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As "macro uncertainty" and President Donald Trump‘s tariffs become the go-to scapegoats for CEOs this earnings season, fund manager Gary Black isn’t buying it. What Happened: On Tuesday, Black posted on X, citing former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's famous quote, “Never let a good...

In a move to challenge YouTube’s dominance in the video podcasting arena, Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:SPOT) has paid out over $100 million to podcast creators and publishers since January. What Happened: Spotify’s hefty payout is part of a 2025 initiative to provide new revenue...

Technology companies using a subscription-based business model are more likely to weather economic uncertainty amid the ongoing big-tech selloff, according to CNBC’s Jim Cramer. The charts of both Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) and Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:SPOT) showcase a bullish trend based...

On Thursday, Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest made a significant trade involving Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:SPOT). The SPOT Trade Ark Invest’s decision to trade Spotify’s shares comes amidst a turbulent time for the music streaming giant. Spotify has recently faced stiff competition from...

On Monday, Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest made significant moves in its portfolio, notably involving Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:SPOT) and Pinterest Inc. (NYSE:PINS). The Spotify Trade Ark Invest’s Ark Fintech Innovation ETF (NYSE:ARKF) and ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSE:ARKW) ETFs...

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with a confirmation from ValueAct Holdings. ValueAct Holdings, L.P. reported holdings worth $3.9 billion in the September quarter after it disclosed major changes in its 13F filing for the third quarter of current fiscal. What Happened: One of the...

On Tuesday, the U.S. stock market ended the day on a lower note, with the Dow Jones index dropping by more than 380 points. The Dow traded down 0.9% to 43,910.98, while the NASDAQ fell slightly by 0.1% to 19,281.40. The S&P 500 also experienced a dip, falling 0.3% to 5,983.99. These are the top...

Amazon.com Inc’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) AWS unit CEO, Matt Garman, has staunchly defended the company’s contentious new five-day in-office policy, suggesting that those who oppose it may consider other employment options. What Happened: According to a Reuters report on Thursday, Garman...

Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:SPOT) has announced the launch of music videos for its premium users in 11 markets, following in the footsteps of rival Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) YouTube Music. What Happened: Spotify’s latest beta version is currently being rolled out in a limited manner and...

Google CEO Sundar Pichai shared his unique morning routine, which sets him apart from other tech executives, in a recent interview with Wired. What Happened: Pichai, unlike many of his peers, doesn’t start his day with a traditional newspaper. Instead, he turns to a niche website called...

Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:SPOT) has leveled accusations against Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) for allegedly subverting the goals of the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) through its proposed "Alternative App Store" changes. What Happened: Spotify has been calling on the European Commission to...

In a strategic move, Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:SPOT) will allow its European users to make in-app purchases for audiobooks and subscription plans, bypassing Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s 30% fee on the App Store. What Happened: Spotify will implement this change in March in response to the new...

Spotify’s (NYSE:SPOT) CEO, Daniel Ek revealed a major restructuring plan for the company which will result in a workforce reduction of around 17%. What Happened: The announcement came to light earlier today when Ek issued a note to all employees. Ek stressed that for Spotify to grow as a...

Taylor Swift is leading the pack of finalists for the 2023 Billboard Music Awards with a whopping 20 nominations. The awards ceremony, presented by Marriott Bonvoy, is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 19, Billboard announced. Swift, who already holds the record for the most wins by a female...

Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ: GOOGL) YouTube Music has introduced a feature allowing users to change the cover art of their playlists. While it doesn't permit the upload of custom images, it provides the option to create custom cover art using generative artificial intelligence (AI), The Verge...