Walt Disney Trading forecasts and signals

The market on the eveAt the auction on September 21, American stock markets showed mixed dynamics. The S&P 500 index corrected by 0.08%, to 4354 points. The Dow Jones lost 0.15%, the Nasdaq rose by 0.22%. Companies from the healthcare (+0.15%) and energy (+0.37%) sectors looked better than others. The weakest dynamics was demonstrated by issuers from the communications sectors (-0.33%) and industry (-0.70%).Company newsOil and gas company ConocoPhillips (COP: +4%) announced the purchase of Shell's shale assets in Texas for $9.5 billion, and also increased its quarterly dividend payments to $0.43 per share.Disney securities (DIS: -4.2%) are falling amid management statements about the delay in the release of some of the company's films due to the spread of the "delta"strain.The quotes of one of the largest casino chains Las Vegas Sands (LVS: -5.6%) continue to decline amid uncertainty about the prospects for a large business area in Macau.ExpectationsToday, we expect the neutral-positive dynamics on the stock markets to recover after a turbulent start to the week. European markets opened in the green zone in the morning, signaling a weakening of concern about the default of the Chinese developer Evergrande. The company stated that the issue of the upcoming (scheduled for September 23) payment on debt securities has already been "settled during over-the-counter negotiations". In addition, the market reacted positively to the injection of 120 billion yuan ($18.5 billion) into the banking system by the Central Bank of China. The regulator took this step to strengthen the country's financial sector against the background of the situation with the Evergrande debt.According to a recent Bloomberg report, the Fed's decisions will largely be determined by the following risks: the growth of infections with the delta strain, uncertainty about the "ceiling" of the national debt, as well as the possible negative impact of various events that are taking place in China. Currently, in densely populated Asian countries, the level of vaccinated citizens is relatively low, which is fraught with the possible introduction of lockdowns and, as a result, an increase in the shortage of goods and an increase in transport costs to record levels. This, in turn, leads to an increase in inflation expectations and may influence the decisions taken by the Fed.Asian stock markets continued to show mixed dynamics. Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose by 0.51%, China's CSI 300 lost 0.7%, Japan's Nikkei 225 fell by 0.67%. EuroStoxx 50 is growing by 0.87%.The risk appetite is moderate. The yield of 10-year treasuries is 1.33%. The price for Brent futures exceeds $75.5 per barrel. Gold is trading around the $1,775 mark per troy ounce.In our opinion, the S&P 500 will hold the upcoming session in the range of 4330-4390 points.MacrostatisticsToday, data on sales in the secondary housing market will be published. The consensus suggests a slowdown to 5.89 million mom compared to the previous value of 5.99 million, which can be considered as one of the indicators of a decline in economic activity.Technical pictureThe S&P 500 again broke through the support level of 4370 points and almost reached 4350 points at the moment. The next significant mark is located around 4230 points, however, we believe that the range of today's trading session will not show such a significant expansion down from the current 4350 points. We believe that the "bulls" may start buying drawdowns, which will allow the index to rise to about 4390 ...

The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically increased the popularity and revenue of streaming services around the world.  According to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the industry's global revenue grew by a phenomenal 26 percent in 2020.But quarantine restrictions are gradually being lifted, cinemas are opening, people spend less time at home.  It can be assumed that in these conditions, the growth rate of the industry will become more modest.  On the other hand, content viewing from mobile devices continues to grow rapidly worldwide, and the deployment of 5G networks will further strengthen this trend.The global streaming services market is expected to grow by an average of 10% per year until the end of 2025.  According to forecasts, the United States will remain the largest market for companies in the industry in the coming years. However, the gap between America and the rest of the world will gradually narrow due to higher growth rates in emerging markets. Companies that will work to expand the geography of their services will be able to provide their business with faster growth. India, Canada, Japan and China look the most promising in terms of growth rates and potential market volume.In my opinion, in the conditions of increasing competition, the growth of the industry will continue, but its speed will become more moderate. Streaming companies will have to pay more attention to creating original content and improving its quality, as well as building ecosystem solutions around their services. This will help maintain the loyalty of the audience and generate additional sources of income.  Netflix (NFLX) remains the leader of the sector, but Walt Disney (DIS) looks more advantageous now.  Firstly, it continues to increase the number of subscribers to its services, and secondly, it is increasing revenues from its entertainment infrastructure against the background of the lifting of quarantine ...

