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Disney operates in three global business segments: entertainment, sports, and experiences. Entertainment and experiences both benefit from the firm's ownership of iconic franchises and characters. Entertainment includes the ABC broadcast network, several cable television networks, and the Disney+ and Hulu streaming services. Within the segment, Disney also engages in movie and television production and distribution, with content licensed to movie theaters, other content providers, or, increasingly, kept in-house for use on Disney's own streaming platform and television networks. The sports segment houses ESPN and the ESPN+ streaming service. Experiences contains Disney's theme parks and vacation destinations, and also benefits from merchandise licensing.

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Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) is ramping up its efforts to capture a larger share of the Asian streaming market by investing in original Japanese anime and expanding its Korean superhero franchise.
The company&#8217;s strategic pivot aims to focus on quality over quantity in key Asian markets, contrasts with Netflix Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) aggressive strategy of high-volume, locally tailored content.
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Netflix Vice President Minyoung Kim highlighted plans to globalize local stories, aiming to expand beyond domestic audiences. The reports indicated Thailand&#8217;s plans to release ten original titles in 2024, while Indonesia noted increased budgets and productions, including its first zombie horror series.
Speaking at its APAC content showcase in Singapore in a Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-21/disney-bets-on-korean-and-japanese-originals-in-asia-growth-push?srnd=phx-technology&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">interview</a>, Luke Kang, president of Disney Asia-Pacific, emphasized a selective approach to content creation. &#8220;We&#8217;re not a volume player,&#8221; Kang said, highlighting the company&#8217;s goal of producing fewer high-impact projects.
According to Bloomberg, Disney+ renewed its hit Korean superhero drama Moving for a second season. Based on a webtoon by artist Kangfull, the series became a global sensation, earning over ten industry awards. Kangfull will also collaborate with Disney on the upcoming horror mystery series Light Shop.
Disney+ continues to bet on Japanese anime, with exclusive distribution rights to Kodansha titles, including the second season of Go! Go! Loser Ranger!, the report said.
Additionally, Disney is adapting its successful mobile game Twisted Wonderland into an animation series.
Walt Disney stock surged over 26% year-to-date. Disney&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41971559/disneys-q4-boosted-by-streaming-gains-strong-box-office-and-solid-parks-performance" rel="noreferrer noopener">fiscal fourth-quarter 2024</a> revenue rose 6% to $22.57 billion, surpassing analysts&#8217; estimate of $22.35 billion.
The company closed the quarter with 174 million Disney+ Core and Hulu subscriptions, including over 120 million paid Disney+ Core users, a 4.4 million sequential increase.
Disney&#8217;s direct-to-consumer streaming segment boosted profitability, reporting $321 million in operating income on $6.3 billion in revenue, a 13% year-over-year rise.
Price Actions: DIS stock is down 0.30% at $114.38 premarket at&nbsp;the last check on Friday.
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Highly anticipated movies "Wicked" and "Gladiator II" are being released on the same day and come shortly ahead of "Moana 2," setting up what could be a record-breaking Thanksgiving weekend for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41790068/amc-ceo-is-confident-and-optimistic-about-cinema-chains-future-as-q3-earnings-show-revenue-beat-rec">movie theater industry</a>.
What Happened: "Wicked" and "Gladiator II" open in domestic movie theaters on Nov. 22, in a move that some compared to the release of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" on the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/07/39621420/wicked-gladiator-2-same-day-release-has-industry-vying-for-another-box-office-power-duo-bar"> same day last year.</a>
While "Glicked" or whatever acronym you want to use for seeing both movies the same day didn't catch on as big as last year's "Barbenheimer" did previously, expectations remain high for both movies.
"Wicked," which comes from Comcast Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) unit Universal Pictures, is expected to post a domestic opening weekend total in the range of $125 million to $150 million, as <a href="https://deadline.com/2024/11/wicked-gladiator-box-office-preview-1236181463/">reported </a>by Deadline.
"Gladiator II," which comes from Paramount Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARAA#NASDAQ">PARAA</a>), is expected to have a domestic opening weekend of more than $60 million.
Deadline reports strong initial audience scores for "Wicked" from those who saw early screenings of the film and pre-sales that are "through the roof."
As an R-rated movie, a total of $60 million or more could help "Gladiator II" become the highest-grossing R-rated film in November.
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Why It's Important: The strong expected opens for "Wicked" and "Gladiator II" could be good news for AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>) and Cinemark Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) and other movie theater operators in the U.S.
