Topic: How To Invest

Q: Pat: What is your view on Disney, given its expected movie releases in the coming months? Thank you.

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A: Walt Disney Co., $112.34, symbol DIS on New York (Shares outstanding: 1.7 billion; Market cap: $180.8 billion; www.thewaltdisneycompany.com), is a family-focused entertainment and media firm. It’s also the world’s largest theme park operator. It is among the world’s best-known brand names. The company has five main business segments: Media Networks (44% of revenue) includes ABC Television, ESPN, the Disney Channel, ABC Family and SOAPnet (a cable channel devoted to soap operas). Disney produces films and television programs under the ABC Studios, Buena Vista Productions and ABC Family Productions labels. It also holds interests in Lifetime Entertainment Services (a women’s cable channel) and A&E Television Networks. Parks and Resorts (31% of revenue) includes the Disney Cruise Line, 12 Disney Vacation Club resorts and Adventures by Disney (which plans guided international trips for families). Disney’s resort locations include Disneyland Resort in California, Walt Disney World…