Bob Iger

Leading sports brand ESPN is launching a new direct-to-consumer streaming platform under the flagship ESPN brand. Here's a look at what this means for Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) and the streaming sector. What Happened: ESPN announced this week that its long-awaited DTC streaming platform will debut...

The Walt Disney Co.‘s (NYSE:DIS) domestic theme parks are delivering excellent returns on investment, providing strong validation for the company’s $30 billion capital expenditure plan despite prevailing macroeconomic concerns. What Happened: This stellar performance within the...

On Wednesday, Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger acknowledged that Marvel Studios stretched itself too thin by producing too much content for streaming. What Happened: Speaking on Disney's second-quarter 2025 earnings call, Iger admitted that Marvel's heavy focus on producing content for...

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) announced on Wednesday that it will build its seventh theme park in Abu Dhabi. CEO Bob Iger gave more insight on Disneyland Abu Dhabi on the company's earnings call.  Iger joined the conference call from the United Arab Emirates and opened with prepared remarks...

Jim Anderson, the freshly appointed chief executive of laser‑equipment maker Coherent Corp. (NYSE:COHR), tops the 2024 leaderboard for CEO pay with a staggering $101.5 million package — the only nine‑figure haul in a new study that looked at CEO compensation structures across American companies...

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is targeting Walt Disney Company's (NYSE:DIS) proposed tie-up with FuboTV (NYSE:FUBO) that could change the streaming sector. What Happened: In a letter to the Department of Justice, Warren asks for close scrutiny on the deal due to antitrust concerns and fear...

Amid Comcast Corp’s (NASDAQ:CMCSA) impending cable networks spinoff, Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) CEO Robert A. Iger has ruled out the need for further mergers and acquisitions. What Happened: On Thursday, during Disney’s fourth-quarter earnings call, UBS analyst John Hodulik...

The Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) will be reporting its fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday. Wall Street expects $1.10 in EPS and $22.35 billion in revenues as the company reports before market hours. The stock is up 12.91% over the past year, 11.33% YTD. Despite outperforming rivals Warner Bros...

Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc. advised Bob Iger to retire from Walt Disney Co. and enjoy life. This advice was given shortly before Jobs’s death in 2011. What Happened: Jobs, who was worth an estimated $10.2 billion at the time of his death, emphasized the importance of enjoying life...

Trian Fund Management, an activist investor hedge fund co-founded by billionaire Nelson Peltz, still owns a piece of Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) after reportedly selling its entire position in late May, according to regulatory filings. A quarterly 13-F report filed with the Securities and...

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger shared the company’s highly anticipated film lineup for the next two years. The slate includes sequels, live-action adaptations, and new Marvel Cinematic Universe entries. What Happened: During Disney’s third-quarter 2024 earnings call, Iger...

The recent box office success of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) and its Disney+ streaming platform will likely be the most talked about items from the company’s third-quarter earnings, which come before market open Wednesday August 7. Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Disney to report...

Since launching in November 2023, the Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) Cybertruck has been a top seller for electric pickup trucks. The vehicle is now making its way into several top video games. What Happened: Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a known enthusiast of video games and electric vehicles, will see his...

One of the world’s largest media and theme park companies could face significant challenges due to a potential strike, just a year after a Hollywood strike affected the company. What Happened: Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is seeing its movie segment gain momentum with the...

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger rejoined the company in the CEO role in November 2022. In addition to leading Disney, Iger may soon add sports team owner to his list of titles. What Happened: Disney is no stranger to sports with its ESPN brand and previous ownership of the Anaheim...