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Netflix rivals like Disney are comrades in fight against slow growth
For the past three years, the global media and entertainment industry has been defined by the streaming wars. Each media company created a streaming service to compete. Only the strongest would surviv...
Disney could use an activist investor like Nelson Peltz
An activist investor like Trian Partners’ Nelson Peltz on Walt Disney ‘s (DIS) board could help prod the entertainment conglomerate to address its financial woes and implement much-needed ...
Filing reveals eye-popping amount former Disney executive earned during his brief tenure
A preliminary proxy statement filed Tuesday by The Walt Disney Company revealed the enormous amount of money former Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Geoff Morrell earned in connection to his time at th...
Disney CEO Bob Iger Requires Hybrid Staff To Return To The Office At Least Four Days A Week
Getty Images Key takeaways During the pandemic, roughly 18% of the workforce worked remotely. Despite worker preference for working from home, companies like Disney have demanded a return to the offic...
Disney Takes On Proxy Fight With Activist Investor Nelson Peltz
Bettmann Archive Key takeaways Disney is facing a proxy battle with shareholder Nelson Peltz, who is gunning for a spot on the company’s board. Peltz is a largely successful investor with a history of...
Disney defends Iger, says activist Peltz has ‘no track record’ in big media
Nelson Peltz David A. Grogan | CNBC Disney pushed back on Nelson Peltz’s bid for a board seat Tuesday, as the entertainment giant’s proxy fight with the investor and his activist firm, Tri...
NFTs boost the market capitalization of Disney to $257 billion
Disney, founded in 1923, is well known for its entertainment offerings like characters and theme parks. It was established collectively by Walt Disney and Roy Disney as an entertainment and media comp...
For All His Criticisms of Disney, Peltz and Iger Probably Agree: Streaming Has to Be Fixed
“Great news: Nelson Peltz made a slide deck about me,” said no CEO ever. But maybe Walt Disney Bob Iger had mixed feelings about the 35-pager that dropped this past week. One one hand, it says that he...
Disney CEO Bob Iger went sailing on his yacht while activist investor Nelson Peltz ramped up pressure on the media giant
With its stock price flailing and under rising pressure from activist investor Nelson Peltz of Trian Partners, newly reinstalled Disney (DIS) CEO Bob Iger reportedly spent the holidays enjoying the op...
Here’s Why Investors Are Bullish On Disney Despite Its Proxy Fight With Billionaire Peltz
Topline Disney shares hit a two-month high Thursday after billionaire activist investor Nelson Peltz launched a proxy fight to gain a seat on Disney’s board of directors, as the expansive entertainmen...
Jim Cramer says Disney should allow Nelson Peltz to join its board
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Thursday called on Disney to give activist investor Nelson Peltz a seat on its board. “It’s the board, the stewards, who haven’t done a good job. Not the s...
Peltz may be overreaching with Disney proxy fight
Bob Iger, chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Co. Patrick T. Fallon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Activist investor Nelson Peltz spent about 30 minutes Thursday morning speaking with CNBC’s ...
Nelson Peltz talks Disney proxy fight, slams Fox deal
Disney is facing a proxy fight as Nelson Peltz’s activist firm Trian Fund Management pushes for a seat on its board. Peltz spoke Thursday on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street,” maki...
Jim Cramer’s Investing Club meeting Thursday: December CPI, Disney
Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Thursday’s key moments. December CPI lifts stocks...
Stocks making biggest moves premarket: Disney, Logitech and more
In this photo illustration the Disney+ logo seen displayed on a smartphone screen. SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Disney – Disn...
Bob Iger’s next big challenge at Disney is activist investor Nelson Peltz
Bob Iger will face yet another challenge as Disney (DIS) CEO — activist investor Nelson Peltz. On Wednesday, Disney announced Nike executive chairman Mike Parker will take over Susan Arnold’s po...
Stocks moving in after hours: Disney, KB Home
Disney (DIS) Tokyo, Japan: Minnie Mouse in the red coat waving her hand in daytime Parade at Tokyo-Disneyland, Tokyo, Japan. Shares of media giant Disney rose in after hours following the announcement...
Disney opposes Nelson Peltz push to join board, names Mark Parker chairman
The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday afternoon said it opposes activist investor Nelson Peltz’s attempt to join its board. Disney also named Mark Parker, the executive chairman of Nike, its next...
Disney announces long-awaited theme park updates after price hike backlash
Disney (DIS) has announced long-awaited updates to its parks reservation system and annual passholder program following intense backlash from consumers over lengthy wait times and sky-high ticket pric...
Lebenthal is ‘cautiously optimistic’ as Disney preps for proxy fight
Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) is trading up in extended hours after naming Mark Parker its Chairman of the Board. Disney is opposing activist Nelson Peltz Parker has previously served for four decades in...
Disney Announces Opening Day For TRON, Rolls Back Restrictions And Added Fees For Park Goers
ORLANDO, FL – APRIL 03: General views of the Walt Disney ‘Partners’ statue at Magic Kingdom, … [+] celebrating its 50th anniversary on April 03, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Phot...
Disney makes it easier for loyal customers to visit theme parks
Disney World celebrated its 50th anniversary in April 2022. Aaronp/bauer-griffin | Gc Images | Getty Images Disney is making some changes at its theme parks this year, prompted by feedback from guests...
Maverick, Disney won 2022 box office crown
Tom Cruise in “Top Gun: Maverick” Source: Paramount “Top Gun: Maverick” was the highest grossing theatrical release in 2022, but its $719 million haul wasn’t enough to ma...
Disney CEO Bob Iger tells employees to return to the office four days a week
Bob Iger poses with Mickey Mouse attends Mickey’s 90th Spectacular at The Shrine Auditorium on October 6, 2018 in Los Angeles. Valerie Macon | AFP | Getty Images Disney CEO Bob Iger told hybrid ...
The Walt Disney Company 100 Years Anniversary Gift, Disney Stock Price may Rally above $100 – Reports!
Disney Stock price has broken out of an interesting falling pattern and closed the week with its surging streak. Disney Stock Price has recovered above 20 and 50-EMA, and may continue its recovery pha...
What To Stream On Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime And More This Weekend
The Pale Blue Eye Credit: Netflix The first week of January, 2023 is drawing quickly to a close and the first full weekend of the new year is almost upon us. You may be wondering how to fill your even...
How Jung Hae-In Created An Immortal Character In K-Drama ‘Connect’
Jung Hae-in must connect with others to become whole in the k-drama ‘Connect.’ Disney+ Jung Hae-In plays an immortal being in the thriller/horror k-drama Connect, but immortality doesn’t p...
Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Stock Price Facing Sustainability Issues?
Disney stock price has been dropping dramatically through a declining parallel channel over the daily time frame chart. DIS stock price is currently trading below 20, 50, 100 and 200-days Daily Moving...