On this "Motley Fool Money," analysts Emily Flippen and Nick Sciple discuss the reemergence of sin stocks and whether today's market is building lasting moats for these controversial businesses or simply pulling forward returns.
WEBTOON’s second quarter results were well received by the market, driven by higher-than-expected revenue and a significant improvement in profitability compared to last year. Management attributed the quarter’s strength to new product features and high-profile content partnerships, particularly in English-speaking markets. CEO Junkoo Kim specifically highlighted the rollout of major Japanese manga titles and platform upgrades that increased user engagement. The company also cited ongoing expansion of its content library, with a focus on attracting both new and existing readers.
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Shares of digital storytelling platform WEBTOON (NASDAQ:WBTN) jumped 5.6% in the morning session after the stock continued to rally following the previous week's blockbuster announcements of a partnership with Disney and a strong second-quarter earnings beat. The positive momentum is a continuation of last week’s major developments when the stock soared after the company announced a multi-year partnership with Disney. This deal will bring iconic comics from brands like Marvel, Star Wars, and 20th Century Studios to WEBTOON's vertical-scroll format. In addition to the landmark partnership, the company reported strong second-quarter results that surpassed analyst expectations, posting an adjusted profit of $0.07 per share on revenue of $348.3 million. Following the news, analysts reacted positively, with firms like Evercore ISI and Goldman Sachs raising their price targets on the stock.
Shares of personal care and home fragrance retailer Bath & Body Works (NYSE:BBWI)
jumped 3.4% in the morning session after the company announced the launch of a new Disney Villains-inspired fragrance collection, building on the success of its popular Disney Princess line.
Marvel Studios has shifted blockbuster film production from Georgia to the UK, reshaping the state's entertainment landscape. Discover why Disney made the move, its impact on local jobs, box office results for 2025 releases, and broader industry trends driving Hollywood productions overseas.
Shares of digital storytelling platform WEBTOON (NASDAQ:WBTN) fell 9.8% in the morning session after the stock pulled back from a recent massive rally as technical indicators suggested it was overbought. The stock's sharp decline appears to be a technical pullback after a significant rally earlier in the week. The company's shares had surged over 80% following the announcement of a content partnership with Disney.
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August 14, 2025, proved to be a day of varied fortunes across the stock market, as a disappointing inflation report cast a slight shadow over major indices, even as individual company performances painted a more nuanced picture. While the S&P 500 (INDEXSP: .INX) managed a marginal gain to set
Stocks eked out fresh records as rate‑cut bets harden and a monster crypto IPO lit a fire under risk appetite. Under the hood: Bullish detonated, Webtoon went viral on Disney IP, while CoreWeave and Cava took their medicine.
Shares of digital storytelling platform WEBTOON (NASDAQ:WBTN) jumped 80.6% in the afternoon session after the company announced a strategic partnership with Disney and reported better-than-expected second-quarter results.
The U.S. stock market experienced a broad and significant rally today, with all three major indices closing sharply higher and both the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 reaching new record highs. This surge in investor confidence was primarily ignited by the release of lower-than-expected July inflation data, which
