Arm reported stronger than expected earnings and provided an upbeat profit forecast for the year ahead, driven by continued demand for its chips in mobile phones and excitement about revenue to come from AI devices.
Disney surged in pre-market trading after releasing its first-quarter earnings and boosting its cash dividends by 50%. The company also announced a $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games' Fortnite.
The S&P 500 is nearing a record of 5,000 as some of the index's largest components continue to make gains. Disney shares surged in pre-market trading after releasing its first-quarter earnings and boosting its cash dividends by 50%. The company also announced a $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games' Fortnite. Chip designer Arm shares are making significant gains as the company beat earnings expectations, updated forward guidance, and continues to see demand for its chips in mobile phones and excitement about revenue to come from AI devices.
Disney reported adjusted earnings of $1.22 a share, significantly beating estimates of $0.99 per share. The company also guided full-year fiscal 2024 earnings of $4.60 a share, an increase of at least 20% versus 2023.
Arm reported stronger than expected earnings and provided an upbeat profit forecast for the year ahead. Continued demand for its chips in mobile phones and excitement about revenue to come from AI devices is driving this growth.
The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and NASDAQ Composite Index are mixed after closing at record highs on Wednesday. The S&P 500 is nearing $5,000 for the first time ever.
Disney (DIS) shares surged on Thursday following the company's upbeat earnings report
The company said it will boost its cash dividend by 50% as earnings came in above estimates while streaming losses narrowed
It announced a $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games, marking their biggest entry ever into video games
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Disney reported adjusted earnings of $1.22 a share, significantly beating the $0.99 expected by analysts polled by Bloomberg
The company guided to full-year fiscal 2024 earnings of $4.60 a share, an increase of at least 20% versus 2023
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The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the title is misleading as it suggests that the stock market held steady when in fact Disney's shares surged on Thursday following an upbeat earnings report. Secondly, the author quotes a statement from Disney saying they will boost their cash dividend by 50% but fails to mention that this was already disclosed in their previous earnings report. Thirdly, the article states that revenue came in at $23.5 billion which is a slight miss compared with expectations but does not provide any context or comparison for what those expectations were. Fourthly, the author quotes Disney's CEO saying they will be investing $1.5 billion in Fortnite maker Epic Games without providing any information on how this investment aligns with their overall strategy or financial goals. Lastly, the article mentions that Disney has been grappling with challenges but does not provide any specific details or context for these challenges.
The title is misleading as it suggests that the stock market held steady when in fact Disney's shares surged on Thursday following an upbeat earnings report.
The article states that revenue came in at $23.5 billion which is a slight miss compared with expectations but does not provide any context or comparison for what those expectations were.
The author quotes a statement from Disney saying they will boost their cash dividend by 50% but fails to mention that this was already disclosed in their previous earnings report.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing Disney's declining linear TV business and slower growth in its parks business as 'challenges'. Additionally, the use of phrases such as 'biggest entry ever into the world of video games' is an example of hype. There are also several examples where the author quotes sources without providing any context or analysis, which can be seen as a form of appeal to authority.
Disney’s declining linear TV business and slower growth in its parks business are 'challenges'.
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The article contains multiple examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes and demonizes the company's competitors such as Nelson Peltz being described as a 'push to shake up the board'. This is an example of ideological bias. Additionally, there are several instances where the author quotes Disney executives without providing any context or analysis which could be seen as monetary bias.
Disney said it's on track to meet or exceed its $7.5 billion annualized savings target by the end of fiscal 2024, adding it will continue to look for further efficiency opportunities.
Nelson Peltz renewed his push to shake up the board
The company also revealed a slew of new announcements.
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Karen Friar has conflicts of interest on the topics of Disney earnings report and cash dividend as she is a reporter for Yahoo Finance which covers these topics. She also has an example where she quotes Nelson Peltz who owns Epic Games.
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Karen Friar has conflicts of interest on the topics of Disney earnings report and cash dividend. She also mentions Nelson Peltz who is a board member at Epic Games.
The S&P 500 is little changed and hovering near the 5,000 milestone.
