Core Viewpoint - Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims of potential securities fraud or unlawful business practices involving Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. and its officers or directors [1]. Group 1: Company Developments - On May 2, 2025, Take-Two's subsidiary Rockstar Games announced a new release date for Grand Theft Auto VI, moving it to May 26, 2026, from a previously projected fall 2025 release [3]. - Following the announcement of the delayed release, Take-Two's stock price dropped by $15.67 per share, or 6.66%, closing at $219.50 per share on the same day [3]. Group 2: Legal Investigation - Pomerantz LLP is actively seeking investors of Take-Two who may have been affected by the alleged securities fraud and unlawful business practices [1]. - The firm has a long history in corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation, having recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards for victims of securities fraud [4].

Core Insights - GameStop (NYSE:GME) is scheduled to release its earnings on June 10, 2025, with historical data indicating a favorable one-day return in 55% of cases following earnings announcements over the past five years, averaging a positive return of 10.2% [2][7] - Analysts forecast earnings of $0.08 per share and sales of $754 million for the upcoming report, contrasting with a loss of $0.12 per share and sales of $882 million in the same quarter last year [4] - GameStop has expanded its operations beyond traditional video game sales, now offering a mix of physical and digital products, including cryptocurrency investments, having acquired 4,710 bitcoins valued at over $500 million [3] Financial Performance - GameStop currently has a market capitalization of $13 billion, with recorded revenue of $3.8 billion over the past twelve months, an operating loss of $16 million, and a net income of $131 million [4] - Historical data shows that out of 20 earnings data points over the last five years, 11 resulted in positive one-day returns, with a median positive return of 10% and a median negative return of -18% [7] Trading Strategies - Traders can utilize historical trends to position themselves before and after earnings announcements, assessing the likelihood of positive post-earnings returns [6] - A strategy involving the correlation between short-term and medium-term returns post-earnings can be effective, particularly if the 1D and 5D returns show a strong correlation [8]

Core Insights - Bigben Interactive's earnings for the financial year 2024/25 were impacted by delays in new releases, but strong growth is anticipated in 2025/26, particularly in the first half [2][14]. Financial Performance - Total sales for the year 2024/25 were €288.0 million, a slight decrease from €292.0 million in 2023/24 [3]. - Gross profit increased to €147.4 million, with a gross margin of 51.2%, up 2.4 percentage points year-on-year due to an improved product mix [3][4]. - EBITDA before non-recurring items remained stable at €62.1 million, while total EBITDA decreased to €61.1 million from €78.0 million in the previous year [3][4]. - The company reported a net loss of €0.3 million for the period, compared to a net income of €21.0 million in 2023/24 [3]. Business Segment Analysis - NACON's sales were stable at €167.9 million, with a gross margin improvement to 64.4% [6][7]. - Bigben AudioVideo/Telco generated sales of €120.0 million, down from €124.3 million, but gross margin increased to 32.7% due to better procurement control [9][10]. Future Outlook - The 2025/26 financial year is expected to see strong growth, with a busy release schedule for NACON, including major titles like "Robocop: Rogue City" and "Hell is Us" [14][15]. - NACON has secured a new agreement for the World Rally Championship (WRC) license, enhancing its gaming portfolio [17]. - Bigben is focusing on diversifying its product offerings and optimizing its supply chain to improve performance in the mobile accessories market [18][21]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is expanding its distribution channels and launching new products under various brands, including the Force® and Cosy ranges [21][22]. - Bigben is committed to reducing carbon emissions through its supply chain optimization efforts [18]. Shareholder Information - The Board of Directors decided not to propose a dividend for the 2024/25 financial year [13]. - Upcoming events include the Shareholders' General Meeting on 25 July 2025 and the release of first-quarter sales on 28 July 2025 [24].

