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Bill Gates Is Concerned, Not about Twitter Hack or Microsoft Stock
Bill Gates is worried about how the coronavirus vaccine will be distributed when it becomes available. He has been helping in the fight against COVID-19.
Loss-Making Hong Kong Disneyland Closes Again
Walt Disney has closed its Hong Kong Disneyland theme park again. However, its other parks continue to operate and more reopenings are planned.
Will Disney Investors Catch a Break Soon?
Walt Disney has been one of the worst-hit stocks amid the coronavirus pandemic. The entertainment company had to close most of its operations.
Disney Stock Rises 15% after Shanghai Park Reopens
Disney has started reopening its theme parks. Right now, investors need to pay close attention. The company reopened its Shanghai Disneyland park on May 11.
Boeing Is One of Third Point’s Monthly Winners, Stock Soars
Third Point released its monthly update on June 3. The hedge fund told Barron’s that it took a stake in Boeing (NYSE:BA) credit.
Investors Buy Netflix Shares in Wake of HBO Launch
Investors have flocked to Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) shares more than they have to AT&T shares in the wake of the HBO Max launch.
Is Disney Stock a ‘Buy’ before Theme Parks Reopen?
The coronavirus pandemic has put pressure on Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) stock. The company had to halt most of its operations.
Disney Shares Gain, Resorts and Parks Start Opening
Disney has started reopening its resorts and parks. Disney shares have gained more than 8.0% since the Shanghai park reopened on May 11.
What Can You Expect from iQiyi’s Q1 Earnings Report?
iQiyi (NASDAQ:IQ) plans to release its earnings results for the first quarter today after the market close. What can investors expect?
Disney’s Stock Repurchase Program Might Not Return Soon
Walt Disney’s (NYSE:DIS) stock repurchase program has been on pause since 2018. Based on current data, the program might not resume soon.
Will Upwork Stock Keep Yielding Good Returns?
Upwork stock has risen by over 15% during the trading session today as of 10:05 AM ET. The stock also rose as much as 13% in the pre-market session.
Interested in Netflix Stock? 3 Facts before You Buy
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) stock has emerged as one of technology investors’ favorite picks during the coronavirus pandemic. Investors have flocked to the stock.
ViacomCBS Earnings Preview: 3 Things Investors Need to Know
ViacomCBS (VIAC) plans to release its financial results for the first quarter of 2020 before the market opens on May 7.
Can Disney Stock Recover Its Losses in 2020?
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) stock has risen. Today, the company reported its results for the second quarter of fiscal 2020. The stock might recover in 2020.
Apple Borrows $8.5 Billion for Dividends, Stock Repurchase
Recently, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) borrowed $8.5 billion through bonds sale, which allows it to take advantage of the low interest rate and raise cheap capital.
What Can Investors Expect from Disney’s Q2 Earnings?
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) plans to release its results for the second quarter of fiscal 2020, which ended in March 2020, after the market close today.
Netflix Stock Has Fallen despite Posting Solid Q1 Earnings
Netflix stock gained about 10% in the extended trading session. However, the stock fell to a 0.5% gain after reporting the first-quarter results.
Why Are Analysts Turning Bearish on Disney Stock?
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) stock dropped sharply on Monday after two analyst downgrades. The company was hit by downgrades from UBS and Credit Suisse.
Is $28 Billion Cloud Investment Good for Alibaba Stock?
Currently, Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) is recovering from the pandemic sell-off. The stock rose 1.26% on Monday and closed slightly above $212.
3 Highlights for Investors before Netflix’s Earnings
For many investors, Netflix’s earnings report isn’t complete without a view of the company’s subscribers. The company finished 2019 with 167 million subscribers.
Netflix Stock Could Rise More after Its Q1 Earnings
Netflix’s upcoming first-quarter earnings results will draw investors’ attention. The company is in high demand due to lockdowns around the world.
Facebook Focuses on Digital Gaming, Launches New App
Facebook is doubling down on the digital gaming business. Today, the company will launch “Facebook Gaming,” which is a standalone mobile gaming app.
Jeff Bezos’s Efforts Boost Amazon Stock amid COVID-19
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock seems to be on fire under CEO Jeff Bezos’s leadership. The stock made back-to-back record highs for the last three days.
Goldman Sachs Turns Bullish on Netflix Stock before Earnings
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) stock is rising during the trading session today. A Wall Street analyst turned bullish on the stock.
Netflix Stock Broke Out: Should You Add It to Your Portfolio?
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) stock hit its 52-week high of $417.82 on Tuesday. The stock gained 4.24% and closed at $413.55 on April 14.
Disney Stock: 2 Things Investors Need to Know
There was a sell-off in Disney (NYSE:DIS) stock amid the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, the pandemic has mainly paralyzed the company’s operations.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Boon or Bane for Disney Stock?
