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Software giants downplayed SaaSpocalypse warnings, but Spotify, Twilio, and other companies are AI-coding certain tools.

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) and Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) have built two of the world’s biggest subscription businesses, but they’ve done so in very different ways. Netflix’s advantage comes largely from its scale and the amount of content it can offer. Its huge subscriber base allows it to spread the cost of making and licensing shows […]

Is Spotify down today? Here's what we know on Tuesday as users are having trouble.

On September 11, Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) announced a partnership with Genius to stream its acclaimed slate of video series directly on the platform. Spotify users can now stream full video episodes of Genius’ live performance franchise Open Mic, while Verified, Genius’ signature artist-led lyric breakdown series, will integrate a deep backlog of older episodes […]

In the most recent trading session, Spotify (SPOT) closed at $497.51, indicating a -2.45% shift from the previous trading day.

When NPR staffers flagged strange comments under their podcasts on Spotify as bots, it took a Gen Z colleague to (immediately) figure out the mystery.

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Spotify (SPOT). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

Spotify is rolling out Taste Profile to Premium users in the U.S., letting listeners see how the streamer understands their tastes and use natural language to reshape their recommendations.

Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 4.76% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.57%. Currently, Spotify Technology has a market capitalization of

In the closing of the recent trading day, Spotify (SPOT) stood at $499.91, denoting a -3.26% move from the preceding trading day.

A year after pulling its music in protest, the duo is back on Spotify. For Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn, that journey has been frustrating, eye-opening — and full of smaller victories.

Spotify is expanding its Partner Program for podcasts to a total of 35 regions this fall. The additions include Italy, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Poland, Chile, the Dominican Republic, and the Bahamas. The program lets podcasters earn money through ad and Premium revenue sharing, and this is the largest geographical expansion the streaming service has undertaken for it.

The band’s Amelia Meath says they’re back “to continue to employ everyone that we employ,” after what’s been an “incredibly hard” year off Spotify, but implored fans to listen on other platforms instead. Their new album Ow ∞ came out last week, when the pair spoke to The Verge for our weekend questionnaire. [Media: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DdaGcEpM3wz/]

Key Stats for Spotify StockCurrent Price: $558. 26Target Price (Mid): ~$1,240Street Target: ~$612Potential Total Return: ~122%Annualized IRR: ~20% / yearWhat Happened?Spotify (SPOT) spent a decade training investors to watch one number: paid subscribers.

Spotify is providing emerging artists with a ton of resources, including free therapy.

Spotify said since changing its video podcasts creator terms in January, its payouts have increased by more than a third.

Spotify (SPOT) closed the most recent trading day at $546.7, moving 2.07% from the previous trading session.

Spotify launched a new setting that allows users the ability to prohibit kids' music from affecting their taste profiles.

Parents can finally get the kids' music out of Spotify Wrapped and other personalized playlists.

Spotify Technology S.A. recently confirmed that long-time board member Heidi O’Neill resigned effective September 3, 2026, and also outlined growth priorities at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference, including AI-powered tools, video expansion, and new verticals like fitness. The company emphasized how its audiobook add-ons, new paid layers such as Audiobooks+ and reserved ticketing, and a goal of 1 billion monthly active users by 2030 are reshaping its business mix beyond...

Former Spotify exec's company releases experimental "singles" that involves users in music making.

Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) Co-CEO, Chief Product Officer and Chief Technology Officer Gustav Söderström outlined the company’s strategy for using artificial intelligence, expanding into additional media formats and monetizing highly engaged users during an investor conference appearance. Söders

The long-running lyrical breakdown and live performance series will now be available to stream on Spotify as it continues to grow its video efforts. Verified first came to Spotify last year as part of a limited rollout, but now archival episodes are being added alongside new installments every week. [Link: Spotify and Genius Bring Fans Closer to the Music With New Video Series Partnership | https://newsroom.spotify.com/2026-09-11/open-mic-verified-genius-video- | Spotify]

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Spotify (SPOT) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

Busta Rhymes keeps it real on trying to make real money from streaming platforms.

In the latest trading session, Spotify (SPOT) closed at $523, marking a -1.07% move from the previous day.

Sportsbooks like FanDuel prohibit customers from making bets on others' behalf because of state law.

The founder of CappThesis breaks down what's going on with the audio streaming giant.

Deutsche Bank just made a bold call on the one audio stock that has already outpaced its rivals by a wide margin in 2026, and the market is listening. Here is what the upgrade reveals about where Sirius XM stands heading into a pivotal second half.

Sands Capital, an investment management company, released its “Sands Capital Select Growth Fund” Q2 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. Select Growth Fund targets U.S. businesses driving significant structural change through disruptive innovation. The fund returned 23.2% in the quarter, outperforming the Russell 1000 Growth Index’s 16.7%. U.S. large-cap growth equities rebounded […]

NEW YORK, September 02, 2026--Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) announced today that Co-Chief Executive Officer, Gustav Söderström, plans to present at the 2026 Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Mr. Söderström is scheduled to appear at 3:45 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time.

It's all about the business model.

On August 20, 2026, Spotify Technology increased its equity buyback authorization by US$1.50 billion while Barclays reported that major music labels’ streaming growth has moved closer to Spotify’s, signaling a change in how streaming gains are shared across the industry. Although Spotify’s 14.6% streaming growth in Q2 2026 still outpaced labels’ 8.3% average, the shrinking gap points to music companies gaining more leverage in negotiations over future streaming economics. We’ll now explore...

Spotify Technology stock has delivered very strong gains over the past three years, while the latest intrinsic value work using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) approach points to shares trading below that estimate even as market based multiples look roughly in line. For investors, Spotify now sits in an interesting spot where a DCF based view suggests upside, but the broader valuation picture is more mixed. Spotify has returned about 247.5% over the past three years, which puts extra focus on...

According to Barclays’ 12th Global Music Results Wrap, released August 21, major music companies reported an average streaming growth of 8.3% in the second quarter of 2026, with Warner Music Group Corp. (NASDAQ:WMG) leading at 11.3% and Universal Music Group at 5.6%. The bank’s main conclusion is about relative positioning rather than absolute growth: even […]