Disney-Webtoon Deal Sends Shares Skyrocketing Over 80%

In a major development, Disney has reached an agreement with Webtoon Entertainment to host a variety of its iconic IPs, including Star Wars and Marvel, on the platform. Webtoon, a South Korean-founded company now listed in New York and based in LA, specializes in vertical scroll comics primarily for mobile viewing.

The news has sent Webtoon's shares soaring, with the stock up over 80% as of August 14th, 2025. Webtoon has reported strong financial results, with Q2 earnings showing an 8.5% increase in revenue to $348.3 million. The company also has partnerships with other popular brands like Crunchyroll and DC Comics.

In a separate development, Tempus AI, a healthcare AI startup backed by Cathie Wood and Nancy Pelosi, has also seen its stock rise in recent days. The company, which is developing precision medicine systems to analyze health data, beat Q2 expectations and is now trading around the $70 mark, benefiting from being a large position in Ark Investments' portfolio.

However, not all news is positive, as Danish beer maker Carlsberg is facing challenges. The company's shares are down around 6.5% as of August 14th, 2025, due to disappointing half-year earnings. Carlsberg reported just 2.3% operating profit growth, below analyst expectations, and a nearly 1.7% drop in volumes. Despite raising its full-year guidance, the company warned that consumer demand is unlikely to improve through the remainder of 2025.