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Disney (DIS) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
Disney (DIS) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
The new Disney ESPN streaming app is launching Thursday, just in time for the football season. The app will offer two subscription plans and grant access to ESPN's full content slate outside the traditional TV bundle for the first time.
CNBC's Julia Boorstin breaks down the latest details on Disney's new flagship ESPN streaming platform.
Netflix and Disney post strong earnings, boost guidance, and see upward estimate revisions on subscriber and revenue growth.
Disney and ESPN are acquiring NFL media properties. Is this a good move for the media giant? Disney is a buy based on the brilliance of its creative properties, not sports.
Tax incentives lured studios to help build the ‘Hollywood of the South,' but now Marvel and others are going overseas for cheaper labor costs.
Go back five years. Since then, Disney's (NYSE: DIS) stock is down 11%, and the S&P 500 has risen 91%.
DIS' multi-year NFL pact brings ESPN Draft rights, RedZone, and streaming tie-ins to Disney+ and Hulu, aiming to score big in sports streaming.
Disney announced last week on Wednesday it will be "fully integrating" Hulu into Disney+ in 2026, along with a bundle including ESPN's new direct-to-consumer offering launching August 21st.