futures have risen ahead of a week that investors hope will bring the end of the longest government shutdown in US history.
Description: We’ll also see earnings reports from Oklo, Cisco, Tencent, On Holding, and more. This week’s scheduled releases of the consumer and producer price indexes have been preempted by the government shutdown.
Description: Markets enter an important week following last week's significant pullback that tested key technical support levels across major indexes. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq held their 50-day moving averages on Friday, but still surrendered considerable ground for the week.
Description: Skepticism around sky-high tech valuations and a continued dearth of economic data set up the week for investors.
Description: Coming up: Veterans Day holiday, small business optimism, and earnings from Disney, CoreWeave, Sony, and Cisco.
Description: Penn Entertainment Inc. and Disney's ESPN are cashing out on their 10-year deal, with their joint venture sportsbook ESPNBet not a hit in a crowded market. But methinks there's more to the story here. Let's not forget that the NBA's ongoing gambling conspiracy has the league looking around corners, ...
Description: The stock market faces a couple of dramas in the coming week: one in Congress, and the other a possible technical rebound.
Description: Key moments from the last seven days, plus a glimpse at the week ahead.
Description: Steven Neely wasn’t going to let a fight between Google’s YouTube TV and Disney keep him from watching “Monday Night Football.” The suburban Nashville resident couldn’t get ABC this past Monday to watch the Arizona Cardinals-Dallas Cowboys game because the network went dark on YouTube TV. Neely is one of many consumers seeking a quick fix to get them through the blackout of Disney channels on YouTube TV, which also includes ESPN and FX.
Description: NEWSLETTER: REVIEW PREVIEW Glimmer of Hope. It was day 38 of the U.S. government shutdown. With flight delays mounting and worries brewing about the health of Americans and the economy, Wall Street might finally be paying attention.
Description: Market Domination Overtime host Josh Lipton takes a look at the top stories for investors to watch next week, starting on Monday, Nov. 10. Yahoo Finance's Invest conference is on Thursday, Nov. 13, starting at 8:00 a.m. Make sure to tune in for exclusive content and interviews. Several companies will report earnings, including CoreWeave (CRWV) and Paramount Skydance (PSKY) on Monday, Oklo (OKLO) on Tuesday, Circle (CRCL) and Cisco (CSCO) on Wednesday, Disney (DIS) on Thursday, and American Bitcoin (ABTC) on Friday. Federal Reserve officials are set to provide fresh commentary Wednesday through Friday, including Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic, New York Fed President John Williams, St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem, Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack, and Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid. The Small Business Association's (SBA's) National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) will release its most recent small business optimism reading on Tuesday. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination Overtime.
Description: Third quarter earnings season is in full swing, and analysts expect S&P 500 companies grew their profits by 8% during the quarter.
Description: All eyes will be on any move toward ending the record-long government shutdown. Meanwhile, investors will dig into more earnings from companies including Disney and Paramount Skydance. Here's what to watch: Monday, Nov.
Description: Walt Disney's (DIS) Disney Entertainment Co-Chairs Dana Walden and Alan Bergman, along with ESPN Cha
Description: Disney said on Friday it continues talks with YouTube TV to bring back its networks, heading into "another sports-packed weekend without a deal in place." On Monday, YouTube TV proposed restoring ABC and ESPN, in response to Disney's request to bring back ABC for Election Day coverage. "Our team stands ready to make a fair agreement in line with their deals with other distributors and we encourage Disney to come to the table and do what's best for our mutual customers," YouTube said in a statement to Reuters.
Description: DraftKings CEO Jason Robins discusses Walt Disney Co. signing a new multiyear deal to make the company ESPN's new sports-betting partner. Speaking with Ed Ludlow and Caroline Hyde on "Bloomberg Tech," Robins also says he sees an incremental opportunity in the prediction market. Starting on Dec. 1, players will be able to access the DraftKings' sportsbook, daily fantasy contests and other products through the ESPN sites.
Description: Earnings preview of key companies reporting in the coming week and what to look out for.
Description: Datadog, Trade Desk upgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls
Description: Is Netflix still just a streaming service? Its ads, gaming, and Netflix House plans point to something bigger.
