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Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) shares led the Dow’s advance and reached a record high on Tuesday after a report found that close to a million new subscribers a day, are signing up for its newly launched digital streaming service, Disney+, in time span of less than two weeks after its initial rollout. Burlington […]
Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF) board authorized the repurchase of up to $1.37B of common stock and the board will consider increasing the quarterly common stock at its July 2019 meeting; if approved, the increase is expected to result in a dividend payout ratio within Region’s stated target of 35%-45%. Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), a Financial sector […]
In celebration of the release of The Lion King next month, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has announced The Lion King: Protect the Pride initiative to protect the endangered lion population across Africa with the help of the film’s stars. To help push the campaign, the quick one-minute clip features appearances from Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, […]
A little over a month after taking 100% control of Hulu in a $5.8 billion deal with Comcast, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is beginning to reveal its plans for the streamer’s future. His statements confirm earlier comments from Disney CEO Bob Iger, who said in November before Disney acquired 21st Century Fox and AT&T’s […]