Disney CEO Iger promises 2026 exit Walt Disney chief executive Bob Iger said he would "definitely" step down when his current contract ends in 2026 and that the ABC broadcast network … Business • 4 hrs
Boomerang Boss: CEOs who came back for seconds With his firing and rapid re-hiring, Sam Altman joins a long list of 'boomerang' CEOs, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 28 Nov
Disney tops quarterly earnings forecasts Walt Disney exceeded Wall Street's earnings expectations as higher attendance at its Shanghai and Hong Kong theme parks offset a decline in advertising revenue at … Business • 09 Nov
From pencil & paper to media giant: 100 years of Disney The Walt Disney Company celebrates its 100th anniversary today, marking the occasion with the release of a short film featuring more than 500 characters from … Business • 16 Oct
Disney to lay off 7,000 workers in major revamp by CEO Walt Disney has announced a sweeping restructuring under recently reinstated CEO Bob Iger, cutting 7,000 jobs as part of an effort to save $5.5 billion … Business • 09 Feb
Disney brings back Iger as CEO in bid to boost growth Bob Iger is returning to Walt Disney as chief executive less than a year after he retired, a surprise comeback that coincides with the entertainment … Business • 21 Nov 22
Baby Yoda powers Disney streaming subs to fast start Walt Disney's new streaming service Disney+ reached 28.6 million paying subscribers this week, the company said this week as it reported quarterly earnings that beat … Business • 05 Feb 20
Disney's last quarter had happy ending as earnings rose Walt Disney Co's theme parks and a remake of "The Lion King" boosted quarterly earnings past Wall Street targets as costs came in lower than … Business • 08 Nov 19
Disney profit boosted by fans flocking to parks, movies Walt Disney results have beaten Wall Street estimates thanks to summer crowds that swarmed into its theme parks and filled cinemas showing Marvel movie "Ant-Man … Business • 09 Nov 18
Comcast concedes to Disney in war for Fox assets Comcast said it was dropping its $66 billion bid for Twenty-First Century Fox's entertainment assets, but said it would still try to expand its international … Business • 20 Jul 18
New 'Star Wars' trilogy raises hopes for Disney The force of "Star Wars" lifted Walt Disney shares last night as the promise of a new film trilogy overshadowed disappointing quarterly results and struggles … Business • 10 Nov 17
Disney extends CEO Iger's contract by a year to 2019 Walt Disney has extended chief executive Bob Iger's term by a year to July 2, 2019 and said he would serve as a consultant for … Business • 23 Mar 17