Description: Rising costs of sports rights fees and other factors have fueled YouTube's disputes with Disney and other media companies.
Description: A witch, a bunch of anthropomorphic animals, and a 9-foot-tall alien walk into a theater. Does a meme stock survive its uninspiring Q3 earnings? Such are the riddles that plague us these days. Such is the state of AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (AMC) in 2025, four years after its 2021 rise as one ...
Description: The company said sales for the quarter were $1.14 billion, below Wall Street’s estimate for $1.2 billion.
Description: Airbnb (ABNB) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -3.49% and +0.25%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Description: “Zootopia 2” releases only in theatres November 26 and is featured on Air Canada’s Airbus A220The Zootopia 2-inspired aircraft is Air Canada’s third Disney-themed liveryMONTRÉAL, Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Canada today revealed a brand-new “Zootopia 2” themed aircraft livery celebrating Walt Disney Animation Studios’ highly anticipated sequel, only in theatres November 26. This special livery on an Airbus A220 aircraft, Fin 138 will be seen in the skies and at several destinations inc
Description: Consumer stocks were falling Thursday afternoon, with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (
Description: DIS' streaming profitability and cruise expansion drive multi-year growth, but valuation discount signals caution ahead of Nov. 13 earnings.
Description: Disney ESPN has named DraftKings its official sportsbook and odds provider, effective Dec. 1. The announcement came after ESPN and Penn Entertainment ended their exclusive ESPN Bet deal early, putting the fate of the sports-betting site in question. DraftKings' stock bounced early Thursday after hitting a two-year low, with earnings due after the close.
Description: Here are some of the stocks that are on the move on Thursday, Nov. 6. Penn Entertainment (PENN) and Disney's (DIS) ESPN are ending their sports-betting agreement early. ESPN announced DraftKings (DKNG) as a new partner. There are new developments in the Pfizer (PFE) and Novo Nordisk (NVO) bidding war for Metsera (MTSR). A federal judge has agreed to dismiss a criminal case tied to two Boeing (BA) 737 MAX crashes. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.
Description: Starting on Dec. 1, players will be able to access the DraftKings’ sportsbook, daily fantasy contests and other products through the ESPN sites, according to a statement Thursday from the two companies. DraftKings will operate a betting tab on the ESPN app and promote ESPN’s recently launched online service to its customers.
Description: Disney-owned ESPN has forged a new deal with sports-betting giant DraftKings that starts in December.
Description: Trump’s 2025 comments sent shockwaves through the market—see which major stocks, from Disney to Tesla, were impacted.
Description: Investing.com -- DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ:DKNG) stock surged 8% on Thursday after Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) announced the sports betting company as ESPN’s new official betting partner, replacing Penn Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:PENN).
Description: Getting started in the market isn’t about making the perfect trade on day one – it’s about choosing stocks with real potential. The challenge, of course, is figuring out which ones deserve a spot in your portfolio. Investors take plenty of paths: some lean on instincts, others follow seasoned pros, and many turn to hard data to guide their decisions. That last approach is gaining ground for a reason. Markets generate an enormous amount of information every day, and while that flood of data can f
Description: Investing.com-- Chinese mobile game developer Qingci Games Inc (HK:6633) said on Thursday that its unit had signed a license agreement with Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) China to develop and publish a game based on Disney and Pixar properties.
Description: The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently commented on. Cramer mentioned the stock during the episode and remarked: “I know Disney has powerful pricing power as its parks are full, but Wall Street doesn’t trust that their pricing can hold up either.” The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) creates and […]
Description: Walt Disney (DIS) is facing pressure after a German court granted InterDigital an injunction over patent infringement linked to video streaming technology. This legal setback comes at a time when Disney is also managing other challenges to its digital platforms. See our latest analysis for Walt Disney. Legal disputes and distribution tussles have made headlines for Disney lately, with a recent German injunction over video streaming patents and ongoing negotiations with YouTube TV catching...
Description: Fears that stocks are becoming overvalued led to a broader market selloff on Tuesday, and investors may be eying Amazon stock as a buy-the-dip target.
Description: Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc (LIND) reports historic highs in guest satisfaction and financial metrics, while navigating increased costs and strategic investments for future growth.
