Welcome back to Market on Close. I'm Barley Kaden in Chicago alongside Sam Bodis at the New York Stock Exchange. We'll close out our show with some final thoughts on the session today.One not talked too much about but could be very important. Meta facing a major legal test this week, opening arguments beginning in its landmark trial in New Mexico. State prosecutors alleging the social media giant failed to protect children from sexual exploitation and harmful content on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, pr ...

We are back on Morning Trade Live. Let's talk Spotify. The audio streaming giant reporting earnings ahead of tomorrow's open.Adjusted EPS is expected to come in at $2.95% a pop on revenue of more than $5 billion. The stock has hit a 52- week low. That was last Thursday and is down more than 25% so far in 2026.So, what's the story here. Let's go inside out on Spotify with Ken Leon, who's the global director of industry and equity research, CFRA. Very good morning to you, Ken.Hope you had a nice weekend. Happ ...

Company Overview - Spotify has experienced a significant decline of approximately 33% over the past year, contrasting with the S&P and the XLC communication sector, which are up by roughly 12 to 14% [1][2]. Market Position - Within the music industry, Spotify is positioned at the lower end compared to competitors such as Tencent Music, Live Nation, Warner Music, and Sirius XM [2]. Technical Analysis - The stock is currently viewed as overvalued despite a 46% drop from its highs, indicating a bearish outlook in the short term [3]. - Recent low points for Spotify include 405, which was reached in the latest trading session, and previous lows of 475 and 500 during significant market events [4]. - A downward sloping channel has been observed over the past two quarters, with a recent break below this channel, leading to a steeper downward trend line [5]. Moving Averages and Indicators - Moving averages indicate a continued downward trend, with the 5-day weekly EMA around 445 [6]. - The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at a low of 22.5%, suggesting potential further weakness in the stock [7]. Volume Profile - Volume analysis shows significant trading activity during the decline, with notable volume nodes between 407 to 427 and 500 to 520 [7]. Trading Strategy - A bearish trading strategy is suggested, focusing on a March 20th expiration with a potential range of 363 to 491 [8]. - A specific trade example includes a short call vertical at a 275 credit, with a break-even point around 470, indicating a max profit of 275 and a max loss of 725 [9][10].

演的亚马逊 Alexa + 超级碗广告画面 上周科技行业消息扎堆，人工智能相关股票更是遭遇大幅抛售，接下来几天市场情绪或稍有平复。但愿 我们能有时间好好聊聊，周日晚亮相超级碗的一众科技企业广告中，哪些堪称佳作、哪些差强人意。顺 带一提，我心中的最佳是亚马逊 Alexa 的广告，Anthropic 的广告也同样出彩。而谷歌的 Gemini 广告， 大概能算最拉胯的那一档 —— 或许谷歌当初该找 Gemini 来帮忙策划这支广告！ 与此同时，财报季本周继续推进，市场目光将聚焦于一众中型企业，其中不乏多家零工经济时代的代表 企业。本周发布财报的企业包括 Spotify、来福车（Lyft）、Shopify、Coinbase、拼趣（Pinterest）、速 食配送平台 Instacart 以及爱彼迎（Airbnb），每家企业的财报都有值得关注的亮点。以 Spotify 为例， 该公司去年第二、三季度广告收入持续下滑，拖累了整体营收增速。要知道，Spotify 管理层今年 4 月 还曾表示，2025 年将在多年发力的基础上，进一步推动广告业务加速增长，如今的业绩表现难免略显 尴尬。年中时，Spotify 广告业务负责人离 ...

The fourth quarter earnings season momentum continues this week, as results from Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), AMD (AMD), Qualcomm (QCOM), and Palantir (PLTR) highlighted the calendar. As of Feb. 6, 59% of S&P 500 (^GSPC) companies have reported fourth quarter results, according to FactSet data, and Wall Street analysts estimate a 13% increase in earnings per share for the fourth quarter. If that rate holds, it would represent the 10th consecutive quarter of annual earnings growth for the index a ...

Spotify (SPOT) is the world's top music streaming service, delivering over 100 million songs, 7 million podcasts, and 350,000 audiobooks to 713 million monthly users, including 281 million paid subscribers. Its freemium model offers free ad-supported listening or ad-free Premium plans with offline downloads and high-quality audio. Features like personalized playlists, AI DJ, social sharing, and Spotify Wrapped keep users hooked, while artists gain tools for promotion and earnings through streaming royaltie ...

In its upcoming report, Spotify (SPOT) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $2.95 per share, reflecting an increase of 56.9% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $5.16 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 14%.The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 7.5% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This reflects how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reevaluated their initial estimates during t ...

Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) is one of the stocks that should double by 2030. On January 30, Citi upgraded Spotify to Buy from Neutral with an unchanged price target of $650. The stock’s valuation is now attractive, and consensus estimates are beatable. Citi sees catalysts for Spotify shares due to price increases and accelerating buybacks. On January 27, MoffettNathanson began coverage of Spotify with a Neutral rating and a $487 price target. The firm noted that 15 years after the rise of music stream ...

While Spotify users face yet another price hike, book lovers have some exciting developments to look forward to that could help cushion the blow.Spotify announced several updates for its audiobook business on Thursday, notably its expansion into physical books. Users in the U.S. and the UK will soon be able to purchase physical copies of their favorite audiobooks directly through the app, marking a significant pivot for the once digital-only platform.  The company also introduced two features designed to m ...

Spotify said on Thursday it will begin selling physical books on its streaming platform through a partnership with online retailer Bookshop.org, marking an unexpected expansion beyond its audiobooks business. ...