Why Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI) Should Worry
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) shareholders haven't been doing a whole lot of complaining lately.
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News Corp (NWSA), Gannett Co., Inc. (GCI): Do Media Companies Get Better by Ditching Print?
Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (NASDAQ:FOXA). That continues the trend of companies divesting their struggling print businesses to focus more heavily on growing assets.
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Needs Discipline: Movie Budgets Should Be Lower
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS)'s "The Lone Ranger" is a flop.
The Walt Disney Company (DIS), Comcast Corporation (CMCSA): The Highest-Grossing Movies of 2013
Since motion pictures were created more than a century ago, people around the world have remained captivated by the technology's ability to entertain, inform, and allow us to ...
IMAX Corporation (USA) (IMAX) Continues to Dominate Action Blockbusters
IMAX Corporation (USA) (NYSE:IMAX) wasn't blessed with one major blockbuster in the second quarter, but it turned a few decent films into another solid quarter.
Time Warner Inc (TWX), The Walt Disney Company (DIS): The Best DC Comics Movie of the Summer Isn’t “Man of Steel”
Of all the wonderful things that make San Diego Comic-Con great, nothing thrills so much as the opportunity to be among the first to see a new property come to life on screen.
International Speedway Corporation (ISCA), World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE): Money From “Man” Sports
As entertainment goes, there are some niche areas that cater just to men.
Did Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (FOX) Just Make the X-Men Relevant Again?
Comic book summer isn't over yet. This weekend brings The Wolverine, Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (NASDAQ:FOX)'s sequel to 2009's X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Stock Is About to Get Another Boost From “The Avengers”
Hardcore fans remember Whedon for orchestrating seven seasons of the hit show Buffy the Vampire Slayer and another five seasons of the spinoff Angel, both produced by TV arm of...
The Walt Disney Company (DIS), Time Warner Cable Inc (TWX): Simple Secret to Marvel’s Success
Have you ever wondered why Marvel's more recent films have done so well? I mean, really, how could Iron Man 3 earn $1.2 billion for The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), almost...
How “Arrow” Just Changed Everything for DC and Time Warner Inc (TWX)
For Time Warner Inc (NYSE:TWX), a surprise teaser for Man of Steel 2 overshadowed what may be DC's best animated film yet -- Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox -- and important...
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) and Hasbro, Inc. (HAS) Agree to Marvel Contract Extension
In an effort to continue playing nice together, toy giant Hasbro, Inc.
Hasbro, Inc. (HAS), Mattel, Inc. (MAT): Which Toy-Maker Is the Better Bet?
Classic games such as Monopoly are easily recognizable by most children and adults alike.
Is Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Getting a Good Return for its Content Investment?
The second quarter earnings report of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) exceeded Wall Street expectations, as well as demonstrating significant year over year improvement. Yet investors...
The Walt Disney Company (DIS): Two Strikes for This Movie Giant
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) knows how to entertain kids.
Avoid CBS Corporation (CBS) and Buy This Media Stock Instead
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) and CBS Corporation (NYSE:CBS) are two top media stocks. However, their execution and strategies have been remarkably different.
Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA): One Reason to Tread Carefully in This Sector
Stocks tied to consumer spending have been huge winners lately. Thanks to elevated consumer confidence, folks are feeling optimistic and starting to open their wallets.
Dreamworks Animation Skg Inc (DWA)’s “Turbo” Is Turning Into a Box Office Wreck
To be sure, if you thought the meager $29.2 million domestic opening weekend take achieved by The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS)'s The Lone Ranger was bad, Dreamworks Animation...
Possible Downsides of Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) has done very well in 2013 so far; the company has been one of the top gainers in the S&P 500.
Six Flags Entertainment Corp (SIX), American Water Works Company Inc (AWK) & Total System Services, Inc. (TSS): Shorts Are Piling Into These Stocks. Should You Be Worried?
The best thing about the stock market is that you can make money in either direction. Historically, stock indexes have tended to trend up over the long term.
This Is a Direct Shot at The Walt Disney Company (DIS)’s “The Avengers”
Then, The Avengers proceeded to not only set a new high mark for the largest ever 10-day gross at more than $373 million, but it also became the fastest-ever movie to reach...
It’s a Marvel: The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Extends Hasbro, Inc. (HAS) Contract
Was all that worrying for nothing? When entertainment mogul The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) bought cartoon character powerhouse Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion a few years...
Hasbro, Inc. (HAS) Has Huge Toy Hit Coming With Star Wars Angry Birds 2
Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) has long counted on licensing partnerships to help it become one of the two largest toymakers in the United States.
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Needs to Make This Sequel
It's no mystery that The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) loves a good sequel.
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG), The Walt Disney Company (DIS): Five Stocks Every Parent Should Own
It's not just Kate Middleton and Prince William having a baby these days. There are a lot of new parents and parents-to-be out there.
Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (FOX), The Walt Disney Company (DIS): Unlocking the True Value of This Online Video Provider
Hulu is a joint venture of NBCUniversal Television Group (owned by Comcast), Fox Broadcasting Company (owned by Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (NASDAQ:FOX)), and Disney-ABC Television...
How Fans of All Ages Will Fit into The Walt Disney Company (DIS)’s Farthest Galaxy
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS)’s recent announcement that the Star Wars galaxy will be merging with its Club Penguin galaxy is yet another indicator of the power of the...
Bona Film Group Ltd (ADR) (BONA), IMAX Corporation (USA) (IMAX), The Walt Disney Company (DIS): Three Ways to Play China’s Huge Box Office Potential
The most populous country on Earth has become a huge potential for movie companies around the world.
Mattel, Inc. (MAT)’s Future: Happily Ever After?
According to its most recent earnings release, Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) seems to have become a victim of its own success.
The Walt Disney Company (DIS): The House Of Mouse Is Still Roaring
Of all the media companies in the entertainment landscape, none does a better job than The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) in profiting from its stable of characters.
Discovery Communications Inc. (DISCA), AMC Networks Inc (AMCX): The New Television Bill Could Impact These Stocks
Throughout the last decade, there have been attempts at an a la carte cable television pricing model that would keep subscription costs down and allow consumers to select and ...
The Wonderful Stock of The Walt Disney Company (DIS)
My relationship with this 90-plus-year powerhouse began in the '90s with Toy Story and 101 Dalmatians, and has continued more recently with the releases of Iron Man 3 and Monsters...
Hasbro, Inc. (HAS) & Electronic Arts Inc. (EA): Which Mobile Game Is the Most Popular?
Hasbro recently announced a deal with digital game developer Electronic Arts Inc.
The Coca-Cola Company (KO), Intel Corporation (INTC): Fed Sentiment, Coke Earnings Hold Stocks Back
Unfortunately, Wall Street doesn't ever seem to be able to tune out the static constantly being emitted from the Federal Reserve.
The Walt Disney Company (DIS), Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (FOX), Comcast Corporation (CMCSA): Hulu Owners Do Another 180, A Death Knell for the Free Site?
Last Friday, the three media giants that own video streaming service Hulu -- The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (NASDAQ:FOX), and Comcast Corporation...
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Tells Its Lawyers to Take a Vacation
The Department of Justice has been running a lawsuit against some of Silicon Valley's most famous faces since 2009.
Time Warner Inc (TWX), The Walt Disney Company (DIS): Don’t Let Your Emotions Get in the Way
Normally when I invest, I don't let my emotions get involved -- and that makes many of my choices extremely boring.
The Coca-Cola Company (KO), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ): Weak Earnings and Possible Problems in the Future Pull Stocks Lower
The major U.S. markets are moderately lower this afternoon. As of 12:50 p.m.
Is Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI) Destined for Greatness?
Investors love stocks that consistently beat the Street without getting ahead of their fundamentals and risking a meltdown.
Why The Walt Disney Company (DIS)’s Investment in Hulu Won’t Hurt Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)
With The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) participating in a fresh $750 million investment in Hulu, Netflix, Inc.
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) May Be Losing Some of Its Luster
Despite a weaker-than-expected rise in retail sales numbers and a report indicating that GDP growth in China is continuing to slow, the markets are modestly higher this afternoon...
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Tries to Turn Things Around in Its Gaming Segment
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is attempting to take hold of its video game segment with the planned release of Disney Infinity, a game that is slated to hit the market on...
NIKE, Inc. (NKE), AFLAC Incorporated (AFL) – Paula Deen-Like Disasters: 5 of the Biggest Celebrity Endorsement Flame-Outs
Paula Deen has seen her future earnings prospects dim after her admission of using a racial slur. She lost her show.
Visa Inc (V), eBay Inc (EBAY) – World Dominators for Your Portfolio: 3 Stock Picks
We want our sports teams to dominate their leagues, and our fourth graders to dominate their spelling bees.
The Walt Disney Company (DIS), Time Warner Inc (TWX): This Pop-Culture Sensation Is a Hotbed for Investment Opportunities
More than 130,000 nerds and geeks will mix and mingle with Hollywood elite at San Diego Comic-Con next week.
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock: Can Jet City Comics Compete With the Big Boys?
On Tuesday, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock set a new 52-week-high after Amazon Publishing announced the launch of Jet City Comics, through which it will publish new original...
The Walt Disney Company (DIS): An Unsettling Trend in the House of Mouse
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has made headlines this year with the strong openings of films such as Iron Man 3 and Monsters University.
New Girl A Feather in Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)’s Cap
Originally banded together by 20th Century Fox/ News Corp (NASDAQ:NWSA), The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), and Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSK), the owner of NBC Universal...
Did “The Lone Ranger” Create a “John Carter” Sized Mess for The Walt Disney Company (DIS)?
More on why that is shortly. First, let's dig into the bad news.
