Trouble in the Magic Kingdom?

By Chris Hill – May 22, 2013 at 6:27PM

NYSE: DIS

Walt Disney

Market Cap

$206B

Today's Change

(0.16%) $0.18

Current Price

$112.61

Price as of April 19, 2024, 4:00 p.m. ET

Is one of Disney's prize possessions in trouble?

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Chris Hill owns shares of Walt Disney. Matt Koppenheffer and Fool contributor Matthew Argersinger have no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of Walt Disney. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.