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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Communication Services sector: 
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>GOOGL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$172.50</td>
<td>$50.8K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
</tr>
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<td>DJT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$35.6K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>9.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>META</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$580.00</td>
<td>$855.9K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
</tr>
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<td>GOOG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$26.8K</td>
<td>15.7K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
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<td>FYBR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$37.50</td>
<td>$104.0K</td>
<td>17.5K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
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<td>ROKU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$48.1K</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>951</td>
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<td>DIS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$356.0K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
<td>800</td>
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<td>PINS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$51.7K</td>
<td>20.5K</td>
<td>752</td>
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<td>ASTS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td>19.3K</td>
<td>716</td>
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<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$34.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>596</td>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding GOOGL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on November 1, 2024. Parties traded 422 contract(s) at a $172.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 42 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.8K, with a price of $121.0 per contract. There were 6047 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9593 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DJT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 1 day(s) on November 1, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 28 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.6K, with a price of $179.0 per contract. There were 4429 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9228 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding META (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 15 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 710 contract(s) at a $580.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 64 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $855.9K, with a price of $1200.0 per contract. There were 6075 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4130 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GOOG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 15 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 149 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.8K, with a price of $180.0 per contract. There were 15707 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3178 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FYBR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FYBR#NASDAQ">FYBR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 15 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 2973 contract(s) at a $37.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $104.0K, with a price of $35.0 per contract. There were 17528 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3003 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ROKU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 351 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 45 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.1K, with a price of $1069.0 per contract. There were 28 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 951 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DIS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 442 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 800 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $356.0K, with a price of $445.0 per contract. There were 7278 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 800 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PINS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 78 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 750 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.7K, with a price of $69.0 per contract. There were 20572 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 752 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ASTS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 15 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.0K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 19338 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 716 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BIDU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 8 day(s) on November 8, 2024. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.9K, with a price of $140.0 per contract. There were 1094 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 596 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Disney Announces 10-Year Global Deal For "The Grammys" To Be Exclusively Simulcast On ABC, Hulu And Disney+ From 2027; In 2027, ABC Will Present "the Grammys," "The Oscars" And Super Bowl LXI

The National Football League is partnering with one of the longest-running television shows of all time to give viewers a unique simulcast of an upcoming game, adding to the league's experiments<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/09/35013946/toy-story-and-nfl-team-up-will-viewers-have-a-friend-in-unique-viewing-experience-on-disney"> with alternative broadcasts.</a>
What Happened: The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/nfl">National Football League</a> will air "The Simpsons Funday Football" on Dec. 9 on Disney+ and ESPN+, giving fans an alternative view of an NFL game while featuring characters from the long-running hit animated comedy "The Simpsons."
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) will air the special game live <a href="https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2024/10/ay-caramba-emthe-simpsons-funday-football-em-streams-live-december-9-on-disney-and-espn-a-real-time-animated-imonday-night-football-i-game-featuring-the-bengals-and-cowboys-in-the-iconic-simpsons-cart/">featuring </a>the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys as part of its "Monday Night Football" coverage.
Disney's simulcast will be aired in real-time, showing the players as animated characters in the fictional town of Springfield. The simulcast will use Sony's Beyond Sports Technology from Sony Group Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>).
Springfield's Atoms Stadium will serve as the setting with well-known characters from the show making appearances. Bart Simpson will be rooting for the Cincinnati Bengals with his father Homer Simpson rooting for the Dallas Cowboys. The simulcast will occasionally show Bart or Homer replacing a member of the team and appearing to play inside the game.
Marge Simpson and Lisa Simpsons will interview players during the game. Other Simpsons characters will also make appearances, according to a press release. Voice actors from the series will provide the voices for the simulcast.
Viewers who don't want to watch the animated version of "Monday Night Football" can still watch traditional broadcasts on ESPN, ESPN+ and ABC and an alternate version with Peyton and Eli Manning on ESPN2 and ESPN+. &nbsp;
All telecasts will begin at 8 p.m. ET on Dec. 9.
The special streaming version will also be available in over 100 markets internationally, live and via replay.
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Why It's Important: First launched in 1989, "The Simpsons" is the longest-running primetime scripted series and well-known to several generations of fans.
Disney partnered with the NFL on a Funday Football telecast last year that saw teams play inside the world of "Toy Story."
This year's simulcast could bring new fans to the National Football League and also help Disney reap the benefits of having multiple versions of the game broadcast across its various networks and streaming platforms.
The Bengals (3-5) and Cowboys (3-4) have fallen short of expectations in the 2024 NFL season so far, but there are still several weeks remaining before the alternate broadcast, giving both teams a chance to improve their records.
The Cowboys remain one of the most popular teams in the NFL across the country and have been known as "America's Team" for many years.
The recent "Sunday Night Football" game on NBC and Peacock between the Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers had an average <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/pressbox/press-releases/cowboys-49ers-averages-nearly-24-million-viewers-on-nbc-peacock-in-most-watched-week-8-sunday-night-football-game-ever#:~:text=%E2%80%93%20October%2028%2C%202024%20%E2%80%93%20The,plus%20same%20day%20custom%20fast">viewership </a>of 23.9 million, up 43% year-over-year. The game hit peak viewership of 26.4 million viewers and is the most watched Week 8 NFL game ever. Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) is enjoying strong viewership of "Sunday Night Football," which is at its highest weekly average of 22.4 million since 2015.
