Disney's fourth-quarter performance was mixed with a weaker performance from cable and the box office somewhat offset by strength in its streaming business and theme parks.

Disney is still trying to work out a new licensing deal with YouTube after its content went dark on YouTube TV two weeks ago, leaving subscribers of the Google-owned livestreaming platform without access to major networks like ESPN during the college football season.

Shares slumped 8% Thursday with executives saying those discussions could go on for some time.

The Walt Disney Co. earned $1.31 billion, or 73 cents per share, for the three months ended Sept. 25. It earned $460 million, or 25 cents per share, in the prior-year period.

Stripping out one time charges and costs, earnings were $1.11 per share. That's bette

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