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Disney kicks junk food out of the magic kingdom
Jun 5, 2012
The entertainment giant will reject advertising for certain sugary, salty and fatty foods, and give Mickey Mouse the final say on what's healthy.
Consumers still spending despite economic worries
May 9, 2012
Kate Warne, investment strategist at Edward Jones, discusses why profits are up at Macy's given all the things weighing on consumers, and the latest earnings from Toyota and Disney.
Disney digests a movie bomb with 'John Carter'
Mar 12, 2012
After a lackluster opening weekend, "John Carter" is on track to be a huge money loser. Disney could be facing a loss of $100 million or more.
The problem with today's blockbusters
Mar 12, 2012
The new Disney movie "John Carter" took in just $30 million over the weekend -- a disappointing opening for a movie that cost a quarter of a billion dollars to make. How has the world of blockbusters changed?
What Leap Day means for the U.S. economy
by
Mark Simpson
Feb 29, 2012
There's one extra day this month for businesses around the country to try and rake in some extra dough. In Central Florida, some hotels and one very big mouse are using Leap Day to drum up excitement.
Mid-day Extra: The changing face of Disney
by
Jeremy Hobson
and Adriene Hill
Jan 24, 2012
The happiest place on earth is getting a tiny bit more relaxed.
Disney's gift to shareholders signals an improved economy
by
Bob Moon
Dec 2, 2011
Disney and other big companies have boosted annual stock dividends lately. Does this mean America's economic crystal ball is clearer? Or do companies simply not have better options to spend the cash they're hoarding?
For public good, not for profit.
YouTube and the Magic Kingdom
by
John Moe
Nov 7, 2011
Disney Interactive Media and YouTube are set to announce a partnership today. Disney will create videos for a YouTube channel, and in turn feature...
Disney/ABC re-ups with Netflix, signs with Amazon
by
John Moe
Oct 31, 2011
The big news in my house: all those Disney live action shows with loud mouthed sassy kids and their idiot parents are going to keep beaming into my...
What's wrong with Bank of America's website, and new Disney in 3D
by
Kai Ryssdal
Oct 4, 2011
This final note on the way out today. Something's rotten in Charlotte, and Bank of America's not talking....