Bob Chapek

Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has put a large emphasis on its streaming ambitions since launching the Disney+ streaming platform in November 2019. Here’s a look at how Disney+ has grown its subscribers and how the stock has performed since the launch. What Happened: Disney+...

A prequel to an original movie from 1980 is the most watched premiere on Hulu. Here’s a look at how “Prey” stacks up for the Disney-backed streaming platform. What Happened: “Prey,” the latest installment of the "Predator" franchise that began in 1987 with...

Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) reported third-quarter financial results after the market close Wednesday. Here’s a look at how the company’s parks segment and direct-to-consumer segment performed. What Happened: Disney reported third-quarter revenue of $21.5 billion, up...

It's no secret that Jim Cramer is bullish on Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS). He's held the stock for his charitable trust for quite some time and has been adding to his position as the stock has pulled back over the last two years. Now he's putting his money on management, ...

Former Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) CEO Bob Iger was behind many of the biggest moves of the media company of the last two decades with acquisitions of Pixar, Marvel, Fox and Lucasfilm. Although, one of the biggest moves made that Iger regrets is the decision to name current Disney CEO Bob...

Leading media company The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) announced the extension of CEO Bob Chapek's contract Tuesday. What Happened: As Benzinga previously reported, the Disney board met this week for an annual retreat. Among the topics that were expected to discussed were a...

A struggling stock price and controversies surrounding one of the largest media companies could lead to the very public exit of a CEO. Investors could get more clarity soon on where the future of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) is headed with or without CEO Bob Chapek. What Happened: Tasked...

Cathie Wood-led Ark Investment Management shed its remaining exposure in Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) on Friday, a stock the firm first started buying in May of last year. What Happened: St. Petersburg, Florida-based Ark Invest on Friday sold 108 remaining shares, estimated to be worth $10,...

Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest Management on Tuesday shed most of its exposure in Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) amid reports of a likely shareholder battle over CEO Bob Chapek's salary. The popular money managing firm sold 76,387 shares, estimated to be worth $7.12...

An ongoing debate between politicians and a leading media company caught the attention of the world’s richest person, who weighed in recently with his opinion. What Happened: Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has been known to share his opinion on hot and controversial topics on Twitter...

Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) beat estimates for the second quarter with growth coming for its Parks and Resorts segment and also its direct-to-consumers business, led by streaming growth. Could the company have another ace up its sleeve for future growth? What Happened:...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has seen its share of problems over the last couple of years with the COVID-19 pandemic impacting its parks and theatrical releases. The company has also managed to get itself into controversy with discussions over several legal decisions. Here’s a look at how...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) reported second-quarter financial results after the market close Wednesday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: Disney reported revenue of $19.3 billion for the second quarter, which beat a consensus estimate of $18.9 billion, according to data from...

The CEO of a publicly traded company took the opportunity to compare himself to one of the most famous superheroes of all time during a graduation speech. What Happened: Bob Chapek, CEO of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), received an honorary doctorate and gave a commencement speech at Indiana...

The CEO of the House of Mouse and his predecessor reportedly had an intense falling out. Here’s what led to the division between the two executives. What Happened: Since taking over as the CEO of Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS), Bob Chapek has distanced himself from former boss Bob Iger. It was...