Disney Increases Prices for Disneyland's Annual Passes
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Oct 07, 12:45PM CDT
As per a recent market buzz, The Walt Disney Company (DIS) has hiked the charge for Disneyland annual passes.
SALM: 6.31 (+0.06), DIS: 103.39 (-0.38), GTN: 14.37 (+0.94), NEWM: 16.71 (+0.40)
Disney ABC Television Group Chooses STOMP Out Bullying(TM) As Partner In Prevention Campaign
PR Newswire - Wed Oct 07, 11:42AM CDT
This month, the Disney ABC Television Group is launching its "Choose Kindness" bullying prevention campaign across all platforms in support of National Bullying Prevention Month and has chosen STOMP Out Bullying(TM), the leading anti-bullying and cyberbullying organization for kids and teens in the US, as one of their partners in the crusade.
DIS: 103.39 (-0.38)
BetterInvesting Top 100 Dropped 2.7% in September; 5-Year Increase Almost 14%
PR Newswire - Wed Oct 07, 11:31AM CDT
Through Sept. 30, the BetterInvesting Top 100 Index (BIXX), reflecting the portfolios of Main Street investors, increased by 13.5 percent annually for the previous five years, versus 13.8 percent for the Standard & Poor's 500 Equal-Weight Index (based on a total return for both indexes in which dividends are reinvested).
GILD: 100.27 (+2.73), DIS: 103.39 (-0.38), AAPL: 110.78 (-0.53)
Viacom Eager for Some Good News With Hulu Content Deal
at The Street - Wed Oct 07, 6:21AM CDT
Viacom stock is up 8.5% in the last week to $46.79, riding a tide of good sentiment about the plays it’s making with its content.
NFLX: 108.10 (-0.23), AMZN: 541.94 (+4.46), FOX: 28.51 (+0.06), AMCX: 77.15 (+2.50), DIS: 103.39 (-0.38), CMCSA: 59.69 (+0.72), VIAB: 47.45 (+0.66)
Latest Content Moves Send Netflix Shares Soaring
Brian Wu - Amigobulls - Wed Oct 07, 1:10AM CDT
Netflix shares clocked strong gains over the past week after the company announced new content deals, but long term prospects still outweigh near term risks
NFLX: 108.10 (-0.23), FOX: 28.51 (+0.06), DIS: 103.39 (-0.38), CBS: 42.41 (+1.07)
Nielsen's top programs for Sept. 28-Oct. 4
AP - Tue Oct 06, 3:16PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Sept. 28-Oct. 4. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership.
DIS: 103.39 (-0.38), CBS.A: 47.20 (+0.96), CBS: 42.41 (+1.07)
DVR usage changes Nielsen ratings picture
By DAVID BAUDER - AP - Tue Oct 06, 3:13PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Football and CBS — sometimes both —dominated ratings during the second week of the television season.
DIS: 103.39 (-0.38), CMCSK: 60.21 (+0.68), CBS.A: 47.20 (+0.96), CMCSA: 59.69 (+0.72), CBS: 42.41 (+1.07)
Jack Dorsey Appointed Twitter CEO for Second Time
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Oct 06, 10:20AM CDT
Twitter, Inc.'s (TWTR) three-month long search for a CEO finally ends. The company announced that co-founder Jack Dorsey, who is currently serving as the interim CEO, will be back at the helm for the second time.
TSLA: 231.96 (-9.50), DIS: 103.39 (-0.38), TWTR: 29.83 (+2.21), AAPL: 110.78 (-0.53)
Walt Disney's New High-Tech Toy Playmation Hits Shelves
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Oct 06, 9:50AM CDT
Will Walt Disney (DIS) be able to woo consumers with its new high-tech toy Playmation?
HAS: 73.42 (+0.56), DIS: 103.39 (-0.38), SNE: 26.76 (+0.43), MSFT: 46.80 (+0.05)
Disney’s Movies Are Not a Silver Bullet Against Cable Losses
Jamal Carnette, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Oct 06, 9:15AM CDT
Source: Walt Disney. Although The Walt Disney Company is better known for its host of parks and resorts and its blockbuster movie releases, the company is at its heart a media-driven company. Led by the most expensive cable channel, ESPN, the...
