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D-Day for Disney – will subscribers surge?

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Disney+ Day is finally here, marking two years since the birth of the streaming platform. After reporting slow streaming growth, will this be Disney’s happily ever after?

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Disneyland is renowned as the happiest place on earth, but maybe not on wall street.

Disney has reported slow streaming growth in its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday after-the-bell.

It’s probably its laggiest in terms of subscriber growth since Disney Plus launched back in 2019.

The company did reach a total of one hundred and 18 million subscribers, which is in line with its estimates.

CEO Bob Chapek said the segment’s growth had “hit some headwinds” and that Disney expected to add “low single-digit millions” of subs into the fourth quarter.

Now, this really isn’t much of a surprise, back in September, Disney warned of a slowdown in growth due to COVID-19 

Is Disney still on track to meet subscriber targets?

Well, Disney certainly thinks so.

During the company’s earnings call, Chapek said the company’s goal of reaching 230 million to 260 million Disney+ subscribers by 2024 is still firm.

“We remain focused on managing our DTC business for the long term, not quarter to quarter,” Chapek said. International expansion and new content are the primary drivers for the company to reach that target, Chapek told CNBC.

Is Disney+ Day D-Day?

Disney plus day falls on November 12th, AKA the birthday of the streaming service.

There is exclusive new trailers, announcements, and discounts, with special appearances from stars and creators too.

Most importantly – a prime opportunity to boost subs.

The company said Quarter 4 will be the first time in Disney plus history that it will release original content throughout the quarter from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and even Nat Geo.

Unlike Netflix’s Tudum and Warner Bros’ DC Fandome events, Disney Plus Day won’t be available to watch on YouTube or Twitch.

Instead, Disney Plus subscribers will see a live presentation exclusively on Disney Plus, which will reveal more concerning any first look trailers and clips, star appearances and extra content.

Disney+ Day will market some impressive deals for a limited time, with the aim to boost subs.

From now until November 14, Disney is offering a one-month subscription for just $1.99.

Given that it usually costs $7.99 per month, it’s an incredible saving for people who have been thinking of signing up to the service, but unsure if they wanted to add another streaming subscription to the mix.

The company is hoping for promising results come the next earning call.

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Iran live updates: Trump claims Khamenei dead as Iran insists he remains in command

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Israel strikes Tehran anew as conflict escalates and global markets react

Israel strikes Tehran after Khamenei’s death; U.S. warns of prolonged conflict as tensions escalate in the Middle East.

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Israel strikes Tehran after Khamenei’s death; U.S. warns of prolonged conflict as tensions escalate in the Middle East.


Israel has launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran, following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. U.S. President Donald Trump has warned the campaign could last up to a month, framing the operation as a move to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities.

Iran has retaliated with missile attacks, while its Revolutionary Guards claim responsibility for assaults on oil tankers in the Gulf. The escalating hostilities are already disrupting global shipping lanes and air travel, sending shockwaves through international markets.

With reports of the first U.S. casualties emerging and Washington declaring the Tehran operation a success, tensions across the Middle East are intensifying rapidly. The question now is how far this conflict could spread — and at what cost.

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U.S. and Israel strike Iran as missiles hit Gulf bases and oil surges

U.S. and Israel launch major military operation against Iran; tensions rise as conflict escalates, impacting global markets.

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U.S. and Israel launch major military operation against Iran; tensions rise as conflict escalates, impacting global markets.

The United States and Israel have launched a sweeping military operation against Iran, striking leadership targets and more than 500 military sites in what President Trump has dubbed Operation Epic Fury.

Explosions have rocked Tehran, with civilians fleeing the capital as U.S. sea and air assets carry out sustained attacks. Washington says the mission is designed to prevent a nuclear armed Iran and has even called on Iranians to rise up against the regime.

Iran has retaliated with a barrage of missiles and drones targeting Israel and U.S. bases across the region, including in Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. While many projectiles were intercepted, a U.S. base in Bahrain sustained damage.

Gulf states long seen as stable hubs for global business are now directly in the firing line, raising fears of a wider regional war.

Oil prices are climbing and tankers are diverting from the Strait of Hormuz as markets react to the escalating conflict. U.S. aircraft carriers, advanced fighter jets and missile destroyers remain in position, signalling more strikes could follow.

With global leaders scrambling diplomatically, the world is watching to see whether this spirals further or shifts back to negotiations.Download the Ticker app

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