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Netflix Quietly Circles Shark Week With A Killer Strategy
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 6:21pm | 664For years, cable television has dominated the ratings for one week in summer with Warner Bros. Discovery's (NASDAQ:WBD) "Shark Week." The company's stranglehold on summer shark content could be coming to an end with streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) taking a bite out of the popular ocean...
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Disney's Growth Engines Could Drive Stock Higher 'If We Avoid A Recession,' Analyst Says
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - 12:03pm | 586An analyst said in a new investor note that media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) could see its shares go higher due to its strength in theme parks and streaming. The Disney Analyst: Rosenblatt analyst Barton Crockett maintained a Buy rating on Disney stock while raising the price target...
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Disney Offers Free NFTs To Streaming Subscribers: How 'Passionate' Fans Can Get New Digital Collectibles
Friday, May 30, 2025 - 4:06pm | 638Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) has launched a new perks program to reward streaming subscribers — and it involves non-fungible tokens. What Happened: Disney is launching a new perks program for Disney+ subscribers with a perks program for Hulu set to follow later in the summer. Streaming...
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ESPN To Launch 'Ultimate Sports Destination' Streaming App In Fall: Why Analyst Says Disney Can 'Have A Direct Relationship With Their Viewers'
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 6:20pm | 761Leading sports brand ESPN is launching a new direct-to-consumer streaming platform under the flagship ESPN brand. Here's a look at what this means for Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) and the streaming sector. What Happened: ESPN announced this week that its long-awaited DTC streaming platform will debut...
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Disney Stock 'Resilient' In Uncertain Economy As Raised Guidance Signals Confidence
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 12:17pm | 619Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) analysts highlight strong parks and streaming growth with raised guidance after first-quarter results. The Disney Analysts: Bank of America analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich reiterated a Buy rating on Disney with a $140 price target. Guggenheim analyst Michael Morris...
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Bob Iger Admits Marvel Lost Focus By Making Too Much Content, Saying 'Quantity Does Not Necessarily Beget Quality' — Here's What Disney Plans To Do Now
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - 11:38pm | 574On Wednesday, Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger acknowledged that Marvel Studios stretched itself too thin by producing too much content for streaming. What Happened: Speaking on Disney's second-quarter 2025 earnings call, Iger admitted that Marvel's heavy focus on producing content for...
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Disney Q2 Earnings Preview: Streaming, Theme Parks, Box Office Key Items To Watch
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - 3:42pm | 901Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) could highlight streaming strength, box office strength and theme park growth when the company reports second-quarter financial results before the market opens Wednesday. Here are analyst estimates for the quarter, what they’re saying before the...
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Star Wars Highlights TV, New Movie With Ryan Gosling, Fortnite Collab: Will The Force Be With Disney Stock?
Monday, April 21, 2025 - 12:06pm | 967Every two years, Star Wars holds its Celebration multi-day event that provides a look at what's to come for the well-known franchise across television, movies, video games and more. Here's a look at the highlights from the Star Wars Celebration event in Japan held over the weekend. Television:...
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Americans Say They Pay Too Much For Streaming Each Month: Here's How Much The Average Spend Is On Netflix, Disney+, Hulu And More
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - 6:04pm | 666More media companies and legacy linear network owners are launching streaming platforms, adding to the market more options for consumers than ever, which could mean a high monthly bill when it comes to streaming costs. A new survey finds that consumers are tired of spending so much and could...
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Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy To Step Down: How Move Could Impact Star Wars Franchise, Disney Stock
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 3:08pm | 717Longtime movie producer Kathleen Kennedy is planning to step down as head of Lucasfilm after 13 years, a move that could dramatically alter the future of the Star Wars franchise. What Happened: Kennedy's role at The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) and Lucasfilm has received a mixed reaction for Star...
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Elizabeth Warren Slams Disney, Fubo Deal In DOJ Letter: 'Another Data Point In History Of Anticompetitive Behavior'
Thursday, February 20, 2025 - 4:25pm | 703Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is targeting Walt Disney Company's (NYSE:DIS) proposed tie-up with FuboTV (NYSE:FUBO) that could change the streaming sector. What Happened: In a letter to the Department of Justice, Warren asks for close scrutiny on the deal due to antitrust concerns and fear...
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Super Bowl Commercials 2025: Complete List of Super Bowl LIX Ads And Companies Behind Them
Monday, February 10, 2025 - 12:18pm | 2287Super Bowl LIX aired on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 and the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22, ending the Chiefs' attempt to be the first three-peat Super Bowl winners. The game also featured dozens of commercials advertising products and showcasing new movies and television shows...
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Super Bowl LIX Commercials: AI, Celebs, Muppets, Warren Buffett-Linked Brand Take The Spotlight
Friday, February 7, 2025 - 10:12am | 2008The Kansas City Chiefs are attempting to win a third straight Super Bowl on Sunday with a matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. While millions of NFL fans will tune in for the big game, millions will also tune in to see the Super Bowl commercials. What Happened: NFL media partner Fox Corporation...
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Disney Stock Remains A Buy For Analyst After Q1 Operating Income Strength
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 - 12:58pm | 415Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has laid the groundwork for a "solid start" to the fiscal year with its first-quarter results., according to Bank of America analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich. The Disney Analyst: Ehrlich maintained a Buy rating on Disney with a $140 price target. The Analyst Takeaways:...
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Disney Q1 Earnings Preview: Can 'Moana 2,' 'Mufasa: The Lion King' Help Continue Streak Of Analyst Beats?
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 - 2:13pm | 922Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) could show off continued direct-to-consumer strength and how its sports and theme park segments are helping grow revenue when the company reports first-quarter financial results before market open Wednesday. Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Disney to report...