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The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS)’s ABC filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission on August 18, 2026, calling the agency’s investigation into the network a “retaliatory campaign.” A federal judge rejected Disney’s request for an urgent hearing on August 20, 2026, setting a filing deadline of September 24 and a hearing in […]

Both of these entertainment giants have lost money for their shareholders in 2026.

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According to NBC News, the lawsuit asks a federal court in Washington, D.C., to block the FCC from taking action against the Disney and ABC stations over the early renewals.

JAKKS Pacific (NASDAQ:JAKK) reported second-quarter results that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Stephen Berman said were “modestly better” than the company’s expectations, with revenue rising from a year earlier as North American sales rebounded from tariff-related disruption in the prior-year

Paramount's bid still faces hurdles across the Atlantic after a federal judge in California ordered the companies to temporarily pause their merger this week.View on euronews

On July 20, 2026, a California federal judge halted the $110 billion acquisition for at least 14 days, extending legal uncertainty around the merger.

Inflation cooled sharply in June as oil prices eased, boosting hopes for lower rates and spotlighting AOUT, DIS, MCFT, SHOO, LION.

The Federal Communications Commission’s review of eight ABC broadcast licenses and its probe into political coverage on ABC’s The View has put Walt Disney (DIS) under closer regulatory watch and raised questions about media compliance risks. See our latest analysis for Walt Disney. Against this regulatory backdrop, Walt Disney’s recent share price has been under pressure, with the 1 month share price return down 2.31% and the year to date share price return down 12.91%. At the same time, the...

The Federal Communications Commission has begun reviewing the broadcast licenses of eight ABC stations owned by Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS). The regulator is also investigating ABC program "The View" for potential violations of federal equal-time rules for political coverage. The review focuses on whether the show’s treatment of political candidates provided imbalanced on-air exposure. This inquiry adds a regulatory angle to Disney’s traditional broadcast operations alongside its streaming and...

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is one of the Top Large Cap Stocks to Invest In At 52-Week Lows The stock has declined more than 13% over the past 6-months but the Street expects more than 33% upside over the next 12-months. ​On June 25, Reuters reported that Brendan Carr, Chair of the Federal Communications […]

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Wall Street shares were set for a mixed start on Wednesday as investors prepare to wait for news from Donald Trump’s visit to China. Stock futures pointed in different directions ahead of the opening bell, with Dow Jones futures down 114 points or 0.2% at 49,755, while S&P 500 futures...

US regulators are increasing scrutiny of Walt Disney's media operations after a recent legal settlement involving the company. The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing whether prior regulatory actions affecting Disney were coordinated in a way that could have influenced its media businesses. The review raises the prospect of tighter compliance expectations for Disney's broadcast and cable assets. For investors watching NYSE:DIS, this regulatory focus comes at a time when the stock...

Pre-Market Stock Futures: Futures are trading mixed as we get set to start the new trading week, as reports indicate that President Trump declined Iran’s counteroffer for peace. This comes after a remarkable Friday, when stocks roared to record highs, driven primarily by a stronger-than-expected April jobs report that eased economic concerns and by a ... Here Are Monday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Dell Technologies, BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Disney, HubSpot, Klarna, Oklo, Pitney Bow

Kevin O’Leary claims that theme park attendance shows a healthy economy. But his numbers don’t show the whole story.

Earnings season marches on this week as investors will hear from big companies including Walt Disney, McDonald's and CoreWeave. Data on the U.S. jobs market will also be watched closely, culminating in April nonfarm payroll numbers Friday.

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ON Semiconductor, Pfizer, Uber, McDonald’s, and many more will report earnings this week. Economic releases will include the April jobs report and purchasing managers index.

Markets enter a big week following last week's Federal Reserve meeting and mega-cap technology earnings convergence, with focus now shifting to Friday's April jobs report at 8:30am that will provide insights into labor market health amid geopolitical uncertainties and energy-driven economic pressures.

April jobs numbers come after hiring rose more than expected in March.

Asking for a Trend Host Josh Lipton previews several of the biggest stories to come throughout next week,  including earnings results out from companies like Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Paramount Skydance (PSKY), Disney (DIS), Novo Nordisk (NVO), Pfizer (PFE), Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), McDonald's (MCD), and Coinbase (COIN); a wave of fresh commentary from top Federal Reserve officials; and April's jobs reports due out next Friday. May 8.