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Star Wars returned to theaters at the top of the box-office charts after a seven-year absence, but it didn’t quite hit lightspeed. While hardly a flop, the movie will virtually match 2018’s “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” the least-successful film since Disney acquired George Lucas’s science-fiction franchise in 2012. Expectations for “The Mandalorian” were more muted given its lower budget and roots on the small screen.

Disney is facing a $5 million lawsuit over the use of facial recognition technology at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park in California. The complaint focuses on how biometric data, including information on children, is collected, disclosed, stored, and whether guests can opt out. The case raises fresh questions about privacy practices and regulatory compliance tied to Disney's theme park operations. Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) is under legal pressure at the same time its stock...

In a tough comparison to 2025’s record domestic ticket sales, ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ was expected to haul in $100 million over the four day weekend.

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is one of the best communication stocks to invest in. Raymond James lifted the price target on The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) to $119 from $115 on May 7, reaffirming an Outperform rating on the shares and stating that the company delivered better-than-expected Q2 results and slightly raised FY26 EPS guidance […]

Despite a significant revenue increase and strategic growth, So-Young International Inc (SY) faces challenges with declining service revenues and increased expenses.

Private markets are in focus, with initial public offerings (IPOs) from Anthropic (ANTH.PVT), OpenAI (OPAI.PVT), and SpaceX (SPAX.PVT) on the horizon. Powers Advisory Group managing partner Matt Powers joins Yahoo Finance to explain why he says investors should wait to buy into these names.

New Online Streaming Act rules increase streamer contribution requirements while US trade concerns continue to grow.

Benchmark stated that IMAX's strategic value is not fully reflected in its stock price, as premium theatrical formats continue to gain market share.

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Disney (DIS). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

In the past few weeks, Walt Disney reported stronger-than-expected fiscal Q2 results and drew bullish commentary from major Wall Street analysts highlighting progress in streaming, content, and its Parks and Experiences businesses. At the same time, institutional investors such as Sound Shore Management reaffirmed Disney as a core holding, underscoring confidence in the company’s balance sheet and multi-year restructuring efforts despite broader geopolitical and consumer headwinds. We’ll now...

Revenue patterns reveal contrasting stories: Netflix posts consistent growth, while Disney's results swing from quarter to quarter. Explore what drives the gap.

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The Dow Jones (^DJI) is home to corporate giants, but size alone doesn’t guarantee success. A few of these companies are struggling with weak fundamentals, paradigm shifts, or poor execution.

Charter Communications (NASDAQ:CHTR) Chief Financial Officer Jessica Fischer said the company’s top priority remains growing its connectivity business while it works through major investment initiatives, prepares for the integration of Cox assets and seeks to improve free cash flow as capital spendi

Paul Tudor Jones just bet $193.7 million on Warner Bros. Discovery. Here's why WBD stock could be one of the smartest media plays of 2026.

Sound Shore Management, an investment management firm, has released its investor letter for the first quarter of 2026. A copy of the letter is available to download here. In Q1 2026, the Sound Shore Fund Investor Class (SSHFX) and Institutional Class (SSHVX) declined 3.45% and 3.43%, respectively, compared to the S&P 500’s -4.33% return and […]

Vontobel portfolio manager Markus Hansen joins Yahoo Finance to share three entertainment stocks he loves: Netflix (NFLX), Games Workshop (GMWKF), and F-1 Group (FWONK).

When Israeli defense officials approached Massivit last year about using its unique 3D printers to make military drone parts, CEO Yossi Azarzar jumped at the chance. Although the Israeli company had been producing large set pieces and other designs for the likes of Disney, DreamWorks and Netflix, the opportunity to instead quickly churn out large drone parts for the military was too good to ignore. Business has been booming for the Israeli arms sector, despite widespread criticism of the country’s conduct in its wars in Gaza, with Hezbollah and with Iran.

Nestled among the thousands of stock trades President Trump disclosed last week are transactions in companies the president has fiercely criticized.

Recent share performance and context for Walt Disney Walt Disney (DIS) has seen mixed share performance recently, with the stock up 1.2% over the past day but down over the past week, month and past 3 months, and lower year to date. See our latest analysis for Walt Disney. That recent 1-day share price gain to US$103.91 comes after a softer patch, with the share price down year to date and the 1-year total shareholder return also in decline. Recent momentum therefore looks more muted than the...

At $90, Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) is finally cheap by its own standards. It trades below its 50-day moving average and well under its 200-day. The stock treaded water year-to-date while the broader market rallied, and the question for the next twelve months is whether that gap closes by Netflix catching up or by Netflix admitting something ... Buy, Sell or Hold Netflix at $90?

Decart will use the proceeds to advance its AI infrastructure and expand enterprise access worldwide.

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is included among the 10 Best “Dogs of the Dow” Stocks to Buy for the Rest of 2026. On May 8, Wells Fargo & Company lowered its price recommendation on The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) to $146 from $148. It reiterated an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm said […]

Legacy firms NBCU and Disney, tech titans Netflix and Amazon and publishers shaped by M&A showed off evolving offerings during last week’s shows.

When the CEO of America’s largest appliance maker compares today’s demand to the 2008 financial crisis, it’s worth pausing before you swipe for that new fridge. On the latest earnings call, Whirlpool chief Marc Bitzer told investors that “this level of industry decline is similar to what we have observed during the global financial crisis ... Worried About a Recession? Here’s What Appliance Makers Say Before You Buy Big-Ticket Items

Watch as Disney aims for something bigger than streaming dominance.

JioStar, the joint venture between Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) and Reliance, has filed legal action against Zee Entertainment in India. The dispute centers on alleged unauthorized broadcasting of Bollywood films for which JioStar holds the rights. The case targets Zee Entertainment’s use of these titles on its Indian broadcast and possibly digital platforms. For you as an investor, this highlights how central India has become to NYSE:DIS, not just for theme parks and consumer products but also...

John Nallen said FOX (NASDAQ:FOX) is benefiting from a sharper strategic focus than many of its media peers, citing strength in live news, live sports and the company’s ad-supported streaming platform Tubi. Speaking with analyst Robert Fishman, Nallen said the company is in “a really good spot” and

Some parents hand out one thoughtful birthday gift and call it a day. Others are out here buying cars for high school graduation, dropping surprise Disney trips on random Tuesdays, and treating Amazon like a utility bill. The line between...

Disney’s first quarter saw notable momentum, with revenue and non-GAAP profit both surpassing Wall Street’s expectations. Management attributed this outperformance to strength across its streaming platforms, including improvements in Disney+ user experience and double-digit advertising revenue growth. CEO Josh D’Amaro highlighted significant progress within Disney Experiences, noting robust demand for new attractions such as World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris and the launch of the Disney Advent