Disney's theme parks and cruise lines delivered a historic $10 billion quarter, driving overall revenue past expectations. However, surging costs across its media and sports divisions squeezed profits as the entertainment giant nears a decision on its next chief executive.
A two-week carriage dispute between Disney and YouTube TV last November resulted in a significant financial blow to Disney's sports division, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the streaming and traditional cable landscape.
Amid a market obsessed with artificial intelligence, investment firm Giverny Capital reveals a new position in Hawkins, Inc., a specialty chemicals manufacturer. We examine the rationale behind this contrarian bet and what it says about current market dynamics.
A 16% quarterly bounce offers little solace for Cargojet Inc. shareholders, who have watched the stock plummet 57% over five years. While fundamentals show glimmers of strength, the air freight carrier's long-term trajectory remains a pressing concern for the market.
A massive document release related to Jeffrey Epstein has sparked outrage after failing to protect dozens of victims, publishing names and nude photos despite court-ordered redactions. The disclosure raises serious questions about procedural failures and victim protection.
Nine men face prosecution for one of Nigeria's deadliest rural attacks in recent years, as authorities seek to demonstrate action on persistent security crises in the volatile Middle Belt region.
Barrell Craft Spirits has sold a contract bottling plant in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, consolidating operations back to its Louisville site amid shifting consumer demand and a broader slowdown in the US whiskey category.
The Walt Disney Company has placed a $30 billion valuation on ESPN as part of its newly finalized strategic partnership with the National Football League, which includes complex future equity options and a major integration of NFL media assets.
The family of Milagros Ortiz demands accountability after a marked police cruiser, found at fault in a preliminary report, struck her car, leading to her death. An internal investigation is ongoing.
A Bangladeshi court has convicted British MP Tulip Siddiq in absentia on two further corruption charges, adding four years to her prison term. The cases center on allegations she used her influence with her aunt, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, to illegally secure land for family members.
Aylo, the company behind major adult sites like Pornhub, has cut off access for new users in the UK. The move marks a dramatic reversal in its stance on the country's Online Safety Act, with the firm claiming the age verification rules push users toward riskier corners of the web.
As Bangladesh heads to the polls on February 12 under an interim government, its geopolitical alignments are shifting. The outcome will test the influence of regional powers India, China, and Pakistan in a nation navigating a post-Hasina political landscape.
The military leadership in Guinea-Bissau has freed a key opposition figure and pledged to form an inclusive government, in moves widely seen as an effort to appease regional bloc ECOWAS following November's coup.
Steve Wright, the serial killer serving life for the 2006 Ipswich murders, has pleaded guilty to the 1999 kidnapping and murder of 17-year-old Victoria Hall, bringing long-awaited closure to a family and exposing an earlier chapter of his crimes.
Hong Kong apparel giant Crystal International is investing in a high-tech logistics center in China, aiming to slash fabric transfer times by 75% and power operations with solar energy as part of its broader smart manufacturing push.
The Walt Disney Company reported a 5% rise in fiscal first-quarter revenue to $26 billion, fueled by its theme parks and streaming services. However, operating profit fell 9% as challenges in its traditional TV business and rising costs offset gains.
Iranian authorities announced the arrest of four foreigners allegedly involved in last month's widespread unrest, seizing homemade explosives in the operation as the government continues to blame external actors for domestic turmoil.
With backing from tech giants and a $2.5 billion valuation, Austin-based startup webAI is pioneering a radical shift: moving AI processing from massive, energy-hungry data centers directly to personal devices, promising greater efficiency, privacy, and user control.
After a punishing year for many restaurant stocks, a seismic shift is underway. As inflation-weary diners become more selective, value and experience are trumping category labels, driving a surprising resurgence in casual dining while challenging the fast-casual model.
Security forces are engaged in extensive operations across Balochistan following a devastating wave of coordinated assaults by separatist militants on civilian and government targets over the weekend, which killed nearly 50 people and marked a significant escalation in the long-running conflict.
