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Disney operates in three global business segments: entertainment, sports, and experiences. Entertainment and experiences both benefit from the firm's ownership of iconic franchises and characters. Entertainment includes the ABC broadcast network, several cable television networks, and the Disney+ and Hulu streaming services. Within the segment, Disney also engages in movie and television production and distribution, with content licensed to movie theaters, other content providers, or, increasingly, kept in-house for use on Disney's own streaming platform and television networks. The sports segment houses ESPN and the ESPN+ streaming service. Experiences contains Disney's theme parks and vacation destinations, and also benefits from merchandise licensing.

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The stock market has a well-documented tendency to deliver gains during the final trading days of December, a phenomenon known <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42667439/us-stocks-to-open-higher-on-shortened-trading-day-as-santa-clause-rally-period-begins-says-analyst">as the &#8220;Santa Claus rally.&#8221; </a>
This period of optimism has historically brought cheer to investors, with the S&amp;P 500 gaining in 64 out of the last 96 years during the Dec. 24–Dec. 31 window, averaging a respectable 0.85% return, according to data from Seasonax.
The Santa Claus rally's most memorable performance occurred in 2018, when the S&amp;P 500 surged 6.6%, its strongest year-end rally on record. Close on its heels was 1933, which delivered a 5.5% rally.
On the flip side, 1937 and 2000 stand out as exceptions, with losses of 4.6% and 2.4%, respectively, over the same period.
The pattern holds true even during election years, offering hope to traders as 2024 wraps up. In the past 24 election years, the S&amp;P 500 has posted gains in 15 instances, averaging a modest 0.7% return. Notable rallies occurred in 2008, with a 4% rise, and in 1928, when the index climbed 3.4%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">10 Santa Rally Hyper Responders</h3>
For traders looking to capitalize on this seasonal tailwind, certain stocks have consistently outperformed during the Santa Claus rally window.
Here are 10 notable S&amp;P 500 stocks that have historically shone between Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 over the last 20 years:
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Avg. Return</th>
<th>Median Return</th>
<th>Max Profit</th>
<th>Max Loss</th>
<th>Win Ratio</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>)</td>
<td>+1.68%</td>
<td>+1.36%</td>
<td>+10.76%</td>
<td>-2.97%</td>
<td>65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Illumina, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>)</td>
<td>+1.49%</td>
<td>+1.25%</td>
<td>+10.08%</td>
<td>-2.64%</td>
<td>60%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>)</td>
<td>+1.42%</td>
<td>+0.96%</td>
<td>+10.96%</td>
<td>-3.60%</td>
<td>60%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Assurant, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIZ#NYSE">AIZ</a>)</td>
<td>+1.41%</td>
<td>+0.56%</td>
<td>+14.33%</td>
<td>-4.07%</td>
<td>65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mohawk Industries, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHK#NYSE">MHK</a>)</td>
<td>+1.32%</td>
<td>+1.22%</td>
<td>+8.81%</td>
<td>-3.94%</td>
<td>65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Global Payments Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPN#NYSE">GPN</a>)</td>
<td>+1.32%</td>
<td>+0.95%</td>
<td>+8.14%</td>
<td>-1.51%</td>
<td>75%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>)</td>
<td>+1.28%</td>
<td>+0.52%</td>
<td>+9.27%</td>
<td>-2.89%</td>
<td>60%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Goldman Sachs Group, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>)</td>
<td>+1.27%</td>
<td>+0.39%</td>
<td>+10.40%</td>
<td>-1.41%</td>
<td>70%</td>
</tr>
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<td>ON Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>)</td>
<td>+1.25%</td>
<td>+1.13%</td>
<td>+9.63%</td>
<td>-4.70%</td>
<td>60%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Ralph Lauren Corp. (NYSE RL)</td>
<td>+1.19%</td>
<td>+0.51%</td>
<td>+8.21%</td>
<td>-2.36%</td>
<td>65%</td>
</tr>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Data: Seasonax</figcaption></figure>
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Webuy Global Ltd (NASDAQ:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBUY#NASDAQ">WBUY</a>) (the "Company") is pleased to announce the remarkable success of its recent Disney cruise campaign, powered by its revolutionary Micky1.0 Travel AI on WhatsApp. By seamlessly integrating advanced AI technology with personalized customer service, Webuy demonstrated its ability to drive significant customer engagement and financial results.
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The Disney cruise campaign leveraged Webuy's digital marketing expertise to direct leads to Micky1.0, the Company's AI-powered travel assistant. Micky1.0 efficiently answered customer inquiries, provided real-time quotes, and tailored recommendations, before transferring qualified leads to travel consultants for deal closure. This streamlined process highlights the synergy between advanced technology and human expertise.
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From December 10th to 23rd,2024,&nbsp; the Disney campaign exclusively drove the following financial achievements: • &nbsp; &nbsp;Receivable Booking Value (RBV): SGD 465,527 • &nbsp; &nbsp;Booking Revenue: SGD 162,202 These figures highlight the significant impact of the Disney project, powered by Webuy's AI capabilities, on revenue growth. &nbsp;

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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Walt Disney. Our analysis of options history for Walt Disney (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) revealed 10 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 50% of traders were bullish, while 20% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $162,899, and 6 were calls, valued at $492,203.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $55.0 to $140.0 for Walt Disney over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Walt Disney's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Walt Disney's significant trades, within a strike price range of $55.0 to $140.0, over the past month.
<h3>Walt Disney Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734708628_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.8</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$10.85</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$216.9K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td align="right">218</td>
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<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$10.55</td>
<td>$10.82</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$108.1K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td align="right">838</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$57.25</td>
<td>$54.6</td>
<td>$55.78</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$55.8K</td>
<td>10</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$53.0K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$1.93</td>
<td>$1.93</td>
<td>$113.00</td>
<td>$52.3K</td>
<td>98</td>
<td align="right">546</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Walt Disney</h3>
Disney operates in three global business segments: entertainment, sports, and experiences. Entertainment and experiences both benefit from the firm's ownership of iconic franchises and characters. Entertainment includes the ABC broadcast network, several cable television networks, and the Disney+ and Hulu streaming services. Within the segment, Disney also engages in movie and television production and distribution, with content licensed to movie theaters, other content providers, or, increasingly, kept in-house for use on Disney's own streaming platform and television networks. The sports segment houses ESPN and the ESPN+ streaming service. Experiences contains Disney's theme parks and vacation destinations, and also benefits from merchandise licensing.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Walt Disney, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Walt Disney</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,968,688, the price of DIS is up by 0.01%, reaching $111.38.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 47 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Walt Disney</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $127.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies has revised its rating downward to Hold, adjusting the price target to $120. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt persists with their Buy rating on Walt Disney, maintaining a target price of $135. 