Disney stock has declined more than the broader markets. On a year-to-date basis, the stock has declined by around 28% as of April 9.
2 Reasons Investors Might Like Disney Stock Right Now
Disney stock rose 3.39% on Thursday and closed at $104.50. Investors can scoop up the shares at a 32% discount to what investors paid a few months ago.
Disney Stock Fell 18% in March, Can It Rebound in April?
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) stock fell by 18% in March. The spreading coronavirus drove a panic sell-off in company shares.
Is Alphabet Stock Attractive for Bargain Hunters Right Now?
Alphabet stock rose by 3.25% to $1,146.31 on Monday. Notably, the stock has underperformed the broader market over the past month.
Disney Stock Jumps as Executives Take a Pay Cut
The more than 3.50% jump in Disney stock on Monday came as the company’s executives agreed to take pay cuts. Bob Iger will forgo all of his salary.
BMO Capital Favors Alphabet Stock over Facebook
Google-parent Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) stock closed 3.25% higher on March 30 after getting an upgrade from a Wall Street analyst.
More Interest in Netflix Stock amid Coronavirus Outbreak
So far, Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) stock has risen 10.4% this year, which makes it the star FAANG stock. In comparison, Amazon has risen 2.83% this year.
ViacomCBS: Highlights for Bargain Hunters amid the Sell-Off
ViacomCBS stock fell 8.58% on March 27 and closed the week at $12.79. Disappointing financial results and the coronavirus put pressure on the stock.
3 Things to Know before Putting Your Money in Disney Stock
Overall, Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) stock had a fairly good run this week. The stock gained more than 22% this week through the closing on Thursday.
2 Things to Know Before You Trade Disney Stock This Week
Disney is at risk of significant revenue loss due to the virus outbreak. However, the company is working to ensure that it can ride out the storm.
Facebook Stock Suffers, Increased Risk for Ads Business
Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) stock fell more than 14% on March 16, which marked its worst day in 2020. Monday extended last week’s sell-off in stocks.
Has Comcast’s Stock Price Bottomed Out?
So far, Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) stock is moving upward in today’s trading session. The stock increased by 1.5% at 11:06 AM ET.
Why Did Comcast Sell Its Entire Stake in Snap Stock?
Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) doesn’t own Snap (NYSE:SNAP) shares anymore. Comcast sold off its entire stake in Snap last year and made a profit of $293 million.
Netflix’s Debt Is $14.8 Billion, Keeps Attracting Investors
Netflix’s (NASDAQ:NFLX) debt has been rising steadily for at least the past five years. The company finished 2019 with $14.8 billion in debt.
Facebook Stock Fell, Don’t Forget What Libra Could Do
Last week was tough for Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) stock despite recent gains in the Libra project. The stock fell 3.78% on February 27.
Comcast Buys Xumo to Boost Its Cable Division
Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) has acquired Xumo—a California-based video streaming startup. Xumo provides free ad-supported videos.
Why Disney Stock Fell after CEO Bob Iger Stepped Down
Walt Disney stock fell by nearly 4.0% on Tuesday. The company announced that longtime CEO Bob Iger stepped down. The news was a big surprise.
Amazon Has a Big Headache Due to the Coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak in China has created a big problem for Amazon. The outbreak threatens the company’s retail business—its largest operation.
Why Has ViacomCBS Stock Fallen 36% in 2020?
ViacomCBS investors have been disappointed. So far, the stock has fallen 36% YTD. However, ViacomCBS isn’t the only media company with struggling stock.
Did the Coronavirus Outbreak Make PayPal Stock More Attractive?
Recently, PayPal became the first foreign financial services company to secure a license to provide digital payment services in China.
China Coronavirus Outbreak Takes a Toll on Apple
Apple warned that its revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 will likely miss the revenue guidance due to the coronavirus outbreak in China.
ViacomCBS Earnings Preview: 3 Must-Knows for Investors
ViacomCBS plans to report its financial results for the fourth quarter on Thursday. This will be the company’s first earnings report since it came into existence.
Netflix’s New Pact with Samsung: What You Should Know
This week, Netflix and Samsung announced a partnership. They hope that the partnership will boost both of their businesses.
Dish Stock Marks 5 Years of Sling TV on a Low Note
Five years ago, Dish entered the video streaming business with the launch of Sling TV—an Internet-based live television and on-demand video service.
How Far Is Netflix from 100 Million Subscribers in India?
With just 2.0 million Indian subscribers at the end of 2019, Netflix was 98 million subscribers away from its target. The company faces a big challenge in India.
3 Takeaways from Disney’s Earnings Report
Walt Disney released its financial and operational report for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 on Tuesday after the market close. The earnings beat the estimates.
