Bob Chapek

Media giant Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) made a rather shocking move in November when it announced it had a new CEO to replace Bob Chapek. While Disney has a popular name leading the company now, here’s a look at who could be next in line. What Happened: In November, Disney announced...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS)'s first-quarter earnings results and the company’s earnings call Wednesday were the first since Bob Iger rejoined as the CEO of the company, replacing his former replacement Bob Chapek. Iger and the Disney management team discussed layoffs, cost-...

Analysts were reacting to the first-quarter earnings report from Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS), the first quarterly print since Bob Iger returned to lead the company as CEO.  The Disney Analysts: Loop Capital analyst Alan Gould had a Buy rating and raised the price target from $120...

A potential 2024 presidential candidate appears to be making good on promises to push for changes in the state of Florida that might benefit The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS). Here’s the latest on the battle of Florida governor Ron DeSantis vs. the House of Mouse. What Happened: A new bill...

Walt Disney Co.’s (NYSE: DIS) recently reappointed CEO, Bob Iger, ended the company’s COVID-19 era of working from home, alerting staff members in an email on Monday. What Happened: In the email obtained by CNBC, Iger was said to have told employees that they must return to...

A Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) analyst is calling for a spinoff many have suggested for the media giant over the years. While previous CEO Bob Chapek was against spinning off ESPN and ABC, the analyst sees newly appointed CEO Bob Iger as being in favor of the change. What Happened: Disney...

Disneyland prides itself on being "the happiest place on Earth." However, when former CEO Bob Chapek was at the helm, those working at The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) may not have felt like they belonged to a company worthy of such a tagline. What Happened: Disney surprised investors...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) reportedly gave Bob Iger a $10 million deal to advise former CEO Bob Chapek despite the frosty relationship between the two. What Happened: Iger, who made his comeback as CEO this week, was granted $2 million a year until the end of 2026 for advice "on such matters as his...

Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) made a big move by naming a new CEO to help turn around a struggling stock price. Here’s a look at the early strengths the new CEO could have. What Happened: Disney recently announced it was replacing CEO Bob Chapek with former CEO Bob Iger, a man...

The immediate price reaction to a change in leadership at a major company can be very misleading. The reason: the non-stop pumping from the media creates a euphoria that may be overdone. A case in point is Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS), which on Monday brought back its former CEO Bob Iger to...

Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) is making a major change in a move that it hopes could help its stock price rebound and also keep fans happy after years of major concerns. The move could also see the company make major changes to its structure and business segments. What...

Bob Iger, who made a surprise return as CEO at Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) on Monday, will draw a sizable pay for the fresh two-year contract he has signed with the entertainment giant. What Happened: Disney in a regulatory filing said Iger would get an annual base salary of $1 million and...

With recent struggles for The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), a former CEO is being brought in to help steer the company forward. Could that next phase of growth include a deeper connection in the world of Web3? What Happened: Disney announced on Sunday that CEO Bob Chapek has stepped down and is...

Even as the market meanders to a seasonally slow period, there was no dearth of news flow over the weekend. The spotlight was on Twitter’s reinstatements of several banned personalities and discussions regarding the near-term market outlook, while the news on the FTX controversy tapered off....

Robert A. Iger is returning to lead The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, the company said in a statement. Iger, who spent more than four decades at the company, including 15 years as its CEO, has agreed to serve as Disney’s CEO for two years....