CHICAGO, Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivid Seats Inc. (NASDAQ: SEAT) (“Vivid Seats”), a leading marketplace that utilizes its technology platform to connect millions of buyers with thousands of ticket sellers across hundreds of thousands of events each year, will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 on Thursday, March 12, 2026, before the U.S. stock market opens. Management will discuss the results on a webcast beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET. The live webcast and replay can be ...

Core Insights - SeatGeek has announced a new integration with Spotify, enhancing the ticket-buying experience for Spotify users by providing direct ticket links for concerts on artist pages and tour dates [1][2] Group 1: Integration Details - The integration is currently available for a select group of venues where SeatGeek is the primary ticket seller, covering 15 major U.S. venue partners such as State Farm Stadium, Nissan Stadium, and AT&T Stadium [2] - This strategic move allows SeatGeek to reach millions of active music fans on Spotify, increasing the likelihood of converting listeners into ticket buyers [2] Group 2: Competitive Landscape - Despite SeatGeek's advancements, it faces significant competition from Ticketmaster and AXS, which dominate the ticketing market with long-term contracts with top venues [3][4] - Ticketmaster services 53 of the top 68 U.S. arenas, highlighting the competitive challenges SeatGeek must navigate [4] Group 3: Spotify's Ticketing Impact - Spotify has facilitated over $1 billion in ticket sales for artists through its ticketing partners, which include more than 45 companies like Ticketmaster and AXS [5] - Spotify's user base is substantial, with over 750 million monthly users and 290 million paid subscribers, projected to grow in the current quarter [10]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the issue of fraudulent ticket sales through third-party platforms, emphasizing the importance of using official channels for purchasing train tickets [3][4]. Group 1: Incident Overview - A woman purchased a train ticket from Shanghai to Harbin via a third-party platform for 998 yuan, only to discover that she was misled into buying a ticket from Shanghai to Xuzhou, with no further ticket issued beyond that point [1]. - The railway police were notified, and the train conductor offered assistance by allowing the woman and her child to rest in the hard sleeper compartment after Xuzhou [1]. Group 2: Regulatory Response - The National Railway Group reiterated that 12306 is the only official online ticketing platform and has not partnered with any third-party platforms or shared data with them [3]. - The Beijing Market Supervision Administration held a meeting with 12 major platforms involved in train ticket sales, addressing significant consumer complaints regarding online ticket sales [3]. - Four compliance requirements were outlined for these platforms, including the need to eliminate misleading promotions and ensure transparency in pricing [3]. Group 3: Future Actions - The Beijing Market Supervision Administration plans to intensify regulatory enforcement against fraudulent practices, such as false ticket sales and price fraud, while encouraging public oversight of third-party ticket sales [4].

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--StubHub Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: STUB) ("StubHub" or the "Company†), a leading global ticketing marketplace for live events, will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 on March 4, 2026, after the U.S. stock market closes. Management will host a conference call and webcast on the same day at 5:00 PM ET to discuss the results. The live audio webcast will be available on the Company's investor relations website at investors.stubhub.com. A replay. ...

Core Insights - Kustom Entertainment is accelerating its strategic pivot to a pure-play entertainment model, focusing exclusively on live events and proprietary ticketing [1][3] - TicketSmarter, a subsidiary of Kustom Entertainment, has been recognized as one of the 10 Best Ticket Resale Sites of 2026 by Forbes Advisor, highlighting its strengths in pricing transparency, competitive seller fees, and buyer protections [2][3] Company Developments - Kustom Entertainment has successfully divested non-core assets, including its revenue-cycle management business, to concentrate on its ticketing platform and live event production [3] - The company has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Cycurion, Inc. to divest its legacy video solutions division, further aligning with its strategic focus [3] - The flagship event, Country Stampede Music Festival, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in June 2026, which the company plans to leverage for expanding its nationwide event production and integrated ticketing services [6] TicketSmarter Highlights - TicketSmarter is recognized for its pricing transparency, clearly communicating total costs before checkout [7] - The platform offers a 100% Ticket Guarantee, ensuring fans receive valid tickets or a full refund if an event is canceled [7] - TicketSmarter's seller-friendly model features commissions as low as 10% for returning sellers, significantly lower than many competitors [7] - The platform promises to list tickets on thousands of websites, providing sellers with maximum visibility [7]

We recently published an article titled 11 High Growth Micro-cap Stocks to Buy.  Vivid Seats is among the high-growth micro-cap stocks to buy. On January 20, Deutsche Bank lowered its price target on Vivid Seats Inc. (NASDAQ:SEAT) to $7 from $18 while maintaining a Hold rating, reflecting a more cautious near-term view amid a challenging discretionary spending backdrop for live events and ticketing platforms. While the adjustment underscores ongoing volatility in the secondary ticketing market, it does no ...

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Core Viewpoint - StubHub Holdings, Inc. is facing a class action lawsuit due to alleged misleading statements in its registration statement related to its September 2025 IPO, particularly concerning its financial performance and cash flow issues [1][6]. Financial Performance - StubHub conducted its IPO on September 17, 2025, selling approximately 34 million shares at $23.50 per share [2]. - In the third quarter of 2025, StubHub reported a free cash flow of negative $4.6 million, a 143% decrease from the previous year's positive free cash flow of $10.6 million [3]. - The company's net cash provided by operating activities was $3.8 million, down 69.3% from $12.4 million in the same period the previous year [3]. - Following the financial results announcement, StubHub's stock price dropped by $3.95, or 20.9%, closing at $14.87 on November 14, 2025 [4]. - By the time the lawsuit commenced, StubHub's stock had fallen to $10.31 per share, representing a nearly 56% decline from the IPO price [5]. Lawsuit Details - The class action lawsuit alleges that the registration statement was materially false and misleading, failing to disclose significant adverse facts about the company's operations and cash flow [6]. - Specific allegations include undisclosed changes in vendor payment timing that adversely affected free cash flow, leading to misleading financial reports [6]. - Investors who purchased StubHub common stock in connection with the IPO are encouraged to file a lead plaintiff motion by January 23, 2026 [7].

OVERLAND PARK, KS, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kustom Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: KUST) (the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Cycurion, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYCU) (“Cycurion”) to divest its video solutions division. The divestiture of the Company’s video solutions business supports the Company’s strategic focus on its rapidly growing live event production and proprietary online ticketing operations, aligning with its broader rebrandin ...

OVERLAND PARK, KS, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kustom Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: KUST) (the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Cycurion, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYCU) (“Cycurion”) to divest its video solutions division. The divestiture of the Company’s video solutions business supports the Company’s strategic focus on its rapidly growing live event production and proprietary online ticketing operations, aligning with its broader rebrandin ...