DIS Price Action: Disney stock traded at $95.98 on Wednesday, versus a 52-week trading range of $80.18 to $123.74. Disney stock is up 5.7% year-to-date in 2024.
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In the experience, you'll be able to participate in activities, challenges, mini-games, and a big <a href="https://overwatch-archive.fandom.com/wiki/Payload">Payload-style game</a> called "Touchdown Rush" where you guard a football from your opponents as it moves toward an end zone. ESPN Football Island will also have persistent progression and its own unlockable cosmetics that will be exclusive to the experience.

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Entrepreneur<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/matt-higgins"> Matt Higgins</a> — guest shark on seasons 10 and 11 of "Shark Tank" — spoke to Benzinga about the show's success and what he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/shark-tank">looks for in pitches</a>.
Shark Tank Success: The U.S. version of "Shark Tank" recently premiered its 16th season and the show isn't likely to slow down, despite the departure of veteran shark Mark Cuban <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/09/40930343/slide-over-mark-cuban-theres-a-new-shark-in-the-pool-could-this-billionaire-be-his-replacem">after the current season.</a>
"Everyone has a dream that isn't just about launching a business, it's about creating something special in the world and leaving a legacy,&#8221; he said. &#8220;Shark Tank doesn't only represent the American dream anymore, it represents the global dream for everyone, everywhere.&#8221;
Higgins, who is also featured as a guest shark on the "Shark Tank Dubai" version of the hit show, says tens of millions of viewers see "that anything is possible if you believe in your dream and work hard enough at it."
"We're all just people at the end of the day, and we share a desire to leave our mark on the world and to achieve freedom and independence."
One way for freedom and independence is through owning your own business, something "Shark Tank" embodies, Higgins added.
"I sold flowers on street corners and grew up in abject poverty. And yet here I am on the number one business show in the world, building a billion-dollar portfolio, founding many companies, and teaching at Harvard Business School. My journey from nothing is exactly what Shark Tank is about. Anything is possible!"
Higgins said he hopes he can do his part to inspire others by appearing on "Shark Tank," especially women and people of color who may feel the "entrepreneurial dream is not available to them."
&#8220;Shark Tank&#8221; airs on ABC, which is owned by The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>). The show is produced by Sony Pictures Television (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) and MGM Television, a unit of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>). 
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Making Friends With Sharks, Moving Beyond Cuban: During his time on "Shark Tank," Higgins made friendships with other sharks that he told Benzinga will last a lifetime.
"For example, Daymond John and I go fishing together from time to time. We have a similar background, both growing up poor in Queens, NY," Higgins said.
Higgins said he connects with fellow shark Robert Herjavec, who he called the sensitive shark, on an emotional level.
"I love that man and his big heart."
Lori Greiner is called a fellow "foodie" by Higgins and the two have had some great meals together.
Higgins has partnered with fellow shark Kevin O'Leary on deals outside the show.
Cuban is called a "rare titan of industry" who is "decisive" but also "very empathetic" by Higgins.
"He doesn't care what you think, but he cares how you feel. What I love about Mark is he's the same on the show as he is in real life. He really cares about nurturing the entrepreneurial dream."
Shark Tank Pitches: Every shark handles pitches differently and decides whether to invest in the product, company, people pitching, or a combination of all of the above.
Higgins said for both the U.S. and Dubai versions of "Shark Tank" he looked for the same things.
"You want entrepreneurs who have a unique blend of confidence and humility – humble enough to acknowledge they don't have all the answers, but confident enough to believe they're going to find them," Higgins told Benzinga.
Higgins said he was struck by seeing the same "entrepreneurial fire" from pitches in Dubai as the U.S. Higgins also said both versions of the show also had mistakes from people pitching, including not knowing their numbers, showing that "entrepreneurialism is the same wherever you are in the world."
While appearing on "Shark Tank Dubai," Higgins changed his approach on making deals compared to the U.S. version.
"When it comes to the pitches, I'm looking for cash flowing businesses where I can have a guaranteed path to return my money without hoping for a venture exit because I'm not as familiar with what types of businesses in this part of the world are going to receive a venture exit. Plus, cash is king and I want mine back in the foreseeable future!" Higgins told Benzinga.
Higgins also said he wanted to partner on deals with other sharks for the Dubai version of the show, breaking his normal preference of going into deals on his own. &nbsp;
"When you're operating in an area you're not from, you don't know the customs and you don't know which businesses are going to resonate."
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EXCLUSIVE: Shark Tank's Matt Higgins On Show's Enduring Legacy, Moving Beyond Mark Cuban: 'Global Dream For Everyone, Everywhere'

Entrepreneur and investor <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/matt-higgins">Matt Higgins </a>becomes the first shark on the U.S. and Dubai versions of the hit "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/shark-tank">Shark Tank</a>" franchise, a show that allows investors to pitch their ideas to raise money from a panel of investors.
Shark Tank Dubai: Higgins joins "Shark Tank Dubai" for the second season as a guest shark, where he will compete for deals from companies in the region alongside fellow investors Faisal Belhoul, Amira Sajwani, Elie Khouri and Adel Sajan.