Along with those two movies, movie theaters could also benefit from the release of "Moana 2" from Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), which comes next Wednesday, ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
The three movies could help the domestic box office pass $300 million and hit all-time records for the holiday five-day weekend, <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/box-office-record-thanksgiving-feast-1236067367/">according </a>to The Hollywood Reporter.
With three strong movies all released shortly before Thanksgiving, estimates predict a strong domestic box office next week, which could be another bright spot in the post-COVID-19 recovery for movie theaters and movie companies.
A total of over $300 million, with most coming from the three films, could come close to the record. Here's a look at the current top-grossing five-day domestic Thanksgiving weekends and the highest-grossing film during the time period:
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<li>2018: $315.6 million, "Ralph Breaks the Internet" ($84.8 million)</li>
<li>2013: $294.2 million, "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" ($109.9 million)</li>
<li>2017: $270.5 million, "Coco" ($72.9 million)</li>
<li>2019: $263.4 million, "Frozen II" ($125.0 million)</li>
<li>2016: $260.0 million, "Moana" ($125.0 million)</li>
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The report said current tracking predicts "Moana 2" will gross between $125 million and $150 million for the five-day holiday weekend domestically, which would break records for the time period.
The early Wednesday opening could contribute to the strong expectations for "Moana 2" as not all blockbusters haven't done this same holiday release window previously, the report added.
While the strong opening expectations for the three films could help the movie companies behind them, the big winners will likely be the movie theaters as they could see many customers coming in more than once during a period that might have only drawn one visit in past years due to this year's strong lineup.
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Walt Disney (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in DIS usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 15 extraordinary options activities for Walt Disney. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 60% leaning bullish and 20% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $240,736, and 9 are calls, amounting to $439,043.
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Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $95.0 to $125.0 for Walt Disney during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
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<h3>Walt Disney Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
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<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>Open Interest</th>
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<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$76.3K</td>
<td>26.8K</td>
<td align="right">440</td>
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<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$64.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td align="right">426</td>
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<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$15.45</td>
<td>$15.05</td>
<td>$15.22</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$60.8K</td>
<td>17.0K</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
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<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$7.55</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.52</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$59.4K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td align="right">442</td>
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<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$47.5K</td>
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<h3>About Walt Disney</h3>
Disney operates in three global business segments: entertainment, sports, and experiences. Entertainment and experiences both benefit from the firm's ownership of iconic franchises and characters. Entertainment includes the ABC broadcast network, several cable television networks, and the Disney+ and Hulu streaming services. Within the segment, Disney also engages in movie and television production and distribution, with content licensed to movie theaters, other content providers, or, increasingly, kept in-house for use on Disney's own streaming platform and television networks. The sports segment houses ESPN and the ESPN+ streaming service. Experiences contains Disney's theme parks and vacation destinations, and also benefits from merchandise licensing.
<h3>Current Position of Walt Disney</h3>
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<li>With a volume of 6,075,759, the price of DIS is up 0.99% at $115.39. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 76 days.</li>
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<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Walt Disney</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $129.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Deutsche Bank persists with their Buy rating on Walt Disney, maintaining a target price of $131. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Walt Disney, which currently sits at a price target of $140. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Walt Disney, which currently sits at a price target of $134. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Needham lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $130. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Needham downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $110. 
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&nbsp;Fox Entertainment and Hulu are staying in business together in a major way.
The two companies have struck a new multi-year content partnership that includes in-season streaming rights for Fox's programming slate.
The broadcast network and the Disney-owned streamer have also expanded their multi-platform marketing arrangement in the deal, which Deadline understands is worth more than $1.5B over four years with the ad-load included.
Fox got in early to renew the deal – the previous arrangement was unveiled in January 2023 and this new pact runs through 2029. It gives the network a bedrock to build out its slate of originals including dramas such as Rescue HI-Surf and Murder in a Small Town, comedies such as Animal Control and reality series such as The Masked Singer, The Floor and Gordon Ramsay's Next Level Chef.
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Viant And Disney Advertising Partner To Enhance Addressability And Scale For Streaming Audiences, Leveraging Clean Room Technology And AI-Powered Solutions For Up To 20% Campaign Performance Improvement

On Wednesday, The Trade Desk Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>) unveiled Ventura, a new streaming TV operating system (OS) designed to address inefficiencies in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b42088788/the-trade-desk-announces-ventura-a-revolutionary-streaming-tv-operating-system" rel="noreferrer noopener">streaming TV advertising landscape</a>.
The company plans to deploy the system in collaboration with smart TV original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and other streaming aggregators. The stock price gained after the update.
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The Trade Desk aims to tackle cumbersome user experiences, inefficient ad supply chains, and content conflicts of interest challenges.
