Superhero x Equity Mates Winter Series

This month, we’ve teamed up with our friends at Equity Mates to bring you weekly insights on some of the most popular ASX and US stocks.

For the first week of this Superhero x Equity Mates series, we explore the fascinating worlds of Disney and ASX darling DroneShield. Dive deep into their histories, financials, and future prospects in this comprehensive analysis.

Welcome to Disneyland!

It’s been an eventful year for Disney (NYSE:DIS) so far. It partnered up with Epic Games to bring Disney characters to the gaming world, it finally reached the finale of its two-year long proxy battle, and it saw some big jumps in its share price following its earnings releases.

From Disney’s history to its current financial outlook, navigate the complexities of one of the biggest entertainment conglomerates with this Equity Mates Deep Dive, sponsored by Superhero.

Listen to the episode on Disney

“Let’s start with what Disney is. Disney is a global entertainment conglomerate known for its iconic animated films and theme parks, but it truly stands out for its diverse media empire.

It’s a $200 billion company and one of the biggest entertainment companies in the world…”

DroneShield and the Evolution of Warfare

It’s up over 240% year-to-date, it jumped from a A$949k loss in FY 2022 to a A$9.33m profit last year, and it recently reached a billion-dollar market cap. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) has been one of Superhero’s most traded shares this year – and it’s not surprising to see how it got investors’ attention.

Established in Virginia in 2014 by ex-U.S. military personnel and later listed in Australia, DroneShield is a leader in adapting to modern warfare’s shift to small drones.

While successful, it grapples with competition concerns and the need for tech advancement.

Discover its vital role in warfare, evident in aid packages like Australia’s $10.4 million contribution to Ukraine. Learn about its drive to meet demand and advance AI capabilities through funding efforts.

Listen to the episode on DroneShield

“On October 13, 2022, in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, we witnessed the first recorded instance of unarmed drone-on-drone combat. Then, in May 2023, came the first surrender to a drone, or rather, via a drone…”

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