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Murder suspect Luigi Mangione was extradited from Pennsylvania to New York on Thursday and faced his first federal court appearance after receiving <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42593013/luigi-mangione-faces-extradition-possible-federal-charges-may-carry-death-penalty">new federal charges.</a>
What Happened: Mangione, who is the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42316904/unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-fatally-shot-outside-nyc-hotel">suspect in the murder</a> of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in a New York federal court Thursday to hear and discuss the four federal counts he now faces in the case.
The federal charges include murder through use of a firearm and stalking, according to <a href="https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/the-latest-on-the-unitedhealthcare-ceo-killing-suspect-12-19-24/index.html">CNN</a>. Also wanted on state charges in Pennsylvania and New York, Mangione was taken into federal custody around 1 p.m. ET Thursday before being transported to New York.
The unsealed federal complaint showed that the notebook found in Mangione's possession when arrested at the Pennsylvania McDonald's included handwritten pages criticizing the health insurance sector and wealthy executives.
An entry in the notebook dated Aug. 15 said, "The details are finally coming together." The entry said procrastination had allowed Mangione to learn more about the redacted company he was targeting.
"The target is insurance…it checks every box," is also found in the notebook alleged to belong to Mangione, according to the federal complaint.
The notebook also references the investor conference that Thompson was set to attend.
"This investor conference is a true windfall."
Traveling across state lines and the "use of interstate facilities" to carry out the attack led to federal prosecutors claiming jurisdiction in the case.
The UnitedHealthcare CEO was believed to have been targeted by Mangione as the CEO of the insurance unit of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), one of the largest health insurance companies in the United States, according to the complaint.
On Thursday, Mangione was flown via helicopter from Pennsylvania to New York to meet with his lawyers ahead of the federal court appearance.
Mangione told Magistrate Judge Katharine Parker that he had seen the federal charges and understood what he was accused of.
Mangione's lawyers did not request bail at the Thursday hearing, but noted that they reserve the right to do so in the future.
After the federal court appearance, U.S. Marshals escorted Mangione out of the courtroom.
Mangione will be held in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, the lone New York City federal prison. Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs is also being held at the same facility awaiting trial on federal charges.
Among the lawyers on Mangione's defense team is Karen Friedman Agnifilo, whose husband, Marc Agnifilo, is representing Diddy.
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Why It's Important: Thursday's extradition was far from normal course, with New York City Mayor Eric Adams joining the helipad escort of Mangione after the murder suspect arrived in New York.
"This act of terrorism and the violence that stems from (Mangione's case) is something that will not be tolerated in the city. We wanted to personally be here to show the symbolism of leading from the front," Adams told reporters, according to CNN.
Adams said that cheering for Mangione's alleged actions "sends the wrong message" about gun violence.
"You're celebrating using violence to solve an issue."
The public escort by the helipad was unusual for a federal suspect, CNN reported. The very public display of Mangione comes as federal authorities often avoid "perp walks" that can attract supporters and a large media presence. Perp walks can also be viewed as "prejudicial," CNN senior correspondent Evan Pérez said.
What's Next: The federal and state case in New York will "proceed in parallel," the Manhattan District Attorney's office said Thursday, as reported by CNN.
Mangione faces 11 counts in the state of New York, including murder in the first degree, which carries a maximum sentence of prison without parole. The federal charges could see Mangione eligible for the death penalty if convicted of murder.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/12/42544499/luigi-mangione-documentaries-in-the-works-from-award-winning-creators-and-possibly-rapper-50-cent">Benzinga recently reported</a> that at least three documentaries are in the works on the life of Mangione and the health insurance industry. ABC, a unit of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), is airing a special edition of &#8220;20/20&#8221; at 10 p.m. ET Thursday. The episode will look at the death of Thompson, the search for Mangione and more on the suspected killer&#8217;s life.
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The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) takes top honors for domestic box office in 2024 and could be in store for a strong 2025 with a new analyst forecast calling for box office revenue to grow 8% in 2025, which is likely music to the ears of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41790068/amc-ceo-is-confident-and-optimistic-about-cinema-chains-future-as-q3-earnings-show-revenue-beat-rec">movie theater executives.</a>
2024 Box Office Winners: Disney is the only movie studio to hit the $2 billion figure for the domestic box office in 2024, led <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/08/40319102/disneys-deadpool-wolverine-hits-1b-d23-unveils-new-sequels-theme-park-expansions-fortnite-c">by hits like</a> "Inside Out 2," "Deadpool &amp; Wolverine" and the recently released "Moana 2."
This marks the second time that Disney hit the $2 billion figure since 2019, with the most recent milestone achieved in 2022, as reported by <a href="https://deadline.com/2024/12/box-office-disney-2024-1236209611/">Deadline</a>. Since 2010, Disney has reached $2 billion domestically seven times.
Disney will add to its year total with the release of "Mufasa" in theaters this weekend.
Here is a look at the top-grossing movies <a href="https://www.boxofficemojo.com/year/2024/?ref_=bo_yl_table_1">domestically </a>in 2024 and the public company behind the respective studio.
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<li>"Inside Out 2": $653.0 million, Disney</li>
<li>"Deadpool &amp; Wolverine": $636.7 million, Disney</li>
<li>"Wicked": $365.2 million, Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>)</li>
<li>"Despicable Me 4": $361.0 million, Comcast</li>
<li>"Moana 2": $342.1 million, Disney</li>
<li>"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice": $294.1 million, Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>)</li>
<li>"Dune: Part Two": $282.1 million, Warner Bros. Discovery</li>
<li>"Twisters": $267.8 million, Comcast</li>
<li>"Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire": $196.4 million, Warner Bros. Discovery</li>
<li>"Kung Fu Panda 4": $193.6 million, Comcast</li>
</ol>
"Inside Out 2" is the 11th highest-grossing movie domestically of all time and the highest-grossing animated film of all time domestically. "Deadpool &amp; Wolverine" set records for R-rated films and is the 12th highest-grossing film domestically of all time.
The top 10 list was led by Disney, Comcast, and Warner Bros., three companies that took home top scores in <a href="https://variety.com/2024/film/news/2024-box-office-numbers-movie-studios-disney-universal-paramount-1236236541/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Variety's </a>movie studios&#8217; year-end grades.
Disney earned an A rating, following a challenging 2023 in which the company failed to produce a $1 billion global grosser for the first time since 2014, excluding the pandemic years. The media giant has seen two films surpass the $1 billion mark globally this year and could add a third with &#8220;Moana 2,&#8221; which is projected to reach the milestone in December or January.
