Trump Opposition Sinks Tegna Stock as TV Merger Deal Faces Uncertainty
Tegna shares dropped 4% after Trump opposed FCC ownership cap changes, threatening Nexstar's $6.2B acquisition and creating turmoil in TV broadcasting consolidation plans.
Tegna shares dropped 4% after Trump opposed FCC ownership cap changes, threatening Nexstar's $6.2B acquisition and creating turmoil in TV broadcasting consolidation plans.
Disney's Q4 revenue of $22.5B misses analyst estimates. Upcoming Avatar and Zootopia releases expected to reduce Q1 earnings by $400M. Stock drops 4% despite streaming gains.
ESPN Bet (Penn) is out due to low popularity. ESPN switches to DraftKings as the exclusive betting partner starting in December.
Disney & Webtoon are building a new digital comics platform for Marvel, Star Wars & more, offering 35k+ titles with one subscription. Disney will invest 2% in Webtoon. Launching in Q4, it provides mobile access & boosts both companies.
Disney's Q3 shows theme parks & streaming profit growth, offsetting traditional TV and film studio declines. ESPN makes key deals, including NFL stake & WWE rights.