"It's so exciting to be back in the tank, albeit halfway across the world!" Higgins said. "Shark Tank provides such an incredible opportunity to meet entrepreneurs from all walks of life."
Higgins, who is the co-founder of RSE Ventures, first starred as a recurring guest shark on "Shark Tank" on Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) owned channel ABC in Seasons 10 and Seasons 11. "Shark Tank" is produced by Sony Pictures Television (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) and MGM Television, a unit of Amazon.com.
Higgins told Benzinga there were several reasons he joined "Shark Tank Dubai."
"Ever since I first stepped foot in the UAE, I was struck not only by the tremendous entrepreneurial spirit on the ground, but also how supportive the regulatory environment is for startups. Everyone is aligned in fostering a culture of experimentation, innovation, and lowering the bar to taking risks," Higgins told Benzinga in an exclusive interview.
Higgins highlighted the growth of the United Arab Emirates in the interview and the opportunities for investors.
"I've already invested in property in Abu Dhabi, and Dubai is next. I've expanded businesses in my portfolio, such as Magnolia Bakery, into the UAE because I truly believe the region provides limitless potential. I believe in the near future, UAE will become one-stop shopping for U.S. brands looking to expand internationally to India and beyond."
Higgins said "Shark Tank" highlights the "dream of financial freedom through business ownership" and the UAE embodies innovation and technological experimentation.
"I can't think of a better place to launch Shark Tank than the UAE, given the incredible growth I see happening in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in particular, soon home to the greatest concentration of cultural institutions on earth and the second Sphere."
While "Shark Tank Dubai" is part of the same franchise American viewers know and love, Higgins said there was one major difference competing on deals.
&#8220;What was different from Hollywood? Well the Sharks on Shark Tank Dubai are a bit less sharky, and actually wait their turn! That was a welcome change from shouting over Mr. Wonderful.&#8221;
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About Matt Higgins: Known to many as an entrepreneur, investor or recent bestselling author, Higgins wears many hats and brings an experienced shark to "Shark Tank Dubai's" second season.
"Matt brings an international perspective as an American investor and understands what it takes for a business to succeed not only in Dubai, but globally. Being a self-made founder and investor, Matt relates to the entrepreneurs that come into the tank and helps them take their venture to the next level," Dubai Media Senior Vice President TV &amp; Radio Channels Sarah Al Jarman said. &nbsp;
The entrepreneurial spirit of Higgins came at a young age, as he previously sold flowers on street corners in Queens, New York at the age of 10 while growing up in poverty. Higgins dropped out of high school at the age of 16 and later earned his GED and attended Queens College.
Overcoming early obstacles, Higgins went on to receive a J.D. from Fordham Law and become the youngest press secretary for the mayor of New York, overseeing the global media response to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Higgins spent 15 years working in senior leadership positions with the National Football League teams, the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins.
Along with co-founding RSE Ventures, Higgins is the co-owner of VaynerMedia, a social-media-first agency founded by Gary Vaynerchuk (aka Gary Vee).
Higgins is also an executive fellow at the Harvard Business School where he co-teaches "Moving Beyond Direct-to-Consumer" a leading course on direct-to-consumer brands in the United States.
In 2023, Higgins authored the bestselling book "Burn the Boats," which has now been translated into multiple languages and continues to inspire entrepreneurs around the world.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Walt Disney (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with DIS, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 31 options trades for Walt Disney.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 58% bullish and 35%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $25,569, and 30, calls, for a total amount of $1,238,034.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $70.0 and $120.0 for Walt Disney, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Walt Disney stands at 4049.5, with a total volume reaching 9,998.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Walt Disney, situated within the strike price corridor from $70.0 to $120.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Walt Disney Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730144731_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$7.85</td>
<td>$7.75</td>
<td>$7.85</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$91.8K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$18.75</td>
<td>$18.65</td>
<td>$18.65</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$65.2K</td>
<td>523</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$13.95</td>
<td>$13.85</td>
<td>$13.85</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$62.5K</td>
<td>981</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$53.7K</td>
<td>15.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">246</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$17.1</td>
<td>$16.9</td>
<td>$16.97</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$50.9K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">60</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Walt Disney</h3>
Disney operates in three global business segments: entertainment, sports, and experiences. Entertainment and experiences both benefit from franchises and characters the firm has created over the course of a century. 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.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Walt Disney, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Walt Disney Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 5,646,884, the price of DIS is up 1.39% at $96.36. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 17 days.</li>
</ul>
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On Walt Disney

Roku&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/roku#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>)&nbsp;is slated to report its <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/research/ROKU/earnings-calendar?icid=quote-stock_overview-quote_nav_tracking-zcom-left_subnav_quote_navbar-earnings_dates_announcements">third-quarter 2024</a> results on Oct. 30. 
For the third quarter of 2024, ROKU expects total net revenues of $1.01 billion, total gross profit of roughly $440 million and adjusted EBITDA of $45 million. 
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter revenues is pegged at $1.02 billion, indicating growth of 11.52% from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter. 
The consensus mark for fiscal third-quarter loss is pegged at 35 cents per share compared with the loss of $2.33 per share in the year-ago reported figure. The earnings estimate has remained unchanged over the past 30 days. 
The company&#39;s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and missed once, the average earnings surprise being 24.87%.