Comcast's Universal brand received an A- score thanks to the hits in the top 10 list and "The Wild Robot," which grossed over $300 million worldwide.
"Universal pulled off the seemingly impossible: Making musicals seem cool to moviegoers," Variety writes of the success of "Wicked."
Variety hands Warner Bros. a B+ rating with several hits among the top 10 grossing films, but a couple of films that underperformed including "Joker: Folie a Deux" at $206 million worldwide, calling it a "costly flop."
Here were the other Variety grades for movie studios:
<ul>
<li>Paramount Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARAA#NASDAQ">PARAA</a>): B</li>
<li>Sony Group Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>): B</li>
<li>Amazon MGM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): C</li>
<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>): D</li>
<li>Lionsgate (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LGF#NYSE">LGF</a>): D</li>
</ul>
Tech giants Amazon and Apple scored among the worst, as sometimes they have movies that flop in theaters but later <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/12/42537187/christmas-movie-with-the-rock-flops-at-box-office-breaks-streaming-records-for-this-company">break streaming records.</a>
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2025 Projections: News of Disney hitting the $2 billion domestic milestone comes with more potential good news<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41790068/amc-ceo-is-confident-and-optimistic-about-cinema-chains-future-as-q3-earnings-show-revenue-beat-rec"> </a>for the movie sector and movie theater companies like AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>) and Cinemark Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>).
Gower Street Analytics projects the global box office will reach $33 billion in 2025, an 8% increase from the estimated $30.5 billion total expected for 2024.
While the 2025 figure is expected to grow, it will be 14% behind the average of the 2017, 2018 and 2019 years before the COVID-19 pandemic, as reported by <a href="https://deadline.com/2024/12/2025-global-box-office-projection-1236237776/">Deadline</a>.
Gower Street Analytics predicts the North American box office will hit $9.7 billion in 2025, up 9% from the predicted 2024 year-end figure. The domestic box office stands at $8 billion currently, as reported by <a href="https://www.boxofficemojo.com/year/?ref_=bo_nb_hm_secondarytab">BoxOfficeMojo</a>.
The $9.7 billion estimate is 16% below the 2017-2019 average.
Overall, many regions are expected to see higher box office figures in 2025 compared to 2024, but the estimates in most regions are still below the averages from the pre-pandemic era.
"2025 is set to be a strong year for the global box office, fueled by robust studio slates and independent productions," Gower Street Analytics CEO Dimitrios Mitsinikos said.
Mitsinikos said the domestic box office could potentially surpass the $10 billion figure and get "closer to pre-pandemic norms."
The 2025 release slate includes films in the Avatar, Mission: Impossible, Jurassic World, John Wick, Zootopia, Superman and Wicked film franchises.
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Murder suspect Luigi Mangione faces extradition to New York after his arrest in connection with the death of UnitedHealthcare&#8216;s CEO. After <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42423214/luigi-mangione-fights-extradition-to-new-york-on-murder-charge-shouts-at-press-outside-courthouse">previously fighting</a> a transfer back to New York, he is expected to waive his extradition Thursday.
What Happened: Mangione, who was recently<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42541669/luigi-mangione-indicted-on-first-degree-murder-charges-in-unitedhealthcare-ceos-death-senseless-act-of-violence"> charged with murder</a> in the first degree, will appear in court Thursday in the state of Pennsylvania.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42316904/unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-fatally-shot-outside-nyc-hotel">Charged with killing </a>UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Mangione is expected to waive extradition to New York, according to his attorney, ABC News <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/unitedhealthcare-ceo-killing-latest-mangione-expected-court-extradition/story?id=116936089">reported</a>.
On Thursday, a Pennsylvania judge will be asked to accept the extradition waiver or move forward with a hearing on Mangione's charges in the state, which center on weapons, including the ghost gun found when he was arrested at an Altoona, Pennsylvania McDonald&#8217;s. 
If the judge agrees to the extradition, Mangione would be transported back to the state of New York by the New York Police Department. The murder suspect could be arraigned in New York as early as Thursday.
Mangione faces 11 counts in the state of New York including a murder in the first degree charge that carries a sentence of up to life in prison without parole if convicted and two charges of murder in the second degree, including one charge related to terrorism.
The indictment is &#8220;for the brazen, targeted and premeditated shooting of Brian Thompson,&#8221; Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said recently after reading off the charges.
Law enforcement said Mangione could also face federal charges in New York, which could lead to him being eligible for the death penalty if found guilty.
Mangione's lawyer Karen Friedman Agnifilo said they are ready to fight the charges in a statement reported by ABC news.
"The federal government's reported decision to pile on top of an already overcharged first-degree murder and state terror case is highly unusual and raises serious constitutional and statutory double jeopardy concerns," Agnifilo said.
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Outside the Pennsylvania courthouse are supporters with signs with words like "Free Luigi," "Murder for Profit is Terrorism" and "Deny, Defend, Depose."
Mangione&#8217;s arrest at a Pennsylvania&nbsp;McDonald&#8217;s&nbsp;triggered a rise&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/24/12/42427146/pennsylvania-mcdonalds-where-unitedhealthcare-ceo-murder-suspect-arrested-gets-review-bombed-more-like-narc-donalds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">in negative reviews</a>&nbsp;for the location, accusing the restaurant employees and patrons of being snitches.
Public sympathy for Mangione can be found on social media. On a&nbsp;Joe Rogan&nbsp;podcast episode,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/12/42473433/joe-rogan-on-public-sympathy-for-unitedhealthcare-ceo-murder-suspect-health-insurance-a-dirty-dirty-business" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;the host</a>&nbsp;said the health insurance sector is a &#8220;dirty business.&#8221;
Rogan suggested UnitedHealthcare&#8217;s alleged high claim denial rate may have been a reason why the public is not showing sympathy for Thompson.
A manifesto document found on Mangione reportedly contained comments about health insurance companies focusing on profits and greed over public health.
Benzinga recently reported there are at least three documentaries in the works on the life of Mangione and the health insurance industry. ABC, which is a unit of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), is airing a special edition of "20/20" at 10 p.m. ET Thursday. The episode will look at the death of Thompson, the search for Mangione and more on the suspected killer's life.
UNH Price Action: UnitedHealth stock trades at $503.91 in premarket trading Thursday versus a 52-week trading range of $436.38 to $630.73. The stock is down 13% over the last month and down 7% year-to-date in 2024.
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A new analyst report that looks at downloads and user data could show the winners and losers and what's ahead for<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/streaming"> the streaming sector.</a>
The Media and Internet Report: JPMorgan analysts led by David Karnovsky released a report on streaming downloads and user data using data from Sensor Tower, the iOS App Store and Google Play.
