Bob Iger

Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc. advised Bob Iger to retire from Walt Disney Co. and enjoy life. This advice was given shortly before Jobs’s death in 2011. What Happened: Jobs, who was worth an estimated $10.2 billion at the time of his death, emphasized the importance of enjoying life...

Trian Fund Management, an activist investor hedge fund co-founded by billionaire Nelson Peltz, still owns a piece of Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) after reportedly selling its entire position in late May, according to regulatory filings. A quarterly 13-F report filed with the Securities and...

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger shared the company’s highly anticipated film lineup for the next two years. The slate includes sequels, live-action adaptations, and new Marvel Cinematic Universe entries. What Happened: During Disney’s third-quarter 2024 earnings call, Iger...

The recent box office success of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) and its Disney+ streaming platform will likely be the most talked about items from the company’s third-quarter earnings, which come before market open Wednesday August 7. Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Disney to report...

Since launching in November 2023, the Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) Cybertruck has been a top seller for electric pickup trucks. The vehicle is now making its way into several top video games. What Happened: Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a known enthusiast of video games and electric vehicles, will see his...

One of the world’s largest media and theme park companies could face significant challenges due to a potential strike, just a year after a Hollywood strike affected the company. What Happened: Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is seeing its movie segment gain momentum with the...

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger rejoined the company in the CEO role in November 2022. In addition to leading Disney, Iger may soon add sports team owner to his list of titles. What Happened: Disney is no stranger to sports with its ESPN brand and previous ownership of the Anaheim...

Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) scored a box office hit with "Inside Out 2" showing a strong opening weekend and recently passing the $1 billion milestone. An analyst highlights the company "bringing back box office magic." The Disney Analyst: Bank of America analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich has...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger has voiced his concerns about the revenue share with major tech companies, including Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG). What Happened: Iger expressed his dissatisfaction with the current revenue-sharing model at the...

Media executive Bob Iger has been the CEO of Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) for more than 15 years including two terms in the role. The CEO hasn't appeared on the stage at an upfront advertising event since 1994 until breaking the streak earlier this week. What Happened: Disney ended the recently...

To prioritize streaming services, Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) has significantly reduced its investment in traditional television networks, CEO Bob Iger revealed on Wednesday. What Happened: Speaking at Moffett Nathanson’s 2024 Media, Internet, and Communications...

Movie industry experts expect a weak box office in 2024. And yet, the boards of major studios decided to reward their CEOs handsomely, according to Variety. The domestic box office collected roughly $8.6 billion in 2023 (COVID-19-era 2021-2022 saw a combined total of $12 billion). It was a year...

Media magnate Byron Allen has shown unwavering support for Disney (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger despite the company’s ongoing struggles. What Happened: Allen expressed his confidence in Iger on Tuesday, during CNBC’s “Last Call” on Tuesday. This comes during a challenging time for...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger was questioned about his succession plans during the second-quarter earnings call, to which he gave a vague response. What Happened: On Tuesday, during the earnings call, Kannan Venkateshwar from Barclays, asked Iger about his succession plans...

The Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) is making significant changes to its streaming services and Marvel content strategy, with CEO Bob Iger expressing confidence in securing long-term NBA rights. What Happened: The Walt Disney Company is making major moves to enhance its streaming offerings and superhero...