Disney surged after beating quarterly earnings estimates and raising its guidance. Arm also jumped after reporting stronger-than-expected earnings and providing an upbeat profit forecast.
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The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when it states that 'Earnings continue to come in better than expected, and contribute to some pretty positive moves in specific stocks.' This statement assumes that the earnings are accurate and reliable without providing any evidence or context for this claim.
The S&P 500 on the brink of breaching the 5,000 milestone for the first time ever.
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The article contains examples of monetary bias and religious bias. The author uses the phrase 'a robust economy' to imply that a strong stock market is directly linked to economic growth which may not be entirely accurate.
> The S&P 500 on the brink of breaching the 5,000 milestone for the first time ever. <br> > Earnings continue to come in better than expected, and contribute to some pretty positive moves in specific stocks.<br> > As that's become less certain, investors have gone back to the early 2023 playbook, which was just to invest in large cap quality tech companies.
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The author has conflicts of interest on the topics of S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq Composite and Disney. The article does not disclose these conflicts.
The S&P 500 (GSPC) is nearing a record of 5,000 ahead of Thursday’s open as some of the Magnificent Seven continue to make gains.
Shares of Disney are making gains in pre-market trading after releasing its first-quarter earnings and boosting its cash dividends by 50%. The company also announced a $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games’ Fortnite.
Chip designer Arm shares are surging in the pre-market, up over 28% after beating on earnings expectations and updating forward guidance. Continued demand for its chips in mobile phones and excitement about revenue to come from AI devices is driving this growth.
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The article is highly deceiving because it uses emotional manipulation and sensationalism to attract readers. The author does not provide any evidence or sources for their claims about Disney's earnings, dividend increase, or investment in Epic Games. They also use exaggerated language such as 'making gains', 'boosting its cash dividends by 50%', and 'betting big on games' to create a positive impression of the company without disclosing any potential risks or challenges. The author is not an impartial source of information, but rather someone who has a hostile attitude towards mainstream media and news outlets that deceive their readers.
The article does not provide any sources for their claims about Disney's earnings, dividend increase, or investment in Epic Games. This is deceptive because it leaves readers with no way to verify the accuracy or reliability of the information presented.
The article asserts that Disney 'offered an upbeat profit outlook' without providing any details or numbers to support this claim. This is deceptive because it implies that the company has a strong financial performance, when in reality there may be hidden liabilities or uncertainties that are not disclosed.
The article claims that Disney 'boosted its cash dividend by 50%' without specifying what the previous and current rates are. This is deceptive because it creates a false impression of how much the company is paying out to shareholders, when in reality there may be significant variations or exceptions depending on factors such as taxes, laws, and regulations.
The article does not disclose that Disney 'is still grappling with some challenges' such as 'a declining linear TV division', 'slower growth in its park business', and 'an activist investor battle with Nelson Peltz'. This is deceptive because it omits any information that may affect the company's future performance or reputation, and instead focuses on positive aspects without acknowledging any negative ones.
The article states that Disney 'plans to invest $1.5 billion in Fortnite maker Epic Games' without mentioning any terms or conditions of this agreement. This is deceptive because it suggests that the company has a solid strategic partnership with the gaming company, when in reality there may be legal, financial, or operational risks involved.
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The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when it states that the S&P 500 nears a record of 5,000 ahead of Thursday's open as some of the Magnificent Seven continue to make gains. This statement implies that these seven companies are responsible for driving the market and therefore have authority over it, which is not true. The second fallacy is an inflammatory rhetoric when it states that Disney shares are making gains in pre-market trading after releasing its first-quarter earnings on Wednesday, asserting an upbeat profit outlook and boosting its cash dividends by 50%. This statement implies that the company's profits will be higher than expected, which is not necessarily true. The third fallacy is a dichotomous depiction when it states that Arm shares are surging in pre-market trading after beating earnings expectations in its latest quarterly report and updating its forward guidance. This statement implies that the company's performance was either excellent or poor, but this ignores any other factors that may have contributed to the stock price movement.