"Results in November were generally positive, with global downloads and DAUs mostly up on a sequential basis," the analyst report said.
Here's a look at some of the companies highlighted in the report.
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>): Disney+ downloads were down 6% month-over-month in November, which marked an improvement after two straight months of double-digit declines. The premiere of "Deadpool &amp; Wolverine" on the platform was the key release and may have led to some of the improved figures. The analyst said December includes the premieres of "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew," "Dream Productions" and "Doctor Who: Joy to the World." The ESPN tile being added to Disney+ could also help boost usage on the streaming platform, the analyst said, with some sports content available to Disney+ users without having a subscription.
"We think this is a positive step for the service and should boost overall engagement while potentially creating a new audience," the report noted.
Hulu, which is majority owned by Disney, saw downloads drop 5% month-over-month in November and daily active users fall 1% month-over-month, which came after two straight months of increases.
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Paramount Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARAA#NASDAQ">PARAA</a>): The media company is highlighted as a winner in the report with Paramount+ global downloads up 32% month-over-month in November, marking the platform's largest sequential gain since February 2024. The premiere of "Landman" and "The Agency" may have contributed to the gains. "Landman" was the biggest series launch on Paramount+ in two years according to the report.
Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>): Global downloads were up 14% year-over-year in November, an improvement from a -2% year-over-year decline in November. The increase may have been attributed by new content that included the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson live boxing event. The figures could get even better for the month of December.
"We believe content builds into year-end and 2025," the report said.
The report also cites several new movies and series along with the highly anticipated return of "Squid Game" and two NFL games on Christmas Day.
Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): Streaming platform Prime Video saw downloads down 7% year-over-year and daily active users down 8% year-over-year. The analysts expect a strong December for the platform with the premiere of "Beast Games" on Dec. 19 and several other series.
Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>): Streaming platform Peacock saw November downloads up 31% month-over-month, which may have been thanks to 2024 election day coverage and the debut of "Twisters" during the month. A Black Friday special of $19.99 per year for Peacock may have also attributed to the better numbers, the analyst said.
Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>): Max downloads were up 20% month-over-month in November, with the launch of the streaming platform in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and Hong Kong the likely reason. Downloads were down 5% month-over-month for the United States and Canada and up 29% in the other territories. Daily active users and monthly active users were also up month-over-month, including in the United States and Canada region.
Why It's Important: Based on the findings of the report, Paramount+ and Max are singled out as having strong Novembers. Prime Video and Netflix could be set for strong Decembers thanks to the release of "Beast Games" for Amazon and "Squid Game" and NFL games for Netflix.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Walt Disney (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with DIS, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for Walt Disney.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 25% bullish and 12%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $269,000, and 7, calls, for a total amount of $220,130.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $90.0 and $150.0 for Walt Disney, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Walt Disney's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Walt Disney's whale activity within a strike price range from $90.0 to $150.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Walt Disney Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734538532_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>DIS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$10.95</td>
<td>$10.7</td>
<td>$10.76</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$269.0K</td>
<td align="right">129</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$38.25</td>
<td>$36.6</td>
<td>$37.5</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td align="right">525</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$9.7</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$33.9K</td>
<td align="right">44</td>
<td align="right">70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$9.95</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$9.65</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$33.7K</td>
<td align="right">44</td>
<td align="right">35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$31.5</td>
<td>$29.35</td>
<td>$30.8</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$30.8K</td>
<td align="right">216</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Walt Disney</h3>
Disney operates in three global business segments: entertainment, sports, and experiences. Entertainment and experiences both benefit from the firm's ownership of iconic franchises and characters. Entertainment includes the ABC broadcast network, several cable television networks, and the Disney+ and Hulu streaming services. Within the segment, Disney also engages in movie and television production and distribution, with content licensed to movie theaters, other content providers, or, increasingly, kept in-house for use on Disney's own streaming platform and television networks. The sports segment houses ESPN and the ESPN+ streaming service. Experiences contains Disney's theme parks and vacation destinations, and also benefits from merchandise licensing.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Walt Disney, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Walt Disney</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 3,884,525, the price of DIS is up 2.27% at $115.58. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 49 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Walt Disney</h3>
3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $128.33333333333334.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Needham downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $130. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Jefferies lowers its rating to Hold with a new price target of $120. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt persists with their Buy rating on Walt Disney, maintaining a target price of $135. 
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On Tuesday, Marvel Rivals posted on X (formerly Twitter) that it has hit 20 million players in less than 2 weeks after launch.
Marvel Rivals&nbsp;is a superhero team-based player versus player (PVP) shooter developed by Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) Marvel Games and NetEase Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTES#NASDAQ">NTES</a>) NetEase Games in the Marvel Universe.
On December 9, the video game company said it reached <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/12/42397858/marvel-rivals-stuns-with-10-million-players-in-first-weekend" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">10 million players</a> globally following its launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
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The game features Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) heroes like Iron Man, Hulk, and Scarlet Witch, alongside comic book favorites like Cloak and Dagger, Iron Fist, and Squirrel Girl.
On December 6, Marvel Rivals <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42366954/neteases-marvel-rivals-launches-with-444000-players-on-steam" rel="noreferrer noopener">debuted on Steam</a> with 444K players featuring heroes like Iron Man and Wolverine.
The success of the games bears testimony to the popularity of the Marvel superheroes. Disney acquired Marvel in 2009 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40157189/deadpool-wolverine-grosses-824m-globally-disney-hits-3b-milestone-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">for $4 billion</a>.
Marvel Studios emerged as the highest-grossing film franchise of all time, crossing the $30 billion mark at the <a target="_blank" href="https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/marvel-studios-30-billion-box-office/" rel="noreferrer noopener">global box office</a> as of July 2024, backed by the massive successes of Avengers: Endgame,&nbsp;Black Panther, Iron Man, and Deadpool &amp; Wolverine.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.boxofficemojo.com/year/world/?ref_=bo_nb_in_tab" rel="noreferrer noopener">According to</a> Box Office Mojo, Marvel Studios' Deadpool &amp; Wolverine became the second-highest-grossing movie of 2024 ($1.34 billion), trailing only "Inside Out 2" ($1.7 billion).
The popularity of video games prompted Walt Disney and&nbsp;Netflix Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) to tap&nbsp;the sector's<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/09/40802898/netflix-games-hit-210m-downloads-which-game-took-the-no-1-spot" rel="noreferrer noopener"> frenzy</a>.