The marketOn August 6, the US stock markets showed mixed dynamics. The S&P 500 rose by 0.17% to 4436 points, the Nasdaq corrected by 0.40%, the Dow Jones added 0.41%. The financial (+2.01%) and manufacturing (0.47%) sectors were the leaders of growth. Representatives of the cyclical consumer goods industry (-0.73%) and real estate (-0.23%) traded worse than the market.Company newsShares of the agrochemical company Corteva (CTVA: +8%) reacted positively to the publication of strong reporting for the quarter and another improvement in the management forecast.Quotes of the producer of energy drinks Monster Beverage (MNST: +5.5%) increased on the background of high revenue growth, and despite the shortage of aluminum containers for drinks.Expedia online travel service (EXPE: -8%) disappointed investors with mixed quarterly results and pessimistic comments from management about the risks of new waves of the pandemic for the company's business.ExpectationsLast Sunday, the Senate approved by a majority vote the termination of the debate on the "bipartisan" bill of infrastructure reforms. Senators should vote for its final version tonight or tomorrow. In addition, issues of cryptocurrency regulation and other relevant topics were discussed. The speaker of the lower house of Congress, Nancy Pelosi, received from the initiative group of congressmen to put the infrastructure reform bill to a vote immediately after its adoption in the Senate, but the speaker intends to simultaneously pass both bills through this procedure.In the United States, the discussion of revaccination plans continues against the background of the spread of the COVID-19 "delta" strain. Leading immunologist Anthony Fauci recently stated that he supports the idea of revaccination for people with weakened immunity. The US Centers for Control and Prevention (CDC) is studying the need for re-vaccination of older Americans, the FDA plans to present its recommendations on these procedures in September. The incidence of coronavirus infection has reached a six-month high. The number of new cases of infection is on average 100 thousand per day. In those states where the vaccination campaign is slower, hospitals are experiencing a high load.Asian stock markets closed in the green zone. Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose by 0.40%, China's CSI 300 rose by 1.30%, Japan's Nikkei 225 added 0.33%. EuroStoxx 50 is up by 0.01%.The risk appetite is moderate. The yield of 10-year treasuries is 1.29%. The price of Brent futures fell to $67.90 per barrel. Gold is trading near $1,743 per troy ounce.In my opinion, the S&P 500 will hold the upcoming session in the range of 4400-4450 points.MacrostatisticsNo significant publications of macrostatistics are planned for today.  Technical pictureTechnically, the S&P 500 continues to move in a long-term uptrend. On the eve of the broad market index reached a new historical high. The nearest target of the bulls is 4480 points. The RSI indicator still forms a "bearish" divergence, so the risk of a short-term correction remains. To change the market sentiment, the benchmark must first fall below the support located at the level of 4370 points.In the field of viewOn August 9, the report for the second quarter will be presented by Tyson Foods (TSN) - one of the largest producers of meat products in the United States. The consensus forecast of Factset assumes an increase in the company's revenue by 14.3%, to $11.46 billion, with non-GAAP EPS growth by 16% – to $1.61. The active improvement of these indicators is due to the low base of the same period in 2020 and the recovery growth. One of the key positive drivers is the increased demand for catering services as the economy opens up. We expect that during the second half of 2021, the share of spending on visiting public catering establishments will increase, which will support the financial performance of Tyson Foods, provided that the epidemic situation is favorable. The market will focus on the impact of inflation on the profitability of Tyson Foods, as well as the dynamics of the share of the high-margin segment of Prepared Foods and the volume of chicken production, as the CEO gave positive forecasts regarding profits from this direction.On August 11, eBay (EBAY) reports for the second calendar quarter. The consensus includes a decrease in revenue by 1.7% y/y, to $2.8 billion, with a decrease in adjusted net income by 13% y/y, to $663 million, and a drop in GAAP earnings per share by 21% y/y, to $0.82. These forecasts look realistic, since Etsy and Amazon have already demonstrated a trend for reducing revenues. In addition, eBay, like other representatives of online commerce, recorded high results in the same period of 2020, which accounted for a record influx of users and transaction volume. We expect conservative management forecasts for the current quarter, and we do not exclude that a benchmark for key financial metrics will be given until the end of 2021.On August 12, Walt Disney (DIS) will present its financial results for April-June. The media giant's revenue is expected to rise by 42% y/y, reaching $16.8 billion, and adjusted EPS will increase from $0.08 to $0.55. The high growth rates are due to weak results for the same period in 2020. A positive driver will be an increase in revenue from streaming, the factors of support will be the recovery of revenues from film distribution, TV advertising, amusement parks and hotels. The report of another major representative of the media industry, Comcast, reflected unexpectedly high results in the Universal theme parks segment due to very strong demand for their services. We are interested in the comments of Disney management about the impact of the new wave of the pandemic on park visits. One of the most important parameters for investors will be the dynamics of the number of subscribers of the streaming services Disney+, Hulu, ...