Ventura&#8217;s innovation focuses on creating a seamless viewer experience and a more efficient advertising ecosystem.
Ventura aims to provide a more intuitive user interface, offering cross-platform content discovery, enhanced personalization, and simplified subscription management. The system will also reduce the frequency of ads by making them more relevant to viewers, the company said.
Ventura minimizes advertising supply chain costs through a streamlined approach, ensuring advertisers achieve maximum return on investment (ROI) while publishers benefit from optimized yields.
By integrating OpenPath and Unified ID 2.0 (UID2), Ventura enables precise audience targeting and accurate valuation of ad impressions across platforms.
Ventura has garnered widespread support from industry leaders. Companies like Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), Paramount Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>), Tubi, and Sonos have expressed optimism about Ventura&#8217;s potential to improve advertising efficiency and enhance user experiences, the company said.
According to The Trade Desk, Ventura will likely roll out through OEMs and other streaming aggregators as early as 2025. This aligns with the growing trend of consumers shifting from traditional cable TV to streaming platforms, with significant media companies increasingly adopting ad-supported models.
The Trade Desk CEO Jeff Green highlighted the importance of creating a fair and transparent marketplace for streaming TV advertising. He emphasized Ventura&#8217;s role in reducing supply chain costs and building advertiser trust without conflicts arising from content ownership.
SVP Ventura Matthew Henick echoed this sentiment, stating that The Trade Desk&#8217;s content neutrality and extensive advertising demand uniquely position it to drive innovation in this space. He pointed out the need for streamlined solutions as industries such as airlines and hospitality enter the streaming aggregation business.
Trade Desk stock surged over 75% year-to-date.
The Trade Desk reported&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41851892/whats-going-on-with-the-trade-desk-stock-friday" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter sales</a> of $628 million, up by 27%, topping analyst estimates of $620 million. The adjusted EPS of 41 cents beat analyst estimates of 39 cents. The Trade Desk expects fourth-quarter revenue of at least $756 million versus analyst consensus of $749.78 million.
Price Action: TTD stock is up 4.51% at $124.80 at the alast check Wednesday.
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Needham analyst Laura Martin reiterates Walt Disney (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) with a Buy and maintains $130 price target.

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Hollywood has witnessed seismic shifts in its business model, from the era of DVD dominance to the advent of streaming giants like Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>). Now, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence">artificial intelligence</a> is poised to usher in yet another wave of disruption.
What Happened: Last week, speaking at CNBC's Delivering Alpha Summit, Ben Affleck downplayed fears of AI replacing human creativity. He spoke about how the technology is more likely to reshape the costlier, less creative aspects of filmmaking.
AI &#8220;will lower the barrier to entry and allow more voices to be heard,&#8221; Affleck said, envisioning a future where the technology democratizes the industry.
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&mdash; Bilawal Sidhu (@bilawalsidhu) <a href="https://twitter.com/bilawalsidhu/status/1857816146688217099?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Following his remarks, Workweek's Trung Phan shared a clip of Affleck&#8217;s co-star from &#8220;Good Will Hunting,&#8221; Matt Damon, where the actor can be seen discussing how streaming replaced DVD economics.
Damon was discussing the topic while appearing on &#8220;Hot Ones&#8221; in 2021. At the time, he noted how the decline of DVDs, once a major revenue source for studios, changed the types of movies that could be made.
&#8220;The DVD was a huge part of our business, of our revenue stream, and technology has just made that obsolete,&#8221; Damon can be heard saying.
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&mdash; Trung Phan (@TrungTPhan) <a href="https://twitter.com/TrungTPhan/status/1858362867927630107?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: AI's potential applications in Hollywood extend far beyond scriptwriting and editing.
From predictive analytics for box office success to digital casting and de-aging actors, AI promises to reshape every stage of filmmaking.
Companies like Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) and Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) have already begun integrating AI into their operations, using tools to predict audience preferences and optimize marketing campaigns.
Last year, reports emerged that the artificial intelligence company Metaphysic was assisting Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, the iconic stars of the 1994 classic &#8220;Forrest Gump,&#8221; in being <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/01/30654828/the-rise-of-artificial-intelligence-in-movies-how-the-tom-cruise-deepfake-company-is-helpin">digitally de-aged for a film</a>.
It was also reported that Disney plans to use its Industrial Light and Magic division to digitally de-age Harrison Ford in &#8220;Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,&#8221; for a scene in which he battles Nazis.