Walt Disney reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41971559/disneys-q4-boosted-by-streaming-gains-strong-box-office-and-solid-parks-performance" rel="noreferrer noopener">fiscal fourth-quarter&nbsp;2024</a> revenue growth of 6% to $22.57 billion, beating the&nbsp;consensus estimate of $22.35 billion. Adjusted EPS of $1.14 beat the&nbsp;analyst consensus of $1.10. The stock surged 25% year-to-date.
NetEase reported a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41966622/netease-q3-earnings-top-forecasts-as-cloud-music-grows-gaming-weakens" rel="noreferrer noopener">fiscal third-quarter</a> revenue decline of 3.9% to $3.73 billion, topping the&nbsp;consensus estimate of $3.65 billion. The adjusted EPADS of $1.67 beat the&nbsp;analyst consensus estimate of $1.61. The stock is up over 1% year-to-date.
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Disney's Marvel Rivals Game Hits 20 Million Players, Proves Superhero Power Still Reigns

University of Colorado football star Travis Hunter took home the Heisman Trophy Saturday night, adding to his rare pathway to the NFL that included turning down Division I schools to play for Deion Sanders at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/12/24631543/how-deion-sanders-and-the-nations-top-high-school-recruit-are-shaking-up-college-football">Football Championship Subdivision school Jackson State University.</a>
What Happened: With Hunter a Heisman Trophy winner and a rare two-way threat playing both cornerback and wide receiver, attention will now shift to how high he could get drafted in the 2025 NFL Draft and if he can break a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/24/04/38501129/2024-nfl-draft-recap-quarterbacks-wide-receivers-detroit-set-records-who-will-win-rookie-o"> recent string of preference</a> to take quarterbacks first overall.
In the 2024 NFL Draft, six quarterbacks were selected in the first round setting records for the position. Among the draft picks were quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels at first and second overall, who won the Heisman Trophy in 2022 and 2023, respectively.
Here are the most recent Heisman Trophy winners and their NFL Draft positions:
<ul>
<li>2023: Jayden Daniels, Quarterback, 2nd overall</li>
<li>2022: Caleb Williams, Quarterback, 1st overall</li>
<li>2021: Bryce Young, Quarterback, 1st overall</li>
<li>2020: DeVonta Smith, Wide receiver: 10th overall</li>
<li>2019: Joe Burrow, Quarterback, 1st overall</li>
<li>2018: Kyler Murray, Quarterback, 1st overall</li>
<li>2017: Baker Mayfield, Quarterback, 1st overall</li>
<li>2016: Lamar Jackson, Quarterback, 32nd overall</li>
<li>2015: Derrick Henry, Running back, 45th overall</li>
<li>2014: Marcus Mariota, Quarterback, 2nd overall</li>
<li>2013: Jameis Winston, Quarterback, 1st overall</li>
</ul>
The list shows the Heisman Trophy is often won by a quarterback with the position taking home the honors in nine of the past 11 years. In the past 11 years, six of the Heisman Trophy winners have gone first overall in a future NFL Draft.
No non-quarterback Heisman Trophy winner has gone first overall in the NFL Draft since running back Bo Jackson in 1985, according to the <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2024-04-25/every-heisman-winner-be-selected-no-1-overall-nfl-draft">NCAA</a>. Of the 25 Heisman Trophy winners who have gone first overall, all have been listed as a quarterback, running back or tight end. 
Also keep in mind that the last time a wide receiver went first overall was 1996 and the last time a defensive back went first overall was 1956, with a preference for quarterbacks, defensive ends and offensive linemen in recent years.
Hunter as a wide receiver and cornerback would set some new firsts if he goes first overall. This could be why he's the current second favorite on sportsbook DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>) to go first overall at odds of +350. Listed ahead of Hunter is his teammate, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders at odds of -120.
Trailing the two Colorado teammates is Miami quarterback Cam Ward, who was also a Heisman Trophy finalist, at odds of +400. No other player has odds lower than +2500. This means these three are the high favorites of going first overall, but right now it could be anyone's game of who will go first overall and likely will depend on which team secures the first overall pick.
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What's Next: One of the big questions for whoever drafts Hunter will be which position they want him to play in the NFL or if he will play both. During this season, Hunter <a href="https://x.com/PFF_College/status/1866945539801223417">had </a>709 offensive snaps and 713 defensive snaps, averaging 118 per game, significantly higher than anyone else in NCAA Football Division I.
Fox Sports analyst Jay Glazer <a href="https://x.com/JayGlazer/status/1868731686932078974">said </a>Sunday that he polled 13 NFL coaches and GMs asking about Hunter, with 12 saying they would play the Heisman winner primarily at CB with some offensive packages. The lone person who said wide receiver said the elite ball skills made the position the one Hunter should play. The 12 who picked cornerback also acknowledged elite ball skills and said a shutdown cornerback is harder to find.
The 2025 NFL Draft will be held in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with the first round happening on April 24 with Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) airing coverage on ABC and ESPN.
Colorado takes on Brigham Young University in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in a game that will air on ABC. Hunter indicated Monday that he plans to play in the game. Some players leaving for college sit out bowl games. This would mean NFL scouts, coaches and general managers could get another look at the rare two-way star ahead of the NFL Draft.
Hunter going high in the NFL Draft and succeeding at the next level could be big for Adidas AG &#8211; ADR (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADDYY#OTC">ADDYY</a>), which <a href="https://news.adidas.com/american-football/adidas-welcomes-collegiate-superstar-travis-hunter-to-the-three-stripes--expanding-its-next-gen-athl/s/a02057f4-e796-426e-84c7-ac2ae40dfc66">signed </a>the NCAA star to its growing roster of NFL players.
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Sports Betting

Sports

ADDYY

DKNG

Travis Hunter Wins Heisman, Will He Be #1 Pick In 2025 NFL Draft? What Betting Odds, History Show

Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) may have bright days thanks to theme parks and streaming, according to Rosenblatt&#8217;s Barton Crockett.
The Disney Analyst: Crockett maintains a Buy rating on Disney and raised the price target from $122 to $135.
The Analyst Takeaways: Disney's growth looks "do-able" and the stock is "buyable," Crockett writes in a new investor note.
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The new $135 price target assumes Disney shares can trade closer to a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 22x, instead of the near 10% discount to the market average Disney stock has traded at in recent history.
"A northward re-rating for Disney can be supported by rising confidence in portfolio durability and growth trajectory, and less concern about exposure to secular pressures on linear TV and competition in streaming," Crockett said.
Disney's confidence in high single-digit earnings per share growth in 2025, and double-digit growth in 2026 and 2027 appears aggressive, Crockett says. But it could become a reality, he adds, after hearing more details from new CFO Hugh Johnson last week.
