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Disney had a tight-lipped employee culture. Then Florida happened

A group of Walt Disney Co. employees has organized a series of walkouts to protest the Burbank entertainment giant’s response to Florida’s controversial bill limiting classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Los Angeles Times

Here's Why Kidpik Shares Are Falling

Kidpik Corp (NASDAQ: PIK) shares are trading lower by 16.8% at $4.82, possibly on profit-taking, after the stock rallied more than 250% over the past week following the announcement of a partnership with Walt Disney Co (NYSE:

Benzinga

Disney CEO Chapek In Damage Control Mode Ahead Of Workforce Walkout

With less than a year left before his corporate contract is up for renewal, Walt Disney Co.’s (NYSE: DIS) embattled CEO Bob Chapek is struggling to mitigate a skein of disruptions that have tarnished his leadership and placed the company in the center of multiple controversies.

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With walkout threat, Disney finds itself in balancing act

With some workers across the U.S. threatening a walkout, The Walt Disney Co. finds itself performing a high-wire act of balancing the expectations of a diverse workforce with demands from an increasingly polarized and politicized marketplace

The Independent UK

Analysis: Amid 'Lightyear' Kiss, Here Are Major Milestones In Bringing LGBTQ Characters Into Animated Film, TV Series

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is making history with the upcoming release of its Pixar animated feature “Lightyear” by having a same-sex kiss between two female characters.

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Shanghai Disneyland Resort Temporarily Closes Due To COVID-19 Surge: Could It Hurt The Mouse's Growth Momentum?

An international theme park is closing temporarily due to a surge in COVID-19 cases. Here’s a look at what the move could mean for The Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS).

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Apple App Store Analysis: This Disney App Claims Top Spot Amid NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament

There are a handful of mobile applications benefitting from the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, but none more than Walt Disney Co's (NYSE: DIS) ESPN Tournament Challenge app.

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Why Kidpik Shares Continue To Move Higher

Kidpik Corp (NASDAQ: PIK) shares are trading higher Friday on continued momentum following the company's recently-announced partnership with The Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS).

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Why Kidpik Shares Are Soaring Today

Kidpik Corp (NASDAQ: PIK) shares are surging Thursday morning after the company announced a partnership with The Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS).

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Analysis: Why Can't Disney CEO Bob Chapek Be More Like His Predecessor Bob Iger?

It's difficult to think of another chief executive who has been the recipient of so much recent bad press in such a short period of time as the Walt Disney Co’s (NYSE: DIS) Bob Chapek.

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Pearson Shares Soar As It Ditches Apollo's Takeover Offer Second Time

U.K. education publishing group Pearson PLC (NYSE:PSO) refused Apollo Global Management Inc's (NYSE:APO) March 7 takeover proposal for 854.2 pence per share which valued Pearson at £6.5 billion, Bloomberg reports. Previously, Pearson rejected Apollo's November cash offer of 800 pence per share, valuing Pearson at £6.1 billion ($8 billion). Pearson reasoned that the offers significantly…

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Why This Investor Just Bought Disney Shares

Douglas C. Lane & Associates' Sarat Sethi bought shares of Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) ahead of the company's 2022 Investor Day presentation, which kicked off at 1 p.m. ET Wednesday.

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Move Over Disney+: Why Theme Parks Could Be Disney's Real Growth Driver In 2022

Walt Disney World is honoring its 50th anniversary with an 18-month celebration that began in October 2021. The anniversary and pent-up travel demand are leading to strong attendance at the company’s parks, which could turn into the biggest growth driver for Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) in 2022.

Benzinga

Why Disney's Stock Looks Set To Bounce From This Bullish Pattern

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) gapped down on Tuesday and then entered into a volatile trading period, falling about 2.7% and then rallying 1.85% before settling down again to close at $131.75.

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Disney Targets Sports Betting To Drive ESPN's Shrinking Fortune

The Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) targeted sports betting to revitalize ESPN, which had been gradually losing ground to the streaming service companies,

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BofA Is Bullish On Disney While MoffettNathanson Is A Tad Defensive - Read Why

Two analysts have different stances on The Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS).

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Disney+ To Offer First Dutch Drama In Effort To Expand European Audience

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has announced the addition of “Nemesis” as the first Dutch production for streaming on Disney+.

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Cathie Wood Trims Ark Disney Stake By 58% On Wednesday

Cathie Wood-led Ark Investment Management on Wednesday significantly lowered its exposure in Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS), its second major reduction in the entertainment giant company’s stock since buying the first shares in May last year.

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Disney, Warner Bros., Sony Pausing Film Releases in Russia over Ukraine Invasion

Hollywood studios Disney, Warner Bros., and Sony Pictures Entertainment said they would pause theatrical releases of upcoming films in Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine and the unfolding humanitarian crisis. The Walt Disney Co said Monday it is pausing the release of theatrical films in Russia, starting with…

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Disney Reclaims Rights To Netflix's Exclusive Marvel Series

The Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) has confirmed that all of Marvel's Netflix Inc's (NASDAQ:NFLX) programs will be available on Disney+ Canada on March 16, Mobile Syrup reports. The shows will remain on Netflix until March 1 as Disney regained the rights to the series following years-long exclusivity to Netflix. "Originally running between 2015 and…

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Disney Bumps Up Prices For Park Visitors: All You Need To Know

The Walt Disney Co's (NYSE:DIS) Walt Disney World Resort boosted the ticket prices for guests visiting the parks for multiple days, CNBC reports. Disney raised the prices of multiday passes for between four and ten days by 2% - 6%. Prices for base tickets for those attending any of Disney's four theme…

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Have You Ever Wanted To Live Inside A Disney Park Or Fairytale? New Real Estate Development Could Make That A Reality

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has its eyes set on real estate as another area of growth for the company in the future.

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Here's Why Citi Remains Bullish On Disney Despite Slashing Price Target By 5%

Citi analyst Jason Bazinet lowered the firm's price target on The Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) to $200 from $210 and reiterated a Buy rating on the shares. The price target implies an upside of 30%. Related Content: Here's Why Barron's Is Bullish On Disney Post Q1 The company posted strong fiscal Q1 results driven by better than expected…

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'Book Of Boba Fett' Finale Tops Viewership Of 'Mandalorian' Finale: Why It Could Be Important For Disney's Stock

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has launched several hit shows for its streaming platform, Disney+. Numbers from “The Book of Boba Fett” Disney has another hit.

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Vaccinated Patrons Can Now Enjoy Disneyland Without Face Masks

The Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) looks to make face coverings optional for fully vaccinated guests indoors and outdoors at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts from February 17. Those who are not fully vaccinated will continue wearing face coverings in all indoor locations at its parks in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Face coverings…

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