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Walter Elias "Walt" Disney (December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966) was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist, well known for his influence in the field of entertainment during the 20th century.

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Premier League Sells Free-to-air Highlights Rights To BBC

The English Premier League, which represents the nation's top 20 soccer clubs, said Friday that it has sold the U.

K. free-to-air highlights rights to the British Broadcasting Corp. for GBP179.7 million, the current holders of the rights.The free-to-air highlights rights will run for three seasons from August 2013 to May 2016.The Premier League is expected to announce next month the winners of the most sought after package, the U.K. broadcasting rights to live games, which is currently held by British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC (BSY.LN) and Walt Disney Co.'s (DIS) entertainment and sports network, ESPN.BSkyB counts media giant News Corp. (NWS) as its biggest shareholder with a 39.1% stake. News Corp. also owns The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswires.Copyright © 2012 Dow Jones Newswires...

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  6. Walt Disney 2Q Earnings Top Forecasts

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  8. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, Linkedin Corporation Among Stocks Up on High Volume Tuesday

    These stocks are up on above-average volume today:Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX) was up on high volume today, trading with volume of 16 million, o...

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    Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday that its fiscal second-quarter profit rose 21% on improved results at its theme parks and resorts, along with its ESPN and ABC televisio...

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    FBN’s Dennis Kneale on how disappointing ticket sales for “John Carter” will affect Disney’s bottom line.

  12. Stocks Still Can't Find Momentum

    Despite election havoc in Europe, U.S. stocks generally found the plus column yesterday. The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 finished positive, though the Dow fell ...

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    Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger and veteran J.R. Martinez on the company’s efforts to help veterans find jobs.

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