Jim Gillies: Star Wars arguably George or famously George Lucas famously retained the merchandise rights. He says it was very savvy piece of business on George Lucas's part, but it did mean we got cannibalistic teddy bears fighting the final battle and return to the Jedi rather than wookies. Gillies: I'm going to give one easy fix for the Star Wars franchise. It's a character named Dr. Afra who needs to get her own film franchise.
For one day in the stock market, investors voted with their stomachs.
(00:21) Bill Barker discusses: - The Federal Reserve meeting expectations - Paramount Global slashing its dividend 80% - Peloton struggling with its turnaround - Shake Shack posting higher revenue in the 1st quarter - Potential names for Darden Restaurants newest franchise
(16:29) Ricky Mulvey talks with Motley Fool senior analyst (and Star Wars superfan) Jim Gillies about Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm and ways to improve the franchise.
Companies discussed: PARA, PTON, SHAK, DRI, DIS, FNKO
Host: Chris Hill Guests: Bill Barker, Jim Gillies Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks
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