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NYSE:DIS News 23 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.
1 February 2026
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Disney stock (DIS) set for a volatile week as Bob Iger exit report lands before earnings

Disney stock (DIS) set for a volatile week as Bob Iger exit report lands before earnings

Disney shares closed at $112.80 Friday, up 1.1%, and edged higher after hours following reports CEO Bob Iger plans to step down early. The board is expected to vote on a successor next week. Disney will release quarterly earnings before the market opens Feb. 2. The company declined to comment on the leadership change.
31 January 2026
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Disney stock lifts on Iger exit report as investors brace for earnings week

Disney stock lifts on Iger exit report as investors brace for earnings week

Disney shares rose 1.1% to $112.80 Friday after reports that CEO Bob Iger plans to step down before his contract expires, with the stock ticking up to $112.99 after hours. The board will vote on a successor next week. Disney reports fiscal first-quarter results Feb. 2. The company declined to comment on Iger’s timing.
31 January 2026
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Disney stock edges higher in afternoon trade — what to watch before Feb. 2 earnings

Disney stock edges higher in afternoon trade — what to watch before Feb. 2 earnings

Disney shares rose 0.7% to $111.81 in Monday afternoon trading as investors awaited a Federal Reserve decision and a wave of earnings reports. Wall Street expects Disney to report an 11.4% profit drop and a 5% revenue increase for the December quarter on Feb. 2. Media stocks were mixed, with Netflix down 0.2% and Comcast up 0.6%.
26 January 2026
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Disney stock slips into the weekend as CEO search and Feb. 2 results loom for DIS

Disney stock slips into the weekend as CEO search and Feb. 2 results loom for DIS

Disney shares fell 2% Friday to $110.98 amid renewed focus on CEO succession, with the board reaffirming plans to name a new chief in early 2026. Chief People Officer Sonia L. Coleman sold 2,473 shares at $114 each on Jan. 22. Disney’s next earnings report is set for Feb. 2. The annual shareholder meeting is scheduled for March 18.
25 January 2026
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Disney stock drops on CEO succession focus: what DIS investors watch next week

Disney stock drops on CEO succession focus: what DIS investors watch next week

Disney shares fell 2% to $110.98 Friday, underperforming the broader market. A proxy filing confirmed the board plans to name a new CEO in early 2026 and set the annual meeting for March 18. CEO Bob Iger’s 2025 compensation totaled $45.8 million. The next major events are the Fed’s Jan. 28 decision and Disney’s earnings report on Feb. 2.
24 January 2026
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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.
24 January 2026
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Disney stock slides as proxy flags early-2026 CEO decision and Iger’s pay bump

Disney stock slides as proxy flags early-2026 CEO decision and Iger’s pay bump

Disney shares fell 1.8% to $111.17 Friday after a proxy filing set the CEO succession announcement for early 2026 and scheduled a March 18 shareholder meeting. The proxy named ex-Apple COO Jeffrey Williams as a board nominee and outlined votes on pay, climate, and governance. CEO Bob Iger’s pay rose to $45.84 million. Disney reports earnings Feb. 2.
23 January 2026
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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.
23 January 2026
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JioStar’s new sports monetisation play: Debrup Ghosh tapped to run premium portfolio

JioStar’s new sports monetisation play: Debrup Ghosh tapped to run premium portfolio

JioStar has appointed Debrup Ghosh as director of premium sports, following Praveen Kumar’s move to lead sports digital and LTV. Ghosh, formerly of Myntra, will focus on revenue and partnerships as the Reliance-Disney joint venture faces rising sports rights costs and fragmented audiences. Ghosh and Kumar confirmed their roles on LinkedIn.
23 January 2026
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Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell Friday after the company announced a $200 billion AI infrastructure plan for 2026, exceeding analyst expectations and reviving investor concerns about profitability. Combined 2026 capex flagged by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta now tops $630 billion. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares surged on the news, while software and data firms remained under pressure.
Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

7 February 2026
Nvidia surged 7.8% Friday, leading a chip stock rally that pushed the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The PHLX semiconductor index gained 5.7% as Advanced Micro Devices rose 8.3% and Broadcom 7.1%. Amazon fell 5.6% after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. Investors weighed a $600 billion AI infrastructure outlay against sharp losses in software shares.
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