Description: YouTube TV has made headlines lately, primarily due to its failure to reach a new content distribution agreement with Disney. This means the following channels are no longer available on Google’s pay TV platform: ABCESPNThe Disney Channel FXNat Geo YouTube TV said in a blog post on ...
Description: WBD rides box-office highs and streaming gains into Q3, but linear woes and a YTD rally cloud near-term upside.
Description: FuboTV stock sunk on Nov. 3 even though the company reported a better-than-expected Q3, including record paid subscribers in North America. Here’s why FUBO shares are worth buying on the dip.
Description: Netflix considers bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, advised by Moelis & Co.Netflix may absorb HBO but will likely spin off Discovery cable brands, Paramount may buy WBD wholesale.Fans speculate that a Netflix deal could enable Zack Snyder’s return to the DCU. Streaming behemoth, and Zach ...
Description: Customer backlash to AI-powered vehicle scans this summer did not deter AI investments in the company’s customer service operations.
Description: LONDON, November 04, 2025--According to Omdia research, broadcasters across the Middle East and North Africa are increasingly rethinking their digital strategies. Many are moving away from standalone OTT platforms and exploring partnerships with established streaming services, a trend highlighted by the newly announced partnership between Abu Dhabi Media (ADM) and STARZPLAY. This deal aligns with the patterns Omdia has been tracking worldwide.
Description: Renowned French-Japanese dessert brand AnnaBella Pâtisserie is entering a major growth phase in 2025, following the renewal of its Disney licensing agreement and a new BBC Studios (Bluey) collaboration, alongside the acquisition of an additional 4,000 sq ft facility, bringing the total manufacturing space to 16,000 sq ft in Singapore. These strategic milestones position the company to meet rising regional and international demand while expanding its portfolio of premium, character-themed dessert
Description: Live sports and TV streaming service fuboTV (NYSE:FUBO) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 2.3% year on year to $377.2 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.02 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Description: Adding back the channel for one day might confuse subscribers, YouTube said in a blog post. Instead, YouTube asked Disney to let it restore the company’s ABC and ESPN channels while the two continue to negotiate.
Description: Find insight on Disney, Charter Communications, Vodafone Group and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.
Description: Consumer stocks were mixed late Monday afternoon, with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund
Description: We recently published 10 Stocks Everyone’s Discussing Amid Latest Earnings Season. Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is one of the stocks everyone’s discussing. Rich Greenfield, Lightshed Partners co-founder, commented on the post-earnings stock drop of Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) in a recent program on CNBC. The analyst said there is no “collapse here” and there should be no […]
Description: Walt Disney (DIS) has urged Alphabet's (GOOGL) YouTube TV to temporarily reinstate ABC broadcasts fo
Description: NEW YORK, November 03, 2025--FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.
Description: WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC), a mobile, video and AI technology research and development company, today announced it has been awarded an injunction against Disney by a court in Germany. The Munich Regional Court ruled that InterDigital is entitled to an injunction over Disney’s infringement of an InterDigital patent which enables a method for dynamically overlaying a first video stream with a second video stream comprising, for example, su
Description: Florida beats California with sky-high mortgage balances. See which cities have multimillion-dollar home loans and why luxury living comes at a cost here.
Description: A seasonally potent earnings report along with a likely theatrical blockbuster and a new theme park attraction will keep Disney moving this month.
Description: Netflix has actually been cementing its place in consumers' hearts and minds in ways well beyond just giving them something to watch for some time now.
Description: How Cheeky Panda has turned from a 'silly idea' into a multi-million pound global bamboo brand.
Description: YouTube TV viewers have lost access to Disney channels, including ABC and ESPN, after contract talks broke down
Description: Disney pulls ABC, ESPN and more from YouTube TV as talks break down
Description: WEBTOON Entertainment has seen its Fair Value Estimate rise slightly from $19.00 to $19.38, reflecting renewed analyst confidence. Recent research points to optimism around the company, primarily due to strengthened strategic partnerships and positive expectations for ongoing execution. Stay tuned to discover how you can keep informed on further shifts in the stock’s evolving narrative. Analyst Price Targets don't always capture the full story. Head over to our Company Report to find new ways...
