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The ‘Acquired’ podcast traces Walt Disney’s formula to generate reliable profits in a hits-based industry, or basically why we now buy Elsa everything
Netflix remains one of streaming’s strongest businesses, with investors looking for signs that ad growth and cash flow can add more upside beyond future price hikes.
Today, June 16, 2026, investors are weighing how missed media deals and legal risks may reshape Netflix’s strategy.
Fox Corp. has agreed to buy the streaming pioneer Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion, including debt. Roku will continue to be run as an open, partner-friendly platform, the companies said Monday, and there appears to be no immediate changes that customers will see. Fox and Roku said that the combined company will become the third-largest player in U.S. television by share of viewing.
Trump declares Hormuz strait open, what to expect at Warsh’s first Fed meeting, where SpaceX stock goes from here, and more news to start your day.
More than three decades after the original "Toy Story" debuted in 1995, Disney is preparing to release "Toy Story 5" exclusively in theaters on June 19, 2026. The film arrives seven years after "Toy Story 4" and at a pivotal moment for the movie industry, as studios continue searching for ways to ...
Shareholder approval moved the deal forward, but antitrust scrutiny now puts the focus on whether regulators seek divestitures or conditions that could affect the timing and economics of the transaction.
While theme park giants like Disney and Universal can withstand periodic drops in visitor numbers, a bad season can spell doom for a smaller theme park. After posting a loss of more than $1.2 billion at the end of 2025, Six Flags announced that it will be closing six "underperforming" locations in ...
(Bloomberg) -- Canada will provide funding to help artificial intelligence companies scale up, and plans to take equity stakes in the country’s most promising AI firms to accelerate the creation of so-called “national champions.”Most Read from BloombergGlazer Family Members Study Manchester United Stake SaleRepublican-Led House Votes to Stop Iran War, Rebuking TrumpTrump Begins Rebuilding His Tariff Wall, Citing Forced LaborBroadcom Slides by Most in More Than a Year on AI Outlook MissTrump to G
Most of us think we know how Disney (DIS) makes money. The $169 park ticket. The $250 million blockbuster. The streaming bill that creeps higher every fall. We picture the cash where the magic is. Here is what I keep coming back to. The fastest-growing part of a company is rarely the part on the ...
Robert Antokol: Good morning, and thank you for joining us. With that context, the headline for me is this Disney Solitaire. This Disney Solitaire has scaled faster than any title in our 15 years history and continues to outperform expectations.
The broadcaster complied with the agency’s order to file for early license renewals for its eight local broadcast stations, but pushed back on its demands, calling them unconstitutional.
Nvidia’s Huang has a plan, consumer sentiment hovers near five-year low, Ferrari unveils electric car, and more news to start your day.
Walt Disney does not always give families a heads-up when something new is ready at one of its theme parks. Sometimes it just opens the doors. That is what happened at Animal Kingdom, where one of the most talked-about new experiences at Walt Disney World quietly welcomed its first guests ahead of ...
(Bloomberg) -- The Mandalorian and Grogu, the first film in the Star Wars franchise in seven years, was the highest-grossing movie in the US and Canada over the four-day holiday weekend with $100 million in ticket sales. Most Read from BloombergNvidia CEO Urges Super Micro to Tighten Up on ComplianceTrump Doctor Visit Renews Health Scrutiny as 80th Birthday NearsTrump Says He’ll Announce Negotiated Deal With Iran ShortlyRubio Sees Good News Coming on Hormuz as Iran Talks ContinueUS, Iran Inch To
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.
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.
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.
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
By Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI, May 15 (Reuters) - India's JioStar, the TV and online entertainment venture of Reliance and Walt Disney, has initiated legal measures against rival Zee Entertainment for
Few stocks have whipsawed investors in 2026 the way Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) has. Shares plunged from $126.03 in July 2025 to a $77 trough in February 2026, then clawed back to $88.27 as of May 6. Our 24/7 Wall St. price target for Netflix is $338.63, implying 283.63% upside. The recommendation is buy at 90% confidence. ... Netflix Just Raised Guidance. The Market Sold It Off. We See 283% Upside
NXST's $6.2B Tegna deal faces a federal injunction as states press antitrust claims over local TV dominance and rising retransmission fees.
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...
Playtika Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:PLTK) is one of the 10 Best Penny Stocks to Buy Before They Explode. On May 7, 2026, Playtika Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:PLTK) reported Q1 EPS of (15c), versus the consensus estimate of 12c. Revenue totaled $744.7M, versus the consensus estimate of $694.65M. CEO Robert Antokol said the company delivered a strong start […]
Webtoon Entertainment Inc (WBTN) narrows net loss and boosts EBITDA despite a slight revenue decline, with promising collaborations and global expansion initiatives.
WEBTOON Entertainment (NASDAQ:WBTN) reported first-quarter 2026 revenue that declined slightly from a year earlier, while profitability improved as the digital comics and storytelling platform cited stronger gross margins, cost discipline and growth in paying users. Founder and CEO Junkoo Kim said
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