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<h3>Roku, Inc. Price And EPS Surprise</h3>
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/ROKU/price-eps-surprise?icid=chart-ROKU-price-eps-surprise"><img alt="Roku, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/82/1730123832.png" style="height:306px; width:624px" title="" /></a>
Let&#39;s see how things have shaped up for the upcoming announcement:
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<h3>Factors To Consider Ahead Of Q3 Results</h3>
ROKU&#39;s third-quarter 2024 top line is expected to have benefited from increasing Streaming Households and growing viewer engagement in TVs. In the second quarter of 2024, Streaming Households increased to 83.6 million, an increase of 14% year over year. This trend is expected to have continued in the to-be-reported quarter. 
In the to-be-reported quarter, the company announced various notable partnerships, such as PEOPLE &amp; Entertainment Weekly, to stream the 76th Emmy Awards. ROKU also announced a collaboration with Sony for a streaming deal that will add NFL&#39;s series, GMFB: Overtime, to the Good Morning Football series. This is expected to have boosted ROKU&#39;s top line in the second quarter of 2024. 
ROKU&#39;s diversifying revenue streams, including Roku-billed subscriptions and premium subscriptions, and advertising activities, including traditional video streaming and unique ad products and sponsorships, are expected to have driven the top line by offsetting market-driven pricing changes. 
ROKU&#39;s efforts to increase, create and develop monetization products are expected to have driven the top line. ROKU&#39;s strategy of effectively utilizing its home screen to generate better ad revenues is expected to have been reflected in the third quarter of 2024. Platform revenues were $824 million in the second quarter of 2024, up 11% year over year. The trend is expected to have continued in the to-be-reported quarter. 
Roku&#39;s inventory supply to advertisers and increase in the number of ad units and categories are expected to have driven the top line by expanding clientele and enabling better churn for partners. 
ROKU&#39;s UID2 integration is expected to have enhanced third-party relationships and data collaboration and driven platform revenues by increasing efficiency in the third quarter of 2024. &nbsp;
<h3>Stiff Competition Headwinds For ROKU&#39;s Prospects</h3>
Intense competition from Netflix (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nflx#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), Disney (NYSE:DIS) owned Disney+ and EchoStar&#39;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sats#NASDAQ">SATS</a>) Sling Media is expected to have remained a constant headwind. 
Netflix and Disney&#39;s enhanced ad-supported tiers in streaming platforms and SATS&#39; Sling Medias&#39; new channel offering of a 4K viewing experience are expected to have hurt ROKU&#39;s active user growth in the to-be-reported quarter. 
ROKU&#39;s weak Media and Entertainment vertical and device business is expected to negatively impact third-quarter 2024 results. Lower spending from certain advertising verticals is expected to hurt the top line in the near term.
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Walt Disney (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dis#NYSE">DIS</a>) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.
Over the past month, shares of this entertainment company have returned -1%, compared to the Zacks S&amp;P 500 composite&#39;s +2% change. During this period, the Zacks Media Conglomerates industry, which Disney falls in, has gained 0.6%. The key question now is: What could be the stock&#39;s future direction?
Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company&#39;s business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.
<h3>Earnings Estimate Revisions</h3>
Rather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company&#39;s earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors&#39; interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
For the current quarter, Disney is expected to post earnings of $1.09 per share, indicating a change of +32.9% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +1% over the last 30 days.
The consensus earnings estimate of $4.93 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +31.1%. This estimate has changed -0.2% over the last 30 days.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $5.10 indicates a change of +3.4% from what Disney is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed -0.7%.
Having a strong <a href="https://www.zacks.com/performance_disclosure" target="_blank">externally audited track record</a>, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock&#39;s price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other <a href="https://www.zacks.com/education/stock-education/zacks-rank-guide-9" target="_blank">factors related to earnings estimates</a>, Disney is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The chart below shows the evolution of the company&#39;s forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
<h3>12 Month EPS</h3>
<img alt="12-month consensus EPS estimate for DIS _12MonthEPSChartUrl" class="chart" src="https://chart-service.zacks.com/images/weekly/yesop_12_month_eps/DIS.png" style="width:624px" title="" />
<h3>Revenue Growth Forecast</h3>
Even though a company&#39;s earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It&#39;s almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company&#39;s potential revenue growth is crucial.
In the case of Disney, the consensus sales estimate of $22.6 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +6.4%. The $91.39 billion and $94.86 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +2.8% and +3.8%, respectively.
<h3>Last Reported Results and Surprise History</h3>
Disney reported revenues of $23.16 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +3.7%. EPS of $1.39 for the same period compares with $1.03 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $22.91 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +1.06%. The EPS surprise was +15.83%.
The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates two times over this period.
<h3>Valuation</h3>
No investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock&#39;s valuation. Whether a stock&#39;s current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company&#39;s growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
While comparing the current values of a company&#39;s valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S) and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock&#39;s price.
The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an An is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Disney is graded C on this front, indicating that it is trading at par with its peers. <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/research/DIS/stock-style-scores" target="_blank">Click here </a> to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
The facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it&#39;s worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Disney. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
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Investors Heavily Search The Walt Disney Company (DIS): Here is What You Need to Know

Rupert Murdoch's Dow Jones and the&nbsp;New York Post have initiated legal proceedings against&nbsp;Jeff Bezos-backed AI firm&nbsp;Perplexity, alleging unauthorized use of their content and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41442679/rupert-murdochs-dow-jones-new-york-post-sue-jeff-bezos-backed-perplexity-for-copyright-infringement" rel="noreferrer noopener">redirection of traffic to its platforms</a>.
