Yahoo Finance • 17 days ago

Advertising Firms Omnicom and Interpublic Nearing Merger That Would Reshape Industry

A deal would create the world’s largest advertising company, with net revenue of more than $20 billion, topping WPP’s $15.1 billion. Continue reading View comments... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

Dow Jones Futures Rise In Trump Rally, Two Dow Giants Split; 5 Stocks In Buy Zones

The Trump rally is holding the bulk of last week's big gains. The last two Stock Of The Day picks are among five names flashing buy signals. Continue reading View comments... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

Disney’s Streaming Unit Swings to Profit as Cable and Theme Parks Lose Steam

Disney streaming business and studio gained momentum in the September quarter, while its cable and theme park profit engines lost steam, underscoring the diverse set of challenges the entertainment giant faces as it positions itself for th... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Disney Must Get Iger’s Replacement Right. Why the First Steps Look Promising and 5 Other Things to Know Today.

Nvidia hits $3.5 trillion valuation, the S&P 500’s stellar run might not be finished just yet, and more news to start your day. Continue reading View comments... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Disney to appoint former Morgan Stanley CEO as new chairman

Investing.com -- Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has named James Gorman as its next chairman, set to take over in January, as the company moves forward in its efforts to find a successor for CEO Bob Iger by early 2026. Gorman, former Morga... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Disney board to announce Bob Iger successor in early 2026: 'A critical priority'

Disney (DIS) plans to announce its next CEO in early 2026, the first timeline the company has publicly given for appointing a successor to current chief Bob Iger. The media giant made the announcement on Monday while simultaneously reveal... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Is The Walt Disney Company (DIS) the Most Promising Long-Term Stocks According to Hedge Funds?

We recently compiled a list of 10 Most Promising Long-Term Stocks According to Hedge Funds. In this article, we will look at where The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) ranks among the most promising long-term stocks according to hedge funds.... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 3 months ago

Jim Cramer Prefers Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) Over Six Flags

We recently published a list of Jim Cramer’s Latest Portfolio: Top 9 Stocks to Buy and Sell. Since Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) ranks 1st on the list, it deserves a deeper look. Jim Cramer is exuberant about the Federal Reserve’s aggressive... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 3 months ago

The Walt Disney Company (DIS): An Undervalued Wide Moat Stock to Buy According to Analysts

We recently compiled a list of the 10 Undervalued Wide Moat Stocks to Buy According to Analysts.In this article, we are going to take a look at where The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) stands against the other undervalued wide moat stocks.... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 3 months ago

Walt Disney (DIS) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know

The most recent trading session ended with Walt Disney (DIS) standing at $93.92, reflecting a +0.25% shift from the previouse trading day's closing. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.19%. On the other hand, the... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 3 months ago

Should You Hold The Walt Disney Company (DIS)?

Meridian Funds, managed by ArrowMark Partners, released its “Meridian Hedged Equity Fund” second quarter 2024 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the quarter, the fund appreciated 0.92% (net), trailing its benc... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 3 months ago

Jennifer Lee steps down as Disney Animation chief. 'Zootopia' co-director takes over

Walt Disney Animation Studios chief creative officer Jennifer Lee has stepped down from her executive role to focus on leading the "Frozen" franchise, Walt Disney Co. said Thursday. "Zootopia" and "Encanto" director Jared Bush has been na... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 3 months ago

Disney, DirecTV reach deal that restores programming to 11 million satellite TV subscribers

By Dawn Chmielewski (Reuters) - Walt Disney and DirecTV Saturday announced they have reached an agreement in principle Saturday, restoring college football and other programming to the satellite TV provider's more than 11 million subscrib... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 4 months ago

Prediction: 3 Time-Tested Dow Stocks That Can Double Your Money by 2030

For the last 128 years, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average(DJINDICES: ^DJI) has served as a guide to help investors gauge the health of the U.S. stock market. At its inception in May 1896, the Dow Jones was composed of 12 companies t... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 4 months ago

Disney, DirecTV battle to reshape TV bundling

By Dawn Chmielewski (Reuters) - What began as routine haggling over the rates satellite TV provider DirecTV would pay to distribute Walt Disney's television networks is turning into a referendum on the future of bundled programming, execu... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 4 months ago

Instead of Buying Soaring Streaming Stocks Like FuboTV, Consider Netflix and This Dirt Cheap Dow Jones Dividend Stock

FuboTV(NYSE: FUBO) has been in the spotlight after its shares skyrocketed higher as much as 38% in a single week. But the streaming company continues to lose money, with analyst consensus estimates calling for further losses in 2025. Here... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 4 months ago

Disney CEO Bob Iger says he's 'obsessed' with finding his replacement. The clock is ticking.

Disney (DIS) CEO Bob Iger is hard at work searching for his replacement. "I think it would be safe to assume that I think about [CEO succession] all the time," he said on a podcast with Kelly Ripa earlier this month. "I could say that, 'I... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 4 months ago

U.S. stocks higher at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.02%

Investing.com – U.S. stocks were higher after the close on Tuesday, as gains in the Financials, Technology and Telecoms sectors led shares higher. At the close in NYSE, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.02% to hit a new all time hig... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 4 months ago

U.S. stocks mixed at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.16%

U.S. stocks mixed at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.16% Investing.com – U.S. stocks were mixed after the close on Monday, as gains in the Oil&Gas, Telecoms and Utilities sectors led shares higher while losses in the Tec... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 4 months ago

The Walt Disney Company Board Names James P. Gorman as Succession Planning Committee Chair

BURBANK, Calif., August 21, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors has named Board member James P. Gorman to chair its Succession Planning Committee (the "Committee"), it was announced today by Mark G... Full story