Following U.S. Stocks are among the “Most Active” Stocks in the course of recent trading session, Thursday:Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (NYSE:BK), Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA), Applied Materials, Inc (NASDAQ:AMAT)

• Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS), with shares rose 2.20% is now trading at $105.13. The Stock is active as 2.12M shares changed hands versus its average volume of 7.18M shares.

• Bank of New York Mellon Corp (NYSE:BK), with shares raised 1.78% is now trading at $40.11. The Stock is active as 2.20M shares changed hands versus its average volume of 6.53M shares.

• Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) with shares enhanced 0.95% is now trading at $58.60. The Stock is active as 2.38M shares changed hands versus its average volume of 15.11M shares.

• Applied Materials, Inc (NASDAQ:AMAT), with shares dipped -0.25% is now trading at $23.39. The Stock is active as 2.09M shares changed hands versus its average volume of 14.64M shares.

Latest NEWS regarding these Stocks are depicted underneath:

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS)

The Walt Disney Company (DIS): Following American International Toy Fair in New York, Disney Consumer Products (DCP) recently declared its 2015 plans for Marvel and its key franchises counting The Avengers and Spider-Man. This year will see the roll out one of its biggest-ever licensing programs around Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, expansion in high potential categories counting female fashion and healthy lifestyle, the launch of new animated content and innovative marketing initiatives to drive the brand 365 days a year globally.

Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron program captures the popularity of the overall Avengers team in addition to distinguishing the core characters in fresh new ways. Marvel is working closely with licensees and top brands – such as Hasbro, LEGO, Hot Wheels, Funko and more – to develop innovative products that expand the storytelling of the franchise and with key retailers to create unique retail programs tied to the highly anticipated film. Through 2015 and beyond, Marvel’s campaigns focuses beyond movie events, with an eye toward new animation on Disney XD and a new MarvelKids.com microsite where kids can regularly interact with the characters and experience new content.

Spider-Man is leaping to new heights thanks to the animated success of Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man: Web-Warriors airing on Disney XD. Introducing a full team of spider-themed Super Hero personalities in the series counting Agent Venom, Iron Spider, Spider-Girl and Spider-Man 2099, the franchise extension offers new opportunities for retail and licensees. In an effort to support Spider-Man in a variety of categories, 2015 will mark a dedicated focus on action sports and fashion forward apparel for fans of all ages. The plans will assist pave the way for the iconic webslinger to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe following a new deal with Sony.

The astronomical success of the first Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy film is just the starting for this popular franchise. Following the film’s success, Marvel is building a long-term strategy, starting with the new animated TV series set to debut on Disney XD later this year. Marvel is also expanding the franchise’s licensing program with both current licensees - who are extending their existing lines - and a number of new partners who see the long-term potential in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.

The Walt Disney Corporation, together with its auxiliaries, operates as an entertainment corporation worldwide. The corporation operates in five segments: Media Networks, Parks and Resorts, Studio Entertainment, Consumer Products, and Interactive.

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE:BK)

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK), a global leader in investment administration and investment services, recently declared that the Federal Reserve did not object to the 2015 capital plan in its Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review. As a result, the corporation’s board of directors has approved the repurchase of up to $2.4 billion of its ordinary stock over a five-quarter period starting in the second quarter of 2015 and ongoing through the second quarter of 2016. The board also approved the repurchase of up to an additional $700 million of ordinary stock during a portion of the period covered by the repurchase plan, contingent upon the corporation issuing $1 billion of preferred stock. The corporation’s dividend remains unchanged at $0.17 per share of ordinary stock.

“The Federal Reserve’s notice not to object to our 2015 capital plan underscores the financial strength and flexibility we have to effectively deploy our capital and perform during periods of extraordinary market stress,” said Gerald L. Hassell, chairman and chief executive officer of BNY Mellon.

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, an investment corporation, provides financial products and services to institutions, corporations, and high net worth individuals in the United States and internationally.

Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA)

Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), demonstrated the corporation’s new voice guidance technology at Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania. The “talking guide” is a feature on the X1 platform that reads aloud selections like program titles, network names and time slots in addition to DVR and On Demand settings, giving users the freedom to independently explore and navigate thousands of shows and movies.

Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania has been providing services to the blind and visually impaired for 94 years, and those at the facility Wednesday were given an overview of the technology and a chance to use it for the first time.

Comcast launched a national campaign during the 2015 Academy Awards called “Emily’s Oz” that is intended to spark an even bigger conversation about how people with disabilities enjoy entertainment.

Comcast is working with the following organizations and evaluating additional groups within the corporation’s service area:

• Associated Services for the Blind – Philadelphia, PA
• Carroll Center for the Blind – Newton, MA
• Colorado Center for the Blind – Littleton, CO
• Inglis– Philadelphia, PA
• Miami Lighthouse – Miami, FL
• Overbrook School for the Blind – Philadelphia, PA
• Perkins School for the Blind – Watertown, MA

“Emily’s Oz” features a seven-year-old girl who was born blind and highlights her description of what she sees when she watches her favorite movie, The Wizard of Oz™. Some of Hollywood’s top directors, set designers and make-up artists then went to work to bring her vision to life. The voice over for the commercial is offered by two-time Academy Award winner Robert Redford.

Comcast Corporation operates as a media and technology corporation worldwide. It operates through Cable Communications, Cable Networks, Broadcast Television, Filmed Entertainment, and Theme Parks segments.

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT)

Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT), declared that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share payable on the corporation`s ordinary stock. The dividend is payable on June 11, 2015 to stockholders of record as of May 21, 2015.

If Applied Materials` projected business combination with Tokyo Electron Limited closes before May 21, 2015, the record date will be a date before the closing date. In such event, the dividend will be pro-rated, with stockholders receiving $0.001087 per share for each day starting February 19, 2015, the day after the record date for the previous quarterly dividend, and ending on the record date. The pro-rated dividend, which ensures that stockholders continue to receive dividends at the current rate, will be payable within 60 days of the record date.

Applied Materials, Inc. provides manufacturing equipment, services, and software to the semiconductor, flat panel display, solar photovoltaic (PV), and related industries worldwide.

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