Disney remains focused on its theme park segment<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42382381/disney-doubles-down-on-cruises-with-seven-new-ships-by-2031-targets-asian-market-expansion-best-time-to-invest-in-this-business"> and cruise lines</a>, which will continue to attract guests in future.
Disney's DTC segment, which includes Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN streaming platforms, could also be a key growth element, Crockett said.
The analyst said cross-promotion reduced churn and Disney+ is enjoying a lift in subscribers thanks to several hit films. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/11/42123085/wicked-gladiator-ii-moana-2-could-break-thanksgiving-weekend-box-office-stocks-to-watch">The release of movies</a> like "Deadpool &amp; Wolverine," "Inside Out 2" and "Moana 2" on Disney+ could help boost subscriber growth ahead.
Crockett says DTC streaming is &#8220;the leading driver of segment profit growth in F2026.&#8221;
Price Action: Disney stock is down 0.58% to $112.41 on Monday versus a 52-week trading range of $83.91 to $123.74. Disney stock is up 24% year-to-date in 2024.
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Price Target

Reiteration

Disney Analyst Highlights Streaming, Theme Parks And 'Portfolio Durability'

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Stifel raised the price target for Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRTX#NASDAQ">VRTX</a>) from $490 to $494. Stifel analyst Paul Matteis maintained a Hold rating. Vertex Pharmaceuticals shares closed at $463.73 on Friday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Jefferies raised the price target for Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) from $63 to $70. Jefferies analyst Akash Tewari upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy. Bristol-Myers Squibb shares closed at $55.78 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BMY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Oppenheimer boosted the price target for Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) from $825 to $1,065. Oppenheimer analyst Jason Helfstein maintained an Outperform rating. Netflix shares closed at $918.87 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NFLX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley cut MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKSI#NASDAQ">MKSI</a>) price target from $155 to $150. Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore maintained an Overweight rating. MKS Instruments shares settled at $112.55 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MKSI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Loop Capital raised RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) price target from $320 to $450. Loop Capital analyst Anthony Chukumba maintained a Hold rating. Walmart shares closed at $446.04 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Deutsche Bank cut NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) price target from $92 to $82. Deutsche Bank analyst Krisztina Katai maintained a Buy rating. NIKE shares closed at $77.25 on Friday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NKE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Rosenblatt raised The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) price target from $122 to $135. Rosenblatt analyst Barton Crockett maintained a Buy rating. Disney shares closed at $113.34 on Friday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Mizuho cut the price target for Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) from $137 to $134. Mizuho analyst Nitin Kumar maintained a Neutral rating. Exxon Mobil shares settled at $110.84 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XOM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Mizuho raised CNX Resources Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNX#NYSE">CNX</a>) price target from $33 to $38. Mizuho analyst Nitin Kumar downgraded the stock from Neutral to Underperform. CNX Resources shares closed at $37.79 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wedbush raised Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) price target from $400 to $515. Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives maintained an Outperform rating. Tesla shares closed at $436.23 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Rosenblatt analyst Barton Crockett maintains Walt Disney (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $122 to $135.

Rosenblatt Maintains Buy on Walt Disney, Raises Price Target to $135

PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) received a Wall Street upgrade Friday on a positive outlook for both its casino and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting">sports betting segments.</a>
The PENN Analyst: JPMorgan analyst Joseph Greff upgraded shares of Penn from Neutral to Overweight and raised the price target from $19 to $27.
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The Analyst Takeaways: Penn has a favorable risk-reward going forward, Greff said in a new investor note.
The analyst said there is a sightline to the "bottoming of its regional land-based casino cashflow generation" and a path to modest growth for its retail projects.
"In addition, we see reasonably set expectations for near-term Interactive (OSB and iGaming) losses for the 4Q24 and 2025 with buy-side expectations for modestly positive EBITDA generation in 2026," Greff said.
Greff said ESPN Bet continues to be one of the biggest drivers for the stock.
"We see a scenario of modestly positive segment EBITDA as not priced in the shares and, importantly, is not that much more than PENN's estimated annual market access fees."
Penn pays Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) for the rights to the ESPN name and brand. Greff said if ESPN Bet is not profitable, the company could shut it down and "milk the $60m-ish of market access fees."
The analyst said company commentary said monthly active users were up 144% year-over-year for ESPN Bet with average handle per user up 64% month-over-month. Enhancements made by Penn to further integrate the ESPN brand into the platform ahead of the NFL season look to have paid off, the analyst added.
The analyst said if ESPN Bet isn't successful, there is still value of the company's land-based casinos and market access fees that sportsbooks pay the company, assigning a value of $26 for this segment.
Penn's $850 million being spent in 2024 and 2025 on four retail growth projects is highlighted by the analyst, which includes replacing a riverboat facility with a land-based casino and hotel, developing a new land-based casino and adding hotels for the Hollywood Columbus and M Resort properties.
"Net-net we see a favorable fundamentally driven risk-reward given improving free cash flow … and shrinking Interactive losses."
PENN Price Action: Penn stock is up 3.60% to $20.73 on Friday versus a 52-week trading range of $13.50 to $27.21. Penn stock is down 20% year-to-date in 2024.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Walt Disney.
Looking at options history for Walt Disney (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 55% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 44% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $106,170 and 7, calls, for a total amount of $388,726.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $80.0 to $117.0 for Walt Disney over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Walt Disney's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Walt Disney's whale trades within a strike price range from $80.0 to $117.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Walt Disney Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733931082_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$24.5</td>
<td>$24.3</td>
<td>$24.35</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$129.0K</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
<td align="right">53</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2.07</td>
<td>$1.92</td>
<td>$1.98</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$70.2K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td align="right">355</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$15.1</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$56.6K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td align="right">37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.87</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$56.3K</td>
<td>13.2K</td>
<td align="right">414</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.86</td>
<td>$2.57</td>
<td>$2.78</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$55.6K</td>
<td>13.2K</td>
<td align="right">204</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Walt Disney</h3>
Disney operates in three global business segments: entertainment, sports, and experiences. Entertainment and experiences both benefit from the firm's ownership of iconic franchises and characters. Entertainment includes the ABC broadcast network, several cable television networks, and the Disney+ and Hulu streaming services. Within the segment, Disney also engages in movie and television production and distribution, with content licensed to movie theaters, other content providers, or, increasingly, kept in-house for use on Disney's own streaming platform and television networks. The sports segment houses ESPN and the ESPN+ streaming service. Experiences contains Disney's theme parks and vacation destinations, and also benefits from merchandise licensing.
