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This Upcoming Catalyst Could Send Disney Shares 'Off To The Races'

The Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) was featured as the call of Monday on CNBC's "Fast Money Halftime Report."

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Disney gave Florida GOP $125,000 before pausing contributions over ‘don’t say gay’ law

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Walt Disney Co. donated $125,000 to the Republican Party of Florida at the beginning of this year’s legislative session, according to new filings with the state.

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Disney Analyst Raises Earnings Estimate, Says Investors Underappreciate Theme Park Recovery

After a rough couple of years for Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) theme parks, one Disney analyst said Monday that the theme park recovery is just getting started.

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Disney Heir Comes Out As Transgender, Faults Legislation Aimed At Trans Youth

The ongoing saga of the Walt Disney Co.’s (NYSE: DIS) commitment to LGBTQ rights took a personal turn when Disney heir Charlee Corra Disney publicly self-identified as a transgender man.

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Disney To Air PSA Supportive Of Transgender Youth

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is offering another sign of its support for the LGBTQ community by airing a new public service announcement showing support for transgender youth.

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Here's Why Disney And Netflix Are Falling Today

Shares of streaming and media stocks, including Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) and Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) are trading lower in sympathy with the overall market amid a rise in U.S.

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Disney Promotion Gives Streaming Subscribers Discounts At Florida Resort Hotels

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) has launched a new promotion that enables subscribers of its Disney+ streaming service to save up to 25% of stays at the Walt Disney World Resort hotels in Orlando, Florida.

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Disney's ESPN Signs NFT Deal With Autograph

The Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) subsidiary ESPN and Autograph, the Web3 brand co-founded by Tom Brady, forged a multi-year deal for ESPN's first NFT. The collaboration kicks off with an NFT collection based on Man in the Arena: Tom Brady, the 10-part ESPN+ documentary series produced by Religion of Sports, a media company…

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Disney Taps Former Obama-Clinton-Biden Aide To Lead Global Communications

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) has tapped Democratic Party communications specialist Kristina Schake as executive vice president of global communications.

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Disney Announces (Then Retracts) R-Rated Film From Streaming Platform

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) raised eyebrows earlier this week by announcing the addition of the 2001 film “Kiss of the Dragon” to its Disney+ streaming service, which would have been the first R-rated feature on the family-friendly platform.

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Michael Hiltzik: Heaps of campaign cash got Disney what it wanted in Florida, until now

The Walt Disney Co. has dominated Florida for so long that the very idea of a backlash from the state's political leaders has been unimaginable.

Los Angeles Times

Loop Capital Remains Bullish On Disney Despite Slashing Price Target By 13%

Loop Capital analyst Alan Gould lowered the price target on The Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) to $165 from $190 (19% upside) but kept a Buy rating on the shares. The analyst noted the performance of the company's Parks business is "more than a reopening play," boosting his operating income potential on the segment to over…

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DeSantis slammed a special Disney carveout. His staff helped write it

TAMPA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis continued escalating his battle against The Walt Disney Co. this week, calling for a new era in Florida where the company no longer gets to wield its mighty influence and “dictate policy” to state leaders.

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Florida governor adds weight to Republican push to remove Disney legal ‘privileges’

In 1967, Florida lawmakers authorized the creation of the Reedy Creek Improvement District, granting the Walt Disney Co. extraordinary powers of self-government, such as the ability to levy taxes and provide emergency services on land in central Florida that is home to the company’s sprawling theme park resort.

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What's Going On With Disney Shares?

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) shares are trading lower by 0.11% at $137.01 Friday morning on average volume, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

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The Disney-Florida Brouhaha: Bob Iger Claims 'Right And Wrong' Issue, Ben Shapiro Budgets $100M For Rival Content

Walt Disney Co.’s (NYSE: DIS) response to Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law is continuing to make waves, wi

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Disney-DeSantis Feud Fallout Could Spell Trouble For The Magic Kingdom: Here's What You Need To Know

The ongoing feud between Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) and Florida’s Republican Governor Ron DeSantis threatens to envelop Disney World.

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Gender Neutral Greetings At Disney Parks? Rabbis Say Company Succumbed 'To A Woke Mob'

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is wading deeper into its new focus on sexual orientation and gender identity by removing all use of traditional gender identities at its theme parks. This new focus has generated a complaint from an organization of Orthodox Jewish rabbis.

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Disney Roped In Google Veteran As Streaming CTO

The Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) roped in Alphabet Inc’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google veteran Jeremy Doig as the new CTO of its streaming organization, Variety reports. Disney Streaming, a part of Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution, helps to monetize content from Disney’s studios and networks. From April, Doig would lead the global technology teams that…

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Are Disney's Best Days Ahead? Why This Investor Says Buy It And Forget It

The Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) was featured as the call of the day Wednesday on CNBC's "Fast Money Halftime Report."

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What's Going On With Disney Shares?

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) shares are trading lower by 0.4% at $141.87 Wednesday morning amid overall market weakness.

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DeSantis: Disney 'Crossed The Line' In Seeking Overturn Of 'Don't Say Gay' Law

The feud between the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis boiled anew, with the lawmaker accusing the entertainment giant of going too far in its pledge to work for the overturn of a controversial new state law.

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Will Smith Slap At Oscars Wasn't His First Famous Slap: Video

News of the Will Smith slap has captured the internet’s attention since the 94th Academy Awards aired Sunday on ABC, a unit of Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS). While this will likely go down as the most famous slap of Smith’s career, it isn’t the first captured on camera.

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Disney+ Announces Streaming Premiere Dates For 42 Countries And Territories

The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) has announced the rollout dates for the 42 countries and territories that will be added to the Disney+ subscriber base.

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Oscars TV Ratings Up Significantly From Last Year, But Still Far From Peak

Sunday night's Academy Awards telecast on ABC, a unit of the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS), attracted 15.4 million viewers and a 3.2 rating with adults ages 18 to 49, according to data released Monday afternoon by Nielsen.

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