Bob Iger

Former Secretary of Labor, Robert Reich, has seemingly directed his attention toward Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS), in the midst of the ongoing strike in Hollywood. On Friday, Reich urged people not to fall for the illusion of scarcity. “CEOs keep pretending they can’t...

On Thursday, Bob Iger, CEO of Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS), announced a significant reduction in the production of Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm franchises, as part of the company’s cost containment initiative. What Happened: Disney is pulling back on its production of Marvel and Star Wars...

Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has been battling Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for several years. The persistent conflict comes from Disney’s criticism of the Florida Parental Rights in Education Act, commonly known as the Don’t Say Gay Bill. Since becoming governor of...

In an unprecedented move, Hollywood is witnessing a double strike from both actors and writers for the first time in over six decades. The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and the Writers Guild of America (WGA) have both decided to down tools,...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) CEO Bob Iger teed off on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Thursday for attacking Disney with "inaccurate" claims about adding sexual content to children's movies and shows.  "The notion that Disney is in any way sexualizing...

Investors of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) announced in November 2022 that CEO Bob Chapek would be replaced by former CEO Bob Iger.  Here's a look at how Disney stock performed during Iger's previous time running the media giant.  What Happened: Less than a year after...

Shares of Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) advanced in premarket trading on Thursday following the company’s announcement in a late-Wednesday filing that CEO Bob Iger‘s term has been extended for two more years until the end of 2026. Analyst Takes: According to KeyBanc Capital...

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) disclosed in a regulatory filing late Wednesday that CEO Bob Iger has been given an extension to his tenure until Dec. 31, 2026. The news has not exactly enthused some analysts on Wall Street. What Happened: Iger's contract extension that gives him two additional years is...

U.S. stocks traded higher toward the end of trading, with the Dow Jones gaining over 100 points on Wednesday. The Dow traded up 0.25% to 34,347.43 while the NASDAQ rose 1.15% to 13,918.96. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining 0.74% to 4,472.16. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of...

Walt Disney Co.'s (NYSE: DIS) board of directors unanimously voted to extend the contract of CEO Robert (Bob) A. Iger for two years until Dec. 31, 2026.  The decision underscored the board's confidence in Iger's leadership, particularly as he...

Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has completed many acquisitions over the years. During the time period led by Bob Iger from 2005 to 2020, Disney acquired Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm. The acquisition of Lucasfilm, founded in 1971 by George Lucas, brought the Star Wars franchise...

Mass media and entertainment conglomerate The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has seen shares fall in 2023 amid worries about its box office, streaming platform and advertising revenue. The drop comes with former CEO Bob Iger back in charge of the House of Mouse. Box office anxieties have been...

Christine McCarthy, Walt Disney Co's (NYSE:DIS) senior executive vice-president and chief financial officer, will be stepping down from her role and taking a family medical leave of absence, the company announced on Thursday. Veteran Disney executive Kevin Lansberry will serve as the company’...

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) unveiled several updates and new products at its 2023 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). Analysts broke down what the items mean for the tech giant's valuation: Goldman Sachs analyst Michael Ng has a Buy rating and price target of $209. Bank of America analyst...

Did Walt Disney Company’s (NYSE:DIS) Disney+ remove the controversial and unsuccessful film “Lightyear” from its library? Not quite. Amid online chatter about the streaming giant allegedly removing the animated feature from its movie shelf, here’s what actually happened....