Will Disney's Good Show Be Marred by Troubled ESPN? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 21, 5:07PM CDT
The Walt Disney Company's (DIS) ESPN Network has been facing deteriorating margins and reducing subscriber base for some time now.
AMCX: 83.76 (-1.88), FOXA: 33.51 (-0.33), DIS: 119.31 (-0.27), GTN: 17.60 (-0.25)
50 Cent testifies about his finances in sex-tape lawsuit
By JAKE PEARSON - AP - Tue Jul 21, 4:44PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper 50 Cent, ranked by Forbes as one of hip-hop's five richest artists, downplayed his wealth on Tuesday as he testified in court about his finances, business deals and the media attention surrounding his recent bankruptcy filing.
KO: 41.19 (-0.19), DIS: 119.31 (-0.27)
Nielsen's top programs for July 13-19
AP - Tue Jul 21, 3:52PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for July 13-19. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership.
DIS: 119.31 (-0.27), CBS.A: 57.00 (-0.39), CBS: 54.10 (+0.01)
ESPY ratings soar with Jenner tribute, network platform
By LYNN ELBER - AP - Tue Jul 21, 3:48PM CDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The ESPY Awards, highlighted by Caitlyn Jenner's acceptance of a trophy for bravery, proved a ratings champion.
DIS: 119.31 (-0.27), CMCSK: 63.95 (-0.02), CBS.A: 57.00 (-0.39), CMCSA: 64.27 (-0.05), CBS: 54.10 (+0.01)
2 Reasons Investors Love Netflix, Inc. Stock
Daniel Sparks, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jul 21, 3:01PM CDT
Netflix stock has been soaring -- up 128% this year and 19% in the last 30 days alone. With a market capitalization of $43 billion and a price-to-sales ratio of 8.1 (about double Walt Disney 's P/S ratio), investors are clearly excited about...
NFLX: 112.51 (+1.96), DIS: 119.31 (-0.27)
Forget "Star Wars Battlefront," Here Are 2 Better Reasons to Buy Electronic Arts Inc.
Demitrios Kalogeropoulos, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jul 21, 2:00PM CDT
Source: EA. Excitement over its new Star Wars: Battlefront game has helped push Electronic Arts ' shares up 60% so far in 2015, making it the second best performing stock in the S&P 500. Disney 's Star Wars: Episode VII film will be...
ATVI: 26.09 (-0.16), EA: 73.68 (-1.11), DIS: 119.31 (-0.27)
The Walt Disney Studios Presents Upcoming Film Slate and More at D23 EXPO 2015
Business Wire - Tue Jul 21, 2:00PM CDT
The Walt Disney Studios offers an exclusive look at its upcoming projects from Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm at D23 EXPO 2015, taking place August 14-16 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
DIS: 119.31 (-0.27)
Xena Warrior Princess Is Back! 14 Other Awesome 90s Shows to Reboot
at The Street - Tue Jul 21, 12:16PM CDT
Indulge yourselves and reminisce on some classic 90s TV that has forever stuck with us as the best shows ever made. Wouldn't it be great if these shows returned?
NFLX: 112.51 (+1.96), AMZN: 488.00 (-0.10), DIS: 119.31 (-0.27), GOOGL: 695.35 (+2.51), GOOG: 662.30 (-0.72), CBS: 54.10 (+0.01)
Why Cedar Fair Remains a Good Value After Its Stunning Recovery
at The Street - Tue Jul 21, 10:14AM CDT
Here's how Cedar Fair has gone from struggling theme park operator to cash flow generator.
SEAS: 18.27 (+0.35), FUN: 55.11 (-1.16), DIS: 119.31 (-0.27), SIX: 46.29 (-0.06), MTN: 109.07 (-0.88)
The 3 Original Shows That Pushed Netflix Inc. to $50 Billion
Demitrios Kalogeropoulos, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 20, 6:00PM CDT
Weighing in at $5 billion just two years ago, Netflix 's market capitalization briefly touched $50 billion last week after the streaming video giant posted second-quarter earnings results. Profit was $0.06 per share, above Wall Street's $0.04 per...
NFLX: 112.51 (+1.96), DIS: 119.31 (-0.27)
Disney's Ant-Man Opens with $58M Weekend - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 20, 2:30PM CDT
The Walt Disney Company's (DIS) Ant-Man debuted on top at the domestic box office with a $58 million haul, relegating Universal Studios' Minions to the second spot with $50.2 million.
FOXA: 33.51 (-0.33), DIS: 119.31 (-0.27), CMCSA: 64.27 (-0.05), TWX: 88.75 (-0.62)
Sling TV Cracks Down On Millennials With New Ad Campaign
at The Street - Mon Jul 20, 12:16PM CDT
Dish-backed Sling TV narrows in on millennials with new ad campaign designed to convince them to finally cut the chord.