Walt Disney quotes continue to move within the correction and have left the limits of the bullish channel. Moving averages indicate the presence of a short-term bearish trend for DIS. Prices are testing the area between the signal lines, which indicates pressure from sellers of securities. At the time of publication of the forecast, the value of Walt Disney shares is 173.08. As part of the forecast, we should expect an attempt to develop a price rise and a test of the resistance level near the area of 180.00. Then, a rebound and a continuation of the fall in the value of securities. The potential target of such a movement is the area below the level of 140.00.An additional signal in favor of a drop in Walt Disney quotes will be a test of the resistance line on the relative strength indicator (RSI), as we can see, the price often falls at the time of the test of this line. The second signal will be a rebound from the lower border of the ascending channel. The cancellation of the option of falling quotations of the Walt Disney company's stock price will be a strong growth and a breakdown of the 195.00 level. This will indicate a breakdown of the resistance area and the continuation of the rise to the area at the level of 225.00. We should expect an acceleration in the fall of stocks with a breakdown of the support area and a close below the level of 160.55, as we can see, so far the bears have not managed to break through this level for the second time in a row.Walt Disney shares forecast for July and August 2021Thus, the Walt Disney shares forecast for July and August 2021 suggests the development of a correction and a test of the resistance area near the level of 180.00. Where should we expect a rebound and an attempt to continue the pair's fall to the area below the level of 140.00. The trend line test on the relative strength indicator will be in favor of the fall of the currency pair. The cancellation of the DIS reduction option will be a strong growth and a breakdown of the 195.00 level. This will indicate a breakdown of the resistance and the continuation of the price's rise to the area above the level of ...

The coronavirus has greatly affected businesses around the world. Some areas have gone into the shadows, while others, on the contrary, have become leaders. One of these industries is streaming TV, which entertained the public while there was a lockdown. Market participants who have considered investing in broadcasters are certainly considering Disney+ and Netflix.The background for these companies is that both businesses are growing. The difficulties faced by the House of Mickey Mouse with the closure of amusement parks due to quarantine measures to combat the coronavirus do not prevent investors today from focusing on the assumptions of positive profit growth of this entertainment titan.As the number of vaccinated people increases, theme parks open, and the Disney+ streaming platform increases the popularity of content, creators can count on significant profits. Netflix is also moving forward. In addition to video materials in the content, the company plans to create computer games.Let's see if it is possible to invest profitably in the securities of these companies now?Grown-up NetflixFor a long time, Netflix securities held strong positions and were considered profitable in the market. Their annual growth since 2002 has been on average about 40%. But now the company is at a new stage of "mature business". The key focus of the market, which includes, for example, the North American market, is now slowly growing. New subscribers are not very active: their increase over the past year is very small – less than 10%. But the company still has opportunities to enter global markets. Today, more than half of the buyers live here, although it is still far from 100% coverage of this market.As Hollywood studios and cable operators begin to restore their work in the media broadcasting market, the analyzed service is becoming more and more profitable.Perhaps this trend can lead to the fact that pay TV will fade into the background, and streaming platforms will become more popular among users. For investors, there is one main point-the new service is mainly broadcast in the United States, and accordingly Netflix is not so bad.The profitability of the business is growing as the number of new subscribers slows down. Netflix experts predict that the operating margin could grow from 18% to 20% this year, about 3% next year and 29% by 2024.It is already clear that Netflix is turning into a profitable enterprise. The streaming service's business model has pursued