Disney's market cap and revenue dwarf Sphere Entertainment's. Valuation-wise, both stocks look surprisingly affordable at the moment -- but for starkly different reasons.
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.
Disney's streaming services finally reported an operating profit, which could rise in the years ahead. Sizable investments in the parks can drive ongoing revenue and earnings gains.
Disney and Reliance have offered some concessions to secure an India antitrust approval for their $8.5 billion media merger, but are unwilling to sell any cricket broadcast rights, the biggest prize in the deal, two sources familiar with matter said.
The House of Mouse is tapping up Morgan Stanley's James Gorman to lead the search for its next CEO.
Key Points: Disney's streaming services struggle with profitability and intense competition.
The Indian antitrust body's opposition to a proposed $8.5 billion merger of the Indian media assets of Walt Disney and Reliance may force the companies to sell some lucrative cricket broadcast rights or commit to advertising price caps.
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.
Disney's stock plunged amid an economic downturn in 2021 and has yet to recover fully. Recent earnings indicate the company could finally be on a recovery path.
Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS, ETR:WDP) and Reliance's tie-up could leave competition woes in India due to the duo's power over cricket broadcasting rights, India's antitrust body has warned. According to Reuters-cited sources, The Competition Commission of India previously flagged issues over the US$8.5 billion (£6.5 billion) tie-up relating to their grip on cricket broadcasting rights.
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Disney continues to be a buy for patient investors willing to hold for the long-term, but the stock will be volatile in the current environment. Disney's evolving strategies, particularly at Marvel, may lead to excitement on the creative end while pressuring the financial side. Disney's valuation is expensive relative to its sector, but the company's profitability form-factor grade is firmly in the green.