Why Is Everyone Talking About Disney?

There is always a lot going on at Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS), but these days, the level of chatter about it is off the charts. The media giant seems to be making a lot more headlines, and that isn't necessarily a good thing. Between Disney dividing its fan base by getting vocal about controversial topics and fears of what a global economic slowdown would do to its theme parks and ad-dependent broadcasting outlets, there's a lot to unpack here.

The stock has lost half its value since it hit its 52-week high, a worse decline than many of its entertainment peers have endured. Can the company overcome its recent setbacks? Will its shares recover? Let's take a closer look at why everyone is talking about Disney -- and consider whether this story could have a fairy tale ending for investors.

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