this goal since its inception. For this purpose, a high margin was formed, and the funds from the additional profit were added to the net profit. The increase in revenue can be achieved by changing the pricing policy, and not only by attracting new subscribers. This is already happening in America and, thus, determines the profitability of the company. In addition, the increase in prices will affect the increase in margins. Now it is unlikely that the issuer will achieve an increase in prices for its securities of 40%, but Netflix is still a strong leader in the streaming market.Disney RestorationLike other enterprises, Disney could not avoid the consequences of the epidemic. We all remember that cinemas, amusement parks and resorts were closed, and sports events were suspended. And even under these conditions, some parks have now restored their work and are accepting customers, although their work is still far from being fully implemented.This did not become a negative factor for investors, and when Disney+ appeared, the value of the company's securities became a record. Disney+ streaming events are Hulu, ESPN+, Star in the global market and Hotstar in the Indian television market. Disney predicted 60-90 million users of the Disney+ service by 2024, but they were able to make this figure faster – in one year. Now experts believe that this year the number of new customers will be 300-320 million.It is impressionable that Disney+ does not seek to develop in accordance with the original content. After streaming television was launched with the production program The Mandalorian, the company's management decided to switch to broadcasting not only its content, but also the production of Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar and other novelties. Disney is very confident in the streaming business, so it is ready to release two hits at the same time Black Widow and Cruella at the same time in cinemas. For a fee, they can be reviewed on Disney+.In the short term, streaming can be considered as the main engine of Disney's growth. It is important for depositors that there are opportunities for economic recovery, and when travel becomes the safety standard again, amusement parks are likely to pay off.Risks of companiesIn 2020, the entertainment industry has become fast-growing, especially after the COVID outbreak. As a result, the securities of the issuers presented in our material also increased. At the moment, the growth of vaccination of people has led to the fact that people from different countries prefer active recreation, and the possibility of subscribing to streaming programs is becoming less popular. It is likely that as the quarantine continues to decrease, subscribers may refuse to stream video, which is a negative factor for both companies.In the short term, the enterprises under consideration may suffer due to increased competition in the market, a reduction in the number of customers and delays in publishing content.Netflix and Disney are big entertainment companies, and both have good opportunities for a return on investment. Both companies are investing heavily in the development of their industry. Disney has an advantage over Netflix-theme parks and specialized retail outlets.If you think that Netflix can get a large part of the streaming market thanks to not yet some secret plans, choose Netflix papers.For those who are interested in companies with different profitable segments in their portfolio, we recommend taking a closer look at ...

The bear market of 2020 did not last long, and the rise that took place after a strong market fall in March is called the strongest in history. Many analysts expect another phase of decline this year and believe that the market has broken away from the realities of the modern economy. Even today, we are seeing serious corrections in the market, but the growing volatility should not deter us from buying stocks. Rather, on the contrary, the fall gives a good opportunity to buy securities at a low price, which will result in a large profit in the long run. All the securities that we will consider are trading far from their highs, which means that there is a high chance of reaching these levels in the near future, so the question is: Where to invest money in 2021? Already solved! Peloton shares forecast for 2021Peloton is the largest interactive fitness platform in the world. The company generates revenue by selling innovative exercise equipment and subscribing to various classes and workouts. Sales have surged over the past three quarters, with fitness enthusiasts unable to attend gyms and forced to work