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NYSE:DIS 18 January 2026 - 2 February 2026

Verizon’s near-12% leap puts communication services stocks in focus ahead of Disney, Alphabet results

Verizon’s near-12% leap puts communication services stocks in focus ahead of Disney, Alphabet results

Verizon surged 11.8% after raising its 2026 profit outlook and announcing a $25 billion buyback. XLC closed at $120.08, up 0.24%, as telecom gains offset losses in internet platforms. AT&T and T-Mobile also rose sharply. The S&P 500 fell 0.43% Friday amid investor focus on Fed leadership and mixed tech earnings.
Disney stock slips into weekend as board flags CEO pick “early 2026” and earnings loom

Disney stock slips into weekend as board flags CEO pick “early 2026” and earnings loom

Disney shares fell 1.97% to $110.98 Friday after a proxy filing confirmed the board plans to name a new CEO in early 2026, ahead of the March 18 shareholder meeting. Senior executive Sonia L. Coleman sold 2,473 shares at $114 each under a pre-arranged plan. Investors await Disney’s Feb. 2 earnings for updates on streaming, ESPN, and parks.
Dow Jones drops 400 points as Goldman, Caterpillar slide and Intel jitters linger

Dow Jones drops 400 points as Goldman, Caterpillar slide and Intel jitters linger

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 411 points, or 0.8%, Friday afternoon, weighed down by losses in Goldman Sachs, Caterpillar, and Intel. Intel shares slumped after the company projected weaker-than-expected Q1 revenue and earnings, citing trouble meeting AI server chip demand. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted small gains, lifted by tech stocks. Silver topped $100 an ounce as investors sought safe havens.
Disney stock price stalls near $113 as proxy filing puts CEO pick in “early 2026” focus

Disney stock price stalls near $113 as proxy filing puts CEO pick in “early 2026” focus

Disney shares were little changed after hours Thursday following a proxy filing setting its annual meeting for March 18 and revealing the board aims to name a new CEO in early 2026. The filing also highlighted $1.3 billion in streaming profit for fiscal 2025 and $3.5 billion in share buybacks. Chief People Officer Sonia L. Coleman plans to sell 2,473 shares. Disney will report fiscal Q1 earnings on Feb. 2.
23 January 2026
Dow Jones rebounds as Trump rules out force on Greenland; tariffs still hang over Wall Street

Dow Jones rebounds as Trump rules out force on Greenland; tariffs still hang over Wall Street

The Dow Jones rose about 0.6% Wednesday, recovering nearly 297 points after President Trump ruled out using force to acquire Greenland. Tuesday saw the index plunge 870 points following new U.S. tariffs on European goods. Merck and UnitedHealth led early gains, while IBM and 3M dragged on the previous session. Investors await jobless claims data Thursday and the Fed meeting next week.
Dow Jones rebounds after Tuesday’s 870-point hit as Trump cools Greenland talk

Dow Jones rebounds after Tuesday’s 870-point hit as Trump cools Greenland talk

The Dow Jones rose 203 points to 48,692.15 early Wednesday, rebounding after Tuesday’s 870-point drop triggered by Trump’s tariff threats on eight European countries. Healthcare stocks led gains, with Merck and UnitedHealth adding about 40 points. The Supreme Court began hearing arguments on Trump’s bid to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook. A Reuters poll showed economists expect the Fed to hold rates steady this quarter.
Communication Services Stocks Face Tariff Shock as Netflix Earnings Near

Communication Services Stocks Face Tariff Shock as Netflix Earnings Near

U.S. communication services stocks fell Tuesday after President Trump threatened new tariffs, with XLC closing Friday down 0.9% at $115.17. Disney dropped 1.9%, T-Mobile slid 2.3%, and Alphabet slipped 0.9%. Netflix reports earnings Tuesday, Meta on Jan. 28, and Alphabet on Feb. 4. European leaders plan an emergency summit Thursday to consider a response to the U.S. tariff threat.
Netflix stock price steadies near $88 as Trump bond disclosure, Sony deal and Warner fight crowd the week

Netflix stock price steadies near $88 as Trump bond disclosure, Sony deal and Warner fight crowd the week

Netflix shares slipped 0.1% to $88 Friday amid heavy trading and renewed scrutiny of its $83 billion Warner Bros Discovery merger, after a Reuters report that President Trump bought up to $2 million in Netflix and Warner bonds post-announcement. Paramount Skydance has filed suit against Warner and launched a rival $108.4 billion bid. Netflix is reportedly preparing an all-cash offer as regulators review the deal.
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