Disney Stock: Iconic Brand or Risky Bet?

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Explore the exciting world of Disney (NYSE: DIS) with our expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities!

*Stock prices used were the prices of Dec. 4, 2024. The video was published on Jan. 15, 2025.

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Kevin Jackson has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Matt Frankel has positions in Walt Disney. Toby Bordelon has positions in Walt Disney and has the following options: long January 2026 $90 calls on Walt Disney, short January 2026 $90 puts on Walt Disney, and short March 2025 $95 calls on Walt Disney. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Walt Disney. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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