VANCOUVER, BC, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Uranium Royalty Corp. (NASDAQ: UROY) (TSX: URC) ("URC" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a new royalty on the Aberdeen Uranium Project in Nunavut, Canada (the "Project") operated by Forum Energy Metals Corp. ("Forum").Highlights: 2.0% Gross Overriding Royalty Acquired for CAD$1 Million: URC will acquire the royalty for a cash payment of CAD$1,000,000 at closing, which is scheduled to occur by the end of May 20 ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $494 million, with non-live streaming revenue reaching $123 million, a year-over-year increase of 25.3% [8][29] - Non-GAAP operating profit was $31 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 25% [9][35] - Operating cash flow was strong at $58 million, with dividends distributed amounting to approximately $49.1 million and share repurchases of about $22.5 million [9][36] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Live streaming revenue was $351.3 million, with Bigo contributing $352 million, aligning with expectations [30] - Non-live streaming revenue accounted for 24.9% of total group revenues, up from 17.4% in the same period last year [31] - Bigo's non-live streaming revenues, primarily from advertising, increased by 27.3% year-over-year to $80.3 million [32] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In developed countries, live streaming revenue increased, with North America seeing a 7% year-over-year growth in MAUs [16] - The Middle East market remains a strategic priority due to strong monetization potential and high engagement [18] - Bigo achieved approximately $18 million in advertising revenue, a year-over-year growth of about 27% [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on diversifying its revenue streams, with non-live streaming businesses expected to become a second growth engine [12][26] - A multi-agent approach is being adopted to establish a sustainable long-term growth roadmap [12] - The advertising platform, Bigo Ads, is being enhanced through AI technologies to improve targeting and ROI for advertisers [23][24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates stabilization in live streaming revenue starting in Q2 2025, with positive quarter-over-quarter growth expected [45] - Non-live streaming businesses are projected to accelerate revenue growth in the second half of the year [46] - The company remains committed to delivering sustainable, profitable growth and long-term value for shareholders [38][62] Other Important Information - The company has a healthy balance sheet with a strong net cash position of $3.4 billion as of March 31, 2025 [36] - Shareholder returns are a key component of the capital allocation strategy, with consistent dividends and share repurchases [37][60] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can management comment on the overall monetization trend in the second half, particularly for Bigo Life? - Management expects live streaming revenue to stabilize and resume positive growth in Q2, driven by high-quality user acquisition strategies [45] Question: What are the trends in operating expenses and margin outlook for 2025? - Management noted improvements in gross margins for both Bigo and other segments, with expectations for continued positive trends in operating profit for the full year [48] Question: Can management share updates on new initiatives in 2025 and the reasons behind Bigo Ads' accelerating growth? - Management highlighted the need for advertisers to diversify their placement budgets and the advantages of Bigo Ads' extensive user base and AI capabilities for effective targeting [53][56] Question: What are the insights on shareholder return policies and capital return strategies? - Management reiterated the commitment to shareholder returns through dividends and share repurchases, while also focusing on resource allocation to support growth in non-live streaming businesses [60][62]

Core Insights - The entertainment industry is undergoing significant transformation, with Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery leading the charge through their diverse content and distribution strategies [1][2][3] Disney Overview - Disney is a century-old entertainment leader with a vast portfolio including theme parks, streaming services, film studios, and television networks [2] - The company reported a 20% year-over-year increase in adjusted earnings per share for Q2 fiscal 2025, driven by strong performance in streaming, parks, and content creation [4] - Disney+ has reached 126 million subscribers, contributing to substantial operating income improvements across its streaming portfolio [5] - The company is expanding internationally with a new theme park in Abu Dhabi, aiming to capture tourism demand in emerging markets [6] - Disney's advertising capabilities have strengthened, reaching 164 million global ad-supported users, enhancing its value proposition for advertisers [7] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate projects fiscal 2025 revenues of $94.84 billion, reflecting a 3.8% year-over-year growth, with earnings expected to rise 15.09% to $5.72 per share [8] Warner Bros. Discovery Overview - Warner Bros. Discovery has shown strong streaming momentum, adding 5.3 million subscribers in Q1 2025, totaling 122.3 million, and generating adjusted EBITDA of $339 million [9] - The company’s content creation remains a core strength, with successful shows like The White Lotus and significant box office success from films like A Minecraft Movie, grossing nearly $900 million [10][11] - WBD is launching NEO, an innovative advertising platform, and expanding its international presence with Max launching in new markets [12][13] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate projects 2025 revenues of $37.8 billion, indicating a 3.88% year-over-year decline, with earnings expected to be a loss of 15 cents per share [14] Stock Valuation and Performance Comparison - Both Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery are trading at discounted valuations relative to historical averages, presenting potential investment opportunities [15] - Disney's forward price-to-sales (P/S) ratio is 2.03x, higher than WBD's 0.58x, but Disney offers superior fundamental metrics [16] - Disney's enterprise value reflects stronger cash generation capabilities and more predictable earnings streams compared to WBD [19] - Year-to-date, Disney shares have declined by 0.8%, while WBD shares have fallen by 16.1% [20] Conclusion - Disney is positioned as the superior investment choice due to stronger financial performance, diversified revenue streams, and superior brand equity [23] - The company's global theme park expansion, robust streaming growth, and unmatched content portfolio provide multiple growth catalysts [23] - Disney's integrated ecosystem creates sustainable competitive advantages that are difficult for WBD to replicate [23]

