BET has been discussed as maybe something that they could sell off. Simon and Schuster, the publishing business, isn't really core. I don't think they're going to be strapped for cash anytime soon. And the direct consumer will probably continue to grow.
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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