For investors, AI presents opportunities reminiscent of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/04/31801202/when-netflix-founders-tried-selling-the-company-to-amazon-blockbuster-they-laughed-us-out-o">early days of streaming</a> when Netflix disrupted Blockbuster — the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/20/10/17960503/heres-how-much-investing-1-000-in-netflix-when-blockbuster-went-bankrupt-would-be-worth-today" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">movie rental chain that went bankrupt in 2010</a>. 
The entertainment industry is no stranger to disruptive shifts, and AI could redefine how content is created, marketed, and consumed. Studios investing in AI-based platforms, such as Cinelytic or ScriptBook, are leading this transformation.
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Comcast Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) is set to announce a significant restructuring of its media empire, spinning off most of its cable television networks including MSNBC and CNBC into a separate publicly traded company.
What Happened: The new company, to be led by current NBCUniversal Media Group chairman Mark Lazarus as CEO, will house popular channels including USA, Oxygen, E!, Syfy, and Golf Channel. NBCUniversal will retain control of Bravo, the NBC broadcast network, Peacock streaming service, NBC Sports, and Universal theme parks, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2024/11/19/media/comcast-nbcuniversal-cable-spinoff-msnbc/index.html">reported</a> CNN.
The move comes as traditional cable networks face increasing pressure from streaming services. Despite industry headwinds, these channels remain profitable contributors to Comcast&#8217;s bottom line. The spinoff is being positioned as a growth opportunity, with potential for future acquisitions in an industry primed for consolidation.
During a recent investor call, Comcast president Mike Cavanaugh had hinted at the possibility, mentioning plans to evaluate creating &#8220;a new well-capitalized company&#8221; for the cable portfolio networks.
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Why It Matters: The restructuring notably separates MSNBC and CNBC from NBC News, potentially unwinding years of integration efforts within NBCUniversal&#8217;s news operations. The company is expected to detail its vision for the news division separation in Wednesday&#8217;s formal announcement.
The announcement comes as media companies navigate a rapidly evolving landscape. Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) CEO Bob Iger recently stated his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41999904/disney-ceo-bob-iger-slams-the-brakes-on-new-ma-amid-comcasts-cable-spinoff-we-dont-need-more-assets-to-compete-in-todays-disruptive-media-landscape">company doesn&#8217;t need additional assets</a> to compete effectively, having already consolidated through its 20th Century Fox acquisition.
Industry analysts have long anticipated such a move. &#8220;Investors have yearned for exactly this, or at least something close to it, for years,&#8221; <a href="https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/nbcuniversal-comcast-cable-spinoff-shut-down-warner-discovery-paramount-1236196378/">said</a> Craig Moffett of MoffettNathanson to Variety.
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Comcast Plans Major Cable Networks Spinoff, MSNBC And CNBC To Form New Public Company: Report

Analysts praised the agreement reached this week between Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) that will see an extension of the two companies&#8217; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42044510/warner-bros-stock-jumps-after-securing-11-year-nba-deal-extension">partnership for 11 years</a>.
As part of the deal, TNT Sports will be licensed to other companies and Warner Bros. will get exclusive rights to NBA games in some international markets. The deal will also see ESPN, a unit of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), partner with Warner Bros. to license the popular basketball studio show "Inside the NBA."
The Analyst Takeaways: "This appears to be as positive of an outcome as investors could have hoped for, considering loss of domestic distribution," Bank of America&#8217;s Jessica Reif Ehrlich said in a Monday analyst note.
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Ehrlich, calling the deal "a best case scenario," reiterated a Buy rating on Warner Bros. Discovery with a $12 price target.
Warner Bros. Discovery avoids having to pay expensive sports rights fees while still getting global rights to some hit shows, she explained.
The company will also receive licensing revenue from Disney for "Inside the NBA."
"In totality, we estimate today's announcements could yield a healthy annual profit for the company,&#8221; Ehrlich added.
Ehrlich said Warner Bros. Discovery will now televise exclusive Big 12 football and men's basketball games starting in the 2025 season.
"WBD continues to add sports rights to its portfolio which in the aggregate, should help partially offset the loss of the domestic NBA distribution."
Outside of the NBA deal, Ehrlich also sees Warner Bros. Discovery's upcoming renewal with Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) as a potential future catalyst.
A recent renewal with Charter saw Warner Bros. Discovery still net a strong rate for TNT carriage fees, despite losing future NBA rights, the analyst added.
"If these terms can be more broadly replicated in the upcoming CMCSA renewal, that would go a long way in assuaging any remaining concerns."
Price Action: Warner Bros. Discovery stock is up 0.32% to $9.50 at last check Tuesday versus a 52-week trading range of $6.64 to $12.68. 