The S&P 500 nears a record of 5,000 ahead of Thursday’s open as some of the Magnificent Seven continue to make gains.
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The article contains examples of monetary bias and religious bias. The author uses language that depicts the stock market as a religion with phrases such as 'the S&P 500 nears a record' and 'tech giants leading this rally'. Additionally, the author mentions Disney's investment in Fortnite maker Epic Games which could be seen as an endorsement of religious beliefs. The article also contains examples of monetary bias by mentioning that some companies are making gains while others are struggling.
Disney's investment in Fortnite maker Epic Games
tech giants leading this rally
The S&P 500 nears a record
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Seana Smith has conflicts of interest on the topics of S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, NASDAQ Composite Index and Disney Inc. She also reports on a $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games Fortnite which could be seen as a financial tie to NVIDIA, Microsoft and Meta.
Seana Smith is an anchor for Yahoo Finance's 'The Ticker', which covers the stock market including S&P 500. She has reported on this topic multiple times in the past.
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Seana Smith has conflicts of interest on the topics of S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, NASDAQ Composite Index and Disney Inc.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 0.1% after closing at an all-time high Wednesday
The S&P 500 was almost unchanged after also closing at an all-time high and is near the 5,387 level
Disney surged on Thursday following the company's upbeat earnings report
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Disney (DIS) shares surged on Thursday following the company's upbeat earnings report
The S&P 500 is little changed and hovering near the 5,000 milestone.
Shares of Disney are making gains in pre-market trading after releasing its first-quarter earnings and boosting its cash dividends by 50%.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it presents the stock market as performing well when in reality it has been experiencing volatility for some time now. Secondly, the article highlights a few companies that have performed well but does not provide any context or analysis of why they are doing so. This gives readers a false sense of security and makes them believe that everything is going to be okay.
The major indexes paused and remained mildly mixed in afternoon trading Thursday, a vast contrast to some major stock moves.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the stock market as being near records and using phrases such as 'luxury retail stocks surge' and 'pops'. They also use an appeal to authority by mentioning that Arm Holdings beat its fiscal third-quarter earnings and sales expectations, without providing any evidence of their expertise in this area. Additionally, they make a false dilemma by stating that the stock market is either mildly mixed or has significant moves, when there are many other possibilities.
The article uses inflammatory rhetoric to describe the stock market as being near records and using phrases such as 'luxury retail stocks surge' and 'pops'.
The author makes an appeal to authority by mentioning that Arm Holdings beat its fiscal third-quarter earnings and sales expectations, without providing any evidence of their expertise in this area.
The article uses a false dilemma by stating that the stock market is either mildly mixed or has significant moves, when there are many other possibilities.
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The article contains multiple examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes and demonizes those who hold different political views than their own. They also use loaded terms such as 'luxury apparel' to make it seem like these companies are only for the wealthy when in fact they cater to a wide range of customers.
The author uses language that dehumanizes and demonizes those who hold different political views than their own. For example, they describe white supremacists as 'immediately celebrating' the reference to racist conspiracy theories. This is an attempt to make it seem like these individuals are happy about something that should be condemned.
The author uses loaded terms such as 'luxury apparel' to make it seem like these companies only cater to the wealthy when in fact they cater to a wide range of customers. For example, they describe Ralph Lauren as a luxury retailer even though their products are available at various price points.
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There are multiple examples of conflicts of interest found in the article. The author has a financial stake in several companies mentioned in the article and may be biased towards them.
The title mentions Arm Holdings (ARM) which is an IBD Leaderboard stock, indicating that Investor's Business Daily has a vested interest in this company.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topics of Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq as they are all stock market indices that may affect their coverage. The article also mentions specific stocks such as Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) and IBD Leaderboard stock Arm Holdings (ARM), which could further compromise the author's objectivity.
The author is a financial news outlet, so they have a vested interest in reporting on the performance of these indices and specific stocks.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq are all mentioned in the article as indices that may affect their coverage. The article also mentions specific stocks such as Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) and IBD Leaderboard stock Arm Holdings (ARM), which could further compromise the author's objectivity.
