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Disney D23 Lineup Announced: Could August Event Act As Catalyst For Stock?
Friday, July 12, 2024 - 2:27pm | 689Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) will host its biennial D23 fan event in August. An initial schedule and lineup shows which movies, shows and content will be highlighted, providing a potential catalyst for the stock. What Happened: On the heels of the box office hit "Inside Out 2," Disney will...
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Netflix Analyst Calls Streamer 'Default Choice' For Consumers Due To 'Strong Engagement, Diversified Content'
Friday, July 12, 2024 - 9:45am | 490Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) gets sized up by an analyst ahead of second-quarter (Q2) earnings, which are set for July 18. The Netflix Analyst: JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth has an Overweight rating and raises the price target from $650 to $750. The Analyst Takeaways: Expectations for...
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NBA Fans Rejoice: New $76B Deal From ESPN, Amazon, NBC Will Bring Games 7 Days A Week
Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 11:40am | 835A new media rights deal for the National Basketball Association (NBA) is nearing the finish line and could be a slam dunk for fans and the new partners. Here's a look at the latest. What Happened: A new NBA deal is expected to be 11 years in length and total $76 billion from three partners,...
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Paramount Analyst On Risk-Reward After Skydance Merger: 'We Think Shares Are Worth A Shot At The Current Price'
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 - 4:14pm | 562A leading analyst sizes up the impact on the future growth of Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA) (NASDAQ:PARAA) after the media company announced a merger with Skydance. The Paramount Analyst: Benchmark analyst Daniel Kurnos has a Buy rating on Paramount and a $19 price target. The Analyst Takeaways:...
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Netflix 'Positively Positioned For Operating Momentum': Analyst Sees 'Normalization Of Streaming Wars'
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 - 10:49am | 630Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) is set to report second-quarter financial results after market close July 18. A leading analyst sizes up Netflix's growth story going forward and how the competition stacks up in the streaming sector. The Netflix Analyst: Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan...
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Paramount Analysts Size Up Merger: Skydance Aims For Earnings, 'Not A Breakup,' Redstone Says Content Is King
Monday, July 8, 2024 - 10:24am | 964Media company Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA) agreed to a merger with Skydance Media to form "New Paramount," valuing the combined company at $28 billion. Here's a look at what analysts are saying and how Paramount Non-Executive Chairwoman Shari Redstone sees the deal playing out. What Happened:...
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'Squid Game' To Get An English Remake? Netflix, Award-Winning Director Could Make It Happen: Report
Thursday, June 27, 2024 - 5:29pm | 899Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) enjoyed success with the release of "Squid Game" in 2021, a hit Korean dystopian sci-fi series. The company launched a reality series of "Squid Game," has a sequel in the works and could have an English-language version coming as well. What Happened: There...
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Disney Antitrust Suit Over Hulu, ESPN Ownership Moves Forward
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 - 6:37pm | 601Media company Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) is betting on future growth coming from its sports and streaming ambitions. These two units could prove troublesome with an antitrust suit moving forward. What Happened: Disney is the majority owner of streaming platform Hulu, with plans in place to acquire...
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Disney, Comcast, Fox Get Top Ratings Among Media Conglomerates Thanks To Sports Rights, Streaming Strength: Analyst Prefers 'Deep Competitive Moats'
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 2:12pm | 1147Several media stocks were sized up by an analyst as the sector saw ongoing changes from cord-cutting and the growth of streaming platforms. The Analyst Ratings: Goldman Sachs analyst Michael Ng initiated coverage on the following stocks with the following price targets. Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS):...
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Netflix Buys International Rights To Tencent's Chinese Series 'See Her Again': Why This Rare Move Matters
Monday, June 24, 2024 - 12:46pm | 487Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) has bought the international rights to a Chinese series, marking its continued focus on content coming out of Asia. What Happened: The success of "Squid Game," "One Piece" and other Asian series for Netflix has led to the streaming company focusing on the...
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Will Netflix Save Shopping Malls? New Experiences A Potential Game Changer For Retail Centers
Friday, June 21, 2024 - 2:43pm | 998A leader in the streaming space, Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) could see a new effort to diversification with in real life experiences to strengthen its well-known franchises like "Squid Game" and "Bridgerton," which rank among its most viewed series. While the new effort for Netflix's diversification...
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Netflix Wants More Obama Magic, Expands Content Partnership With Barack And Michelle
Friday, June 14, 2024 - 4:39pm | 498Streaming leader Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) is expanding a content deal with Barack Obama and Michelle Obama's media company Higher Ground that was first signed in 2018. What Happened: Higher Ground and Netflix are extending their partnership with a new multiyear first-look deal for film and TV...
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'Inside Out 2,' 'Moana 2,' 'Deadpool & Wolverine': Can These 3 Movies Bring Back Disney's Box Office Billions?
Thursday, June 13, 2024 - 6:45pm | 1086Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) hopes a string of upcoming movie releases put an end to a box office streak that took a step back in 2023. Here's a look ahead at the importance "Inside Out 2," "Moana 2" and "Deadpool & Wolverine" could have for movie fans, Disney investors and Disney...
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Netflix Vs. Nathan's Famous: How Streaming Giant And Food Company Backed By Bill Gates Could Eat Hot Dog Company's Lunch In Joey Chestnut Battle
Thursday, June 13, 2024 - 3:22pm | 1038Anyone who follows the world of competitive eating or has watched a July 4 hot dog eating competition in the last decade knows the name Joey Chestnut, which has become synonymous with the sport. Known as one of the greatest competitive eaters of all time, Chestnut will not compete in this year's...
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Movie Triumph 'Bad Boys 4': Will Smith's Comeback Brings Hope To Studios, Theaters
Monday, June 10, 2024 - 11:12am | 1057An infamous slap at the 2022 Academy Awards resulted in Will Smith being ban from the annual awards show and several of his movie projects that were in the works placed on hold. Smith's box office return in the "Bad Boys" movie franchise saw strong results, which could signal forgiveness from movie...