The company&#8217;s stock is down 19% year-to-date in 2024, but shares have risen over 25% in the last month.
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Sony Group Corp.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has appointed Olivier Courtemanche as its new head of mobile and Justin Kubiak as head of mobile business development and partnerships. Both executives shared their new roles via LinkedIn.
<a href="https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-names-olivier-courtemanche-as-head-of-mobile">According</a> to GamesIndustry.biz, Courtemanche, who joined SIE in 2022, previously served as PlayStation&#8217;s co-head of mobile alongside Kris Davis, who is believed to remain in that capacity. 
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Before his tenure at Sony, Courtemanche accumulated extensive experience at major companies, including Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Zynga, Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), and Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>).
Kubiak, meanwhile, transitions to his new role after leading licensing and developer partnerships for PlayStation&#8217;s mobile division. Since joining Sony in 2021 from Samsung, where he oversaw games partnerships, Kubiak has brought valuable expertise from his time at NCSoft, Scopely, and Disney Interactive.
These leadership changes come amid a challenging time for Sony&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mobile-gaming">mobile gaming</a> efforts. Last month, the company shut down its first-party mobile studio Neon Koi, originally acquired in 2022 as Savage Game Studios. Founded by industry veterans from Rockstar, Wargaming, and Rovio, the studio rebranded in late 2023 before ultimately closing its doors.
Back in May, the company posted a job listing revealing plans for a dedicated <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/05/38971439/sony-to-launch-playstation-mobile-games-platform-job-listing-reveals">PlayStation mobile platform.</a>
The listing called for "an experienced software engineer" to design the system architecture, manage backend services, and integrate the platform with existing PlayStation services. 
This move aligns with Sony's increasing investments in mobile gaming, as it aims to expand beyond its limited mobile portfolio and establish a stronger foothold in the growing $90 billion mobile gaming market.
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Evercore ISI Group analyst Vijay Jayant maintains Walt Disney (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $128 to $134.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains Outperform on Walt Disney, Raises Price Target to $134

On Thursday, the Walt Disney Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dis#NYSE">DIS</a>) reported its fiscal fourth quarter results that topped estimates as its entertainment segment shined in its full splendor, mirrored in box office success as well as streaming business&rsquo; growth and profitability.&nbsp;
Bob Iger is getting Disney back in shape.
For the September quarter, Disney reported revenue grew&nbsp;6% to $22.57 billion, topping LSEG&rsquo;s consensus estimate of $22.45 billion. &nbsp;Net income grew to $460 million, or 25 cents per share, from $264 million, with adjusted earnings per share amounting to $1.14, also surpassing LSEG&rsquo;s estimate of $1.10.&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating income grew 23% to $3.66 billion.
Fueled by box office success, the entertainment segment that is home to traditional TV networks, direct-to-consumer streaming and films grew 14% YoY to $10.83 billion. Inside Out 2 surpassed the success of Frozen II, becoming the highest-grossing animated movie of all time. Then, there was yet another success on the box office front with &ldquo;Deadpool &amp; Wolverine&rdquo; surpassing &ldquo;Joker&rdquo; from Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wbd#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) and taking the title of&nbsp;highest-grossing R-rated film of all time. Together, these two films added&nbsp;$316 million of profit during the quarter with the entertainment segment reporting and overall profit of $1.1 billion in profit. Executives also revealed that Disney became the first film studio to cross $4 billion globally this year.&nbsp;
Five years since Disney+ launched, it is now profitable. combined streaming business, which includes Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+, reported operating income of $321 million, which is an entirely different story compared to last year&rsquo;s comparable quarter when it reported a loss of $387 million. Like its streaming peers, Warner Bros. Discovery, as well as Netflix (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nflx#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cmcsa#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) and Paramount Global (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/para#NASDAQ">PARA</a>), Disney+ Core subscribers grew&nbsp;4%, to 122.7 million, with Hulu subscribers alone growing 2% to 52 million.&nbsp;However, average revenue per user for domestic Disney+ customers&nbsp;dropped as more than half of U.S. Disney+ subscribers are choosing the cheaper, ad-supported tier, which on the other hand, bodes well for Disney&rsquo;s advertising growth prospects. Overall, streaming entertainment ad revenue was up 14%/ while sports segment, made up primarily of ESPN, reported flat revenue.&nbsp;
Experiences segment that includes theme parks and consumer products, saw revenue grow 1% to $8.24 billion due to a slowdown, particularly in the U.S. following the post-pandemic surge in visitors and the lull is expected to continue throughout the following quarters. Comcast also reported lower attendance at its Universal theme parks. Due to fewer visitors, Comcast reported NBCUniversal&rsquo;s theme parks revenue dropped by 5.3% to about $2.3 billion. On the other hand, Comcast was fueled by the Summer Olympics that boosted its NBCUniversal revenue, as well as Peacock&rsquo;s subscriber count. Peacock that had the exclusive streaming rights gained 3 million subscribers, paid subscribers grew 29% YoY to 36 million and with revenue growing 82% to $1.5 billion, Comcast narrowed Peacock&rsquo;s losses.
