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Brad Pitt Effect: Apple Wants Formula 1 TV Rights After Box Office Success
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 3:16pm | 986Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) may be investing heavily in the Formula 1 racing league following the recent box office success of the "F1" movie, which stars and was produced by Brad Pitt. What Happened: Tech giant Apple has been rumored to be looking at the media rights for the Formula 1 racing league,...
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Apple's 'F1' Movie Soars At Box Office, Could Outgross Tech Giant's Previous Theatrical Films Combined
Monday, June 30, 2025 - 11:32am | 949The highly anticipated "F1" movie dominated the box office weekend and could be a rare theatrical hit for tech giant Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). Here's a look at how the film stacks up versus other Apple theatrical releases and why its success is important. What Happened: Starring Brad Pitt, "F1"...
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Joey Chestnut: The GOAT Returns After 16 Hot Dog Titles — Can Anyone Stop Him?
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 3:34pm | 922When people name their GOATs, or Greatest of All Time athletes, across various sports there's a good chance that Joey Chestnut's name comes up. After a controversial ban from the 2024 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, the king is returning next month. What Happened: Whether Chestnut is a GOAT...
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Disney Will Pay Comcast $439 Million To Seal Hulu Deal, Ending Years-Long Streaming Power Struggle
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - 3:18am | 642On Monday, Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) and Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) finally resolved their years-long dispute over Hulu, with former agreeing to pay an additional sum to acquire Comcast's remaining stake in the streaming platform. What Happened: Disney announced it would pay Comcast $439...
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Canada's 32-Year Stanley Cup Drought Could End In 2025: Oilers Vs. Panthers, Odds, Schedule, How To Watch
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - 6:14pm | 996Hockey is the top sport in Canada, and the National Hockey League reigns supreme among professional sports leagues. Seven Canadian teams compete in the league for the coveted Stanley Cup trophy. After a 30+ year drought of no Stanley Cups, Canada is four wins away from seeing a championship return...
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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 Sues YouTube To Block Hiring Of Former ESPN Executive Justin Connolly Amid Sports Streaming Turf War
Thursday, May 22, 2025 - 11:18pm | 531On Wednesday, Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) filed a lawsuit against YouTube, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google to stop the appointment of former ESPN executive Justin Connolly as its new global head of media and sports, alleging breach of contract, unfair competition...
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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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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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2025 NFL Draft: How To Watch, Betting Odds, Will Record First Round Happen?
Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 1:57pm | 1189The 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has the chance to make some history of its own, following up on several records set in the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit. Here's a look at how to watch the 2025 NFL Draft, the draft order, betting trends and more. How to Watch the 2025 NFL Draft: The 2025 NFL...
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Netflix Stock To Kick And Punch Higher? Streamer Could Add UFC Rights To Its Growing Sports Library
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - 6:14pm | 781Steaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) could add another sports league to its growing lineup of sports content that includes NFL games, women's soccer and World Wrestling Entertainment. What Happened: Netflix saw huge demand with a boxing card featuring Mike Tyson and Jake Paul last year and for...
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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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Bob Iger Thinks Disney Has An Advantage In Streaming Over Netflix, Amazon: Here's Why
Thursday, February 6, 2025 - 1:58am | 655Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger believes that ESPN gives the company a significant edge over streaming rivals like Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) and Amazon.com, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Prime Video. What Happened: During Disney's first-quarter earnings call, Iger highlighted ESPN's year-round, 24/...
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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:...