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Ubisoft shares surge 19% as Assassin’s Creed maker says it is on course to achieve record sales

Ubisoft Entertainment shares surged on Friday after the Assassin’s Creed maker said it is on track to achieve record sales for the financial year ending in March, in an announcement that assuaged investors’ fears that it would cut its guidance for the full-year 2024.

Disney shares pop 7% in premarket trade after earnings beat and Epic Games, Eras Tour news

Walt Disney shares were up 7% in premarket trade early Thursday after a jam-packed earnings report.

Roblox forecasts strong 2024 bookings; in-game spending gets holiday boost

Gaming platform Roblox forecast annual bookings above estimates on Wednesday after it crossed $1 billion in quarterly bookings for the first time on higher in-game spending during the holiday season, sending its shares up 15% before the bell.

Nintendo hikes sales forecast of flagship Switch console to 15.5 million units

Nintendo said it now expects to sell 15.5 million of its flagship Switch consoles in its current fiscal year, upping a previous forecast.

Meta shares surge 17% in premarket trade after announcing first-ever dividend

Meta shares jumped about 17% in U.S. premarket trading Friday after the company reported a tripling of profits in the fourth quarter and issued its first-ever cash dividend.

Paramount Stock Surges. Byron Allen Is Bidding for Media Again.

Paramount Global stock jumped in premarket trading Wednesday after a report said media mogul Byron Allen has offered $14 billion to acquire the company.

Taylor Swift’s label UMG to pull music from TikTok, accusing the social media app of bullying

Universal Music Group said on Wednesday that it will cease licensing its music to TikTok and accused the short video giant of bullying and intimidation in its contract negotiations.

Paramount Global stock rises on report Skydance may partner on buyout bid

Paramount Global shares rose 3% in premarket trade, as CNBC reported that David Ellison’s Skydance Media is interested in leading a deal to buy the media company.

Netflix Stock Jumps After Company Adds 13 Million Subscribers in the Latest Quarter

Netflix shares are trading sharply higher in late trading Tuesday after the company posted better-than- expected revenue and a substantial subscriber beat for the fourth quarter.

China regulator removes draft video game rules from website; shares jump

China’s gaming regulator has removed from its website rules it proposed last month aimed at curbing spending and rewards that encourage playing video games, checks by Reuters on Tuesday showed, in a move that boosted gaming company shares.

Skydance Media CEO exploring all-cash bid to take control of Paramount – source

 Skydance Media CEO David Ellison is exploring an all-cash bid to acquire entertainment giant Paramount Global’s parent National Amusements, a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

Disney Stock Rises on Deal to Share Information With Activist Investor

Walt Disney is trying out a new tactic to bolster its share price as the battle with Nelson Peltz, the chief executive officer of Trian, continues to rumble.

Exclusive: China removes official after video games rules spark turmoil

China removed an official at a government body overseeing its press and publications regulator, five sources who were briefed on the matter said, days after Chinese gaming stocks were hit by proposed rules to curb spending on video games.

Tencent, NetEase shares rebound after China regulator’s assurance on new online gaming rules

China’s top gaming regulator said it will “carefully study” the concerns of all stakeholders on draft rules aimed at curbing excessive online gaming and spending.

Tencent, NetEase shares rebound after China regulator’s assurance on new online gaming rules

China’s top gaming regulator said it will “carefully study” the concerns of all stakeholders on draft rules aimed at curbing excessive online gaming and spending.

Manchester United stock climbs after Jim Ratcliffe clinches 25% stake

Shares of Manchester United Ltd. climbed 4.7% in premarket trades Tuesday after British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe clinched his 25% minority stake in the iconic English soccer club.

Tencent loses over $43 billion in market value after China proposes new online gaming rules

Beijing released draft guidelines aimed at curbing excessive gaming and spending Friday mid-morning ahead of four-day Christmas weekend holiday in Hong Kong.

NetEase loses a quarter of its value and Tencent stock skids on new China gaming rule proposal

Shares of NetEase Inc. and Tencent Holdings Inc. fell sharply on Friday after Chinese authorities announced draft rules to crack down on spending and rewards in online gaming.

Hipgnosis Songs Fund delays results over asset valuation concerns

Hipgnosis Songs Fund has delayed the release of its first-half results after the music rights owner expressed concern over the value of its assets.

GTA Release Disappointment Is in Rear View Mirror. Why Take-Two Stock Is Rising.

Fans of the Grand Theft Auto franchise may still be disappointed that the hotly-anticipated videogame won’t be released until 2025. But investors in the game’s publisher Take-Two Interactive seem to have gotten over it pretty quickly.