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Thanksgiving Box Office: Disney's 'Wish' Falls Short, Apple's 'Napoleon' Surprises
Sunday, November 26, 2023 - 11:16pm | 552Read More...The latest animated offering from Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS), “Wish,” fell short of its projected success at the Thanksgiving box office. In contrast, Ridley Scott‘s “Napoleon” — financed by Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) — outperformed its forecasted gross, according to...
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Reveals 4 Building Blocks For Reviving Mouse House: 'Move Beyond This Period Of Fixing'
Thursday, November 9, 2023 - 2:40am | 695Read More...Walt Disney Co.’s (NYSE:DIS) shares have been languishing at depressed levels as the entertainment giant grapples with economic and industry-specific challenges. Following the release of fourth-quarter results, Disney veteran Bob Iger, who was brought back to helm the company amid trying...
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Bob Iger Admits Recent Disney Movies Fell Short Of Company's Quality Standards: 'We Lost Some Focus'
Thursday, November 9, 2023 - 12:44am | 531Read More...Disney’s (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger has candidly acknowledged that the company’s recent films have not met their own quality expectations. What Happened: Iger made the confession during Disney’s fourth-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, Business Insider reported. A series...
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Bob Iger On ESPN, Streaming, Hollywood Strike: Post Q4 Earnings Comments, Highlights From Conference Call
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - 7:06pm | 790Read More...Media company Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) reported fourth-quarter financial results and an update on its Disney+ streaming platform. Here are more highlights from the fourth quarter and what's ahead with details coming from Disney CEO Bob Iger and the company's earnings call. Iger on ESPN: Disney...
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Disney Q4 Earnings Highlights: Revenue Miss, Earnings Beat, Disney+ Adds 7 Million Core Subscribers And More
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - 5:30pm | 660Read More...Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) reported fourth-quarter financial results after the market close Wednesday. Here are the key highlights. Disney’s Q4 Report: Disney reported fourth-quarter revenue of $21.24 billion, which was up 5% year-over-year. The revenue missed a Street...
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'The Simpsons' Episode Features NFTs, Inspired Collections Soar In Value: Springfield's History With Cryptocurrency
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - 2:50pm | 985Read More...For over 30 years, "The Simpsons" has been tackling trending topics. On Sunday, the show took on non-fungible tokens (NFTs). What Happened: Past episodes of "The Simpsons," under the helm of creator Matt Groening, have been known to predict things before they come true. The show even predicted...
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Disney Q4 Earnings Preview: Hulu Stake, Disney+, ESPN And ESPN Bet Top Items To Watch
Thursday, November 2, 2023 - 5:51pm | 987Read More...Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is set to report fourth quarter financial results after market close Wednesday, Nov. 8. Here's a look at the key earnings estimates, what analysts are saying, and key items for investors to watch. Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Disney to report...
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Disney's Kingdom Shaken As Activist Investor Stirs Up Boardroom With Bold Stock Play
Thursday, November 2, 2023 - 4:15pm | 777Read More...Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has had a rough 2023 with the company's share price hitting lows not seen in about a decade. With activists circling the company, major changes could be on the horizon. What Happened: Activist investor Nelson Peltz of Trian Fund Management has launched...
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Disney Delays More Films: Could Shareholders Suffer More Declines During Hollywood Strike?
Friday, October 27, 2023 - 4:32pm | 685Read More...Shares of Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) have fallen significantly in the last year and are trading at decade lows, much to the displeasure of shareholders. There could be more troubles ahead for the company's movie division with more delays coming. What Happened: Disney released several movies that...
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Disney Has 'Ample Runway' To Invest, Grow Theme Parks Business, But It 'Could Take Several Quarters, If Not Years, To Materialize': Analyst
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - 2:23pm | 592Read More...Media and theme park giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) announced plans to increase spending for its theme parks, experiences and products segment. The company said it will “nearly double” investments made for the segment over the next 10 years with a total of $60 billion. An...
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Disney Gets Rare 2023 Win With 'Elemental,' Top 10 Grossing And Record On Disney+
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 - 11:04am | 758Read More...Optimism among Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) shareholders may have faded as the conglomerate's stock recently hit 10-year lows. Disney, under the helm of CEO Bob Iger, has also struggled at the box office in 2023, but one movie gave the studio a rare win both in cinemas and on its...
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Disney Not The Happiest Place On Earth For CEOs: Iger, Chapek Battle Over A Shower
Friday, September 8, 2023 - 4:40pm | 929Read More...Investors were pleased when they heard Bob Iger returned to the CEO role of Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS), a move that saw shares trade higher in November 2022. A new report detailed the huge rift between Iger and former Disney CEO Bob Chapek, including a fight over who would get an...
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Insiders Say Bob Iger's 'End Game' Is To Sell Disney To Apple: Report
Friday, September 8, 2023 - 12:49am | 684Read More...The future of Disney may involve a possible acquisition by tech giant Apple, according to recent speculation amongst Disney insiders. What Happened: As per a Business Insider report on Wednesday, speculation has resurfaced about Apple’s potential acquisition of Disney. This comes...
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Disney's Bob Iger Faces Showdown With 'Cable Cowboy' John Malone Amid Hollywood Strike
Monday, September 4, 2023 - 5:51am | 507Read More...Disney (NYSE:DIS) is in the midst of a contract dispute with Charter Communications (NASDAQ:CHTR) headed by John Malone, over the terms of a new agreement for carrying its channels, Business Insider reported. This comes as Disney faces heat from the ongoing actors’ and writers...
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Disney's Troubles Deepen Amid Stock Slide As Lawsuit Alleges Hidden Streaming Losses During Chapek Era
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - 8:59am | 552Read More...Walt Disney Co.'s (NYSE:DIS) shares are languishing near multi-year lows amid a host of fundmental issues. To make matters worse, the company is now reportedly sued by irate investors for allegedly misleading investors about numbers related to its streaming business. What Happened: Disney...
