Core Viewpoint - The self-regulation of the loot box industry in the UK has failed, leading to widespread noncompliance and lack of enforcement, particularly affecting consumer protection for children [2][4][5] Group 1: Industry Self-Regulation - The previous Conservative UK government encouraged the gaming industry, represented by Ukie, to self-regulate instead of imposing legislation [1] - A study published in Royal Society Open Science indicates that compliance with self-regulation is very poor, with only 23.5% of the top 100 iPhone games disclosing the presence of loot boxes in their marketing [2] - Only 8.6% of these games consistently disclosed the probabilities of obtaining different rewards, highlighting a significant lack of transparency [2] Group 2: Enforcement Issues - Noncompliant games were reported to Ukie and the UK government over six months ago, yet no enforcement actions have been taken, allowing these games to remain available for download [3] - Ukie had previously promised that noncompliant games would face "severe fines" and "delisting" from app stores, but these promises have not been fulfilled [3] Group 3: Consumer Protection - The current state of noncompliance and lack of enforcement fails to protect consumers, especially children, as initially promised by the industry [4] - Companies are not only breaching self-regulation but also advertising regulations and consumer laws, indicating a need for more proactive enforcement by other regulators [4]

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Core Points - NACON has signed a new agreement with WRC Promoter for the publishing of official games based on the FIA World Rally Championship from 2027 to 2032, granting exclusive rights for PC and consoles for six seasons [1] - The partnership aims to develop a new WRC game series that provides an immersive experience reflecting the reality of the championship, featuring official rallies, vehicles, teams, drivers, and sponsors [2] - The project represents a complete reboot of the franchise, driven by a specialized team with the ambition to elevate rally games to new heights [3] Company Overview - NACON, part of the BIGBEN group, was established in 2019 to optimize expertise in the video game market, comprising 16 development studios and focusing on game publishing and premium gaming peripherals [4]

Core Viewpoint - Take-Two Interactive is experiencing a positive trend in its stock price, driven by strong sales from its video game franchises, particularly Grand Theft Auto [1] Group 1: Stock Performance and Market Expectations - Take-Two's stock is gaining attention as the release date for Grand Theft Auto VI approaches, with the current version, Grand Theft Auto V, having sold over 215 million copies since its 2013 release [2] - The stock has historically performed well, doubling within three years of the GTA V release and achieving a remarkable 1,230% increase to date [2] - Wall Street anticipates record revenue for Take-Two, with non-GAAP revenue estimates reaching $9 billion by fiscal 2027, up from $5.6 billion in the recent fiscal year [7] Group 2: Anticipated Sales and Demand - The Grand Theft Auto series has sold a cumulative 450 million copies, making it one of the best-selling franchises of all time, with each new release expanding its popularity [5] - The second trailer for GTA VI garnered a record 475 million views within the first 24 hours, indicating significant pent-up demand from players [6] - The launch of GTA V was a pivotal moment for Take-Two, nearly doubling the company's revenue from $1.2 billion to $2.3 billion in fiscal 2014, suggesting that the next release could generate even higher sales [7] Group 3: Future Stock Projections - The stock is currently trading at a price-to-sales (P/S) multiple of 7, which is below the 8.5 multiple that Microsoft paid for Activision Blizzard, indicating potential undervaluation [10] - If the stock maintains its current P/S multiple, it could see a price increase in line with revenue growth, with fiscal 2027 bookings estimates being 60% higher than trailing-12-month bookings [11] - Investors can expect a potential return of around 50% from current share prices over the next three years, assuming continued strong performance [11] Group 4: Management and Strategic Focus - Take-Two's management is planning several other releases to enhance shareholder returns and is focused on cost management to improve profit margins [14] - The company is well-regarded for delivering high-quality gaming experiences, which supports the expectation that it is more likely to exceed sales estimates rather than miss them [13]

Market players were eager to push the start button on Nintendo (NTDOY 5.13%) stock as the trading week drew to a close. Shares of the storied Japanese video game company finished Friday up by more than 5% thanks in no small part to an analyst's price-target increase. That rise was in contrast to the S&P 500's dip of 0.4%.A bull gets more bullishBefore market open that day, JPMorgan Chase's Junko Yamamura lifted her fair value assessment on Nintendo's Japan-listed stock to 15,300 yen ($106.52) per share, up ...