Comcast Peacock: 3 Things Investors Should Know
Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) is about to join the video streaming war with a new product called “Peacock.” With Peacock, Comcast will be following in the footsteps of Dish Network (DISH), AT&T (NYSE:T), and Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS). The companies are taking on Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) as the traditional pay-TV market shrinks. Dish and AT&T offer Internet television services […]
Why Did Comcast Decide to Acquire Blueface?
Comcast has acquired Ireland-based unified communications solutions provider Blueface. The company didn’t disclose the deal’s financial terms.
3 Things to Know before Disney’s Earnings Report
Disney plans to release its earnings results for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 on Tuesday. Usually, earnings reports have triggered big movements in the stock.
3 Things to Know before Apple’s Q1 Earnings Report
Apple will report its first-quarter earnings on Tuesday after the market close. Analysts expect Apple to report an EPS of $4.53 on revenue of $88.4 billion.
Disney+ Changes France Launch Date, Netflix Shows Strength
Walt Disney has changed its mind on the Disney+ launch date in France and other European countries. The new launch date is March 24.
5 Takes on Netflix’s Fourth-Quarter Earnings Report
Netflix’s fourth-quarter earnings results were impressive. Here are the five key takeaways from the earnings report.
Why Does Spotify Want to Buy Ringer?
Ringer is involved in the podcast business. Therefore, acquiring Ringer could expand and diversify Spotify’s business.
3 Things to Know before Netflix’s Q4 Earnings
Netflix will report its fourth-quarter earnings on Tuesday. Before the company releases its fourth-quarter earnings, here are three things investors should know.
Can Peacock Help Comcast Offset Its Pay-TV Losses?
Comcast’s NBCUniversal segment plans to launch its streaming video service, Peacock, on April 15 for Comcast subscribers and July 15 across the US.
Why Is Disney+ in the French Government’s Crosshairs?
The French government plans to demand that services like Disney+ invest a specific portion of their revenue on local production.
Dish Bets on Blockchain to Combat Content Piracy
Dish filed a patent application for a blockchain-based anti-piracy system. Piracy is a problem for the content production and distribution industry.
Facebook Stock Jumps on Mark Zuckerberg’s AR Comment
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg sees a major breakthrough in AR development this decade as the company looks to address housing crises.
Disney Invests in Quibi as Netflix Rivalry Intensifies
Disney invests in Quibi as it seeks more ways to put pressure on Netflix, which has opened a wide lead in the video streaming market.
A Look at Google’s Work with Alibaba-Backed Quibi
Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) will play many roles in Quibi, a Millennial-focused video streaming service set to launch in April.
How Netflix Stock Compares to FAANG and Peers in 2020
So far in 2020, Netflix stock isn’t at the bottom of the FAANG chart. The stock has gained 4.85% YTD (year-to-date) as of Wednesday.
How Hong Kong Protests Have Become Disney’s Headache
Disney is facing pressure to give up land in Hong Kong as the territory grapples with anti-government protests fanned by a housing shortage problem.
Disney Stock Struggling amid Continuing Disney+ Hiccups
Disney stock has underperformed Netflix stock so far in 2020. This comes as Disney+ hiccups continue to erase shows on the streaming service.
Apple TV+ Finally Has HBO’s Former CEO on Board
Former HBO CEO Richard Plepler has entered into a five-year deal with Apple TV+. Plepler’s company plans to produce exclusive content for Apple TV+.
Netflix Retains Hit Show Friends for Its Most Important Markets
NFLX stock fell after the company announced the loss of hit sitcom Friends to AT&T’s WarnerMedia. But the show isn’t gone from Netflix completely.
Disney Makes Baffling Land Purchases as Stock Soars
Walt Disney stock (DIS) is soaring. At the same time, the company is making some startling land acquisitions. Why is it stockpiling land?
Netflix Is Short-Sellers’ Favorite FAANG Stock
It remains to be seen what 2020 has in store for Netflix (NFLX) stock. Last year was rough for NFLX. The stock gained 21%, underperforming all FAANG peers.
Disney Does to Comcast’s Sky what it Did to Netflix
Walt Disney (DIS) has pulled its shows from Sky’s Sky Now video streaming service. Previously, Disney withdrew its shows and films from Netflix (NFLX).
Dish Hikes Sling TV Price as Sony’s PlayStation Vue Exits Scene
Dish Network’s Internet television service, Sling TV, more than offset weakness in Dish’s satellite pay-TV business in the third quarter.
How Netflix Compares with Other Streaming Stocks
Netflix (NFLX) stock is on course to finish 2019 on a high note. iQiyi and Spotify stocks are also on track for a positive end to 2019.