LGF: 39.82 (+0.62), DIS: 103.39 (-0.38), CBS: 42.41 (+1.07)
Starz, Lionsgate in Merger Talks -- Report
at The Street - Mon Oct 05, 6:34PM CDT
The Los Angeles Times reports Santa Monica, Calif.-based Lionsgate is in advanced talks to merge with Starz.
NFLX: 108.10 (-0.23), AMZN: 541.94 (+4.46), VIA: 48.96 (+1.11), LMCA: 37.56 (-0.02), LGF: 39.82 (+0.62), AMCX: 77.15 (+2.50), DIS: 103.39 (-0.38), STRZA: 39.30 (+0.32)
Even Amid September's Selloff, Investors Were Buying These Stocks
at The Street - Mon Oct 05, 3:50PM CDT
The market's late summer squall carried over into September, but not all individual investors ran for safety. Some took advantage of folks exiting their positions to pick up popular names.
MSI: 69.79 (+0.60), NFLX: 108.10 (-0.23), JCP: 9.38 (-0.41), XOM: 79.20 (+1.31), DIS: 103.39 (-0.38), TWTR: 29.83 (+2.21), CVX: 88.12 (+1.13), AMTD: 32.04 (+0.53), AAPL: 110.78 (-0.53)
Twitter gives co-founder Jack Dorsey a 2nd chance as CEO
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE - AP - Mon Oct 05, 3:35PM CDT
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Twitter is embracing Jack Dorsey as its CEO in hopes that its once-spurned co-founder can hatch a plan to expand the short messaging service's audience and end nearly a decade of financial losses.
FB: 92.40 (-0.40), DIS: 103.39 (-0.38), AAPL: 110.78 (-0.53)
Did Disneyland and Disney World Go Too Far?
Rick Munarriz, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Oct 05, 1:06PM CDT
Source: Rick Munarriz. It's not just the rubber band holding mouse ears in place that's testing the elasticity of Disney fans. The undisputed champ in family entertainment stunned the theme park industry on Sunday by dramatically hiking the...
DIS: 103.39 (-0.38)
What's Bad for Distressed Debt Is Good for Stocks
at The Street - Mon Oct 05, 1:00PM CDT
And Mattel may not be feeling too playful these days.
HAS: 73.42 (+0.56), MAT: 21.82 (+0.12), DIS: 103.39 (-0.38)
5 Rocket Stocks to Buy for Fall Gains
at The Street - Mon Oct 05, 10:49AM CDT
These stocks have both short-term gain catalysts and longer-term growth potential.
RHT: 74.17 (+1.38), PSA: 217.09 (-0.06), PSB: 81.69 (+0.95), COST: 147.96 (-0.45), DIS: 103.39 (-0.38), ADBE: 80.65 (-4.50)
Disney (DIS) Stock Up on Possible Tiered Pricing at U.S. Parks
at The Street - Mon Oct 05, 9:45AM CDT
Disney (DIS) stock is increasing after the company said it is considering changing to demand-based pricing at U.S. parks.
DIS: 103.39 (-0.38)
Oct. 5 Premarket Briefing: 10 Things You Should Know
at The Street - Mon Oct 05, 5:48AM CDT
U.S. stock futures are rising Monday after Friday's weak jobs report is looked on positively by those who want the Federal Reserve to hold off on raising interest rates.
TSC: 12.39 (+0.33), GE: 27.77 (+0.48), APP: 0.11 (unch), POT: 22.16 (+0.96), DIS: 103.39 (-0.38)
Can Hip-Hop Save Television? Ask Starz's 50 Cent
at The Street - Mon Oct 05, 5:11AM CDT
Fox’s "Empire" and Starz’s "Power" open up new ABC Family deal for Nicki Minaj and expanded deal for Curtis “50 Cent" Jackson
FOXA: 28.20 (+0.04), DIS: 103.39 (-0.38), CMCSA: 59.69 (+0.72), AAPL: 110.78 (-0.53)
Where Will Disney World Be in 44 Years?
Rick Munarriz, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Oct 04, 1:00PM CDT
The world's most popular theme park turned 44 on Thursday. Disney 's Magic Kingdom opened on Oct. 1, 1971, and 44 years later it has become the most visited gated attraction in the planet. Disney's Magic Kingdom attracted 19.3 million guests last...
DIS: 103.39 (-0.38)