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There's no question that Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) struck gold with its latest Star Wars film "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." The movie broke records around the world as fans flocked to cinemas in droves to watch it and merchandise relating to the film became a popular holiday gift item. However,...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) on Tuesday was downgraded by Macquarie Research to Neutral from Outperform. The firm set a $100 price target on the stock. The stock was down 2 percent at $100.97 in mid-afternoon trading. Disney was downgraded for the most part over the firm having difficulty pushing...

According to an eMarketer report, the cord-cutting trend is set to accelerate in the United States. EMarketer noted that by the end of 2016, the number of U.S. households subscribing to cable or satellite will dip below the 100-million mark. The report stated that by 2018, one in five U.S....

Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO) in October live streamed an NFL game that attracted 15.2 million unique viewers. ESPN noted at the time that the NFL's agreement with CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS) for Thursday night games is only a one-year deal. Could the NFL ditch traditional cable networks...

The state of New York has banned DraftKings and FanDuel, two fantasy sports betting sites. New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said the sites accept money from clients who illegally bet on sporting event outcomes. The list of companies with ownership stakes in DraftKings and FanDuel are...

Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO) offered a live stream of Sunday's NFL game featuring the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Buffalo Bills. Yahoo's streaming offering attracted 15.2 million unique viewers, 33 percent of which were international users. Yahoo partnered with more than 30 top...

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has opened a probe of daily fantasy sports sites DraftKings and FanDuel. In response, sponsors – including MLB and ESPN – have begun to distance themselves from the two sites. It’s too early in the investigation process to predict what...

Shares of Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) fell around 16 percent over the past few weeks after hitting an all-time high of $122.08. The selloff was a direct result of: The company's third-quarter report, which contained cautious commentary and forward looking guidance guidance. A ...

The media stocks sector have lost almost 10 percent in the past few days. Anthony DiClemente, Nomura senior analyst, was on CNBC Friday to reveal the criteria that these stocks must fulfill for an investor to buy them. He also discussed what kind of stocks to avoid. 3 Filters For Investing In...

Following the company’s Q2 earnings report, Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) CEO Bob Iger discussed several key issues for the company in coming years. Iger discussed the role ESPN will play in a rapidly evolving pay-TV environment, the implications of “cord-cutting” and Disney...

Although second-quarter numbers reported by Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) were not extremely bad, shares took a big hit on Wednesday on concerns that the company's most profitable arm -- ESPN -- maybe losing some of its sheen. Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed in the conference call what some...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) fell sharply Wednesday after the company reported mixed earnings results Tuesday afternoon. Shares of Disney were down more than 8 percent as of 2:56 p.m. EST. Some analysts are blaming ESPN and its reported cost-cutting measures. Are investors justified, or has...

With the changes happening in television viewing habits mostly due to streaming, there are concerns that one of Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS)'s biggest brands, ESPN, might lose some of its shine. Robert Iger, Walt Disney Company CEO, was on CNBC Monday to discuss his outlook for the channel amid...