Current Situation in the Markets: The Impact of Disney and Starbucks

On Thursday, market activity witnessed remarkable developments. Disney (DIS) has a negative impact on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI), pulling the index down.

Additionally, NBC Universal (CMCSA) is launching a new sports channel on Monday. The impact of the new channel on the sports world and its audience is eagerly anticipated.

Starbucks (SBUX) employees have decided to strike in more than 40 cities, drawing attention to their cause. The unionized workers took to the streets demanding improvements in working conditions.