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Disney earnings: What CEO Bob Iger is prioritizing

Disney (DIS) published mixed fiscal fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday, with revenue narrowly missing estimates under CEO Bob Iger’s new reporting structure for the media company’s segments. Iger is juggling a litany of tasks, from hiring a new CFO this week to staving off a proxy fight with activist investor Nelson Peltz, and managing a $7.5 billion cost-saving strategy. Yahoo Finance Entertainment Reporter Alexandra Canal details what Iger is prioritizing, as stated in Disney’s earnings call, and how the Hollywood actors’ strike weighed on Disney and other studios. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo […]

FDA approves new weight loss drug Zepbound

The FDA approved a new drug for obesity, Zepbound, made by Eli Lilly, which is potentially more effective at losing weight than any other drug on the market. The medication is already being sold as diabetes drug Mounjaro. NBC News’ Stephanie Gosk has more details. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video […]

Nightly News Full Broadcast – Nov. 8

Five Republican candidates face off in NBC News Presidential Debate tonight; Massive chemical plant explosion shakes town of Shepherd, Texas; U.S. pressuring Israel to pause fighting to allow for more aid into Gaza and hostages out; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 00:00 Intro 01:16 GOP candidates to face off in NBC News debate 04:02 Democrats score key election victories 07:26 U.S. pushes for pause in Gaza fighting 09:29 Violence in the West Bank as war rages 12:20 Ivanka Trump testifies in fraud trial 13:55 Massive chemical plant explosion in Texas 15:48 Urgent manhunt for January 6th suspect 16:08 Suspect in custody in synagogue leader murder 16:33 FDA approves weight loss […]

Massive chemical plant explosion shakes town of Shepherd, Texas

A chemical plant explosion shook the small town of Shepherd, Texas. Authorities issued an immediate five mile shelter in place, evacuating a local school and shutting down a state highway. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky has the latest. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite […]

Violence in West Bank at record levels as Israel-Hamas war rages on

While the world’s eyes are on Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war, violence is also at record levels in the occupied West Bank. More than 150 Palestinians have been killed since the Hamas terror attack, most in confrontations with Israeli troops. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video […]

Stock market news today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 extend longest win streaks since 2021 | November 8, 2023

#stocks #inflation #YahooFinance #recession #bitcoin #Biden #Stockmarket #coronavirus #memestocks #Fed #YahooFinance #investing #stockmarket #crypto To get the latest market news check out finance.yahoo.com The S&P 500 and Nasdaq eked out gains Wednesday, narrowly continuing Wall Street’s red-hot run of gains, as investors digested a fresh batch of corporate earnings amid a quiet week on the economic calendar. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) closed up 0.1%, extending its winning streak to eight days, the longest for the benchmark index since 2021. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) also rose around 0.1%, continuing its own streak for the ninth straight session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) came in around 0.1% lower. Words of caution […]

FDA approves Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro for weight loss

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Eli Lilly and Company’s (LLY) Mounjaro, under the name Zepbound, for the treatment of obesity. Previously, Novo Nordisk’s (NVO) Wegovy and Ozempic were the only pharmaceutical options approved for obesity and weight management in the GLP-1 category. Yahoo Finance’s health reporter Anjalee Khemlani breaks down all the details, providing insights on what this could mean for the future of obesity drugs. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international […]

Amazon unveils One Medical benefit for Prime members

Amazon (AMZN) is offering a new healthcare benefit to Prime members through a partnership with One Medical, which the e-commerce giant acquired earlier this year. Amazon Prime subscribers will now get access to discounted virtual and in-person doctor visits for just $9 a month. Yahoo Finance Health Reporter Anjalee Khemlani breaks down all the details. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. #youtube #Amazon #yahoofinance Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you […]

Why falling mortgage rates may not be enough to help the housing supply problem

Mortgage rates pulled back below 8% last year, remaining elevated but plunging by the highest rate in 16 months. First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming reacts to the slip in fixed mortgage rates and what may encourage homeowners to enter the U.S. housing market. “There is sort of psychological handles around the main numbers, so getting back below 7% would be really good,” Fleming tells Yahoo Finance on mortgage rates. “Getting back below 6 [or] a 5% range mortgage rate, I think, would really begin to make people sort of say, ‘Well, look, I’ve lived in my house a few years, I know my mortgage rates maybe a little bit […]

Disney earnings: Streaming results show ‘encouraging signs’: Analyst

The Walt Disney Company (DIS) reported mixed fiscal fourth quarter results. Adjusted earnings per share of $0.82 topped analyst expectations of $0.69, while revenue of $21.24 billion fell slightly short of estimates of $21.43 billion. The entertainment giant also now sees bigger cost savings than it had previously expected, raising its estimate to $7.5 billion from $5.5 billion. The company’s main streaming service, Disney+, also added more subscribers than the Street had been anticipating. Third Bridge Group Sector Analyst Jamie Lumley says that the growth in streaming subscribers is a “positive sign,” but that its direct-to-consumer losses, though smaller, are nonetheless still losses. Overall, Lumley says the streaming business is […]