out at home.Over the past year, Peloton has taken several steps to solidify its status as a fitness industry leader. Several new products were introduced, including treadmills and cheaper models of exercise bikes. The company has signed a deal with artist Beyonce to create exclusive music for its platform. It also acquired the commercial company Precor, which is also engaged in the production of exercise equipment. And more recently, Peloton management announced that the company will start selling its products in Australia, and an active partnership with Adidas begins. Peloton shares forecast for 2021 From a technical point of view, the price of Peloton shares in 2020 has increased significantly from the level of 17 to 170 dollars per share. However, now the quotes are being corrected and fell below the $100 level. In November last year, the price also fell below $95, but quite quickly the stock continued to rise. The current decline also looks like a good signal to enter the market. The nearest target for a rebound from an important support is the $140 level. And after the breakout of the $170 level by buyers, you can send the price above the $245 level. An aggressive deal is a purchase already at the current levels with a close stop below $90. If we consider the conservative option, then we should wait for the breakdown of the $120 level, this will indicate the completion of the formation of the "Double Bottom" reversal model in order to work out the pattern at the $143 level. Roku shares forecast for 2021Walt Disney and Netflix became the leading companies in online broadcasting during the pandemic. But Roku, which makes streaming devices, had its best stock gain in the past year, which was more than 450%. And the company is just beginning to expand the scope of its services. According to management, in 2020, Roku OS was the best smart TV operating system in the US, accounting for 38% of smart TVs sold. Despite the high sales of the devices, Roku actually gets a lot of revenue from advertising sales. Advertisers are increasingly abandoning traditional TV channels and moving to streaming platforms that offer more accurate ad targeting, and Roku is preparing to take the maximum share of these sales.  From a technical point of view, Roku's share price rose from $58 to $485 a share last year. Now we are seeing a correction, but the company's quotes were not allowed to fall below the $322 level. It is worth noting that the values of the RSI indicator fell below the level of 30 for the first time in a year, this indicates that the shares are oversold and another wave of growth may soon follow, as it was in March 2020. A strong signal for buyers will be a breakdown of the $377 level, such a price movement will indicate the end of the downward correction and the resumption of the bullish trend with the first target at $485. Palantir shares forecast for 2021Palantir is an American company that develops data analysis software for organizations. In simple terms, Palantir's specialty is big data business analytics. The company's main customers are intelligence agencies, investment banks and hedge funds. Previously, the company was called the most mysterious IT startup of our time. More than half of Palantir's business is carried out through government contracts. Some investors believe that this dependence of the company's business on only a few customers is a risk factor, and Palantir recognizes this. However, such annual state contracts can also be regarded as a sign of stability. After all, there is no reason to believe that the American authorities will immediately abandon the development of Palantir. The US government is still the company's biggest customer. Palantir shares forecast for 2021 From a technical point of view, Palantir shares are pushing back from the support area, which is located at the level of 22 dollars and 50 cents. This level was tested by the bears several times last year and there was also an attempt to break down in March of this year. In the first few weeks of trading after last year's IPO, there was no strong growth in the share price, but later the price was able to test the maximum at $45 per share. The current drop occurs within the descending channel, as soon as the quotes can rise above the $27 level, we can talk about the end of the downward correction. In this case, the target of the rise will be the level of $33. Already with the breakdown of the downward trend line on the RSI indicator, we can consider the price rise to the local maximum at $45 per share, is this not the best solution for the question of Where to invest money in ...