Core Insights - Mega Matrix Inc. premiered eight new English-language titles on its FlexTV platform, showcasing diverse themes such as supernatural ethics, elite romance, and time travel [1] - The new dramas reflect contemporary issues of identity, survival, and emotional resilience [1] Content Overview - **Romantic Fates**: - "My Baby, the Beast" follows a single mother facing societal rejection due to her son's werewolf heritage [2] - "My Innocent 80s Man" features a modern dancer who time travels to the 1980s and finds acceptance through her talents [3] - "Echoes of a Stolen Spring" explores a woman's uncertain relationship with a mysterious man after being abandoned [4] - **Power and Privilege**: - "Surrender to My Dangerous Boss" depicts a woman's struggle in a corporate environment after being rescued by a CEO [5] - "My Rival's Dad" tells the story of a woman who unexpectedly becomes pregnant after a one-night stand with a billionaire [6] - "I Married The Mysterious CEO" involves a transactional marriage filled with hidden secrets [7] - **Family and Redemption**: - "Fatherhood: Extreme Edition" showcases a father's quiet strength as he protects his bullied son while working undercover [9] Highlights - FlexTV introduced its first English-subtitled Portuguese dramas, expanding its content offerings to English-speaking audiences [10] - The dramas address contemporary social and emotional realities, such as nontraditional parenthood and the resilience of working-class women [10][11] - FlexTV is available in 15 languages and reaches viewers in over 100 countries, emphasizing its commitment to a premium viewing experience [11]

"We're pleased to broaden our work with Amazon Ads to make more streaming content on Fire TV devices available to buyers through Magnite," said Sean Buckley, President, Revenue at Magnite. "By developing the custom integration, we're able to more comprehensively connect advertisers to premium streaming inventory across Fire TV devices." "Expanding our work with Magnite was the natural evolution in our dedication to bring incremental demand to publishers through interoperable solutions," said Scott Siegler, ...

(All dollar amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise indicated, except for shares, per ounce, and per share amounts)TSXV: MTANYSE American: MTAVANCOUVER, BC, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. ("Metalla" or the "Company") (TSXV: MTA) (NYSE American: MTA) announces its operating and financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. For complete details of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements and accompanying management's discus ...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc NFLX shared an impressive milestone for its ad-supported plan at its upfront presentation to advertisers, along with highlighting upcoming content that includes bets on live content and reality television.Ad-Supported Plan Shines: Fresh off its recent quarterly financial results that beat Street estimates, Netflix and its shareholders may have more reasons to celebrate.The company announced its ad-supported plan, which launched in 2022, has hit 94 million monthly active users glo ...

Roku (ROKU) and Paramount Global (PARA) are both competing for dominance in the ad-supported streaming space, but their recent performances paint contrasting pictures. Roku continues to scale its platform and expand its advertising toolkit, while Paramount Global leans on franchise content and viewer engagement across Paramount+ and Pluto TV.With advertising dynamics shifting and investors seeking resilient growth in streaming, the key question is: Which stock offers better upside in 2025? Let’s delve deepe ...

Leading sports brand ESPN is launching a new direct-to-consumer streaming platform under the flagship ESPN brand. Here's a look at what this means for Walt Disney Co DIS and the streaming sector.What Happened: ESPN announced this week that its long-awaited DTC streaming platform will debut in the fall with a $29.99 per month price point."We are providing everything ESPN has to offer directly to fans and all in one place," ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro said.Pitaro said ESPN is the most "trusted, loved and recog ...

Warner Bros Discovery is hitting rewind on Max’s branding, bringing back the HBO name it dropped from the streaming service two years ago.The company will rebrand its streaming platform as HBO Max this summer, betting that the iconic brand’s global reputation will drive subscriber growth as it expands internationally.The return to HBO Max also marks an “implicit promise” by the company to deliver unique and premium content, Warner Bros Discovery said on Wednesday. Known for its high-end programs, HBO is hom ...