Entertainment
Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) has ceased allowing customers to subscribe to Hulu and Disney+ via Apple Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) App Store, thereby avoiding the iPhone <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/10/41443702/disney-and-hulu-stream-away-from-apples-30-toll-bridge-what-it-means-for-the-iphone-maker" rel="noreferrer noopener">maker's in-app purchase fees</a>.
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) has shut down its Southern California AAA game studio, Team Blue, marking a significant <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41462659/netflix-ends-aaa-game-development-at-california-studio" rel="noreferrer noopener">shift in its&nbsp;gaming ambitions</a>.
Gaming
Ahead of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's release,&nbsp;Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Activision has announced a new anti-cheat initiative aimed at removing cheaters from the game within <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41435803/activisions-new-ai-strategy-aims-to-ban-call-of-duty-cheaters-within-one-hour-of-their-first-match" rel="noreferrer noopener">one hour&nbsp;of their first match</a>.
Insomniac Games has announced that&nbsp;Marvel&#8217;s Spider-Man 2&nbsp;will not receive any additional story content, effectively ending fan hopes <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41438398/insomniac-games-confirms-no-additional-story-add-ons-for-marvels-spider-man-2" rel="noreferrer noopener">for&nbsp;downloadable content (DLC)</a>.
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Tencent Holding Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) is set to launch the global open beta for Delta Force: Hawk <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41464208/tencents-delta-force-hawk-ops-open-beta-to-launch-in-december-taking-aim-at-call-of-duty" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ops on PC&nbsp;starting December 5</a>.
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Naughty Dog has rolled out significant updates for The Last of Us Part 1 and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41466239/naughty-dogs-the-last-of-us-games-prepped-for-ps5-pro-with-4k-support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sony Group Corporation</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41466239/naughty-dogs-the-last-of-us-games-prepped-for-ps5-pro-with-4k-support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) PlayStation 5</a>.
Technology &amp; Smartphones
QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) unveiled its latest high-end smartphone SoC, the&nbsp;Snapdragon 8 Elite, which boasts a new Oryon CPU <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41445327/qualcomms-new-chipset-brings-multi-modal-generative-ai-to-android-phones-boosting-competition-with-i" rel="noreferrer noopener">and enhanced AI capabilities</a>.
QUALCOMM has been threatened by Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) with the cancelation of its chip design license, leaving the San Diego-based<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41481425/softbank-backed-arm-threatens-to-cancel-qualcomms-chip-design-license-ahead-of-trial-in-december" rel="noreferrer noopener"> semiconductor giant with 60 days&#8217; notice</a>.
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) quietly introduced a new AI model, Llama-3.1-Nemotron-70B-Instruct, that has reportedly outperformed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41422278/nvidias-new-free-open-source-ai-model-reportedly-outperforms-openais-gpt-4o-anthropics-claude-3-5-so" rel="noreferrer noopener">its competitors in benchmark tests</a>.
Indian billionaire&nbsp;Mukesh Ambani joined&nbsp;NVIDIA&#8216;s CEO&nbsp;Jensen Huang for a fireside chat in Mumbai on Thursday as the latter addressed the Nvidia AI Summit India <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41509500/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-meets-indian-billionaire-mukesh-ambani-duo-forge-partnership-to-build-ai-inf" rel="noreferrer noopener">at the city&#8217;s Jio World Convention Centre</a>.
The duo discussed India&#8217;s information technology industry, which Huang said was world-renowned for its large-scale presence and deep expertise. In the past few years, 200,000 IT professionals have been <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41509500/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-meets-indian-billionaire-mukesh-ambani-duo-forge-partnership-to-build-ai-inf" rel="noreferrer noopener">upscaled to work with AI</a>.
Chinese tech giant&nbsp;ByteDance Ltd.&nbsp;has dismissed an intern for allegedly disrupting the training of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41422474/tiktok-parent-fires-intern-for-maliciously-interfering-with-ai-training-denies-10m-damage-claims-ami" rel="noreferrer noopener">one of its artificial intelligence models</a>.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is reportedly scaling back production of its $3,500 Vision Pro headset, shifting focus <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41499682/apple-to-cut-vision-pro-production-cheaper-model-expected-in-2025-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">toward a more affordable model for 2025</a>.
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI&nbsp;rival&nbsp;Anthropic&nbsp;has unveiled an upgrade to its its AI model Claude 3.5 Sonnet along with introducing a new model, Claude 3.5 Haiku. The Claude 3.5 Sonnet model introduces a groundbreaking feature that allows it to interact with<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41481214/now-ai-can-operate-computers-like-humans-openai-rival-backed-by-google-unveils-claude-upgrades-amid" rel="noreferrer noopener"> computers in a human-like manner</a>.
Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>), took to social media to criticize Microsoft for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41444585/copilots-a-flop-because-microsoft-lacks-the-data-salesforce-ceo-slams-rebranding-of-ai-tool-to-agent" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">rebranding its Copilot as "agents."</a>
In a recent development,&nbsp;Character.AI&nbsp;has issued a public apology following the tragic death by suicide of a 14-year-old boy who had been interacting with their chatbot. The company has acknowledged the incident and announced updates to<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41491088/ai-chatbot-maker-publicly-apologizes-after-teens-death-in-florida" rel="noreferrer noopener"> enhance the safety measures on their platform</a>.