Disney&rsquo;s fiscal 2025 guidance
Compared to the just finished fiscal year, Disney guided for high-single-digit adjusted earnings growth.However, due to higher pricing and the end of a promotional offer, Disney is expecting a &ldquo;modest decline&rdquo; in Disney+ Core subscribers during the fiscal first quarter. However, the bigger picture for the fiscal 2025 is bright with profit in the entertainment streaming business, which excludes ESPN+, is expected to see a YoY increase of roughly $875 million with fiscal 2026 being even brighter with a double-digit percentage rise. Despite the $130 million hit of hurricanes and Cruise Line prelaunch costs of $90 million&nbsp;that will weaken first fiscal quarter results, the experience segment is expected to see its profit grow 6% to 8% in the new fiscal year.&nbsp;
With the upcoming releases of &ldquo;Moana 2&rdquo; and &ldquo;Mufasa: The Lion King,&rdquo; Disney is kicking off the holiday season on a strong note. More importantly, with the streaming segment now being profitable, Disney reaffirmed an important pathway for long-term growth.
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These ten large-cap stocks were the best performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?
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<li>MicroStrategy Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) stock gained 25.97% last week amid the sharp rise in Bitcoin&#8217;s (CRYPTO: BTC/USD) price.</li>
<li>Shopify Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>) shares escalated 24.53% after the company reported better-than-expected&nbsp;third-quarter results and several analysts revised <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41950175" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">their price targets on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>Affirm Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>) gained 20.80% last week. Wells Fargo maintained an Overweight rating on the stock and raised its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/afrm/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from $52 to $55</a>.</li>
<li>Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) stock upped 16.22% after announcing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41971559" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter results</a>. Analysts raised the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/dis/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) stock upped 14.39% after the company reported better-than-expected&nbsp;third-quarter&nbsp;earnings and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41950852" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analysts boosted price targets.</a></li>
<li>Jack Dorsey&#8217;s Block, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>) stock increased by 13.06%. Several analysts raised their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sq/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecasts</a> on the stock.</li>
<li>Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) shares gained 12.97% last week. The company recently announced it acquired on-chain payments platform Utopia Labs. A sharp rise in Bitcoin price also played a part.</li>
<li>Palantir Technologies Inc.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) stock upped 12.64%. The company announced it renewed its multi-year enterprise agreement with Rio Tinto for an additional four years of access to its AI platform. It also plans to transfer its stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42010539" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">exchange listing to the Nasdaq</a>.</li>
<li>Grab Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRAB#NASDAQ">GRAB</a>) shares increased 11.82% &nbsp;after the company reported third-quarter&nbsp;results and raised its FY25 revenue<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41889889" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> guidance&nbsp;above estimates</a>.</li>
<li>NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTES#NASDAQ">NTES</a>) shares rose 11.37% after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41964319" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter&nbsp;financial results</a>.</li>
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Shopify, Disney And Coinbase Were Among Top 10 Large Cap Gainers Last Week (November 11-15): Are The Others In Your Portfolio?

Benzinga examined the prospects for<a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas"> many investors&#8217; favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here&#8217;s a look at some of our top stories.
The major indexes, which had been climbing following Trump&#8217;s election victory, lost momentum this week, with the S&amp;P 500 down 2.1%, the Nasdaq dropping 3.2%, and the Dow shedding 1.2%. 
October consumer inflation matched expectations, but producer inflation exceeded forecasts, sparking concerns about the sustainability of disinflation as the year closes. 