Core Viewpoint - Coupang and Sea Limited, once popular growth stocks, are now being evaluated for their potential as turnaround plays in the current market environment [1][3]. Coupang Overview - Coupang operates South Korea's largest e-commerce platform and went public at $35 in March 2021, reaching an all-time high of $50.45 shortly after [2]. - The stock currently trades at approximately $27, having retreated from its peak due to slowed growth and rising interest rates [3]. - Coupang's active customer base grew from 14.9 million at the end of 2020 to 23.4 million in Q1 2025, with Wow subscribers increasing from 6 million in 2020 to 13 million in 2023 [6]. - The company has expanded its marketplace to Taiwan and acquired Farfetch to diversify beyond South Korea, achieving a revenue CAGR of 26% from 2020 to 2024 [7]. - Coupang turned profitable on a GAAP basis in 2023 and 2024, driven by higher-margin marketplace expansion and automation [8]. - Analysts project Coupang's revenue and GAAP EPS to grow at CAGRs of 13% and 130% from 2024 to 2027, respectively, with a current valuation of 1.4 times this year's sales [9]. Sea Limited Overview - Sea Limited, based in Singapore, operates Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia, and went public at $15 in October 2017, reaching a peak of $366.99 in October 2021 [2]. - The stock currently trades at around $163, facing challenges as growth has slowed and competition has intensified [3][12]. - Sea's strategy relied on Garena's gaming profits to subsidize Shopee's losses, but the gaming segment has faced setbacks, including the ban of Free Fire in India [11]. - Despite these challenges, Sea's revenue grew at a CAGR of 40% from 2020 to 2024, and it also turned profitable on a GAAP basis in 2023 and 2024 [14]. - Analysts expect Sea's revenue and GAAP EPS to grow at CAGRs of 20% and 97% from 2024 to 2027, with plans to enhance Shopee's features and expand into Vietnam [15]. Investment Comparison - Coupang is viewed as a more balanced investment with a cheaper valuation compared to Sea, which is heavily reliant on a single aging video game for profits [16]. - While Sea is growing faster, its higher forward price-to-sales ratio makes it less attractive than Coupang [16].

Core Point - The popular video game Fortnite has returned to the iPhone app store in the U.S., ending a prolonged absence due to a legal dispute with Apple over in-app transaction fees [1][2]. Group 1: Legal Context - Fortnite was removed from the iPhone and iPad in 2020 after Epic Games attempted to bypass Apple's 15% to 30% commissions on in-app transactions [2]. - The return of Fortnite follows a motion filed by Epic Games asking a federal judge to order its reinstatement as part of a civil contempt ruling against Apple [3][4]. - The ongoing legal battle includes allegations from Epic that Apple has created an illegal monopoly with its app store, a claim that was dismissed in a 2021 ruling [4][5]. Group 2: Court Rulings and Changes - U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that while Apple was not violating antitrust laws, it must allow links to alternative payment options, which could offer lower prices [5]. - Following an appeal process that reached the U.S. Supreme Court, Apple introduced a new system allowing links to alternative payment methods while still imposing a 27% commission on transactions outside its system [5][6]. - Despite the ruling, Epic accused Apple of ignoring the legal system, leading to further court hearings and a ban on collecting commissions on alternative payment options [6]. Group 3: Current Developments - Epic Games claimed that Fortnite was still being blocked by Apple despite the court's ruling, prompting further legal action to clarify the game's status [8]. - Judge Gonzalez Rogers questioned Apple's continued blocking of Fortnite without an appeals court order and scheduled a hearing to address the issue [9].