[ad_1] Disney chose to rehire Bob Iger as chief executive after receiving internal complaints from senior leadership that Bob Chapek was not fit for the job, according to people familiar with the matter. The executive change came together quickly, blindsiding Chapek and his closest allies. Disney’s board reached out to …
Read More »Disney’s decision to replace Chapek with Iger makes everyone look bad
[ad_1] Bob Iger Stephen Desaulniers | CNBC The Disney board’s decision to swap out Bob Chapek for Bob Iger as the company’s CEO may be the right one for the company’s future. But the process to get to this choice makes everyone involved look less than stellar. No sudden CEO …
Read More »Analysts cheer Iger’s return to Disney; MoffettNathanson upgrades, sees 30% upside
[ad_1] Wall Street analysts broadly approved of Bob Iger’s return to Disney . Iger was reappointed as chief executive officer, effective immediately, after his successor, Bob Chapek, faced criticism for his handling of the company. Disney shares rose 8% in premarket trading Monday. They’re off 40% this year. As a …
Read More »Bob Iger is back. He’s the steady hand that Disney needs as CEO to get it back on track
[ad_1] Bob Chapek is out as chief executive of Disney (DIS), the company said late Sunday, a leadership shakeup that nearly two weeks ago we began to champion as necessary to get the entertainment giant back on track. We’re pleased to see Bob Iger is returning to the CEO role …
Read More »Disney (DIS) shares rise after Iger replaces Chapek as CEO
[ad_1] Disney World celebrated its 50th anniversary in April 2022. Aaronp/bauer-griffin | Gc Images | Getty Images Shares of Disney popped in premarket trade Monday, the morning after the company announced it had replaced CEO Bob Chapek with Bob Iger. Disney stock rose about 9% on Monday morning. As of …
Read More »What Bob Iger’s return means for Disney and Chapek’s decisions
[ad_1] Robert Iger, Chairman and CEO at The Walt Disney Company speaks in Laguna Beach, California, October 22, 2019. Mike Blake | Reuters Bob Iger’s shocking return as Disney‘s chief executive officer immediately throws into question several major decisions made by outgoing CEO Bob Chapek. Disney shares have fallen more …
Read More »Bob Iger returns as Disney CEO effective immediately
[ad_1] Bob Iger poses with Mickey Mouse attends Mickey’s 90th Spectacular at The Shrine Auditorium on October 6, 2018 in Los Angeles. Valerie Macon | AFP | Getty Images Bob Iger is back. Disney re-appointed Iger as CEO on Sunday night, effective immediately, after previous CEO Bob Chapek came under …
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[ad_1] Taylor Swift performs onstage during iHeartRadio’s Z100 Jingle Ball 2019 Presented By Capital One on December 13, 2019 in New York City. Kevin Mazur | Getty Images Taylor Swift responded to her fans Friday after Live Nation‘s Ticketmaster said a general public sale of tickets to the superstar’s “Eras” …
Read More »Cramer says fire Disney CEO Bob Chapek; fix ‘balance sheet from hell’
[ad_1] Jim Cramer on Thursday called on Disney (DIS) to oust CEO Bob Chapek and clean up the company’s ugly balance sheet. Chapek is “incapable of running a fantastic company,” Jim said. “Let’s say it was an NFL team, and the team was losing. … We need someone new at …
Read More »Washington Commanders accused of cheating ticket holders in DC lawsuit
[ad_1] The attorney general of Washington, D.C., sued the Washington Commanders on Thursday, alleging the team implemented a scheme that cheated District residents out of their deposits for season tickets and used the money for its own purposes. It is the second lawsuit brought forth by D.C. Attorney General Karl …
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