Betting On The Oscars: 'Oppenheimer,' 'Barbie' Success Could Mean Big Payouts For Bettors
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
The 96th Academy Awards features 'Oppenheimer' and 'Barbie' as top contenders, with 'Oppenheimer' leading nominations. Comcast's 'Oppenheimer' and Warner Bros. Discovery's 'Barbie', based on Mattel's brand, are among the most nominated films. Disney, Comcast, and Netflix are the most nominated companies. Betting odds from DraftKings highlight 'Oppenheimer' as a favorite in several categories. The awards will be aired on Disney-owned ABC.

March 04, 2024 | 10:04 pm
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DraftKings provides betting odds for the Academy Awards, highlighting 'Oppenheimer' and 'Barbie' among the favorites.
While DraftKings' involvement in providing betting odds for the Academy Awards adds visibility, the direct impact on its stock is uncertain due to the broader nature of its betting platform.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
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'Oppenheimer', produced by Comcast, leads with 13 Academy Award nominations and has grossed over $957.7 million globally.
The high number of nominations and significant global grossing of 'Oppenheimer' could boost Comcast's stock due to increased visibility and potential revenue from streaming rights.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
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Disney's 'Poor Things' has 11 Academy Award nominations, contributing to Disney's total of 20 nominations.
The significant number of nominations for Disney's movies, including 'Poor Things', could positively influence Disney's stock by enhancing its reputation in content creation.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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'Barbie', based on Mattel's brand, has 8 Academy Award nominations and has significantly contributed to the movie's $1.44 billion global gross.
Mattel's stock could see a positive impact from the 'Barbie' movie's success and nominations, enhancing brand value and potentially increasing merchandise sales.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
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Netflix is tied for second with Comcast for the most Academy Award nominations, each having 18 nominees.
Netflix's significant presence at the Academy Awards with 18 nominations could positively impact its stock by reinforcing its position as a leading content platform.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 70
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'Barbie', produced by Warner Bros. Discovery and based on Mattel's brand, has 8 nominations and grossed over $1.44 billion worldwide.
The success and nominations of 'Barbie' could positively impact Warner Bros. Discovery's stock due to high worldwide grossing and the potential for increased brand value.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90