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Bob Iger Answers Hot Topics Like Elon Musk, Box Office Bombs, Ron DeSantis And More: Here's What The Disney CEO Said
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 - 6:40pm | 999Bob Iger took over the role of Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) CEO nearly one year ago. Since then, he watched the company have several setbacks, including its shares hitting nine-year lows. Speaking at a recent event, Iger answered questions on a number of topics. Iger on Box Office Bombs: Disney...
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Bob Iger On ESPN, Streaming, Hollywood Strike: Post Q4 Earnings Comments, Highlights From Conference Call
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - 7:06pm | 790Media company Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) reported fourth-quarter financial results and an update on its Disney+ streaming platform. Here are more highlights from the fourth quarter and what's ahead with details coming from Disney CEO Bob Iger and the company's earnings call. Iger on ESPN: Disney...
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Disney's Kingdom Shaken As Activist Investor Stirs Up Boardroom With Bold Stock Play
Thursday, November 2, 2023 - 4:15pm | 777Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has had a rough 2023 with the company's share price hitting lows not seen in about a decade. With activists circling the company, major changes could be on the horizon. What Happened: Activist investor Nelson Peltz of Trian Fund Management has launched...
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Nelson Peltz Bolsters Disney Stake, Seeks Board Positions As Share Prices Tumble: WSJ
Monday, October 9, 2023 - 3:17am | 508Amid a persistent decline in Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) shares, activist investor Nelson Peltz is escalating his attempts to secure board seats at the company, insiders have disclosed. What Happened: Peltz’s firm, Trian Fund Management, which has become one of Disney’s most significant...
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Ron DeSantis Uninvited: Billionaire GOP Donor's Daughter Said She Didn't Want Florida Governor At Her Wedding
Monday, August 21, 2023 - 2:26am | 358Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was reportedly uninvited from a high-end celebrity wedding, according to a recent court filing. The wedding in question was of Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham, held in Palm Beach, Florida, last year. Peltz, daughter of billionaire GOP donor Nelson Peltz,...
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Analyst Flags Concerns About P&G Growth Despite Earnings Beat
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 4:30pm | 958If you look around your house you're almost certain to find Procter & Gamble Co. (NYSE: PG) brands somewhere in the kitchen or bathroom. While the company's products are well-known and ubiquitous, is the company able to continue growing its sales volumes, without taking price increases...
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Disney Stock Is Volatile After Nelson Peltz Declares Victory: What's Going On?
Thursday, February 9, 2023 - 9:46am | 762Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) shares traded higher late Wednesday after the company reported better-than-expected financial results and announced plans to cut 7,000 jobs. The stock is pulling back a bit Thursday morning after activist investor Nelson Peltz said the proxy fight is over. Peltz...
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Disney Price Target Gets A Boost Following Q1 Beat: 'Mouse House Can Really Roar If…'
Thursday, February 9, 2023 - 7:30am | 657Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) shares took off after the entertainment giant reported above-consensus fiscal year 2023 first-quarter earnings. Here’s a compilation of views from the Street: Disney On Inning One: Disney is in inning one under Bob Iger, said Ross Gerber, co-founder and...
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What's Going On With Disney Stock Today?
Thursday, February 2, 2023 - 9:49am | 422Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) shares are volatile Thursday morning after Trian Partners sent a letter to Disney shareholders, urging them to vote activist investor Nelson Peltz onto the board. What To Know: In early January, Trian Partners nominated Peltz for...
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S&P 500 Makes Weekly Gains As Inflation Cools: What's Next For The Market?
Friday, January 13, 2023 - 5:00pm | 656The S&P 500 is making a strong start to 2023 as yet another key indicator suggests inflation is trending steadily lower. On Thursday, the Labor Department reported the consumer price index gained 6.5% in December, down from a 7.1% increase in November and in-line with economist estimates. Core...
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Nelson Peltz, Jim Cramer Agree Disney Has 'Balance Sheet From Hell': Why The Activist Investor Says The Mouse Is Telling Lies
Thursday, January 12, 2023 - 1:33pm | 528Trian Partners founder and CEO Nelson Peltz wants to join Walt Disney Co's (NYSE: DIS) board, but the Mouse isn't having it. What To Know: Disney announced opposition to the activist investor's attempt to join the board late Wednesday, which sent shares zipping higher. ...
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Disney CEO Bog Iger Faces Challenge As Nelson Peltz Plans Proxy Fight For Board Seat
Thursday, January 12, 2023 - 1:28am | 462Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) CEO Robert Iger faces a new challenge as activist investor Nelson Peltz is planning to fight for a seat on the company’s board. What Happened: Peltz's Trian Fund Management executives met with Disney’s top...
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Disney Stock Is Rising After Company Taps Nike Exec, Opposes Nelson Peltz: What's Going On?
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 - 6:49pm | 436Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) shares are trading higher in Wednesday's after-hours session after the company named a new independent chairman and announced opposition to activist investor Nelson Peltz's attempt to join the board. What Happened: Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) executive chair Mark...
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Watch Out! This Activist Investor May Put Pressure On These 3 High-Yielding Stocks
Friday, September 23, 2022 - 12:44pm | 642Trian Partners was founded in 2005 by activist investor Nelson Peltz, who has a history of buying up shares, securing board seats and orchestrating M&A deals. With $8.5 billion in assets under management, Trian Partners owns 11% of The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ: WEN), where Peltz is the non...
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Unilever Jumps After Nelson Peltz Joins Board
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 - 12:16pm | 461Unilever plc (NYSE: UL) shares traded higher by 8% on Tuesday after the company announced activist investor Nelson Peltz is joining the company's board of directors. What Happened? On Tuesday morning, Unilever named Peltz a board member and non-executive director. Peltz will serve as a...