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4 takeaways from Disney's earnings call

November 8, 2023 • The Walt Disney Co. announced its fourth quarter and yearly earnings on Wednesday. Revenues for the quarter and year grew 5% and 7%, respectively.

Disney's Q2 earnings: increased profits but a mixed picture

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Disney's Q2 earnings: increased profits but a mixed picture

May 10, 2023 • The Walt Disney Company reported a 13% increase in quarterly earnings on Wednesday.

Disney sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, claiming 'government retaliation'

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Disney sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, claiming 'government retaliation'

April 26, 2023 • Moments after a board appointed by the governor voted to invalidate Disney's development deal, the company filed a 77-page lawsuit in federal court.

Disney sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, claiming 'government retaliation'

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ESPN Troubles Cloud Disney Earnings; Apple Surpasses $800 Billion Mark

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ESPN Troubles Cloud Disney Earnings; Apple Surpasses $800 Billion Mark

May 10, 2017 • Disney reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings, but questions about ESPN's health eclipsed results. Apple is the first U.S. company to surpass the $800 billion mark in market capitalization.

The Two-Way

Disney To Put Limits On Food Ads In Bid To Nudge Kids To Eat Healthier

June 5, 2012 • With an endorsement from first lady Michelle Obama for its effort, Walt Disney Co. said it is going to apply new standards to food ads aimed at children and their families during programming for kids. The goal: inspire healthier lifestyles.

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Disney Drops Trademark Request for Navy SEAL Name

May 26, 2011 • The Disney Company has agreed to drop its application to trademark the name SEAL Team 6.