Apple set a new record for iPhone sales in the final quarter of 2025 and announced an installed base of 2.5 billion devices. Total revenue came in at $143.8 billion in the period ended December 31, which for the tech giant is its fiscal first quarter. The October-to-December span is generally a vibrant one, with the typical cadence of new devices being announced in September and shipping to customers during the holiday period. Products revenue, paced by the flagship iPhone, which accounts for about half of ...

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), headquartered in Seattle, Washington, is the world's largest online retailer and marketplace. The company engages in the retail sale of consumer products, advertising, and subscription services through online and physical stores. With a market cap of $2.6 trillion, its products include books, music, computers, electronics, and numerous other products. Amazon offers personalized shopping services, web-based credit card payment, and direct shipping to customers. It also operates a cl ...

DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / January 21, 2026 / Auri Inc, ("OTC:AURI") a cutting-edge driven incubating holding company continues to advance its subsidiary holdings and their corporate business operations. Today AURI announced the expansion of its subsidiary company PBS Holdings Starfest Product lines to include thirty new Music, Sports Celebrity Merchandise Collections. ...

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Key Takeaways Target's Fun 101 repositions Hardlines as fun-forward, culture-driven destinations.TGT delivered nearly 10% toy comp growth and double-digit gains in music and games.Target uses AI trend tools to speed assortments and scale Fun 101 nationwide.Target Corporation’s (TGT) fun-forward Hardlines transformation is emerging as one of the company’s most effective discretionary growth levers, repositioning a historically functional category into a culturally relevant traffic driver. Rebranded as Fun 10 ...

Core Viewpoint - Paramount is facing significant challenges in the competitive media landscape, particularly in streaming, where it has fewer subscribers and lower revenue per subscriber compared to competitors [1][2] Group 1: Paramount's Position and Challenges - Paramount has a rich historical library but is competing from a subscale position, which affects its market competitiveness [1] - The productivity of Paramount's film and TV studio has been lower than that of other Hollywood studios over the past 10 to 20 years, impacting its recent performance [2] - There is a strong motivation for Paramount to complete a merger with Warner to address its scale deficits and improve its market position [2][3] Group 2: Merger Implications - Winning the merger would provide Paramount with more optionality and upside potential, but it also introduces significant risks, including increased debt and execution challenges [4] - The merger scenario presents a greater degree of risk and opportunity, as it would require management to navigate uncharted territory [4] Group 3: Streaming Market Outlook - The streaming business is expected to remain fragmented, contrary to the belief that it will become a winner-takes-all market dominated by Netflix [6] - The renegotiation of NFL broadcasting rights in 2026 is anticipated to be a significant event that could impact the distribution landscape [6] Group 4: Investment Opportunities in Live Entertainment and Music - Live entertainment and music are viewed as promising sectors, with companies like Live Nation identified as top investment ideas due to their ability to capitalize on the increasing value of live events [7][10] - The value of music and concert tickets is expected to rise, driven by the enhanced reach and engagement provided by streaming and social media [9][10] - Spotify is also highlighted as a favorable investment, benefiting from the improved experience and shareability of music in the current market [10][11]

[music] In my trio, we joke that each of us lives in a different time. [snorts] One brother lives in the future, eyes always on what's next, dreaming things into being. The other lives rooted in the now. Steady, present, always noticing what's right in front of us. And I'm the past. I walk into each moment already thinking about how it will end. And I try quietly, deliberately, to prepare it to become something I'll miss someday. I think that people assume nostalgia just happens to us. But I learned from a ...

Core Insights - Spotify is transitioning from an audio-first platform to a comprehensive multimedia platform, focusing on music videos and creator-driven video content to compete with YouTube and TikTok [1] - The company has secured licensing deals with major labels for audiovisual content and is enhancing its video offerings, including new ad formats and monetization tools for creators and advertisers [2] Company Developments - Spotify has partnered with Netflix to bring select video podcasts to its platform, starting in the U.S. in early 2026, with plans for international expansion [3] - The company's market capitalization is approximately $116.3 billion, highlighting its significant position in the global streaming industry [3] Stock Performance - Spotify's stock reached a 52-week high of $785 on June 27, reflecting positive sentiment regarding user growth and profitability, but has since declined to $564.93, approximately 28% below its peak [4] - Year-to-date, the stock has returned 26.98%, and over the past 52 weeks, it has increased by 13.93%, although it has faced a 20.91% decline in the last three months [5]

Mugafi is bringing a $1B+ pipeline of films and music to Avalanche.Entertainment, Powered by Avalanche🔺Mugafi (@mugafi):Billions consume films globally. Few can participate in their creation.Mugafi (backed by @HashedEM, Google for Startups, Cannes-featured), together with Redacted Group is unveiling an entertainment IP launchpad on @avax. This unlocks an innovative on-chain RWA opportunity for https://t.co/QqBPJrGfH1 ...

[Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Look at me.I'm as helpless as a kitten up a tree. And I feel like I'm clinging to a cloud. I can't understand.I get misty just holding your hand. How did you feel when I sang. Did you feel surprised, confused.Did it remind you of something from your past. Or did you wonder, why is this girl singing on stage right now. Regardless of how you felt, I didn't always have the confidence to get on stage and sing in front of an audience like this.So, let me take you to a night I'll never ...