The company has the same influence on the entertainment business as Coca-Cola on the sale of carbonated drinks and Apple on the development of mobile gadgets.Walt Disney is the undisputed global leader in the entertainment industry. This company is considered one of the most expensive brands in the world with high production performance and high growth rates.The company's business once started as a film studio, but is now widely diversified both in terms of geography and business segments.The company operates in more than 170 countries and employs more than 200,000 people. The company owns 1,300 TV channels, including the most famous ABC and Disney Channel.For a long time, amusement parks were considered one of the main areas of business that generates income. But in recent years, the corporation's focus has shifted to the world of movies and streaming services.The issuer's subsidiary, Walt Disney Studios, produces and releases video content. The Walt Disney Studio produces not only cartoons, but also films and TV series for different age categories of viewers.Did you know that this company owns the latest episodes of the movie "Star Wars", as well as films about the superhero Marvel?A subsidiary of Disco Music Group develops audio for studio production. How the film empire was bornIn the spring of 2019, the transmitter acquired all of 21st Century Fox's media assets. Disney then becomes the largest media center on both sides of the Atlantic.Prior to this purchase, Disney already owned Pixar, owned the rights to Marvel superheroes and the Star Wars franchise, but with the acquisition of 21st Century Fox, the company's film family was expanded to include the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, and Deadpool.Through the deal, Disney gained access to Fox television networks such as FX Networks and National Geographic, as well as the streaming platform Hulu.Disney already had its own streaming service, Disney+, which, along with Hulu, was a blow to its direct competitor, Netflix.In December 2020, the number of Disney + subscribers exceeded 85 million. Note that in October, the number of subscribers was about 73.7 million, and in early August – 60.5 million. The company's streaming services, including Disney+, Hotstar, Hulu and ESPN+, have more than 137 million subscribers.This year, Disney+ intends to expand its presence in the markets of Eastern Europe, South Korea, Hong Kong and other countries.Disney+ plans to reach 230-260 million subscribers by 2024. By comparison, Netflix has 195 million subscribers.Last fall, Walt Disney announced a restructuring of its media and entertainment segments. The company's management decided to separate development and production from distribution. This should help the company respond more quickly to the changing needs and interests of the viewer.Now three groups will be engaged in the production of video content. The film will be produced by companies such as Lucasfilm, Pixar, Marvel, 20th Century Studios and Disney Studios. Cable channels such as BBC News, National Geographic, will be included in the group of entertainment TV channels. A separate last segment of video content is sports.All video content will be distributed by a specially created Disney subsidiary. Streaming services will be a priority. Post-pandemic recoveryThe corporation did not sit idle during the lockdown and was engaged not only in the media service, but also in preparing parks for the summer season. So, California Disneyland has undergone a number of changes and improvements.In June, the park will open a new theme area "The Avengers" with the attraction "Spider-Man", where the actors dress up as superheroes.The media company has signed a long-term agreement with the National Football League that will further enhance the appeal of its ESPN and ABC networks and the ESPN + streaming service. In late winter, the issuer also strengthened its influence in the Disney + segment in the international market, bringing its Star brand to an international audience.Last year, it was movies and TV shows, as well as TV broadcasts, that helped the company avoid serious losses during the quarantine at amusement parks. After successful vaccinations, amusement parks began opening in the United States, which should improve the issuer's financial results by the end of the year. Walt Disney, 1H chart Buy or sell Walt Disney stock? The issuer's net income for the first quarter of the new fiscal year was $17 million, or US $0.2 per share. A year earlier, that figure was $2.107 billion, or $1.17 per share. Adjusted earnings fell to $0.32 from $1.53.On the other hand, the media company's revenue increased to $16.20 billion from the previous value of $15.8 billion.Despite the positive report, the company's shares remained under pressure. The correction began in March, and so far buyers have not managed to turn the situation in their favor. So far, they've managed to keep their defenses within $180, gathering the strength to jump in.The good news is that the company has a better chance of improving inventory and inventory in the second quarter. Successful vaccinations in the United States will fill amusement parks, and combined with the success of Disney+, the second half of the year will clearly end in a positive zone.The buy signal will be a close above $185-190. The medium-term target is $200, the long-term target is the $230 resistance ...