Investor sentiment weakened further after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made unexpectedly hawkish comments, emphasizing the Fed&#8217;s cautious approach and lack of urgency to reduce interest rates. As a result, market expectations for a December rate cut have significantly decreased, leaving traders uncertain <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/24/11/42018463/trumps-post-election-rally-fades-dollar-surges-to-over-1-year-highs-powell-puts-december-interest-rate-cut-into-question-this-week-in-the-market">about the Fed's next steps.</a>
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week&#8217;s most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Bulls</h3>
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41988194/trump-plans-to-erase-ev-tax-credit-analyst-says-its-net-bullish-calls-sell-off-wrong-knee-jerk-reaction">Trump Plans To Erase EV Tax Credit: Tesla Analyst Says It&#8217;s &#8216;Net Bullish,&#8217; Calls Sell-Off &#8216;Wrong Knee-Jerk Reaction&#8217;</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/adam-eckert">Adam Eckert</a>, discusses Donald Trump&#8217;s plan to end the $7,500 EV tax credit, which initially caused a sell-off in Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares. However, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives sees it as a &#8220;net bullish&#8221; move for Tesla long-term, with minimal impact due to the company's strong market position.
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41897397/bitcoin-to-peak-between-100k-150k-solana-to-top-600-this-cycle-say-hedge-funds-vcs">Bitcoin To Peak Between $100K-150K, Solana To Top $600 This Cycle, Say Hedge Funds, VCs</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/aniket-verma">Aniket Verma</a> reveals predictions from venture capital and hedge fund managers that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) could peak at $150,000 and Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) at $600 this bull cycle, reflecting tempered optimism amid recent market volatility.
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/11/42015289/disney-q4-report-had-a-lot-to-like-analyst-calls-it-a-high-quality-profit-growth-performer">Disney Q4 Earnings Show &#8216;A Lot To Like&#8217;: Analyst Calls It &#8216;High-Quality&#8217; Profit Growth Performer</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/chris-katje">Chris Katje</a>, highlights The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) exceeding Q4 direct-to-consumer profit estimates and unveiling multi-year guidance, prompting analysts like Guggenheim&#8217;s Michael Morris to raise price targets, citing double-digit EPS growth expected by 2026.
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/24/11/41884655/bank-of-america-predicts-positive-stock-re-rating-for-wells-fargo-after-asset-cap-removal">Bank Of America Predicts Positive Stock Re-Rating For Wells Fargo After Asset Cap Removal</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41890600/anthony-scaramucci-optimistic-of-a-us-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-trumps-victory-accelerated-the-cycle">Anthony Scaramucci Optimistic On US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: &#8216;Trump&#8217;s Victory Accelerated The Cycle&#8217;</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41991912/sam-altman-backed-oklo-reports-q3-earnings-momentum-is-building-every-week">Sam Altman-Backed Oklo Reports Q3 Earnings: &#8216;Momentum Is Building Every Week&#8217;</a>
The Bears
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41932146/spirit-airlines-shares-plunge-nearly-63-after-hours-as-it-delays-q3-results-mulls-equity-cancellation">Spirit Airlines Nears Bankruptcy, Creditors May Approve Equity &#8216;Cancellation:&#8217; Here&#8217;s What It Means For Investors As Shares Fall With A Thud</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/rishabhmishra-benzinga-com">Rishabh Mishra</a>, details Spirit Airlines Inc.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>) 63% share plunge after delaying Q3 earnings and entering restructuring talks, potentially canceling existing equity. 
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/24/11/41888750/gold-etf-hit-with-1-billion-outflow-investors-dump-safe-haven-asset-after-trump-win">Gold ETF Hit With $1 Billion Outflow: Investors Dump Safe Haven Asset After Trump Win</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/piero-cingari">Piero Cingari</a>, highlights a $1 billion outflow from SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) as investors shift from gold, citing expectations of a stronger dollar and economic growth under Donald Trump&#8217;s re-election, while Bitcoin gains popularity as &#8220;digital gold.&#8221;
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41986341/what-is-plug-powers-future-analysts-warn-of-cash-crunch-and-slow-hydrogen-market-growth">What Is Plug Power&#8217;s Future? Analysts Warn Of Cash Crunch And Slow Hydrogen Market Growth</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/lekha-gupta">Lekha Gupta</a>, highlights concerns over Plug Power Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>) high cash burn and weak Q3 results, with analysts forecasting revenue below estimates for 2024 and 2025, despite potential DOE loan support and European hydrogen project backing.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
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Elon Musk has expressed gratitude as major brands, including IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), Comcast (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>), and Warner Bros.&nbsp;Discovery (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>), resumed advertising on X, formerly Twitter.
What Happened: On Friday, Musk took to X and expressed his appreciation to companies for recommencing advertising on X following a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36056462/elon-musks-standoff-with-apple-disney-and-other-big-advertisers-forces-x-to-turn-to-smaller-ones">year-long boycott due to brand safety concerns</a>.
This information was shared by social media personality Mario Nawfal on X.
