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Insurance, regional banks, fitness centers, utilities, hospitals and theme parks are among the sectors that could be negatively impacted when Hurricane Milton hits Florida Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. Here's a look at some of the sectors and stocks that investors should be watching...

Hurricane Milton is nearing the west coast of Florida and bringing a second powerful storm to the state within two weeks. Here's the latest update on the storm, expected to make landfall in the U.S. on Wednesday night. What Happened: Hurricane Milton reached Category 5 status Monday with winds of...

Florida is bracing for another hurricane to make landfall this week, less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene. Here's a look at the forecast and stocks to watch. Hurricane Milton Intensifies: Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene hit Florida, Hurricane Milton is intensifying into a potential...

Visitors to the so-called “Happiest Place on Earth” often find themselves in a scary scenario once their vacation ends. What Happened: About 24% of Disney-goers have gone into debt to finance their trip. According to a LendingTree survey, this figure rises to 39% among members of Gen Z...

For every Potterhead out there, the ultimate dream has been to get a Hogwarts acceptance letter. However, for now, let's settle for getting to know the magic realm from a closer perspective. From the enchanting Diagon Alley in Orlando to the mystical wonders of Beijing...

An activist battle against leading media company Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) has been in the works for over a year and has escalated in recent months. Here's an update on the battle against Disney and key items an activist battle thinks could help the media giant. What Happened: Activist investor...

Six Flags Entertainment Corp (NYSE:SIX) reported fourth-quarter (Q4) fiscal 2023 sales growth of 5% year-on-year to $293 million, missing the analyst consensus of $297.5 million. The theme park company’s adjusted EPS of 18 cents missed the consensus of 27 cents. Attendance was 4.3 million...

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) and other theme park operators, which have had lukewarm summer attendance, are gearing up to put the worst behind them and look ahead to the fall with optimism. What Happened: Disney, Cedar Fair L.P. (NYSE:FUN), which owns Dorney Park, Six Flags Entertainment Corp. (NYSE:...

Media and theme park giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) announced plans to increase spending for its theme parks, experiences and products segment. The company said it will “nearly double” investments made for the segment over the next 10 years with a total of $60 billion. An...

Investors were pleased when they heard Bob Iger returned to the CEO role of Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS), a move that saw shares trade higher in November 2022. A new report detailed the huge rift between Iger and former Disney CEO Bob Chapek, including a fight over who would get an...

Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) is set to report third-quarter financial results after the market close Wednesday. Here are the earnings estimates, analyst ratings and key items for investors to watch. Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Disney to report revenue of $21.82...

Walt Disney Co’s (NYSE: DIS) theme parks, primarily the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, are seeing their quietest stretch in a decade, according to a recent report from the Wall Street Journal. The report cites data from a travel...

Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Boba Fett, and Yoda are all iconic characters that have captivated audiences through film and television. The acquisition of Lucasfilm, the parent company of the Star Wars franchise, is regarded as a pivotal strategic move for The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS). Let...

Regional theme parks are in focus as they gear up to announce their earnings in early May. Valuations in this segment are significantly below their pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels and lower than other consumer sectors, according to Morgan Stanley. The Media & Entertainment Analyst: Thomas Yeh...

A battle between one of the largest media companies and a presidential hopeful could be heating up with a clause in a contract found and causing an increased battle. And, here’s how King Charles III is involved in the clause. What Happened: Florida governor and presidential hopeful Ron...