Just because the S&P 500 hit a new all-time high doesn't mean all stocks are expensive.
Disney stock currently trades at $103 per share, about 49% below its pre-inflation shock high of about $202 seen on March 8, 2021. The sell-off has been driven by several factors.
Scarlett Johansson is fast becoming an A-lister in the fight brewing between artists and artificial intelligence.
At this point in the economic cycle, investors are rewarding companies that are getting lean and mean. Disney (NYSE: DIS ) is among the media giants that has been among the most aggressive in terms of cutting costs, with recent Disney layoffs at the company's Pixar division affecting roughly 175 employees at the firm.
Approximately 175 people to be affected by layoffs as CEO Bob Iger returns studio's focus exclusively to feature films
Disney's Pixar Animation Studios will be cutting 14% of its workforce, multiple outlets reported Tuesday, in what is reportedly the biggest restructuring in its history as the animation studio's parent company works to cut annual spending by billions.
Around 14% of Disney's Pixar Animation Studio's workforce, or around 175 employees, are being laid off.
Disney CEO Bob Iger has scaled back spending on original streaming content to lift Disney+ to profitability.
Pixar Animation Studios on Tuesday began laying off about 14% of its workforce as it scales back development of original streaming series, according to a source familiar with the development.
UPDATE: The Pixar Animation Studios cuts we previously told you about months ago are now commencing, we hear. The number of those let go number around 175 or 14% of the staff. This is largely due to the scaling back of direct-to-consumer series.
Walt Disney Co DIS Disneyland cast members, who portray characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse and perform in parades, voted to unionize with the Actors’ Equity Association, the union announced. This vote, supervised by the National Labor Relations Board, achieved a 79% majority, with 953 out of 1,211 cast members voting in favor. The union, representing over 51,000 professional actors and stage managers nationwide, sought to address issues such as safety, scheduling, fair wages, and other workplace benefits, as reported by the New York Times. Also Read: From Tesla To Toyota: UAW Launches Ambitious Campaign To Unionize Top Auto Players Kate Shindle, president of the union, referred to the successful vote as a dream come true for those who had worked to organize the union effort. This unionization, involving 1,700 workers at the Anaheim location, echoes a broader trend of organizing within the entertainment industry and large companies across the U.S., including over 11,000 screenwriters represented by the Writers Guild of America. The outcome of this vote, pending no challenges, will be certified by the regional director of the National Labor Relations Board within a week. The goal is to enhance the working conditions for employees and the experience for park visitors. Earlier in May, reports indicated Apple Inc’s AAPL unionized retail store in Towson, Maryland, and another store in Short Hills, New Jersey, were considering a potential strike over pay, benefits, and scheduling. Companies, including Starbucks Corp SBUX and Amazon.com Inc AMZN, have garnered attention for their unionization efforts to improve pay and compensation. Amazon doled over $3 million in 2023 on consultants to deter unionization versus $14.2 million in 2022 and $4.3 million in 2021. Walt Disney stock gained over 12% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via AdvisorShares Gerber Kawasaki ETF GK and Vanguard Communication Services ETF VOX. Price Action: DIS shares traded higher by 0.15% at $103.40 premarket at the last check on Monday. Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. Photo via Shutterstock © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Disneyland performers who help bring Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and other beloved characters to life at the Southern California resort chose to unionize following a three-day vote culminating on Saturday.