The coronavirus pandemic that struck the world in 2020 illustrated the reality of the marketplace. Companies that were able to demonstrate their strength even in the face of global change immediately emerged as leaders.Investors planning to invest in long-term investment assets to increase their returns over time are opting for companies that continue to expand and pay dividends to shareholders which can then be used as an investment vehicle.Analysts, having monitored the market, have compiled a list of organisations whose businesses have proved to be as sustainable as possible, hence we can now tell you which stocks to invest in in 2021. These are the companies that experts believe will be the most promising over the next 10 years.StarbucksStarbucks (SBUX) is the best-known coffee brand, with a chain of locations almost all over the world. In January 2021, there were 33,000 shops on the planet, and the company plans to open another 22,000 coffee shops by 2030, after which it will boast the largest international coffee and coffee drinks chain.In addition to its impressive organisational scale, Starbucks has been remarkably stable. Since the company first went public 30 years ago, Starbucks has experienced more than one crisis, but this has had no effect on its market position, profitability or sales numbers, which have been growing for 27 years!Note that only 3 years in the company's 30-year history have not been very good! Even in the "fateful" for many such institutions in 2020, despite the introduction of quarantines and a reduction in customer numbers, the company was able to go "in the plus" - the average purchase check went up slightly, and the coffee shop began working "to take away".An additional "plus" for the company's stock is the fact that dividends are rising in value, but Starbucks continues to pay them out to shareholders. For example, Starbucks shares are up 33.26% in 6 months.This shows the popularity of Starbucks coffee, the company's skillful management, and the opportunity to increase your income by investing in Starbucks stock.Read more: Dividends: what is it and how to get themPayPalPayPal Holdings (PYPL for short) is a successful international payment corporation that most people in Russia are likely to have used. The company has only benefited from the coronavirus, or more precisely, from the transition of private consumers and businesses from cash payments to a cashless payment system.In 2015. PayPal evolved into a separate company whose total payment volume increased 3.5 times in 5 years. In January 2021, that figure stood at $936 billion and PayPal can compete on an equal footing with international brands such as Visa and Mastercard. The money earned by the company is invested in its own shares - management buys them back from individuals to add value for investors.Experts believe the e-transaction system is one of the market leaders in digital payments, but it is not the limit - PayPal's management has officially said it plans to triple its payment volumes by 2025, launching new financial services and expanding its cryptocurrency service. It also plans to double the free cash flow indicator, which will open up new opportunities for investors.PayPal has not yet paid any dividends to its shareholders in 2021, investing all of its money in its growth, but by 2025 it will return $12bn to $16bn to its shareholders through a share buyback, which has seen a 147.6% increase in value in one year alone.The US retail giant has suffered in recent years from competition from Amazon, the biggest online retailer. Despite the challenges, the supermarket chain has managed to hold its own. Now Walmart is delighting investors with a rapid move in the right direction.The retailer's new business model successfully combines online and offline commerce. With a wide network of shops at its disposal, Walmart can use them as pick-up points. At the same time, each supermarket becomes a processing centre for online orders and a dispatch point for parcels.Another innovation that the retailer has tested is the Walmart+ subscription program. It is designed to capture the value of the retail giant's offerings for consumers.In addition to its traditional role as a retailer, Walmart is preparing to become a healthcare provider. Plans include creating a network of clinics that will be located in close proximity to existing supermarkets. Along with gas stations already operating next to shops, Walmart will focus on mixed-use spaces where consumers can buy goods and receive services.The market believes in the retail giant's new vision: the company's share price has risen by almost a quarter in the past 12 months. However, Walmart's growth momentum has lagged behind the market as a whole. However, the company's success demonstrates that it has not exhausted its potential.DisneyThe Walt Disney Company has become a textbook example of the main principle of success in the current era. The ability to change by quickly adapting to consumer demands and new realities has helped Disney to maintain its leading position in the film and entertainment industry.The Disney+ streaming service brought the company the lion's share of its revenue during the pandemic. The platform allows users to enjoy content created by industry giants such as:Disney;Marvel;LucasFilm;Pixar;20th Century Fox.After the closure of cinemas and theme parks, the streaming service continued to generate revenue for Disney. Its size even allowed the company to make up for the losses caused by the temporary shutdown of Disneyland. Before the pandemic, theme parks were Disney's main revenue stream.The entertainment giant recently released a report which revealed that the streaming service was able to attract more than 146 million paid subscribers. The company plans to increase this figure to 230-260 million by 2024, and to 300-350 million by global subscriptions. However, the current number of subscribers is also staggering: by comparison, streaming industry veteran Netflix boasts a figure of 195 million.Prospects for other lines of business should also inspire optimism in Disney's investors. Vaccination is gaining momentum around the world, which means the end of the epidemic is near. Once the restrictions are lifted, the company's films will return to the box office and the theme parks will be able to welcome guests again.AirbnbThe pandemic took a heavy toll on the accommodation rental platform. Despite this, Airbnb is well-positioned to make a comeback. The company offers services that are in high demand and trusted by its customers.During the first nine months of 2020, Airbnb suffered losses but managed to turn a profit in the last quarter. The platform had 54 million registered users in 2019. Analysts agree that this is not the limit for growth and ...