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Elon Musk and Hedge Fund Manager Fuel Disney Stock Drama

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Elon Musk and a hedge fund manager added fuel to the Disney stock drama, with conflicting views on the company's future. Find out the latest updates in the stock market world!

Elon Musk's statement expressing his interest in buying Disney stock, contrasting Bill Ackman's call for SEC action due to leaked information affecting Nelson Peltz's board membership prospects, has stirred the stock market news. The battle within Disney's boardroom took center stage as CEO Bob Iger emerged victorious against activist shareholders led by Peltz, leading to a shift in Disney's strategic direction.

Amidst the board battle, Jim Cramer voiced concerns about Peltz's defeat and its implications for Disney's future performance. The intense shareholder vote saw Disney shareholders rejecting Peltz's bid for board seats, highlighting the company's focus on holding its ground against external influences.

In a surprising turn of events, Disney shareholders strongly supported Iger and the existing board members, declaring victory in the proxy fight against Peltz's attempts to secure director seats. The outcome solidified Disney's current leadership and growth plans, showcasing a united front in the face of activist investor pressure.

In the aftermath of the proxy battle, Disney celebrated its win over Peltz, reinforcing Iger's leadership and the company's strategic vision. The clash between Disney and activist investors reflects the challenges faced by corporate giants in navigating shareholder interests while maintaining long-term growth strategies.

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Elon Musk says he would 'definitely' buy Disney stock if investors ... (Fortune)

Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman calls for SEC to punish Disney leaks that undermined Nelson Peltz's chances at joining the board.

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Stock Market News, April 3, 2024: S&P 500 Closes Up Slightly After ... (The Wall Street Journal)

Shares of Walt Disney fell after the media and theme-park giant defeated activist shareholder Nelson Peltz's bid to shake up the company's board.

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Disney board battle: CEO Bob Iger vanquishes billionaire foe ... (NBC News)

Disney CEO Bob Iger faced an aggressive challenge by activist investors seeking to take the Magic Kingdom in a new direction at a shareholder meeting ...

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Jim Cramer says Nelson Peltz's defeat is worrisome for Disney's ... (CNBC)

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Disney trounces activist shareholders in a major win for Bob Iger (CNN)

Disney won a hard-fought proxy battle against a group of activist investors who sought to secure seats on the company's board of directors.

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Disney Fends Off Activist Investor, Nelson Peltz, in Shareholder Vote ... (The New York Times)

Nelson Peltz had campaigned for two seats on Disney's board of directors, as he sought to shake up the company's growth plan.

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Disney shareholders reject activist investor Nelson Peltz's board ... (ABC News)

The CEO of Disney discusses the brand-new attraction in Hong Kong Disneyland. Disney shareholders on Wednesday rejected board nominees allied ...

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Disney prevails over Peltz, ending bitter board battle (Reuters)

Walt Disney shareholders backed Chief Executive Bob Iger and other company directors on Wednesday, defeating a campaign by activist investors who argued the ...

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Disney Declares Victory in Proxy Fight as Nelson Peltz Fails to Win ... (Hollywood Reporter)

In a win for The Walt Disney Co. and CEO Bob Iger, Disney says that all of its director nominees have been elected by shareholders, rebuffing the activist ...

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Disney defeats activist investor Nelson Peltz in proxy fight (Yahoo Finance)

Disney won a high-profile proxy battle with activist investor Nelson Peltz, ending months of uncertainty over who will sit on the entertainment giant's ...

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Peltz loses at Disney but his investors win; changes may still be ahead (Reuters.com)

NEW YORK, April 3 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Nelson Peltz lost but he also won. Hours after shareholders voted to keep the octogenarian hedge fund ...

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Disney Shareholders Reject Nelson Peltz Board Bid in Win for Bob ... (Variety)

Disney shareholders have officially shot down activist investor Nelson Peltz's campaign to win a seat on the board of directors.

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As Disney Wins Proxy Battle, Wall Street Is Wait-and-See On If Bob ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Walt Disney Co. Wall Street analysts expect CEO Bob Iger to focus on succession planning and streaming, pay TV profits after winning a proxy battle.

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What's Next for Disney Stock After Proxy Vote Winโ€”Monitor this Key ... (Investopedia)

Disney shares shares were moving higher early Thursday, after falling more than 3% the previous session, as investors contemplate what lies ahead for the ...

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Nelson Peltz lost the Disney fight โ€” but he did clear a cool $300 ... (Quartz India)

Peltz's asset management fund reportedly made about a $300 million profit from it investment in Disney.

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