Disney’s stock flirting with lowest close in nearly 9 years
Shares of Walt Disney Co. are nearing their lowest close since 2014, trading at $83.95 and down 2.2% in Thursday morning action, marking a 58% decline from its all-time high in March 2021.
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Posted 8/24/2023, 2:53:00 PM
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