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The 16th season of "Shark Tank" will serve as the last for billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban, but fellow shark Daymond John thinks the show can continue for years and years even after Cuban and other sharks decide to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/05/32499542/veecon-2023-daymond-john-on-how-he-landed-a-role-on-shark-tank-and-how-to-think-about-busin"> leave the show</a>.
What Happened: The recent season of "Shark Tank,"<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/09/40930343/slide-over-mark-cuban-theres-a-new-shark-in-the-pool-could-this-billionaire-be-his-replacem"> which will be Cuban's last</a> on the show kicked off on Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) owned ABC on Friday, Oct. 18.
"The show will be around long after Mark, Daymond, Barbara and all of us," John told <a href="https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/daymond-john-mark-cuban-shark-tank-1236185231/">Variety </a>recently. "Shark Tank" is the American dream, as you see with an Emmy after all these years and new people finding it."
John acknowledged the role Cuban played in helping with the show's success, but thinks that "Shark Tank" is bigger than any one person.
"Who cares about the sharks, to tell you're the truth. It is really about that mom and pop who have risked every single thing in their life and they need one shot…it's about that kid, that little dyslexic brown boy named Daymond John, who never thought he would be anything…who comes up with an idea and say, ‘I'm going to find a community that I love, and I'm going to empower my community.'"
John said "Shark Tank" embraces the one thing that all Americans can agree on: the American dream.
"When you stand on that carpet, it doesn't care about your color, your race, your gender, your creed. It cares about if you will wake up before everybody and go to sleep after everybody."
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What's Next: KIND Snacks founder Daniel Lubetzky will be joining "Shark Tank" as the first new regular investor in more than a decade, signing a multi-year deal.
Lubetzky has previously been a guest shark on the show with appearances in Season 11 through 15.
The show said they are not replacing Cuban and will utilize Lubetzky and rotating sharks on the show.
&#8220;It&#8217;s an honor to be part of a production that continues to educate, entertain and unite Americans behind the spirit of building together,&#8221; Lubetzky previously said.
Since announcing his planned exit from the show and stepping back as the majority owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, Cuban has become more vocal on the political front, helping Kamala Harris campaign in the 2024 presidential election.
John is staying quiet on the political front, choosing not to endorse Harris or Donald Trump.
"Candidates will come and go, parties will come and go…the people who make this country so great, it's the everyday entrepreneur," John said. "About 55% of businesses are small businesses out here, and small businesses, in the last five years, have employed 90% of the new hires in this country."
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Mark Cuban Exit From 'Shark Tank' Won't Stop Show's Success: Fellow Shark Daymond John Says It's About 'The American Dream'

The past week has been a rollercoaster ride for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>). From facing a U.S. probe that threatens its iPhone chips production to setting a new sales record for its iPhone, the tech giant has seen it all. Amidst these developments, Apple also found itself in the middle of a patent dispute and witnessed major streaming services moving away from its App Store. Here&#8217;s a recap of the major stories that unfolded over the week.
U.S. Probe Threatens Apple&#8217;s iPhone Chips Production
The U.S. Commerce Department has initiated an investigation into Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), suspecting a potential breach of sanctions. The probe focuses on whether TSMC violated sanctions by supplying chips to Huawei Technologies via an intermediary firm. This investigation could potentially disrupt the production of chips for Apple&#8217;s iPhones and Macs.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41415320/us-probe-into-potential-sanctions-breach-by-tsmc-threatens-apples-iphone-chips-production">Read the full article here.</a>
Disney and Hulu Bypass Apple&#8217;s App Store
The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) has stopped allowing customers to subscribe to Hulu and Disney+ via Apple&#8217;s App Store, thereby avoiding the iPhone maker&#8217;s in-app purchase fees. The entertainment giant is now directing customers to its websites to view all plans and directly sign up for a subscription, bypassing the 15% to 30% fee that Apple imposes for each transaction made via in-app purchases.
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Apple Intelligence Faces Skepticism
Apple&#8217;s much-anticipated new artificial intelligence system, Apple Intelligence, has been met with skepticism. Bloomberg columnist Mark Gurman expressed doubts about the system, suggesting that it may not meet high expectations and consumers might react disappointed or confused when the new AI feature is unveiled next week.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41420086/apple-intelligences-meh-moment-ahead-analyst-predicts-5-months-of-build-up-could-lead-to-a-thats-it">Read the full article here.</a>
Record iPhone Sales in Q3
Apple has set a new sales record for its iPhone during the third quarter of 2024, coinciding with a broader recovery in the global smartphone market. According to Canalys, Apple&#8217;s iPhone sales were narrowly edged out by Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>), with both tech giants capturing an 18% market share.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41328252/apples-iphone-16-powers-record-sales-in-q3-just-behind-samsung-in-global-market-share-battle">Read the full article here.</a>
Apple Wins Patent Dispute Against Masimo
A Delaware jury has ruled in favor of Apple in a patent infringement case against Masimo Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MASI#NASDAQ">MASI</a>), awarding Cupertino a symbolic $250 in damages. The jury found that Masimo infringed on Apple's patents related to health technology in older smartwatch models that are no longer on the market.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41562593/apple-secures-victory-in-masimo-patent-dispute-with-token-damages-of-250">Read the full article here.</a>
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Billionaire Elon Musk partially inspired the on-screen portrayal of Tony Stark by actor Robert Downey Jr. The SpaceX founder was even featured in a cameo role in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/06/39547388/happy-birthday-elon-musk-53-facts-and-figures-about-tesla-spacex-ceo-on-his-53rd-birthday">2010 film "Iron Man 2."</a>
But Downey Jr. had some choice words to say about Musk in a recent interview.