Description: Disney stock opened 2025 at $111—find out what analysts expect next and whether it’s a smart buy for investors eyeing growth or stability.
Description: Today we're going to take a look at the well-established The Walt Disney Company ( NYSE:DIS ). The company's stock saw...
Description: ↗️ Netflix (NFLX): The stock rose 2.7% Friday after the company’s board approved a 10-for-one stock split to help reset its lofty stock price. Shares closed Thursday at $1,089. ↗️ Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD): Shares gained 3.
Description: Owning top-shelf companies could still make a lot of sense for investors looking for steady performers that can deliver in almost all market conditions.
Description: A contract dispute between Disney and Google’s YouTube TV threatens to leave roughly 10 million households unable to watch multiple big sporting events this weekend. YouTube TV stopped carrying ESPN, ABC and other Disney-owned networks Thursday night after the two sides failed to come to terms on a new distribution agreement. There are several issues dividing the two companies, but the primary fight is over the fees Disney is seeking from YouTube TV to carry its channels.
Description: Yahoo Finance's John Hyland tracks Friday's top moving stocks and biggest market stories in this Market Minute. Netflix (NFLX) stock is trading higher after the company announced a 10-for-1 stock split on Thursday. Nvidia (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang said he would still like to sell Blackwell chips in China. Disney (DIS) is pulling ESPN, ABC, and other content from Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) YouTube TV after the two companies failed to reach a new distribution agreement. Stay up to date on the latest market action, minute-by-minute, with Yahoo Finance's Market Minute.
Description: Although Walt Disney has underperformed relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.
Description: The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is one of the best stocks to buy according to Citadel LLC. On October 15, JPMorgan analyst David Karnovsky reiterated his Buy rating on the stock with an unchanged price target of $138.00. According to the analyst, the recent data on Disney’s domestic parks and experiences segment showed encouraging trends, which […]
Description: Disney (DIS) is pulling ESPN, ABC, and other content from Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) YouTube TV after the two companies failed to reach a new distribution agreement. Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Allie Canal joins Morning Brief host Julie Hyman to break down the details. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief.
Description: Subscribers won't be able to watch ESPN or ABC after the two sides failed to agree a licensing deal.
Description: (Updates with Disney's response in fourth, fifth and sixth paragraph.) Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) own
Description: Morning Brief host Julie Hyman tracks several of the day's top trending stock tickers, including streaming giant Netflix (NFLX) announcing a 10-for-1 stock split, Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) YouTube TV to lose Disney-owned (DIS) channels unless a new distribution agreement is reached, and Getty Images (GETY) striking a new partnership with Perplexity (PEAI.PVT). To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief.
Description: Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Disney (DIS). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
Description: ABC, ESPN and more than 20 networks go dark as negotiations break down
Description: Nvidia's (NVDA) deal to provide chips to South Korea lifts Hyundai (005380.KS), Samsung (005930.KS) and Naver (035420.KS) stocks. Netflix (NFLX) shares are up on a 10-to-1 share split and a report that the streaming giant is considering entering a bidding war with Paramount Skydance (PSKY) for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD). Also in streaming, Disney (DIS) channels including ESPN and ABC went dark on YouTube TV (GOOG, GOOGL) as a pricing dispute between the two companies remains unresolved. And Taylor Swift's publisher Universal Music (UMG.AS) ends a copyright lawsuit and announces a new AI music platform. For more live coverage of markets watch the full episode of Market Sunrise and head to Yahoo Finance.
Description: The Mouse House has gone dark on YouTube TV.
Description: Amazon reported rising revenue and profit for last quarter, propelled by strong retail sales and growth in cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Apple reported record quarterly sales. YouTube TV and Disney are in a showdown after an agreement between the two expired at midnight.