<h3>Current Position of Walt Disney</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,009,782, the price of DIS is down -0.34% at $114.34. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 56 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Walt Disney</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $130.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Guggenheim persists with their Buy rating on Walt Disney, maintaining a target price of $130. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for Walt Disney, targeting a price of $125. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Walt Disney, which currently sits at a price target of $140. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Needham downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $130. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Walt Disney, which currently sits at a price target of $128. 
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Walt Disney Unusual Options Activity

The year 2024 brought a flood of new movies and TV shows to theaters, broadcast networks, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/streaming">and streaming platforms.</a>
Here's a look at the most-searched items across the world of entertainment in 2024.
Movies and Television: When looking for information on television shows and movies, consumers often turn to Google, the search engine owned by Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), the same place where they searched for information on trending topics like the Olympics and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/12/42417615/copa-america-summer-olympics-donald-trump-presidential-election-hurricanes-and-more-top-10-google-searches-in-2024">2024 presidential election.</a>
These were the top 10 most-searched movies on Google in <a href="https://trends.withgoogle.com/year-in-search/2024/?utm_source=blog.google&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=yis2024">2024</a>:
<ol>
<li>Inside Out 2</li>
<li>Deadpool &amp; Wolverine</li>
<li>Saltburn</li>
<li>Beetlejuice Beetlejuice</li>
<li>Dune: Part Two</li>
<li>It Ends with Us</li>
<li>Oppenheimer</li>
<li>Kung Fu Panda 4</li>
<li>Alien: Romulus</li>
<li>Terrifier 3</li>
</ol>
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) led the way with "Inside Out 2," "Deadpool &amp; Wolverine" and "Alien: Romulus" ranking in the top 10 searches. "Inside Out 2" and "Deadpool &amp; Wolverine" are the <a href="https://www.boxofficemojo.com/year/2024/?ref_=bo_yl_table_1">highest </a>grossing movies domestically and worldwide for 2024, making their appearance on the list no huge surprise.
"Saltburn" ranked third, which might be thanks to some viral scenes in the movie from Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), released in theaters and streamed on Prime Video.
Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) had several films on the list with "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" and "Dune: Part Two," which rank sixth and seventh for domestic box office revenue for the year.
Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) also has several films on the list with "Oppenheimer" and "Kung Fu Panda 4."
On the television front, Google&#8217;s top searches focused on streaming shows. Here are the 10 most-searched TV shows worldwide in 2024:
<ol>
<li>Baby Reindeer</li>
<li>Fallout</li>
<li>House of the Dragon</li>
<li>Heeramandi</li>
<li>Shogun</li>
<li>The Perfect Couple</li>
<li>Queen of Tears</li>
<li>Marry My Husband</li>
<li>3 Body Problem</li>
<li>Nobody Wants This</li>
</ol>
The global list included several foreign series, with many of them streamed to the U.S. and other parts of the world.
Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) led the way for series on the top-searched list with the rights to "Baby Reindeer," "Heeramandi," "The Perfect Couple," "Queen of Tears," "3 Body Problem" and "Nobody Wants This." With six of the 10 most Googled series globally for the year, Netflix continues to show its dominance in the streaming sector.
Amazon's Prime Video had two series on the list: "Fallout" and "Marry My Husband." Disney, with its FX arm and Hulu streaming platform, had "Shogun." Warner Bros. Discovery had one series on the list: "House of the Dragon," which airs on HBO and streams on Max.
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Actors, Musicians, and Games: Google also shared the top 10 lists for other entertainment categories for 2024.
These were the most-searched actors in 2024:
<ol>
<li>Katt Williams</li>
<li>Pawan Kalyan</li>
<li>Adam Brody</li>
<li>Ella Purnell</li>
<li>Hina Khan</li>
<li>Kieran Culkin</li>
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<li>Nimrat Kaur</li>
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<li>Briggitte Bozzo</li>
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<ol>
<li>Diddy</li>
<li>Usher</li>
<li>Linkin Park</li>
<li>Sabrina Carpenter</li>
<li>Justin Timberlake</li>
<li>Angela Aguilar</li>
<li>Drake Bell</li>
<li>Tracy Chapman</li>
<li>Dave Grohl</li>
<li>Angelina Mango</li>
</ol>
These were the 10 most-searched games on Google in 2024:
<ol>
<li>Connections</li>
<li>Palworld</li>
<li>Infinite Craft</li>
<li>Sprunki</li>
<li>Helldivers 2</li>
<li>Wuthering Waves</li>
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This year's entertainment lists don't feature Taylor Swift and while they have several names who proved to make headlines for negative reasons, the list doesn't include the likes of Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, Will Smith and Chris Rock who dominated headlines in years past.
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It seems like Disney&#8217;s fairy dust is starting to sparkle again — at least <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/golden-cross">on the technical charts</a>. 
Shares of Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) recently flashed a Golden Cross, a classic bullish signal where the stock&#8217;s short-term moving averages cross above its long-term ones.
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With a moderately bullish trend and some selling pressure, is the magic about to fade? Or, is Disney poised for a comeback?
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Golden Signal For Disney Stock Investors?</h2>
Let's break it down. Disney stock trade at $114.61, a modest bump from the 50-day simple moving average of $102.63 and the 200-day SMA of $102.18 &#8211; both creating a bullish signal. But, there&#8217;s a twist—its eight-day moving average sits at $116.69, signaling potential selling pressure. Disney stock is caught in a tug-of-war between its bullish indicators and a possible pullback.
On the brighter side, Disney stock's 20-day SMA of $113.22 is reinforcing the bullish signal. This is further supported by the bullish 50-day and 200-day averages. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator of 4.32 is also flashing bullish. Its Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 64.69 suggests Disney is inching toward overbought territory. 
Sounds like a magical ride—if you're into short-term swings.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Disney&#8217;s Premium Strategy, Future Growth</h2>
Meanwhile, Disney has been up to more than just chart gymnastics. The company is set to boost its bottom line by tapping into the "premium" segment of its theme park audience. Higher prices, surge pricing, and new &#8220;premium&#8221; park offerings like park-hoppers are in the works. 
CFO Hugh Johnston recently <a href="https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/1062475/atome-takes-option-on-land-to-boost-size-of-villeta-site-1062475.html">confirmed</a> the price hikes and teased that park experiences, cruises, and consumer products should grow by 6% to 8% next year.
Disney's cruise business is getting some love too. The company is launching its sixth ship, Disney Treasure, at the end of December. Seven more ships are slated by 2031. Given its high customer ratings, and intellectual property-laden offerings, Disney is betting that cruises will become a significant contributor to revenue.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Challenges Ahead: Universal, Selling Pressure</h2>
But here's the hitch: Johnston also warned about the potential impact of Universal's new theme park in Orlando. This, could put a dent in Disney&#8217;s plans.