&#8220;I've only met him a few times. As an almost 60-year-old recovering white American male, I just wish that he would control his behavior a little more, but that's not on me," Downey Jr. said of Musk on a recent episode of the "On with Kara Swisher" <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5EVu4ms1F11FR2jQtoWnI0?si=6133d6cc16674277&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=6a9c6572b4ee43dd">podcast</a>, as reported by <a href="https://variety.com/2024/film/news/robert-downey-jr-elon-musk-cosplaying-tony-stark-1236189929/">Variety</a>.
The response came from Kara Swisher asking about Musk "cosplaying Tony Stark" in real life.
"I know that this idea of ‘it's all okay ‘cause we've gotta get to Mars' doesn't really hold water with me. But again, you know, you have to look at all that he's done that demonstrates why he's valuable," Downey Jr. added.
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In 2022, "Iron Man" screenwriter Mark Fergus said the movie version of Tony Stark was a mixture of Musk, Steve Jobs and Donald Trump.
Fergus said it was as if "Musk took the brilliance of Jobs with the showmanship of Trump."
"He was the only one who had the fun factor and the celebrity vibe and actual business substance," Fergus said.
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Downey Jr. will return to Marvel and play the villain Doctor Doom in at least two movies. His appearances are set for the 2026 film "Avengers: Doomsday" and the 2027 film "Avengers: Secret Wars."
While Musk inspired Tony Stark, Downey Jr. could complete the circle and play the billionaire on screen. A biopic of Musk written by Walter Isaacson is being turned into a film by Darren Aronofsky. Variety previously listed Downey Jr. as one of the actors who could best play Musk.
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Robert Downey Jr. On Elon Musk 'Cosplaying Tony Stark': Wishes Billionaire Would 'Control His Behavior'

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Communication Services sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>META</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
<td>$31.7K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DJT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$59.7K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$39.5K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOOG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$25.5K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$78.2K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>929</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NTES</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$112.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>701</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$102.5K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>397</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding META (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 84 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 5 contract(s) at a $540.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.7K, with a price of $6346.0 per contract. There were 1210 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4088 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DJT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 98 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.7K, with a price of $610.0 per contract. There were 7233 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1604 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 147 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 194 contract(s) at a $42.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.5K, with a price of $204.0 per contract. There were 2955 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1602 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GOOG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 56 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 35 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.5K, with a price of $730.0 per contract. There were 9516 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1382 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DIS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 238 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 99 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $78.2K, with a price of $790.0 per contract. There were 5156 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 929 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NTES (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTES#NASDAQ">NTES</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 84 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 350 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $112.0K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 1684 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 701 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TTD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 84 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $102.5K, with a price of $1025.0 per contract. There were 2295 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 397 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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7 Communication Services Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

A trip to theme parks owned by Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) could soon become more expensive for families if they want to take as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41374104/disney-crowds-getting-you-down-now-you-can-get-ahead-of-the-queue-for-a-mere-449">many rides as possible.</a>
An analyst says this could be a great thing for Disney's financials.
The Disney Analyst: Goldman Sachs analyst Michael Ng reiterated a Buy rating on Disney and raised the price target from $120 to $125.
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The Analyst Takeaways: Disney could add $220 million to $230 million in revenue from the sale of one million Lightning Lane Premiere Pass sales in 2025, Ng estimated in a new investor note.
"Beginning late October 2024, Disney will roll out a pilot program for Lightning Lane Premiere Pass, a new tier of its Lightning Lane pass offering available at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort," Ng said.
Lightning Lane Premiere Pass gives guests a one-time entry to each Lightning Lane experience in a theme park per day, without having to choose arrival times.
"Premiere Passes largely remove these restrictions allowing guests more flexibility in accessing the most in-demand attractions."
The new Premiere Passes range in price from $129 to $449 per pass per park for Walt Disney World based on the data. Premiere Passes at Disneyland cost $400 per pass for visits now through Dec. 31, 2024, and range from $300 to $400 per pass beginning on Jan. 1, 2025.
Providing another potential boost to Disney's revenue is the fact that Premiere Passes are only available to guests staying at Disney hotels or other select hotels for Disney World visits, the analyst added.
Ng estimates one million total Lightning Lane Premiere Passes could be sold in 2025, broken down as 700,000 at Walt Disney World and 300,000 at Disneyland. The analyst estimates an average net revenue of $175 for Disney World and $308 for Disneyland.
While the Lightning Lane could prove beneficial to the company's Parks and Experiences segment, Ng cautions that the later-than-expected maiden voyage of the Disney Adventure cruise ship could have a negative $300 million impact for fiscal 2025 as the voyage falls into fiscal 2026 now.