Description: YouTube TV viewers have lost access to Disney channels, including ABC and ESPN, after contract talks broke down
Description: Disney pulls ABC, ESPN and more from YouTube TV as talks break down
Description: The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently talked about. A caller asked whether they should sell their stagnant shares and invest in something else. In response, Cramer said: “No, I said the same thing to Jeff Marks. You know, Jeff runs the Chaitable Trust with me, and I was […]
Description: Market Domination Overtime host Josh Lipton previews several of the biggest stories to come tomorrow, Friday, October 31, including earnings results from energy companies like Exxon Mobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX), and Dominion Energy (D), key commentary from a handful of Federal Reserve presidents, and the deadline for Disney (DIS) and YouTube (GOOG, GOOGL) to reach a new distribution deal. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination Overtime.
Description: Comcast signaled caution on big media deals but left the door open to future moves as speculation grows over a possible Warner Bros. Discovery tie-up.
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Description: The Google-owned pay-TV service has amassed considerable clout with its growing base of about 10 million subscribers. Its negotiations with Disney could test how much power it really holds.
Description: Zacks spotlights Disney, Paramount Skydance, and Starz Entertainment as key players navigating the shifting media landscape amid streaming growth and cord-cutting headwinds.
Description: A longtime Tomorrowland snack spot just got a futuristic makeover.Disney’s newest Magic Kingdom addition is big on nostalgia.The move fits into a larger refresh across the park’s most iconic land. If you're lucky enough to get to visit a Disney theme park every couple of years (or even more often), ...
Description: In the most recent trading session, Walt Disney (DIS) closed at $110.24, indicating a -1.26% shift from the previous trading day.
Description: Zacks Media Conglomerates industry players like DIS, PSKY and STRZ gain from the rising demand for high-speed Internet and increased media consumption.
Description: Netflix bets on a blockbuster global slate, from Stranger Things to live sports, to boost engagement and sustain its growth momentum this holiday season.
Description: Shares of live sports and TV streaming service fuboTV (NYSE:FUBO) jumped 5.5% in the afternoon session after the company announced it closed its previously announced business combination with The Walt Disney Company's Hulu + Live TV business.
Description: Fubo and Disney have officially completed the transaction to combine the live sports platform with Hulu Live TV.
Description: NEW YORK, October 29, 2025--Sterlington advised the management team of FuboTV Inc. ("Fubo") on executive compensation matters in its business combination with The Walt Disney Company’s Hulu + Live TV, which closed today.
Description: Disney takes 70% interest in the sports-focused channel, which becomes the nation's sixth largest pay-TV service with nearly 6 million domestic subscribers.
Description: In this Market Minute, Yahoo Finance anchor Julie Hyman examines three of the top stories on Wall Street: General Motors' (GM) reported layoffs, Disney's (DIS) Fubo (FUBO) deal, and weak Adidas (ADS.DE) sales. Stay up to date on the latest market action, minute-by-minute, with Yahoo Finance's Market Minute.
Description: NEW YORK & BURBANK, Calif., October 29, 2025--FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO) and The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today announced they have closed the previously announced transaction to combine Fubo’s business with Disney’s Hulu + Live TV business (the "Transaction").
Description: Network Media Group Inc. (TSXV: NTE) (OTC: NETWF) ("Network" or the "Company") today announces that Ali Pejman has retired as Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Description: Investing.com -- Shares of AI-powerhouse NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) surged 5% Tuesday to over $200 per share for the first time after CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote address at the semi-annual GTC conference, where he downplayed any concern over an AI bubble. The company’s valuation is now nearing $5 trillion.
Description: AAPL's fiscal Q4 results are set to shine on strong Services and Mac growth, even as iPad sales face a modest decline.
Description: ADCOLOR, the premier organization dedicated to championing community and inclusion in the creative industries, today announced key details for its highly anticipated ADCOLOR 2025 event, taking place November 11–14, 2025 at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Description: Sean Bailey’s new venture pursues Silicon Valley partnerships to speed up TV and movie making and reduce costs.
Description: In recent days, Disney reported the loss of about 7 million Disney+ and Hulu subscribers following the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show, and has warned of a possible blackout for networks like ESPN and ABC on YouTube TV due to ongoing distribution negotiations. This combination of heightened subscriber churn and the risk of a major content blackout spotlights mounting pressure on Disney’s streaming and media businesses at a pivotal time for its direct-to-consumer growth. We'll examine how...
