{"id":53520,"date":"2025-09-23T15:08:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T19:08:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/disney-hikes-prices-to-boost-streaming-income-as-brent-crude-futures-climb\/53520\/"},"modified":"2025-09-23T15:08:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T19:08:20","slug":"disney-hikes-prices-to-boost-streaming-income-as-brent-crude-futures-climb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/disney-hikes-prices-to-boost-streaming-income-as-brent-crude-futures-climb\/53520\/","title":{"rendered":"Disney+ Hikes Prices to Boost Streaming Income as Brent Crude Futures Climb"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Walt Disney Co. (<a href=\"\/stock\/DIS\">DIS<\/a>) is raising the price of its ad-free Disney+ subscription by $3 to $19 per month, and its ad-supported plan by $2 to $12 per month, effective October 21.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>This strategic move is expected to significantly contribute to the company&#39;s streaming unit, aiming for $1.3 billion in operating income this fiscal year.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Brent Crude Futures settled at $67.63 per barrel, marking an increase of $1.06 or 1.59%.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Disney Boosts Streaming Revenue with Price Hikes<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Walt Disney Co. (<a href=\"\/stock\/DIS\">DIS<\/a>)<\/strong> has announced significant price increases for its <strong>Disney+<\/strong> streaming service, set to take effect on <strong>October 21<\/strong>. The ad-free version of Disney+ will see a <strong>$3<\/strong> increase, bringing its monthly cost to <strong>$19<\/strong>. Meanwhile, the ad-supported plan will rise by <strong>$2<\/strong>, reaching <strong>$12 per month<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>These price adjustments are a key component of Disney&#39;s strategy to enhance the profitability of its streaming division. The company anticipates that these changes will help its streaming unit achieve <strong>$1.3 billion<\/strong> in operating income this fiscal year, signaling a strong focus on financial performance within its direct-to-consumer segment.<\/p>\n<h2>Brent Crude Futures Settle Higher Amid Market Movements<\/h2>\n<p>In the commodities market, <strong>Brent Crude Futures<\/strong> experienced an uptick, settling at <strong>$67.63 per barrel<\/strong>. This represents a gain of <strong>$1.06<\/strong>, or <strong>1.59%<\/strong>, from its previous close.<\/p>\n<p><em>The increase in Brent Crude prices reflects ongoing dynamics in the global oil market, often influenced by supply-demand balances, geopolitical events, and broader economic indicators.<\/em> Brent crude is a major benchmark price for purchases of oil worldwide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Walt Disney Co. 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