Musk responded to Nawfal's post,&nbsp;saying,&nbsp;&#8220;Just want to say that&nbsp;we super appreciate&nbsp;major brands resuming advertising on&nbsp;our platform!&#8221;
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He also expressed&nbsp;his gratitude to&nbsp;X CEO Linda Yaccarino and&nbsp;the entire X team&nbsp;for restoring&nbsp;advertisers&#8217; confidence.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Just want to say that we super appreciate major brands resuming advertising on our platform! Thanks <a href="https://twitter.com/lindayaX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lindayaX</a> and the whole &#120143; team for your hard work in restoring confidence in our platform and ensuring that advertising content only appears where advertisers want it shown. <a href="https://t.co/e508KrMo9g">https://t.co/e508KrMo9g</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1857471850676367646?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: In September, it was reported that more companies were <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40762349/x-faces-major-advertiser-exodus-amid-string-of-elon-musk-controversies">considering pulling ads from X</a> next year due to concerns that their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35842015/ibm-pulls-adverts-from-elon-musks-x-following-antisemitic-content-allegations">brands could be harmed by the platform&#8217;s content</a>.
A Kantar survey also&nbsp;revealed that 26% more marketers&nbsp;plan to decrease their spending&nbsp;on X ads in 2025,&nbsp;marking the largest recorded decline&nbsp;in ad spending for any major global platform.
However, following the U.S. 2024 Presidential election, it was reported that some advertisers are contemplating a return to X to gain favor with Musk and President-Elect Donald Trump.
This development also comes as&nbsp;Meta Platforms Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/11/41963996/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-eyes-2025-to-introduce-ads-on-threads-as-elon-musks-x-loses-favor-with-major-brands-report">plans to introduce ads</a> on its Threads early next year, potentially capitalizing on X&#8217;s loss of favor with major brands.
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Risk aversion dominated Wall Street in the final session of the week, driving <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">sharp losses across major indices</a>.
Investors grappled with growing uncertainties surrounding the economic impacts of Donald Trump's policies and the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">Federal Reserve&#8217;s next moves.</a>
Fed Chair Jerome Powell's remarks from the previous day weighed heavily on risk assets. Powell signaled no need to lower rates, citing the economy's resilience and emphasizing the importance of fully finishing the inflation jobs. 
Boston Fed President Susan Collins added to the uncertainty on Friday, stating she needs to see additional data before deciding on further rate cuts at the Federal Reserve&#8217;s upcoming policy meeting.
Expectations for a 25-basis-point rate cut in December were significantly scaled back, with odds falling to 59%, down from 82% just a day earlier.
U.S. indices are poised to end the week in negative territory, as optimism fueled by Trump's win fizzled. Tech stocks were hit hardest, with the Nasdaq 100 plunging 2.5%, wiping out its post-election gains. 
Chipmakers tumbled across the board, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) reaching a 2-month low, as Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) released a disappointing outlook.
The surge in rate-cut uncertainty and broader economic concerns pushed the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) up by more than 17%, reflecting heightened market fear.
Treasury yields edged lower, indicating a flight to safe-haven bonds. The drop in yields supported the Japanese yen, which ended a four-day losing streak.
The U.S. dollar eased but remains on track for its seventh consecutive week of gains, marking its longest winning streak since September 2023.
Gold prices remained flat despite falling yields and a softer dollar, failing to act as a hedge in a turbulent session. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) defied the risk-off sentiment, rising 2.5% to $89,600 in a surprising show of strength.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>43,416.20</td>
<td>-0.8%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,869.72</td>
<td>-1.3%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,302.85</td>
<td>-1.5%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,391.40</td>
<td>-2.4%</td>
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<td>CBOE VIX</td>
<td>16.79</td>
<td>17.3%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:00 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent111424&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 1.4% to $585.28.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;fell 0.8% to $434.08.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) fell 2.5% to $496.12.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) tumbled 1.4% to $228.75.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) outperformed, rising 0.8%. The&nbsp;Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) lagged, down 2.7%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) skyrocketed 8.4%, on news that the AI-champion will be included in the Nasdaq 100 index. </li>
<li>Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) rose over 4%, fueling stock momentum after the 6.2% gain on Thursday amid stronger than expected earnings. </li>
<li>Alcoa Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NYSE">AA</a>) rallied over 8% after China announced to end its export-tax rebate for aluminum from Dec. 1. </li>
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Stocks reacting on earnings reports were: 
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<li>Globant S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLOB#NYSE">GLOB</a>), down 11%. </li>
<li>AST SpaceMobile Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>), down 13.8%, </li>
<li>Post Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POST#NYSE">POST</a>), down 2.8%. </li>
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