{"id":134706,"date":"2026-03-25T09:58:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T12:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tech.einnews.com\/article\/901655286"},"modified":"2026-03-25T09:58:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T12:58:06","slug":"new-disney-dis-ceo-josh-damaro-is-navigating-the-fallout-from-openais-sora-shutdown-and-epic-games-layoffs-discover-how-these-tech-setbacks-are-testing-disneys-1-5b-digital-universe-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/03\/25\/new-disney-dis-ceo-josh-damaro-is-navigating-the-fallout-from-openais-sora-shutdown-and-epic-games-layoffs-discover-how-these-tech-setbacks-are-testing-disneys-1-5b-digital-universe-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"New Disney (DIS) CEO Josh D’Amaro is navigating the fallout from OpenAI’s Sora shutdown and Epic Games layoffs. Discover how these tech setbacks are testing Disney’s $1.5B digital universe plans."},"content":{"rendered":"
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Walt Disney Company<\/strong> (NYSE:<\/a>DIS<\/a>) is navigating early challenges under new CEO Josh D’Amaro<\/strong>, even as analysts see room for a turnaround.<\/p>\n

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Early Tech Setbacks Cloud Strategy Push<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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D’Amaro has already faced setbacks in two major tech bets just days into his new role.<\/p>\n

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D’Amaro, who took over on March 18, has been pushing to deepen fan engagement through technology, including expanding Disney+ into a broader platform for games and interactive experiences.<\/p>\n

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Epic CEO Tim Sweeney<\/strong> said weaker Fortnite engagement led to higher spending than revenue, prompting cost cuts. Meanwhile, Disney said it will continue exploring AI partnerships after Sora’s shutdown, seeking new ways to connect with audiences.<\/p>\n

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Analysts See Path To Reignite Growth<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Analysts see potential upside for Disney as Josh D’Amaro takes over as CEO, with Guggenheim outlining key areas for improvement<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Guggenheim analyst Michael Morris said Disney can boost investor confidence by delivering a more consistent pipeline of high-quality content, improving transparency in its streaming and entertainment segments, and optimizing its parks business, where D’Amaro has strong experience.<\/p>\n

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Morris also noted that investors are reassessing Disney’s performance following leadership changes, especially given the stock’s recent underperformance and the need for D’Amaro to drive renewed growth.<\/p>\n

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Technical Analysis<\/h2>\n

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Disney is trading 4.4% below its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) and 10.2% below its 100-day SMA, keeping the intermediate trend pointed down. Shares are down 5.14% over the past 12 months and are positioned closer to their 52-week low than their 52-week high.<\/p>\n

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The RSI is at 28.74, signaling oversold conditions and helping explain why buyers are probing for a bounce. MACD is at -2.2774 and remains below its signal line at -2.1050, showing bearish momentum is still in control despite the early lift.<\/p>\n

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The combination of oversold RSI (below 30) and bearish MACD suggests mixed momentum.<\/p>\n

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