Description: Disney and Formula 1® announced today their highly anticipated collaboration will kick off at the Las Vegas Grand Prix this November. As revealed in May, this exciting global relationship will "fuel the magic" for fans by blending world-class sports with Disney's iconic storytelling and an exclusive Formula 1 merchandise line.
Description: The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is one of the 10 Best Dow Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. On October 20, TipRanks reported that Mizuho Securities reiterated a Buy rating on The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) and increased its price target from $140 to $145. On the same day, Citi also increased its […]
Description: NFLX drops 12% post-Q3 on Brazilian tax miss. Ad revenues are doubling, and live streaming is expanding. Hold current shares; wait for a better entry.
Description: In late 2024, Nvidia replaced Intel in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Description: Netflix has big plans for "KPop Demon Hunters."
Description: Walt Disney will release its fourth-quarter earnings next month, and analysts anticipate a high single-digit profit dip.
Description: Netflix delivered another impressive earnings report.
Description: You know what's not great when you're just starting a $71 billion, 11-year broadcasting deal? Public FBI arrests and indictments of your league's players and coaches on day 2 of your season. You know what's even worse? Sports journalism's leading voice calling for drastic change from your newest, ...
Description: Graham Media Group, a prominent television broadcasting company, today announced the appointment of Michael Storm as Vice President & General Counsel. Storm brings extensive experience in media law, talent and entertainment contracts, and labor relations from his distinguished career at The Walt Disney Company.
Description: Market Domination Overtime host Josh Lipton tracks several of the day's top trending stock tickers, including Coinbase Global (COIN) getting an upgrade by JPMorgan analysts, Alaska Air Group (ALK) stock falling in after-hours trading as the airline resumes operations after grounding planes due to an outage, and the deadline for Disney (DIS) and YouTube TV (GOOG, GOOGL) to reach a distribution deal. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination Overtime.
Description: Price dispute may leave millions of streamers in the dark
Description: Disney lost 7 million subscribers related to its decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel. The churn for Disney+ and Hulu also increased in September. However, data shows that Disney is still adding new subscribers at a healthy rate.
Description: If you are thinking about your next move with Walt Disney stock, you are not alone. This is a name that sparks lively debates among investors and fans alike, especially after a year of eye-catching headlines and subtle, but important, shifts in market sentiment. Over the last twelve months, shares are up 19.5%, fueled in part by upbeat narratives around its theme park recovery, strategic deals to bolster streaming content, and ongoing speculation about new partnerships in the entertainment...
Description: Disney is at it again. The company announced it is updating a couple of decades-old crowd-pleasers. In this case, the rides aren't going away, but they are getting a major overhaul in a move that has become a core business strategy for The Walt Disney Company. Revamps like EPCOT's multiyear ...
Description: Major sports league contracts don't change hands often. But on Oct. 21, Comcast's (CMCSA) NBCUniversal wrested the U.S.'s second most-popular — and fastest-growing worldwide — league out of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) subsidiary TNT's hands. NBC Universal's broadcast of its first NBA game in 23 ...
Description: Toy giant Hasbro (HAS) topped third quarter estimates with adjusted earnings per share of $1.68 (vs. estimates of $1.63) and revenue of $1.39 billion (vs. estimates of $1.34 billion). Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks sits down with Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi to discuss the buying power he is still seeing from American consumers across its product lines, the company's forecast ahead of the holiday shopping season, its ability to navigate tariffs, and its collaboration with major companies on toy lines such as Disney (DIS) and Netflix's (NFLX) KPop Demon Hunters. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Opening Bid.
Description: Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery pursue contrasting paths to streaming profitability and growth as media giants adapt to evolving entertainment dynamics.
Description: New program cements Vivid Seats’ commitment to delivering unbeatable value, trust, and rewards for fans nationwide As the official ticketing partner of ESPN, Vivid Seats is rolling out a national integrated marketing campaign for the launch of its Lowest Price Guarantee program with the world’s leading sports entertainment brand. The campaign features real life fans sharing the electric, once-in-a-lifetime energy of live experiences anchored by the confidence that comes from Vivid Seats’ Lowest
Description: Bank of Montreal (BMO) announced five new Canadian depositary receipts (CDRs) will begin trading on the Cboe Canada exchange today. The initial offering of these new CDRs has closed.
