Why? Movies, TV and cable generate most of the company's income. The publishing business, which includes The Wall Street Journal, isn't growing nearly as quickly.
Promoting company insiders to the top spot seems to be in the best interest of shareholders.
The Olympics and a presidential election may not be the advertising bonanza some investors anticipated.
The company's search market share sinks as its board tries to right the ship.
Disney is downgraded to 'above average' and Time Warner is upgraded to 'market perform.'
More studios are worried that kiosk rentals cut into their DVD sales.
The food police are winning the public-relations battle.
News Corp is thinking about turning one of its cable channels into a national sports network.
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