NFLX: 112.51 (+1.96), DIS: 119.31 (-0.27), VIAB: 59.73 (-0.32), CMCSA: 64.27 (-0.05), DISH: 65.74 (-0.65), TWX: 88.75 (-0.62), CBS: 54.10 (+0.01)
Is Walt Disney Co. a Buy?
James Sullivan, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 20, 10:11AM CDT
Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) was founded in 1923 as a cartoon studio, and in the subsequent 92 years it has undergone many changes on its way to becoming the global multimedia and consumer products powerhouse it is today. With a market cap of $200...
DIS: 119.31 (-0.27)
'Jurassic World,' Play-Doh Help Hasbro Stomp On Views
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Jul 20, 10:08AM CDT
Hasbro (HAS) got a little help from its prehistoric pals as "Jurassic World" product sales contributed to the toymaker's second-quarter beat. Shares rose 5.8% to 82.75 in the stock market today. The stock is now extended out of buy territory....
HAS: 80.42 (-2.73), MAT: 23.73 (-0.28), DIS: 119.31 (-0.27), CMCSA: 64.27 (-0.05)
5 ETFs Soaring to All-Time Highs This Summer - ETF News And Commentary
Sweta Killa - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 20, 9:55AM CDT
These ETFs could be interesting picks to ride out the summer rally in the weeks ahead.
AMZN: 488.00 (-0.10), VRX: 240.59 (+0.71), MTUM: 73.88 (-0.42), OEF: 94.30 (-0.42), ALFA: 46.50 (-0.13), ONEQ: 205.00 (-0.02), DIS: 119.31 (-0.27), IWF: 102.73 (-0.51), AAPL: 130.75 (-1.32)
'Ant Man' Movie Fares Like the Hero Himself
at The Street - Mon Jul 20, 8:04AM CDT
The 12th movie set in the Marvel Universe did well this weekend, though its draw was smaller than expected. But even so, it was still victorious at the box office.
DIS: 119.31 (-0.27), WFC: 57.95 (-0.10), CMCSA: 64.27 (-0.05)
5 Rocket Stocks to Buy for Earnings Season Gains
at The Street - Mon Jul 20, 6:30AM CDT
These stocks have both short-term gain catalysts and longer-term growth potential.
JPM: 69.10 (-0.16), NKE: 112.99 (-0.14), DIS: 119.31 (-0.27), EFX: 98.09 (-0.66), ALK: 74.95 (+0.81)
Walt Disney Co.'s Most Precious Treasure Is Turning to Dust
Jeremy Bowman, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jul 19, 11:10AM CDT
Walt Disney Co. is arguably the world's most powerful and best-known media and entertainment company. Not only does it own the famous theme parks and movie studios, but it also counts several subsidiaries under its auspices including ABC, ESPN,...
DIS: 119.31 (-0.27)
Risks and Rewards; Oil Optimism; and the Winners Portfolio Managers Are Missing: Jim Cramer's Best Blogs
at The Street - Fri Jul 17, 8:00PM CDT
Catch up on Jim Cramer's ideas from this past week as he talks about this perilous market, why oil bears are wrong, and which sectors portfolio managers fear, but shouldn't.
BOFI: 117.83 (+0.62), MDLZ: 42.07 (+0.26), EA: 73.68 (-1.11), CAG: 44.02 (-0.27), DAL: 44.65 (+0.56), C: 59.10 (+0.25), INTC: 28.72 (-0.38), ADBE: 81.19 (-0.90), PEP: 96.93 (-0.38), RCL: 84.60 (-0.15), NOW: 78.57 (-0.27), JPM: 69.10 (-0.16), IBM: 163.07 (-10.15), VAC: 90.98 (-0.13), RCPT: 228.98 (+0.26), ABBV: 70.54 (-0.26), MSFT: 47.28 (+0.36), ACN: 100.39 (-0.33), AMZN: 488.00 (-0.10), ABT: 49.76 (-0.30), AKAM: 72.55 (-0.93), FB: 98.39 (+0.48), GME: 46.94 (+0.11), PFE: 35.14 (-0.10), DIS: 119.31 (-0.27), WFC: 57.95 (-0.10), BAC: 18.08 (-0.04), BMY: 68.87 (-1.10), GSK: 42.63 (-0.39), CSX: 31.86 (-0.14), HPQ: 30.66 (+0.21), ORCL: 39.57 (-0.36), CELG: 136.24 (+1.01), NFLX: 112.51 (+1.96), GS: 211.50 (-0.89), MRK: 58.67 (-0.33), RHT: 78.29 (-0.90), DATA: 127.57 (-0.58), GIS: 57.21 (+0.38), CRM: 73.83 (+1.06)