Description: Last month, Disney (DIS) found itself in hot water after it made the drastic decision to temporarily suspend late-night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” from ABC amid political controversy. Disney’s decision came after comedian Jimmy Kimmel made jokes on the show relating to President Donald Trump’s ...
Description: Walt Disney (DIS) reached $113.08 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.07% change compared to its last close.
Description: Walt Disney (DIS) shares have advanced 2% in the past day, adding to a modest 3% gain over the past week. The stock's move comes as investors continue to evaluate Disney’s recent performance and underlying business trends. See our latest analysis for Walt Disney. After a strong bounce this week, Walt Disney’s recent share price action suggests investors are warming up to the company’s fundamentals again. While the 1-year total shareholder return sits at 19.2%, the momentum has eased somewhat...
Description: Tokenization is giving fans the power to greenlight films, writes Republic’s Marc Iserlis.
Description: Streaming momentum fuels DIS and WBD, but diverging strategies may shape which media giant leads the next era.
Description: NFLX's ad surge and strategic price hikes fuel double-digit growth, setting up a strong Q4 and full-year outlook.
Description: Netflix's Q3 earnings miss on Brazil tax but deliver record ad sales, highest-ever engagement. KPop Demon Hunters becomes the most-watched film as AI strategy accelerates.
Description: Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) shares are tumbling almost 9% at the market open following yesterday’s third-quarter earnings report. Although revenue rose 17% year-over-year to $9.8 billion, meeting management’s guidance and Wall Street expectations, earnings of $5.87 per share missed consensus estimates of $5.95 due to a one-time $360 million charge tied to a Brazilian tax dispute. Management ... Netflix Tumbles After Q3 Earnings Miss. Is This Your Chance to Buy?
Description: Unlike other corporate leaders, Gap Chief Executive Officer Richard Dickson hasn’t shied away from political conversation, encouraging employees to “share opinions” in a memo sent after the assassination of political commentator Charlie Kirk, Bloomberg News previously reported. Dickson and his government affairs team have also spoken directly with Trump and his administration about tariffs.
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Description: The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer was focused on recently. Inquiring about the stock, a caller mentioned an increased attendance at the theme parks and made a note of “good management changes” at the company. In response, Cramer said: “Okay, I think at this level… It’s good. I did […]
Description: Netflix reports third-quarter adjusted earnings of $5.87 a share, missing Wall Street estimates of $6.96 a share.
Description: -Netflix shares fell more than 10% on Wednesday, as the streaming giant's outlook for the coming quarter left investors nonplussed despite a strong line-up of shows that includes the final season of "Stranger Things". Investors have become accustomed to routine outperformance from the company that propelled the stock to a gain of more than 360% over the past three years, far outpacing media bellwethers like Walt Disney and even tech stalwarts Apple and Alphabet. But since peaking in June, shares have declined more than 16%, signaling that investors are growing cautious about its lofty valuation and lack of details about subscriber growth.
Description: Streaming cancellations surge across Disney+ and Hulu following controversy
Description: Disney recently saw increased demand at its theme parks after rolling out several deals and discounts, such as free dining plans for kids and 30% off for select Disney Resort hotel rooms. The deals were offered earlier this year to lure conscious visitors. During the second quarter of this year, ...
Description: Netflix dismissed merger speculation following Warner Bros. Discovery’s review of potential buyout offers, reaffirming the company’s focus on organic growth and AI-driven innovation over traditional media acquisitions.
Description: Insights into Robert Olstein (Trades, Portfolio)'s Strategic Portfolio Adjustments
Description: On Monday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) called to break up Big Tech after a massive Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) Web Services outage disrupted access to dozens of major platforms, including Amazon delivery services, Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) ...
Description: DIS' expanding global theme parks, immersive attractions and tech-driven experiences aim to power lasting growth in its Experiences segment.
Description: WBD's upcoming split aims to sharpen focus, unlock growth and give investors a clearer view of long-term value drivers.
Description: For new subscribers, the updated prices go into effect on Tuesday, while existing customers will see the change on their first billing cycle on or after November 20.