 DIS Price Action: Disney stock is up 0.52% to $95.90 on Friday versus a 52-week trading range of $79.23 to $123.74. Disney stock is up 7% year-to-date in 2024.
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Disney Family Vacations Getting More Expensive With Lightning Lane: Analyst Sees $220 Million Benefit For Media Giant In 2025

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 8 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 50% leaning bullish and 37% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $68,957, and 6 are calls, amounting to $341,146.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $90.0 to $100.0 for Walt Disney during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Walt Disney stands at 4549.17, with a total volume reaching 1,800.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Walt Disney, situated within the strike price corridor from $90.0 to $100.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Walt Disney Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729778444_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$145.1K</td>
<td>14.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">412</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$86.5K</td>
<td>14.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">623</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$2.22</td>
<td>$2.08</td>
<td>$2.1</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$42.0K</td>
<td>457</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">224</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$1.4</td>
<td>$1.34</td>
<td>$1.4</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">226</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.1</td>
<td>$11.75</td>
<td>$12.1</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$27.8K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">13</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Walt Disney</h3>
Disney operates in three global business segments: entertainment, sports, and experiences. Entertainment and experiences both benefit from franchises and characters the firm has created over the course of a century. 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.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Walt Disney, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Walt Disney's Current Market Status</h3>
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<li>Currently trading with a volume of 354,130, the DIS's price is down by -0.54%, now at $95.72. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 21 days.</li>
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The Walt Disney Company&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) Marvel Cinematic Universe is set to continue its Spider-Man story as Tom Holland confirmed Spider-Man 4 will begin <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/entertainment">filming in summer 2025. </a>
During his appearance on The Tonight Show, starring Jimmy Fallon, Holland <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5CTg5asoC0">announced</a>: &#8220;It&#8217;s happening. Next summer we start shooting. Everything&#8217;s good to go. We&#8217;re nearly there. It&#8217;s super exciting; I can&#8217;t wait.&#8221;
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This is the first official confirmation from Holland, although discussions around a sequel to Spider-Man: No Way Home have been ongoing. Marvel Studios had previously teased a fourth Spider-Man film, but Holland&#8217;s statement confirms it's moving forward.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What To Expect From Spider-Man 4</h3>
Plot details for the next Spider-Man film remain under wraps. However, it&#8217;s likely to follow up on the events of &#8220;Spider-Man: No Way Home,&#8221; where Peter Parker chose to erase himself from the memories of everyone he loves, including MJ and his best friend Ned. The last scene of the film shows Peter moving into a small apartment in New York, hinting at a more grounded direction for the next chapter.
Holland has spoken about the script before, mentioning that it &#8220;lit a fire in him,&#8221; suggesting a more personal and possibly smaller-scale story compared to the previous multiverse-spanning adventure.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Could Miles Morales Join The MCU?</h3>
Holland has also expressed interest in introducing Miles Morales to the MCU. He said: &#8220;If I would be lucky enough to somehow bring Miles Morales into my Spider-Man universe and into the MCU, I'd love to do for a young kid what [Robert Downey Jr.] did for me.&#8221;
While nothing has been confirmed yet, fans are eager to see if Spider-Man 4 will mark the debut of Morales, the character featured in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Spider-Man&#8217;s MCU Journey</h3>
Holland first appeared as Spider-Man in 2016's Captain America: Civil War before starring in his own trilogy of films. His most recent outing in Spider-Man: No Way Home was a major success, featuring appearances from previous Spider-Men, Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield.
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Magnite, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGNI#NASDAQ">MGNI</a>) stock got a boost from a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/g41486492/disney-and-magnite-announce-two-year-deal-renewal" rel="noreferrer noopener">deal renewal with</a> Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) Wednesday.
The two companies extended their deal for another two years, marking six years of collaboration.
Magnite remains Disney&#8217;s preferred supply-side technology partner, enabling the monetization of ad-supported content across its entire portfolio.
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Magnite facilitates transactions with over 30 demand-side platforms (DSPs) for Disney and plans to expand globally.
Jamie Power, SVP of Addressable Sales at Disney. &#8220;Magnite plays a critical role in allowing buyers to access Disney&#8217;s inventory by connecting to more than 30 demand-side platforms in the US and starting to expand globally.&#8221;
As part of the renewed partnership, Disney will use Magnite to execute one-to-one deals through its ClearLine offering, monetize College Football live streams on ESPN, expand into Latin America, and offer podcast inventory for ESPN and ABC News.
Sean Buckley, Chief Revenue Officer at Magnite: &#8220;In addition to our role in enabling Disney&#8217;s programmatic transactions, we&#8217;re actively innovating in new areas like live streaming to bring added value to our partnership.&#8221;
Disney remains committed to its streaming ambitions, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/10/41443702/disney-and-hulu-stream-away-from-apples-30-toll-bridge-what-it-means-for-the-iphone-maker" rel="noreferrer noopener">raising the prices</a> of its Disney+ and Hulu services.
It also prompted subscribers to bypass Apple Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) App Store while subscribing to its streaming services to avoid the hefty charges.
Disney&#8217;s streaming division reported an operating profit of $47 million in the third quarter, marking its first profitable quarter versus a $(512) million loss a year ago.
Magnite stock surged over 86% in the last 12 months. DIS is up over 16%.
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