Disney tops quarterly profit estimates, but starts to lose Disney+ streaming subscribers

Disney Returns to Its Steamrolling Self

Per-share quarterly profit rose 44 percent from a year earlier, the company said, signaling that it had moved past a period of turmoil.

The New York Times - 5m

Disney studio earnings soar with 'Moana 2.' Hurricanes hit theme park profits

Walt Disney Co. reported first-quarter earnings as the company faces a number of challenges, despite recent box office success including a hit animated sequel.

Los Angeles Times - 3h

Disney posts a big profit beat amid strength in sports and experiences

Disney’s stock is on track for a two-month high after profit beat views by a wide margin amid strength in the sports and experiences businesses.

MarketWatch - 1h

Apple profits top estimates even as competition dents China iPhone sales

Silicon Valley group says there are signs rollout of AI features will boost handset demand

Financial Times - 5d

WATCH: Tiger cub makes official 'onstage' debut at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Bakso can be found with mom Sohni on the Maharajah Jungle Trek!

ABC News - 5d

The 65 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now (February 2025)

Raiders of the Lost Ark, Deadpool & Wolverine, and Elton John: Never Too Late are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Disney+ this month.

Wired - 5d

The 52 Best Shows on Disney+ Right Now (February 2025)

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Goosebumps: The Vanishing, and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Disney+ this month.

Wired - Jan. 28

Skai Jackson of Disney Channel fame confirms arrival of her baby boy

Skai Jackson has welcomed her first child, posting a peek at the baby on social media. The Disney Channel alum's mother appeared to confirm that the child is a baby boy.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 27

Disney CEO Bob Iger's pay package for 2024 jumps to $41 million

Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger was paid $41 million last year, up from the $31 million he made in 2023. Iger has long ranked among the highest paid media CEOs.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 23

WATCH: Disney's Animal Kingdom celebrates Viviana the hippo's 50th birthday

Disney's Animal Kingdom staff celebrated Viviana's birthday with a birthday "cake" made from her favorite foods.

ABC News - Jan. 22

'Moana 2' tops $1 billion, extending Disney's box office domination

The Walt Disney Company’s box office domination continued over the holiday weekend.

NBC News - Jan. 21

'Moana 2' tops $1 billion, extending Disney's box office domination

Walt Disney Animation's "Moana 2" has crossed $1 billion at the global box office.

CNBC - Jan. 21

15 Disney Quotes to Inspire You to Boundless Business Success

Disney classics are packed with quotable quotes, many of them inspirational.

Inc. - Jan. 19

Citigroup swings to fourth-quarter profit, tops estimates on investment banking strength

The fourth-quarter report comes after a year where Citi's stock rose almost 37%, outperforming the S&P 500.

CNBC - Jan. 15

Fired Disney employee will plead guilty to hacking menus to hide peanut content

Michael Scheuer, who had been a Disney menu production manager, in one instance added a swastika to a menu during hack, prosecutors said.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Disney’s streaming strategy gets more confusing as Venu Sports venture is axed

Analysts are split on whether Disney should move forward with plans to combine Hulu + Live TV and Fubo, following the cancellation of its sports joint venture with Fox and WBD.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Drop Venu Sports Streaming Service

Venu Sports, a joint venture among Disney, Fox and Warner Bros., was announced to great fanfare last year but was discontinued before it ever became available.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery call off plans to launch Venu sports streaming service

Venu was first announced in February and intended to combine the live sports assets of Fox, WBD and Disney-owned ESPN.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Disney, Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery call off Venu sports streaming service

Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery have called off plans to launch their sports streaming service, Venu, the companies said in a joint statement Friday.

NBC News - Jan. 10

Disney, Warner Bros., Fox kill streamed sports joint venture

Three of the nation's largest broadcast media companies have scrapped plans to launch a joint direct-to-consumer streaming platform for live sports, the group announced Friday. Warner Bros. ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Disney, Fox and Warner Won't Move Forward With Venu Sports

The companies called off what would have been a major bet days after Disney struck a deal with rival streamer Fubo.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

Disney, partners pull the plug on Venu Sports streaming service

Venu was announced in 2024 as a slimmed-down streaming package carrying the channels that would have offered such channels as ESPN.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 10

IRS: Missing final 2024 quarterly estimated tax payment could trigger 'unexpected penalties'

The fourth-quarter estimated tax payment for 2024 is Jan. 15. Here's how to avoid "unexpected penalties," according to the IRS.

CNBC - Jan. 9

Disney says about 157 million global users are streaming content with ads

Disney announced Wednesday it has about 157 million global monthly active users viewing its ad-supported streaming content across Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+.

CNBC - Jan. 8

Disney’s stock gets upgrade amid content ‘renaissance’ and streaming profit growth

Walt Disney Co.’s stock was upgraded to buy Tuesday by analyst firm Redburn Atlantic, which cited improved content performance and growth in streaming profit.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Behind Disney’s Deal to Merge Hulu + Live TV and Fubo

The agreement ends litigation between the two companies over plans for a sports streaming service, but consumer advocates are pushing back.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Disney to combine its Hulu+ Live TV with streamer Fubo

Both Hulu+ Live TV and Fubo are streaming services that mimic the traditional cable TV bundle, offering linear TV networks.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Walt Disney and FuboTV to combine their online live TV businesses

The proposed merger would join two internet TV bundles that together have 6.2 million subscribers.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Disney to combine Fubo with Hulu live TV service, ending sports streaming lawsuit

Fubo will be combined with Hulu's live TV service and offer a new streaming package with ABC and ESPN channels.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6

Disney, Fubo reach merger agreement

Disney and Fubo have reached an agreement to merge, the companies announced Monday, signaling a victory for the entertainment giant in the world of sports streaming. Fubo, a platform that offers a ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Disney and FuboTV to Merge Live TV Streaming Services

The deal would combine Hulu + Live with Fubo and end litigation against the Venu Sports joint streaming service.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

Disney tops quarterly profit estimates, but starts to lose Disney+ streaming subscribers

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