Should you buckle up for a bullish Disney rally or is it time to take a cruise out of the stock? With the Golden Cross, some buy signals, and a few headwinds (including Universal's looming Orlando presence), it's clear Disney's stock is currently riding a rollercoaster of its own.
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The video streaming industry is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements and a surge in on-demand content. In this ever-evolving dynamic industry, fundamentally robust streaming stocks Amazon (AMZN), Netflix (NFLX), and Disney (DIS) could be solid buys. Keep reading... The video streaming industry is rapidly transforming, driven by growing global internet access, advancements in technology, and the increasing popularity of on-demand content among consumers.
As the year ends, leading streaming stocks like Amazon.com, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AMZN/">AMZN</a>), Netflix, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NFLX/">NFLX</a>), and The Walt Disney Company (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DIS/">DIS</a>), which are leveraging these trends and offering innovative solutions to cater to the evolving tastes of global viewers, could be smart investment options at this time.
The video streaming industry is thriving, driven by the convenience and variety offered by platforms. The rise of subscription-based models and interactive features has significantly boosted digital content consumption. Enhanced internet connectivity, widespread smart device usage, and the shift to on-demand viewing have further increased accessibility and fueled growth.
In 2024, the global video streaming market is valued at approximately <a href="https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/video-streaming-market-103057">$674.25 billion</a> and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18.7% between 2024 and 2032, reaching an estimated value of $2.66 trillion, highlighting substantial opportunities within this dynamic industry.
Given these favorable trends, let's take a closer look at the Streaming Stocks.
Amazon.com, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AMZN/">AMZN</a>)
AMZN operates globally through its retail, advertising, and subscription services. A dominant force in the entertainment industry, AMZN leverages a diverse portfolio that includes streaming, digital media, gaming, and entertainment services. As the parent company of Amazon Prime Video, it provides an extensive selection of movies, TV shows, and original content, along with exclusive premium offerings such as live sports events through Amazon Prime Sports.
On December 9, AMZN and Intuit Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/INTU/">INTU</a>) announced a multi-year partnership to support Amazon sellers with Intuit's AI-driven platform, offering financial management tools, compliance support, and capital access. This collaboration aims to provide sellers with insights into profitability, cash flow, and tax liabilities to drive business growth.
On December 4, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Grab Holdings Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/GRAB/">GRAB</a>) announced a strategic partnership, with Grab selecting AWS as its preferred cloud provider. This collaboration will enable Grab to leverage AWS to drive growth in its mobility, delivery, and financial services.
During the fiscal third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, AMZN's total net sales increased 11% year-over-year to $158.88 billion. Its <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/operatingincome.asp">operating income</a> grew 55.6% from the year-ago value to $17.41 billion. In addition, the company's net income and EPS came in at $15.33 billion and $1.43, up 55.2% and 52.1% over the prior-year quarter, respectively.
Market expect AMZN's EPS and revenue for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2024, to increase 47.3% and 10.2% year-over-year to $1.47 and $187.24 billion, respectively. It surpassed the Street EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
Over the past year, the stock has gained 57.8% to close the last trading session at $230.26. It soared 51.5% year-to-date.
AMZN's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 distinct factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
AMZN has an A grade in Sentiment and a B in Growth, Momentum, and Quality. It is ranked #15 out of 51 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/internet/">Internet</a> industry.
In addition, one can access AMZN's grades for Value and Stability <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AMZN/">here</a>.
Netflix, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NFLX/">NFLX</a>)
NFLX delivers a diverse range of entertainment products, including TV series, documentaries, feature films, and games, catering to audiences across various genres and languages.
On December 3, NFLX and Domino's Pizza (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DPZ/">DPZ</a>) teamed up to promote the upcoming Squid Game season two by offering free Emergency Pizza for a year to low-scoring players at Squid Game: The Experience.
During the fiscal third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, NFLX's revenue increased 15% year-over-year to $9.83 million. Its operating income grew 51.8% from the year-ago value to $2.91 million. In addition, the company's net income and EPS came in at $2.36 million and $5.40, up 41% and 44.8% over the prior-year quarter, respectively.
Street expects NFLX's EPS and revenue for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2024, to increase 100.1% and 14.8% year-over-year to $4.22 and $10.14 billion, respectively. It surpassed the Street revenue estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Over the past year, the stock has gained 103.7% to close the last trading session at $936.56. It soared 92.4% year-to-date.
NFLX's POWR Ratings reflect strong prospects. The stock has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
NFLX has a B grade in Quality. It is ranked #20 out of 51 stocks in the Internet industry.
Beyond what we have stated above, we also have given NFLX grades for Growth, Value, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment. Get all the NFLX's ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NFLX/">here</a>.
The Walt Disney Company (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DIS/">DIS</a>)
DIS offers a diverse range of entertainment products, including films, television content, streaming services, live events, theme parks, resorts, and merchandise. These products cater to global audiences, including families, sports enthusiasts, and entertainment consumers of all ages.
On December 4, DIS announced a 33% increase in its cash dividend, declaring $1 per share compared to $0.75 in fiscal year 2024, which is payable on January 16, 2025. It pays an annual dividend of $1, which translates to a dividend yield of 0.87% at the prevailing price levels.
On November 14, the merger of Viacom18's media and JioCinema businesses into Star India Private Limited, along with Reliance Industries' $1.36 billion investment, created a joint venture valued at $8.5 billion. This collaboration strengthened DIS's position in India by expanding its market reach and leveraging local synergies.
DIS' revenues increased 6.3% year-over-year to $22.57 billion in the fiscal 2024 fourth quarter that ended on September 28, 2024. Its income before income taxes came in at $948 million. Net income and earnings per share attributable to DIS came in at $460 million and $0.25, up 78.6% over the prior-year quarter.
Street expects DIS' revenue for the fiscal first quarter (ending December 31, 2024) to increase 4.9% year-over-year to $24.70 billion. Its EPS for the same quarter is expected to grow 17.6% from the prior year to $1.43. In addition, it surpassed the consensus revenue estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Shares of DIS have gained 24.3% over the past year to close the last trading session at $114.61. It soared 26.9% year-to-date.
DIS' bright prospects are apparent in its POWR Ratings.
It has an A grade in Sentiment. Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/entertainment-media-producers/">Entertainment - Media Producers</a> industry, DIS is ranked #9 out of 13 stocks.
Click <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DIS/">here</a> to see DIS ratings for Growth, Value, Momentum, Stability, and Quality.
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AMZN shares were unchanged in premarket trading Thursday. Year-to-date, AMZN has gained 51.55%, versus a 29.01% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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