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  • Disney’s streaming woes

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Markets

Missed out on Ring and Nest? Don’t let RYSE slip away!

Ring 一 Acquired by Amazon for $1.2B

Nest 一 Acquired by Google for $3.2B

If you missed out on these spectacular early investments in the Smart Home space, here’s your chance to grab hold of the next one.

RYSE is a tech firm poised to dominate the Smart Shades market (growing at an astonishing 55% annually), and their public offering of shares priced at just $1.50 has opened. 

They have generated over 20X growth in share price for early shareholders, with significant upside remaining as they just launched in over 100 Best Buy stores.

Retail distribution was the main driver behind the acquisitions of both Ring and Nest, and their exclusive deal with Best Buy puts them in pole position to dominate this burgeoning industry.

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BUSINESS

Reddit's Market Debut: A Signal of Digital Ad Recovery?

Reddit CEO Steve Huffman hugs mascot Snoo as Reddit begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York on March 21, 2024. 

Reddit (NASDAQ: RDDT) made a striking entrance into the public market, with its stock soaring 15% after releasing its first quarterly earnings. Opening at just under $57 a share, Reddit announced a revenue surge to $243 million, up 48% year-over-year and well above expectations. This impressive performance is set against the backdrop of a broader digital advertising rebound after a challenging 2022.

Despite the revenue boom, Reddit's earnings were tempered by a net loss of $575.1 million, largely due to costs associated with its March IPO. The adjusted EBITDA saw a decline, falling to $10 million from $50.2 million a year earlier, highlighting the steep path to monetizing its growing user base.

User engagement numbers were more positive, with weekly active users increasing by 40% to 306.2 million and daily active users by 37% to 82.7 million. This growth indicates Reddit’s expanding influence and its potential for future revenue generation.

The resurgence is part of a larger trend where companies like Meta, Amazon, and Alphabet reported significant ad revenue growths of 27%, 24%, and 13%, respectively, for the first quarter of 2024.

As Reddit navigates the challenges ahead, its ability to balance growth with profitability will be crucial in determining its long-term market position.

BUSINESS

Disney’s Earnings Rollercoaster

via TradingView

Disney's stock (DIS) took a 10% hit on Tuesday, overshadowing a milestone achievement in their streaming business. Despite Disney+ and Hulu turning a profit for the first time, detailed in a TradingView report, the broader streaming sector, including ESPN+, reported a loss of $18 million—an improvement from last year’s $659 million loss.

CEO Bob Iger remains optimistic, aiming for full streaming profitability by September's end as Disney+ subscriber count hits 117.6 million. However, as CNBC outlines, despite these gains, Disney's traditional TV and box office sectors are in decline, clouding the overall financial picture.

What’s Next for Disney?

With eyes firmly set on streaming success, Disney faces the dual challenge of boosting its new ventures while managing declines in its traditional domains. The path to profitability is clear, but fraught with obstacles that could sway the company’s fate in the unpredictable entertainment market.

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Disney’s Streaming Success vs. Traditional Struggles

As Disney+ and Hulu report profits for the first time, Disney still faces challenges with traditional TV and box office declines. What do you think is the best strategy for Disney moving forward?

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