So far, the Q3 earnings season has proven to be quite volatile, especially in consumer-driven businesses. And yet, despite multiple warnings from many companies about declining consumer budgets, Spotify ( SPOT ), the leading music streamer, has kept a firm grip onWith combined experience of covering technology companies on Wall Street and working in Silicon Valley, and serving as an outside adviser to several seed-round startups, Gary Alexander has exposure to many of the themes shaping the industry today. ...

Spotify Technology SA’s (NYSE:SPOT) strong third-quarter 2025 performance exceeded expectations on profits and margins, powered by robust premium subscriptions, higher user growth and improving ad-supported profitability. • SPOT is facing resistance from sellers. See the market dynamics here.The streaming giant's outlook points to continued margin gains and rising operating income into the fourth quarter, reinforcing its growing efficiency and sustained demand across both premium and ad-supported segments.G ...

In Brief Netflix is reportedly in talks to license video podcasts distributed by iHeartMedia, according to Bloomberg. iHeartMedia’s podcast portfolio includes shows like “The Breakfast Club,” “Las Culturistas,” “Jay Shetty Podcast,” and “Stuff You Should Know.”Netflix is looking for exclusivity, which means video podcasts that it licenses from iHeartMedia could no longer be uploaded to YouTube. It’s worth noting that if a deal does come together, iHeartMedia might not license its entire podcast catalogue to ...

Market Overview - U.S. equity markets are experiencing a midday retreat on November 4, 2025, with major indexes pulling back as investors digest corporate earnings and economic data, alongside cautious sentiment in the technology sector [1][2] - The S&P 500 has declined approximately 1.3% by midday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is down around 0.9%, and the Nasdaq Composite has seen a drop of 1.5% [2] Economic Data and Events - Investors are monitoring key economic data releases, including U.S. JOLTS Job Openings, International Trade in Goods and Services, and Factory Orders reports [3] - Upcoming reports include the ISM Services Business Activity index and the ADP Employment Change report, which are crucial due to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown [4] Technology Sector Performance - Palantir Technologies shares fell between 8% and 10% despite exceeding earnings forecasts and raising revenue guidance, attributed to profit-taking and concerns over high valuation [6] - Other tech stocks like Nvidia and Microsoft also experienced declines, with Nvidia down 1.7% to 2.8% and Microsoft down 0.7% [6] Automotive and Consumer Discretionary - Tesla shares slid 2.7% after Norway's sovereign wealth fund announced intentions to vote against CEO Elon Musk's compensation package [7] - Norwegian Cruise Line saw an 11% drop following a mixed earnings report and forecast [7] Earnings Reactions - Zoetis shares plunged 13% after revising its sales forecast downwards, while IDEXX Laboratories surged 14.8% after reporting strong earnings [8] - Ferrari announced a 7.4% year-over-year increase in net revenues, with diluted earnings per share reaching Euro 2.14 [9] Upcoming Earnings - Key companies scheduled to report earnings include Advanced Micro Devices, Shopify Inc., Arista Networks, Uber Technologies, Amgen, Eaton Corporation, Pfizer, and Spotify Technology [10]

With the number of people listening to audiobooks rising 36% and a focus on user choice and payments, Spotify is fighting for profitability while reinventing what audio platforms can be.No longer just a music app, Spotify is building an operating system for listening by blending music, podcasts, audiobooks, AI and creator tools.In the attention economy, audio has an advantage.By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sp ...

Spotify says that users' time spent with video content on Spotify has also more than doubled year-over-year, largely driven by video podcasts. https://t.co/PAvSbzVvPq ...

Spotify says its video podcasts are seeing increased consumer adoption. In its third quarter earnings report, the company shared that its video podcast catalog has expanded to nearly half a million shows, and more than 390 million users have now streamed a video podcast on the platform.That figure is up 54% year-over-year, and it also reflects Spotify’s increased investment in the format. In June 2024, the company said it had some 250,000 video podcasts as it rolled out tools that let non-hosted podcasters ...

Spotify on Tuesday reported strong third-quarter results that topped Wall Street expectations and saw total revenue climb 12% year over year, but issued weak guidance for revenue and subscribers for the current quarter.Shares of Spotify fell 2% on Tuesday.Here's what Spotify reported compared with LSEG estimates:Earnings per share: 3.28 euros vs. 1.97 euros expected.Revenue: 4.27 billion euros vs. 4.23 billion euros expected.The streaming platform increased premium subscribers by 12% to 281 million, coming ...

I write about stocks I’m personally interested in adding to my portfolio. I’m not a professional advisor, but I study business and economics and analyze markets full-time. My writing is meant for both complete beginners — I avoid unnecessary complexity — and advanced readers, as I always aim to offer a distinct and well-reasoned perspective.I also run a YouTube Channel called "The Market Monkeys" and break some of the stocks there as well.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative ...

EarthLabs Expeditions, Gold is BACK in NevadaNovember 04, 2025 10:05 AM EST | Source: EarthLabs ExpeditionsIndustry-first, 'off-the-beaten-path' travel documentary series focused on junior mining, celebrating the spirit of ingenuity and resilience that drives the industryEpisode 7 Live on YouTube - Subscribe & Watch NOWToronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 4, 2025) - EarthLabs Inc. (TSXV: SPOT) (OTCQX: SPOFF) (FSE: 8EK0) is thrilled to announce the release of Episode 7 of EarthLabs Expe ...