The entertainment giant is investing heavily in its most critical businesses. Why is Disney willing to spend so much?Walt Disney (DIS -0.96%) is set to spend $60 billion to invest in its theme parks and cruise line over the next decade, and we're starting to hear some exciting specifics. This is a lot of money, so how does Disney plan to get a good return on this massive investment? In this video, Fool.com contributors Rick Munarriz and Matt Frankel discuss what Disney might be thinking.*Stock prices used w ...

popovaphoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images DIS stock: Previous thesis and new developments My last article on the Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) was published on Seeking Alpha back in April 2024. That article was titled "Disney Stock: I Expect More Upside." As you can already guess from the title, I argued for a bullish thesis then based on the following considerations: The Walt Disney Company stock is still a buy despite recent price rallies. Its current P/E is still reasonable and is expected to shrink ...

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The consumer entertainment giant has some parts of its business that would likely hold up fine, and others that wouldn't.Walt Disney (DIS 0.71%) isn't exactly a recession-proof business, as many of its products and experiences clearly fall under the category of discretionary spending. However, it might be more resilient than many investors think, as two of our contributors discuss in this video.*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Aug. 20, 2024. The video was published on Aug. 21, 2024. ...

Looking for investment opportunities in the entertainment industry? Explore the pros and cons of Disney and Sphere Entertainment.Everybody knows the Walt Disney Company (DIS 0.71%). The entertainment giant has been around for more than a century, making memories for children and parents. But the House of Mouse is changing with a heavy focus on streaming media these days.Sphere Entertainment (SPHR 3.30%) is also a classic name in disguise, formerly known as Madison Square Garden Entertainment. The old name n ...

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Disney has U-turned on a bid to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit in the US by relying on the terms of service for a simple streaming trial. The suit was filed by a man whose wife allegedly died after experiencing an allergic reaction at Disney World in Florida. In the case, Disney lawyers had ...

This disappointing stock is ready to start rewarding its shareholders.In the past three years, the S&P 500 has generated a total return of 32% (as of Aug. 19). That positive outcome came about even with the troubling market drop in 2022.But not all companies have performed as well. There's one that cut investor capital in half. I'm talking about Walt Disney (DIS -0.88%), which has seen its share price drop 48% since Aug. 2021.There might be better days ahead, though. As we look to the future, where will Dis ...

As expected, Disney’s board has named director James P. Gorman to chair its Succession Planning Committee as the search for an executive to follow Bob Iger as CEO starts to heat up. Gorman joined the Disney Board earlier this year after having overseen a recent succession process at Morgan Stanley, where he serves as executive chairman following several years as the financial giant’s chairman and CEO. Given that background, it was pretty clear that he would be tapped at Disney to do the same. “James is a h ...

With the stock market offering a wide range of investment options, identifying undervalued equities can be crucial for investors due to their potential for significant returns.Notably, with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), various tools now provide insights to help investors identify these undervalued opportunities. In this regard, Finbold consulted ChatGPT-4o, the AI model developed by OpenAI, to uncover stocks that may not be trading at their true potential.Indeed, the AI model identified the f ...

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images EntertainmentI last talked about The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) back in May, offering my opinion on the company's evolving strategies. I will do so again here, in the same context: that of the most recent earnings report, for fiscal Q3 this time. Interestingly, there seems to be even more evolution of strategy, particularly at Marvel, and it may lead to some excitement on the creative end while simultaneously pressuring the financial side (the synergy potential of the e ...