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Disney And Netflix Stocks Fall Amid Warner Bros. Merger Speculation

Shares of Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) and Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) are trading lower Friday, possibly pressured by reports that a Paramount Skydance Corp (NASDAQ:PSKY) group is preparing a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc (NASDAQ:WBD). The news could sparked a threat for the streaming industry leaders.

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Hedge Fund Manager Paul Tudor Jones Bets Big On Opendoor: Exits Disney, Broadcom, Chinese Equities—Trims Exposure To Bitcoin, Alphabet

Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones has made several notable portfolio moves during the second quarter of 2025, with a slew of exits and a surprising bet on a retail favorite stock.

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Netflix's Reed Hastings Once Said He Wants To Beat Disney In Family Animation — Now 'KPop Demon Hunters' Is Proving That Ambition Isn't Just Talk

Netflix Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NFLX) co-founder and former CEO Reed Hastings’ bold bid to rival Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) in family-friendly animation may finally be paying off, thanks to its record-breaking original film, "KPop Demon Hunters."

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Disney's 'Elio' Posts Worst Pixar Opening: Here's Why Media Giant Likely Isn't Worried

The Pixar unit of Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) has been responsible for massive box office hits like the Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars and Monsters Inc. franchises. The latest Pixar film is breaking records, but not in a good way.

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'Thunderbolts' kicks off the summer movie season with $76 million at the box office

Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts” opened with $76 million in domestic ticket sales

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'Snow White' opens with a sleepy $43 million at box office

The Walt Disney Co.’s live-action, controversy-bedeviled “Snow White” opened in theaters with a sleepy $43 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday

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DirectTV, Disney Reach Deal To Restore Service After 2-Week Blackout

DirectTV's 11 million subscribers lost access to ESPN and other ABC-owned stations over Labor Day Weekend

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ESPN and other channels return to DirecTV with a new Disney deal after a nearly 2-week blackout

DirecTV on Saturday announced it had reached a deal with Walt Disney Co. that will restore ESPN and ABC-owned stations to its service after a nearly 2-week dispute that blacked out those networks for millions of viewers across the U.S. The end of the impasse came in time for sports…

The Independent UK

Disney names Gorman to chair its succession planning committee

The Walt Disney Co. has tapped James Gorman to lead its succession planning committee as the entertainment company continues to work toward finding someone to take over the helm from Bob Iger

The Independent UK

Disney’s ‘Wish’ Disappoints At Box Office; Apple’s ‘Napoleon’ Exceeds Expectations

Disney's latest animated film falls short while Ridley Scott's 'Napoleon' surpasses forecasts.

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Bob Iger On ESPN, Streaming, Hollywood Strike: Post Q4 Earnings Comments

Media company Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) reported fourth-quarter financial results and an update on its Disney+ streaming platform.

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Disney CEO Bob Iger Reveals 4 Building Blocks For Reviving Mouse House: ‘Move Beyond This Period Of Fixing’

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Disney reports sharp profit growth in the fourth quarter; shares rise

Walt Disney Co. reported sharp profit growth for its fiscal fourth quarter, exceeding analyst expectations and sending its shares up more than 3% in after-hours trading

The Independent UK

Disney to acquire the remainder of Hulu from Comcast for roughly $8.6 billion

Walt Disney Co. said it will acquire a 33% stake in Hulu from Comcast for approximately $8.6 billion, a deal that will give Disney full control of the streaming service

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Activist Investor Peltz Escalates Bid For Disney Board Seats

Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management pushes for multiple positions as Disney shares continue to decline.

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Disney Stock Continues Downtrend Amid Legal Battles And Market Concerns

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) falls 32% since Feb. 9 as legal battles and economic worries persist

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Disney Plans To Double Investment In Theme Parks, Experiences

Bank of America analyst sees potential for sustained growth as CEO Bob Iger positions the company for the future.

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Disney Shifts Gears In DeSantis Lawsuit Focusing On First Amendment Rights

The Walt Disney Company is shifting its focus on the violation of the First Amendment by the Florida governor.

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DeSantis’ Fight With Disney Echoes ‘Autocratic’ China, Russia Tactics, Say Former Government

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Yes, tourism has slowed in Orlando, but don’t blame Disney vs. DeSantis

This hasn’t been the most sizzling of summers for Central Florida’s theme parks. Rising costs, searing heat and the shifting of post-pandemic travel to international locations and cruise ships are putting a damper on attendance, experts say.

Los Angeles Times

Disney CEO Bob Iger calls actors and writers 'unrealistic' in contract demands

As Hollywood actors get ready to join the Writers Guild of America on picket lines, Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger had some harsh words Thursday about the walkouts set to further paralyze the entertainment industry.

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Court Rejects Disney Shareholder's Demand for Corporate Documents Related to Controversy over Florida Law

From Simeone v. Walt Disney Co., decided Tuesday: This books and records action originates from The Walt Disney Company's response to Florida House Bill 1557. Disney initially took no public position on the bill, which limits instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in Florida classrooms. After facing criticism from…

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Working from home becomes a once-a-week perk for some office goers

A small but growing list of big-name companies like BlackRock Inc., Walt Disney Co. and Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. are taking their return-to-office mandates up a notch, calling employees back to their desks four days a week.

Los Angeles Times

Disney CFO Christine McCarthy is leaving the company

Walt Disney Co. Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy is leaving after more than two decades at the Burbank entertainment company.

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Advantage DeSantis? Disney Case To Be Tried By Judge Who Once Dismissed Lawsuit Against Governor’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law

The battle between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Walt Disney Co. continues.

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