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Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) highlighted the growth of its Disney+ streaming platform and for its parks segment when it reported first-quarter financial results. Investors also got insight from Disney CEO Bob Chapek about two new potential growth items for the company...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) reported fiscal first-quarter financial results after market close Wednesday. Here are the key details. What Happened: Disney reported first-quarter revenue of $21.8 billion, up 34% year-over-year and ahead of a consensus estimate of $18.6 billion, according to Benzinga...

One of the leading streaming platforms in the U.S. quietly tested a livestreaming option Tuesday. Could this be a potential item to watch? What Happened: The Academy Award nominations were announced live on “Good Morning America” Tuesday morning. The show had the exclusive to announce...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) is the latest company that could be launching into the fast-growing non-fungible token space. What Happened: A new job posting on the Disney Careers site for a Business Development Manager for the Parks, Experiences and Products business segment involves NFTs in the...

Legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady announced his retirement Tuesday after conflicting reports from several media outlets over the weekend. The loss of Brady could greatly impact the next NFL season, particularly the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who will look for a new quarterback to lead the team....

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson upped the interior design bar when a Tyrannosaurus Rex skull appeared in the background during an interview on the “The ManningCast” show on Monday night. What To Know: Johnson, at home, joined show hosts Peyton and Eli Manning remotely on...

The National Football League had strong viewership figures for the 2021-2022 season. This could set up several media companies for strong quarterly earnings reports and lead to higher advertising rates for the upcoming NFL Playoffs. What Happened: NBC, a unit of Comcast Corp (NASDAQ: CMCSA), saw a...

A well-known name in the sports betting space has placed several large wagers on the University of Alabama to win the College Football Playoff Championship Monday night. Here’s how much he wagered and what it could mean. What Happened: On Jan. 5, 2022, Jim “Mattress Mack”...

The Dallas Mavericks are honoring one of the greatest NBA players of the last 20 years with the jersey retirement of Dirk Nowitzki. What Happened: Nowitzki, who retired in 2019, will see his #41 jersey retired by the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday. Nowitzki ranks sixth in NBA career points at 31,...

National Signing Day 2021 came in with a bang for college football Wednesday, as the widely-considered number one recruit flipped on his school of choice, and chose a surprising one to attend in 2022. What Happened: Cornerback Travis Hunter of Collins High School in Suwanee, Georgia announced...

Anyone who has watched a Formula 1 race in 2021 knows it has been one of the most memorable seasons the sport has ever seen. Viewers and followers also know the season has produced a heated rivalry between the two best drivers. Those two drivers battle it out on Dec. 12 in the...

For the first time in more than 25 years, Major League Baseball has entered a lockout. Here’s what this means for MLB and its fans, as well as the stocks that could be impacted. What Happened: Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association failed to reach an...

Known as “The Game,” the rivalry between the University of Michigan and Ohio State University football teams is one of the most talked-about and watched games during the college football season. The 2021 game featured the two teams who are ranked in the top five and broke viewership...

Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) reported fourth-quarter financial results after the market close Wednesday. Here are the key highlights for investors to consider. What Happened: Disney reported fourth-quarter revenue of $18.53 billion, up 26% year-over-year. Revenue came in higher...

A sports betting company announced a new partnership with a well-known football family to help grow its customer base and brand awareness. What Happened: Chances are you’ve seen a Caesars Sportsbook commercial if you have watched any National Football League games this season. The company has...