Netflix Hikes Executive Pay Plan, Stock Falls
Netflix (NFLX) stock fell more than 1.1% on Monday after the company outlined its 2020 executive pay plan.
Best and Worst Months for Disney and Netflix Stocks in 2019
Disney stock has gained 33% YTD (year-to-date), while Netflix stock has risen about 25% YTD. Overall, 2019 has been important for both companies.
Disney Up 10% since Taking Operational Control of Hulu
Walt Disney (DIS) took full operational control of Hulu on May 14 in a deal with Comcast (CMCSA). Disney stock has risen 10.3% since.
ViacomCBS Invests in Miramax to Tap OTT Market
ViacomCBS has agreed to procure a minority interest in Miramax. It looks like the company is taking the currently trending OTT segment into consideration.
Netflix Could Rally 30% in 2020 on Overseas Growth
Netflix’s in-depth regional data shows it has grown phenomenally in international markets since 2017, prompting Wall Street to view it in a new light.
Disney’s Hulu Price Hikes and Three Other Must-Knows
Disney’s Hulu + Live will increase in price as Disney plans to bring more content to the live television service. Read about this and other Hulu must-knows.
Is AT&T Stock Going to Surge Higher?
With a year-to-date return of 35.7%, AT&T (T) stock is the top performer among the telecom stocks. AT&T stock has outperformed the broader US indexes.
Facebook and Apple Lead FAANG Stocks in Big Tech Trials
Apple and Facebook stocks have led the FAANG group this year. They have survived the myriad of challenges that big tech companies have faced.
Should Netflix Worry about Losing Subscribers to Disney?
Disney+ (DIS) won’t let Netflix (NFLX) have it easy. Cowen & Company revealed that 1.1 million Netflix subscribers switched to Disney+ in November.
Subscriber Surveys Could Unsettle Netflix Investors
Cowen analysts surveyed 2,500 US consumers. According to Cowen, Netflix will lose about 1.0 million subscribers in the current quarter.
Netflix to Invest 6x Its India Revenue on Content
India is a major focus for Netflix. The company entered the Indian market in 2016 as part of its global expansion drive. Netflix has a footprint in nearly 200 countries.
Can Comcast’s Peacock Lead Its Stock Up in 2020?
Comcast’s (CMCSA) NBCUniversal segment intends to launch a direct-to-consumer ad-supported video-streaming service called Peacock in April 2020.
Netflix Stock Rose amid Robust Growth in APAC and EMEA
On Monday, Netflix (NFLX) released its region-wise subscriber and revenue count for the first time since 2017 in an official filing.
US Subscriber Metric May No Longer Decide Fate of Netflix Stock
Netflix stock jumped after the company disclosed its regional subscriber metrics, reaffirming that international business is its growth engine.
Disney+ Follows Netflix in Partnering with France’s Canal+
Disney has partnered with pay-TV provider Canal+ to distribute Disney+ in France. They’ve entered into an exclusive arrangement for the service.
Dish Stock Reacts to First Week of T-Mobile–Sprint Merger Trial
The court trial of the T-Mobile–Sprint merger deal entered its second week today. Dish (DISH) stock wrapped up the trial’s first week on a positive note.
Has Disney+ Reached 22 Million Subscribers?
Disney+ subscribers topped 10 million on the service’s first day. The current subscriber count is thought to be 20 million or higher.
Netflix Stock Rebounds after Fox Ruling and Downgrade Sting
Netflix stock has been hit by a stream of negative reports this week, from the loss of a bitter court case to a Wall Street downgrade.
AT&T’s Share Buyback, Cost-Cutting, HBO Max, and More
During Tuesday’s UBS Global TMT Conference, AT&T president John Stankey provided an update to the telecom giant’s investors.
Disney Stock Up 5.4% since Disney+ Debut: Where’s Netflix Stock?
Disney+ has powered Walt Disney (DIS) stock in recent weeks. Disney+ launched on November 12, and DIS stock has gained 5.4% since.
Investors Punish Disney Stock over Nonissue
Disney stock suffers from a selloff sparked by a Mexican court ruling that doesn’t have a significant impact on its growth plan.
Netflix to Grow in India, Plans $420 Million Content Spending
Netflix is now writing its international growth story, and India has a significant role in it. It plans to invest 30 billion Indian rupees (or $420 million) in India.
Walt Disney Boosts Dividend despite Profit Slump
Walt Disney is set to pay a dividend of $0.88 per share to shareholders next month, bringing its total fiscal 2019 dividend to $1.76 per share.
ViacomCBS Diverts Investor Attention from Netflix Stock
Netflix (NFLX) stock fell 0.6% on December 4, the day Viacom and CBS completed their merger to form a new entity, ViacomCBS (VIACA) (VIAC).