Viacom, Inc. (VIAB), News Corp (NWSA): Film Studios Look to China for Growth
China just surpassed Japan to become the second-largest box office market in the world. This has film studios salivating over China's potential one billion movie viewers.
Posts Tagged ‘Walt Disney Co/ (DIS)’
Alcoa Inc (AA), JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR) (JASO): Guess What’s Driving the Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) Down Again
A huge amount of important economic news from around the world makes it tough to decipher exactly what might be responsible for the stock market's movements this morning, but ...
The Coca-Cola Company (KO), PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP), AT&T Inc. (T): Every Streak Must Come to an End
After 20 consecutive winning Tuesdays, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI) broke its streak today.
Time Warner Inc (TWX): This Company Is Always Coming in Second
Some would say that coming in second place is an accomplishment. Others would say that no one remembers who finished second, only who won.
Apple Inc. (AAPL), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), FedEx Corporation (FDX): Five Dates to Circle in June
The consumer tech giant was on top of the world during last year's five-day showcase for developers, but now -- with the stock off by more than 20% since last year's fete -- it...
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) & Four Dow (.DJI) Stocks With the Fastest-Growing Dividends
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI) have gained the respect of investors around the world not just because of their status as high-quality blue-chip companies that...
Summer Time Is SeaWorld Entertainment Inc (SEAS) Time
Investing can be fun. With the recent successful IPO of SeaWorld Entertainment Inc (NYSE:SEAS), both investors and SeaWorld visitors are enjoying the ride.
The Walt Disney Company (DIS): Four Reasons This Stock Looks Overvalued
I've been a big fan of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) in the past year or so, suggesting several times that the stock might be undervalued.
Comcast Corporation (CMCSA): 1 Huge Value Where Investors Don’t Want to Look
Before I tell you the name of the company I'm writing about, we need to establish one ground rule.
Six Flags Entertainment Corp (SIX), Cedar Fair, L.P. (FUN): Some Amusing Dividends
When I was a kid some of my favorite video games involved building and managing amusement parks.
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA): Why I’m Optimistic
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), the leading media and entertainment conglomerate and the owner of Star Wars franchise, has reported strong quarterly results.
Churchill Downs, Inc. (CHDN), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), The Walt Disney Company (DIS): Stock Gift Ideas for Today’s Graduates
Recent coverage of university commencement speeches, the passage of the Memorial Day holiday, and warmer summer weather all serve as reminders that a new class of graduates is...
Macy’s, Inc. (M): The “Magic” Is Still Driving Results
Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) and The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) both have something magic going on. And it's all about customer service.
The Walt Disney Company (DIS), Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ): How to Quit Complaining and Embrace Stocks
Most troubling to me, however, is the fact the most common excuses offered for this hatred involve terrifying past experiences with stocks, even if they were only heard secondhand...
UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH) Leads the Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI)’s Big Gains
It's another strong start to a short week for the markets today, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow Jones Indices:.DJI) is capitalizing on strong economic data.
How Should Investors Play the News Corp (NWS) Split?
Australian-American media mogul Rupert Murdoch recently announced that he will split his company, media conglomerate News Corp (NASDAQ:NWS), into two companies, one housing its...
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Wants to Bring Out the Writer in You
In a press release Thursday, Amazon.com, Inc.
The Boeing Company (BA): The Wealth of a Galaxy Not So Far Away
A few decades ago, in theaters everywhere, the first Star Wars film wowed audiences for the very first time.
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (USA) (LGF), The Walt Disney Company (DIS): The Movie Business Is Risky, But Might Pay Off in the End
One of the biggest names in film and TV entertainment, Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.
Union Pacific Corporation (UNP), Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp (WAB), The Walt Disney Company (DIS): 3 Companies to Hold Forever
Some people want to “play” the stock market like it’s some sort of casino, buying and selling stocks daily and hoping to make a quick profit. This is the wrong approach.
Priceline.com Inc (PCLN), Marriott International Inc (MAR), The Walt Disney Company (DIS): Leisure Stocks That Will Help You Sleep at Night
Leisure companies have come a long way since their lows in 2008/2009 when leisure spending, and tourism came to an almost complete halt.
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) Gives Investors Another Way to Play Star Wars Movies
On Oct. 30 2012, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) announced a $4.05 billion acquisition of LucasFilm, the owner of the popular Star Wars franchise.
The Walt Disney Company (DIS)’s ESPN Threat
Walt Disney has its fair share of notable challenges looming across its divisions. Yes, the U.S.
Carnival Corporation (CCL) Is the Flub Boat
It's ironic that Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) owns Princess -- the cruise company best known for the cheesy 1970s Love Boat show -- because "It's complicated" is the best ...
Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO): Should It Be Desperate For Video?
Now that Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO)'s efforts to buy a controlling stake in Dailymotion have come to an end, the rumor is that the company is looking to buy Hulu.
The Walt Disney Company (DIS): Exclusive Licensing, Theme Parks & Other Reasons To Be Bullish
Most people perceive The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) as the Mickey Mouse company, but the entertainment and media giant is much more than a Disney character.
The Walt Disney Company (DIS), Time Warner Inc (TWX), News Corp (NWSA): 3 Big Leaders in the Media Industry
In the media business, more than in most others, relevance and success go hand in hand with scale.
Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO): Here’s One Other Company It Should Buy
Core business has not seen growth for years. Armed with a lot of cash, the company is on the look out for new sources of revenue growth.
Apple Inc. (AAPL): One Little-Known Difference Between Steve Jobs & Tim Cook
Few business luminaries of our time have built the kind of resume that Steve Jobs did in his 56 years on Earth. He co-founded Apple Inc.
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX): What Will The Children Think?
Content travels both ways on the information superhighway, and young subscribers are going to be losing a lot of programming when Netflix's licensing deal with Nickelodeon parent...
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG), The Walt Disney Company (DIS) & Kellogg Company (K): Should Your Kids Buy These?
Dividend Reinvestment Plans (DRIPs) are a great way to accumulate shares of stable, dividend-paying investments for the long term.
The Walt Disney Company (DIS), Time Warner Inc (TWX) Just Can’t Lose!
John McCain may be better known for beating war drums, but he's now taking on the cable industry.
The Walt Disney Company (DIS), The Coca-Cola Company (KO), Google Inc (GOOG): Beginner Investing
Congratulations! Taking on the stock market can be a daunting task. But it doesn't need to be that way.
Is The Walt Disney Company (DIS) The Perfect Stock?
The run-up in the stock market has eliminated nearly all great bargains, but many stocks remain sanely-priced and could easily reach insane prices, should the bull market continue...
The Walt Disney Company (DIS): Did You See This News?
In a few months, I'll be tuning in to get a weekly briefing from Agent Phil Coulson of the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division, or S.H.I.E.L.D.
Is The Walt Disney Company (DIS) a Buy?
Net income for the quarter ending Mar. 30 was $1.51 billion, or $0.83 a share, compared with $1.14 billion, or $0.63 per share in the same quarter a year earlier.
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): The Bigger Picture
The company not only beat estimates for both revenue and earnings per share with its latest quarterly report, but also achieved record gross margin for the second consecutive ...
The Walt Disney Company (DIS): A Few Reasons Why This Stock Might Get Better
Over the years, there have been a few notable giants in the areas of media and entertainment.
News Corp (NWS): Don’t Bet Against Murdoch
Later this year, the entertainment and media colossus is expected to complete a much-discussed spinoff.
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI): Pause This Game for a While, You Might Be Better off Exiting It
Well, it was quite inevitable and I had seen in coming three months ago. Investors had rejoiced after Activision Blizzard, Inc.
What Time Warner Inc (TWX) Should Discover From The Walt Disney Company (DIS)
Looking at the recent popularity and profitability of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) Marvel movie franchises, I’ve frequently wondered why Time Warner Inc (NYSE:TWX), the...
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), The Walt Disney Company (DIS): The Second Time’s A Charm
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) has won the coveted license to produce Star Wars video games from The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS).
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) or Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Who Wins?
Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA)'s NBC just canceled a host of sitcoms: Up All Night, Guys With Kids, 1600 Penn, and Whitney.
The Walt Disney Company (DIS), Comcast Corporation (CMCSA): As the Stocks Turn, Hulu Tries Soap Operas
It will go down in history as either a bold stroke of genius or a complete misstep.
Is The Walt Disney Company (DIS) A Buy?
Even better, CEO Robert Iger started off the earnings conference call by highlighting non-GAAP earnings per share, which rose 36% from the year-ago period to $0.79, "driven primarily...
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA): Let’s Play A Game
On May 7, this past Tuesday, video-game maker Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) reported earnings for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended March 31.
Apple Inc. (AAPL), Google Inc (GOOG) & The Best Of The Best
Business insiders recently unveiled their most admired companies. The corporations topping the list are thought of as leaders in their respective fields.
Time Warner Inc (TWX), The Walt Disney Company (DIS): Longships On The Horizon
There, I said it -- and fans of George R.R. Martin's long-winded and epically tardy fantasy series can flame away.
The Walt Disney Company (DIS), ESPN May Subsidize Your Data Plan?
Of all your regular monthly utility bills, your cell phone bill is probably one of the larger ones.
