5 Winners and Losers of the Week in Business
From a soda company's refashioned refrigerators to an apparel CEO's tactless comments, here's a rundown of this week's best moves and worst blunders in the business world.
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5 Stocks for Mother's Day
You could spring for flowers, a sappy card and some decorative soaps for Mother's Day. Or you take a less traditional route and give mom a gift that keeps on giving: stocks.
Comcast Wants to Show First-Run Films On Demand
There’s currently a three-month window between when movies leave the theater and when they appear on-demand. But Comcast wants to offer new films in people's homes right away.
5 Winners and Losers of the Week in Business
A lot of wonders and blunders took place in the business world this week, from vinyl record fans getting some digital love to Disney shutting down a popular division.
Market Minute: EU Slaps Microsoft with $733 Million Fine
European regulators have fined Microsoft $733 million for failing to give users of its Windows system a choice of Internet browsers. The company had settled an antitrust dispute four years ago by saying it would offer alternatives to its Internet Explorer, but failed to do so for more than a year.
Market Minute: Dish Awarded $4.9 Million in ESPN Licensing Dispute
A federal jury on Thursday found sports programmer ESPN liable for only one breach-of-contract claim made by Dish Network Corp and awarded Dish $4.86 million, a mere fraction of the more than $152 million it had sought.
Market Minute: Disney's Stock Shines Even as Earnings Decline
Disney won over more fans on Wall Street with its latest quarterly performance, despite a slight drop in its earnings. Disney digested higher programming costs at its ESPN television network and dealt with a less appealing line-up of home video releases in its movie studio.
Disney Infinity: Can Jack Sparrow Save the Video Game Industry?
Disney is about to pull a secret weapon out of its arsenal that could revive the stumbling video game industry. The Disney Infinity system will feature some of the House of Mouse's most popular characters -- and that's only the beginning.
Mickey Mouse Is Watching You: Does MyMagic Know Too Much?
Walt Disney World is about to get a bit more magical, but Mickey Mouse will have to soothe some skeptical privacy advocates along the way. Guests using its new MyMagic wristbands will get a more personalized vacation -- but do you really want Snow White to "magically" know your kid's name without being told?
Disney's Turnstiles Are Clicking Ahead Faster Than Its Studios
Disney posted mixed quarterly results after Thursday's market close. Revenue climbed just 3%, while net income soared 18%. But perhaps the most surprising nugget for Disney is that, of its five segments, theme parks continue to be its fastest growing segment.
Wall Street Watch Wednesday: Disney Uses the Force
In a $4 billion acquisition of Lucasfilm, Mickey Mouse gets his mitts on the Star Wars franchise.
Disney to Buy "Star Wars" Producer for $4.05 Billion
Walt Disney has agreed to buy filmmaker George Lucas's Lucasfilm Ltd and the "Star Wars" franchise for $4.05 billion in cash and stock, a blockbuster deal that adds one of the most beloved franchises in entertainment history to Disney's lineup.
ESPN's Big Baseball Deal Will Be a Foul Ball for Your Cable Bill
Disney's eight-year deal with Major League Baseball means ESPN will shell out $5.6 billion for expanded baseball coverage. And whether you're a fan of the national pastime or not, you already pay more than $5 a month for ESPN. Which way do you think that price tag will be headed now?
Meet the Happiest Baristas on Earth
Disney will soon offer Starbucks locations at all six of its domestic theme parks, but don't expect the familiar green-aproned experience in the Magic Kingdom.