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Did Disney loose a lot from canceling Jimmy?
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1. Summary of the results
The original statement asks if Disney lost a lot from canceling Jimmy, referring to the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show. According to [1], Disney's shares dropped by 0.67% following the suspension, but determining the exact impact is complicated due to the company's size and fluctuating stock market values [1]. In contrast, [2] states that Disney's stock price decreased by 3.5% after the news of Kimmel's suspension broke, but also notes that the share prices have gradually begun climbing up since then [2]. Another source, [2], also reports a 3.5% drop in Disney's stock price, quoting Mark Ruffalo as saying that the stock price could drop further if the show is canceled [2]. However, [3] announces that Disney plans to bring Jimmy Kimmel's show back on the air, which may mitigate some of the financial losses [3]. The financial impact of the suspension on Disney is not provided by [3], [4], or [5], but they mention the decision to suspend the show was made to avoid further inflaming a tense situation [3] [4] [5].
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
A key point missing from the original statement is the context of the suspension and its potential long-term effects on Disney's finances, as mentioned by [6], which suggests that the decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel's show may have both short-term and long-term financial implications [6]. Another missing context is the reaction of the public and other stakeholders, as mentioned by [5], which notes that the decision to pull Kimmel's show had stoked intense uproar, with some conservatives cheering ABC's decision, while others condemned it [5]. Alternative viewpoints include the potential benefits of bringing the show back on the air, as mentioned by [3], which may mitigate some of the financial losses [3]. The inaccessibility of [7] due to a temporary block also limits the availability of information on the topic [7].
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The original statement may contain potential misinformation due to the lack of context and the varying reports of Disney's stock price drop, with [1] reporting a 0.67% drop [1] and [2] and [2] reporting a 3.5% drop [2]. The statement may also be biased towards emphasizing the potential financial losses for Disney, without considering the potential benefits of bringing the show back on the air, as mentioned by [3] [3]. The inaccessibility of [7] also raises questions about the potential bias in the reporting of the topic [7]. The original statement may benefit those who want to emphasize the potential financial consequences of Disney's decision, such as Mark Ruffalo, who is quoted as saying that the stock price could drop further if the show is canceled [2].