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Video: How to choose ETFs, for Canadian investors

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Making sense of the markets this week: February 11, 2024

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Kyle Prevost, creator of 4 Steps to a Worry-Free Retirement, Canada’s DIY retirement planning course, shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.

Disney is back on track

Even with all the iconic brands under its corporate umbrella, Disney has struggled the last few years, as its share price is down 11% since February 2019.

Things might be looking up now that CEO-extraordinaire Bob Iger is back in the captain’s seat after “retiring” back in 2020.

Disney earnings highlights
All earnings and revenues for Disney, PayPal, McDonalds, and Eli Lilly below are in U.S. dollars.

• Disney (DIS/NYSE): Earnings per share of $1.22 (versus $0.99 predicted), and revenues of $23.55 billion (versus $23.64 billion predicted).

Disney shares were up over 7% in extended trading on Wednesday after the earnings call. And the call highlighted the following reasons for increased profit guidance in 2024:

Disney will meet or surpass its goal of cutting costs by $7…

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