Disney results:
Last week's big story was about tech, starting with Disney, a stock recommended here back in September at Β±$80.
Key financials: Linear networks revenue up 9%, Direct-to-consumer up 12%, Parks up 16% Direct-to-consumer still incurred a loss of $400 million Consumer products, content sales licensing, and ESPN performance discussed Overall, not a knockout result but not terrible; I remain a satisfied shareholderBig move in streaming sports! βΎοΈππ
Disney, Warner Bros., and Fox are joining forces to create the ultimate sports streaming app, merging ESPN, TNT, and Fox Sports (WSJ).
ESPN alone was 18% of Disney's latest quarter revenue.$DIS $FOX $WBD pic.twitter.com/xSPBko0cMO
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Meta (formerly Facebook) Earnings: Advertising revenue up 24% year on year to 38.7 billion Other segments discussed, including Reality Labs (MetaQuest) Net profit $14 billion, up 35%; stock surged 20% Mark Zuckerberg's dividend income from the declared 50-cent dividend discussed Positive sentiments about Meta's performance, particularly in comparison to other tech giants Canal+ Offer for MultiChoice: Canal+ made an offer for MultiChoice at 105 Rand per share Market reaction, initial excitement, and stock movement Simon's caution about potential risks and timing of the deal MultiChoice's response: Board concluded the offer significantly undervalues the group Canal+ continued to buy MultiChoice shares, now owning 35.1% Discussion on the mandatory offer threshold and potential scenarios Regulatory considerations: Foreign ownership rules and competition commissions The price of the mandatory offer must be equal to;