Description: The incident, which some analysts are calling Amazon’s worst outage since 2021, reminded the world of the perils of depending on a handful of cloud companies to deliver crucial computing and internet services. Outages like Monday’s strike at a core premise of the cloud: that a centralized operation full of sharp engineers will keep servers running better and more efficiently than individual companies’ own staff. The breakdown occurred at a challenging moment for the Amazon Web Services cloud unit, which has long touted reliability and accountability as a core piece of its pitch to customers.
Description: Disney is doubling down on its best ideas, and that's great news for long-term investors.
Description: Adobe announced a service that allows businesses to create generative AI models unique to their brand using their own media assets.
Description: Disney+ and Hulu subscription cancellations rose during the month that ABC briefly cancelled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!, " according to data from subscription analytics company Antenna. Walt Disney Co. owns the streaming platforms and ABC. Antenna estimates total cancellations in September were 4.1 million for Hulu and 3 million for Disney+.
Description: Amazon Shares Rebound As AWS Restores Services Following Major Outage
Description: Amazon has grown since it launched as an online bookstore in 1995 to become the dominant player in web hosting 30 years later. Amazon Web Services (AWS) was launched in 2006, and over the last decade, it has become the largest cloud computing provider in the world. AWS generated $107.6 billion in ...
Description: Disney is doubling down on its best ideas, and that's great news for long-term investors.
Description: US box office is poised for a rebound in the final quarter of 2025 after the lack of a blockbuster m
Description: The streaming service pioneer will be on the move this week after posting fresh financial results.
Description: Netflix eyes new highs ahead of Q3 earnings, fueled by booming ad growth, AI-powered innovation, and expansion into gaming.
Description: NFLX deepens its animation push with Guillermo del Toro and GOBELINS Paris, launching a stop-motion studio to spark global creative innovation.
Description: BURBANK, Calif., October 20, 2025--Today, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) announced "Disney Celebrates America," a company-wide celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. Beginning on Veterans Day 2025 and culminating on the July 4, 2026 weekend, Disney will feature special programming, storytelling, and experiences across its iconic brands and businesses to celebrate the nation’s remarkable journey, spotlight the people and places that make this country so unique,
Description: Amazon.com's (AMZN) cloud platform, Amazon Web Services, reported a major outage early Monday, disru
Description: Here's what investors should look out for when the House of Mouse reports quarterly earnings on Nov. 13.
Description: This digital advertising leader just crashed 65% from its peak. Here's why it may be time to buy the dip.
Description: WEBTOON Entertainment's price target remains steady at $19.00 per share, reflecting a stable outlook in the company's intrinsic valuation. This unchanged target comes amid both optimism and caution among analysts. Some are highlighting new strategic partnerships as potential growth drivers, while others point to ongoing risks and market competition. Stay tuned for insights on how to track emerging trends and updates in WEBTOON's evolving narrative. What Wall Street Has Been Saying Analyst...
Description: Known for having sharp post-earnings swings in either direction, let's see if Netflix stock is poised to reach new heights, or if a selloff is in the cards as its Q3 report approaches on Tuesday, October 21
Description: With Disney raising prices on most of its parks, should investors grab a piece of DIS stock now?
Description: AAPL teams up with NBCUniversal to launch an Apple TV and Peacock bundle, boosting Apple TV+ content reach and Services growth.
Description: Disney is set to increase prices on its streaming services next week, aiming to expand profit margins. Is DIS stock undervalued right now?
Description: NFLX's Q3 guidance signals steady growth, yet premium valuation and competition suggest holding or awaiting better entry opportunities before quarterly results.
Description: Disney is set to premiere its exclusive Taylor Swift Eras behind-the-scenes docuseries beginning in December.
Description: Disney names an insider as CFO of Disney Experiences, Ulta Beauty appoints a new finance chief and Liquid Death hires a former PepsiCo exec as chief financial officer.
Description: Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:BBWI) is included among the 10 Best Beaten Down Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now. Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:BBWI) is one of the most beaten-down dividend stocks to invest in. The stock has fallen by over 31% since the start of 2025. On October 13, Jefferies lowered its […]