Elon Musk Says 'Walt Disney Would Despise Bob Iger' Amid 'Inclusions Standards' Memo Controversy
Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola
Elon Musk escalated his feud with The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) and CEO Bob Iger, accusing Disney of 'institutional racism and sexism' based on a memo detailing diversity criteria. Musk criticized Disney's diversity initiatives and expressed concerns over the company's market valuation and performance in streaming and theatrical sectors. This controversy follows Musk's previous criticisms of Iger for suspending advertising on X, the platform Musk acquired.
February 09, 2024 | 3:36 am
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Elon Musk's public feud with Disney and CEO Bob Iger, criticizing the company's diversity policies and questioning its market valuation and performance, could impact investor sentiment and Disney's stock price.
Elon Musk's comments and the public nature of his feud with Disney could lead to negative investor sentiment, affecting the company's stock price in the short term. Given Musk's influence and the coverage of his statements, this controversy could sway public and investor opinion, potentially leading to a decrease in Disney's stock price.
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