Disney Stock Resilient Premarket Amid Broader Sell-Off: What's Going On?
Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline
Shares of Walt Disney Co. (NASDAQ:DIS) rose in premarket trading following a report that activist investor Nelson Peltz has increased his stake in the company to over $2.5 billion, making him the largest shareholder. Peltz's Trian Fund Management is likely to request multiple seats on Disney's board. This comes despite challenges in Disney's linear TV and streaming businesses, and lower than expected park attendance.
October 09, 2023 | 9:33 am
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Disney's stock rose in premarket trading after Nelson Peltz increased his stake in the company. This could lead to changes in the board and potentially the company's direction.
The increase in stake by Nelson Peltz, a known activist investor, could lead to changes in the board and potentially the company's direction. This news is likely to have a positive impact on the stock in the short term as it indicates strong investor confidence.
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