Peacock Turns Mouse: Comcast Talks Film, Theme Parks
at Investor's Business Daily - 47 mins ago
The Peacock is turning into a Mouse, judging by Comcast's stellar Q2 results at its NBCUniversal's film division and theme parks. Cable TV leader Comcast (CMCSA) -- which audaciously tried to buy Walt Disney (DIS) in 2004 and was rebuffed, only to...
GE: 26.26 (-0.37), DIS: 118.80 (-0.53), TWC: 190.50 (+0.03), CMCSA: 62.47 (-2.03)
Disney, 5 Other U.S. Studios Face EU Antitrust Claims
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Jul 23, 12:27PM CDT
Top U.S. movie studios as well as British broadcaster Sky UK have been accused of improperly restricting European viewers outside Britain and Ireland from accessing paid content. European regulators opened an investigation into Walt Disney (DIS),...
FOXA: 33.23 (-0.46), SNE: 29.20 (+0.82), DIS: 118.80 (-0.53), GOOGL: 674.73 (-20.37), VIAB: 58.23 (-0.18), CMCSA: 62.47 (-2.03), TWX: 87.69 (-1.03)
Disney Store to Unveil All-New Product Collections At D23 EXPO 2015
Business Wire - Thu Jul 23, 12:00PM CDT
Disney Store today announced the all-new collections and Limited Editions set to launch at this year's D23 EXPO 2015, Disney's ultimate fan event held at the Anaheim Convention Center August 14-16. Located within the Disney Consumer Products Pavilion at D23 EXPO, the Disney Store shop will feature new and exclusive products showcased throughout more than 3,000 sq. ft. of retail space. New items celebrating everyone's favorite characters will be unveiled each day throughout the weekend.
DIS: 118.80 (-0.53)
EU opens antitrust case against 6 major US movie studios
By RAF CASERT - AP - Thu Jul 23, 10:31AM CDT
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Thursday launched an antitrust case against six major U.S. movie studios and British satellite broadcaster Sky UK, in a move that could profoundly shake up the highly lucrative pay-television market in Europe.
DIS: 118.80 (-0.53)
CBS's Showtime Suddenly Has Plenty of Premium-Channel Competition
at The Street - Thu Jul 23, 8:49AM CDT
The network is trying to avoid becoming an also-ran to HBO, Netflix and a some new Internet-TV offerings.
NFLX: 110.10 (-1.40), AMZN: 482.18 (-6.09), FOXA: 33.23 (-0.46), SNE: 29.20 (+0.82), DIS: 118.80 (-0.53), AMC: 32.21 (-0.12), CMCSA: 62.47 (-2.03), AAPL: 125.16 (-0.06), DISH: 66.23 (+0.91), TWX: 87.69 (-1.03), STRZA: 44.44 (-0.84), CBS: 53.75 (-0.38)
Critical Alerts For Disney, El Pollo Loco, PayPal Holdings Inc., Constellation Brands and Chipotle Mexican Grill Released By InvestorsObserver
PR Newswire - Thu Jul 23, 8:31AM CDT
InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for DIS, LOCO, PYPL, STZ and CMG.
CMG: 725.94 (+0.12), STZ: 117.56 (-1.81), LOCO: 18.86 (-0.50), DIS: 118.80 (-0.53), PYPL: 37.01 (-1.38)
Dolby Laboratories, Inc.'s Quarter: Loud Earnings, Quiet Revenue
Steve Symington, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 22, 8:11PM CDT
Listen up, Dolby Laboratories investors, because your favorite audio specialist just reported fiscal third-quarter 2015 results. And though Dolby's top line doesn't look particularly impressive at first glance, its earnings should be music to...
DLB: 35.36 (-2.13), DIS: 118.80 (-0.53), AMC: 32.21 (-0.12)
Apple Who? 3 Stocks Crushing iPhone Maker, Market
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Jul 22, 4:33PM CDT
Think dividend stocks are boring? A look at the top three outperforming Dividend Leaders could very well change your mind. These stocks offer a bigger dividend than the 1.93% average yield of the S&P 500, and they're trouncing the market this year....
RAI: 79.77 (-0.60), HAS: 79.28 (-0.57), CAG: 44.00 (-0.16), DIS: 118.80 (-0.53), CMCSA: 62.47 (-2.03), AAPL: 125.16 (-0.06)
Disney Continues to Dominate Broadway With The Lion King and Aladdin
at The Street - Wed Jul 22, 1:47PM CDT
Since 1994, Disney has made a successful transition to stage production on Broadway and that success is still holding strong.
DIS: 118.80 (-0.53)
Walt Disney Shares Up 18.7% Since SmarTrend's Buy Recommendation (DIS)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jul 22, 9:31AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Walt Disney (NYSE
DIS: 118.80 (-0.53)
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: 83.95 (-1.05), FOXA: 33.23 (-0.46), DIS: 118.80 (-0.53), GTN: 17.08 (-0.68)
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: 40.84 (-0.06), DIS: 118.80 (-0.53)
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: 118.80 (-0.53), CBS.A: 56.34 (-0.44), CBS: 53.75 (-0.38)
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: 118.80 (-0.53), CMCSK: 62.25 (-2.06), CBS.A: 56.34 (-0.44), CMCSA: 62.47 (-2.03), CBS: 53.75 (-0.38)
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: 110.10 (-1.40), DIS: 118.80 (-0.53)
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: 25.94 (-0.01), EA: 71.81 (-1.11), DIS: 118.80 (-0.53)
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: 118.80 (-0.53)
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: 110.10 (-1.40), AMZN: 482.18 (-6.09), DIS: 118.80 (-0.53), GOOGL: 674.73 (-20.37), GOOG: 644.28 (-17.82), CBS: 53.75 (-0.38)
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: 18.23 (-0.30), FUN: 53.62 (-1.88), DIS: 118.80 (-0.53), SIX: 45.46 (-0.69), MTN: 109.92 (-0.14)
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: 110.10 (-1.40), DIS: 118.80 (-0.53)