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AI Music Startup Klay Reaches Licensing Agreements with Three Major Record Labels

Nomura Raises Sony Investment Rating to 'Buy' and Raises Price Target

Sony to Participate in CES and Showcase New AFEELA Concept Car

Sony Acquires Labubu Film Rights

Bailard Inc. reduces stake in Sony

Morningstar Raises Profit Forecast and Fair Value for Sony Group

Sony Pictures Developing Labubu Plush Movie

Sony Group Disposes of Treasury Shares Following RSU Vesting

Sony Submits Semi-annual Security Report Outlining Strategic Challenges and Risks

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Wells Fargo and Citigroup Initiate Buy Ratings for Herc Holdings

Mueller Industries Reaches New 52-Week High and Announces Quarterly Dividend

Howard W Buffett Acquires CNH Industrial N.V. Common Stock

Sony Completes Significant Stock Repurchase Plan

Sony and NCSoft Collaborate on Horizon Steel Frontiers

Sony released FY2026 Q2 earnings on November 11 (EST), actual revenue USD 0 (forecast USD 20.48 B), actual EPS USD 0 (forecast USD 0.3371)

Sony released FY2026 Semi-Annual earnings on November 11 (EST), actual revenue USD 39.06 B (forecast USD 38.29 B), actual EPS USD 0.6764

Sony to sell PS5 for 55,000 yen in Japan starting November 21st

CNH Industrial to showcase AI-driven agricultural innovations at Agritechnica

Sony Group Reports Q2 Sales and Profits Growth

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Sony announced a $100 discount on all PlayStation 5 models for Black Friday, starting Nov. 21. The PS5 Digital Edition will be $399, the standard PS5 $449, and the PS5 Pro $649. Discounts are available at Sony, Amazon, and Walmart. The promotion includes accessory deals, such as a $20 reduction on the DualSense Wireless Controller. This is the most significant price cut Sony has offered on PS5 models, making it an ideal time for buyers.

- Sony is launching a Black Friday promotion starting Nov. 21, offering $100 off all PlayStation 5 models, making the Digital Edition $399, the standard PS5 $449, and the PS5 Pro $649.  
- The sale includes discounts on accessories, such as the DualSense controller and PlayStation Portal, enhancing the overall value for buyers.  
- This promotion represents the largest official price cuts for the PS5, encouraging potential buyers to take advantage of the savings before inventory fluctuates during the holiday shopping season.

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PlayStation 5 gets massive $100 Black Friday discount

AI music startup Klay has secured licensing deals with major labels Universal, Warner, and Sony, allowing it to use popular tracks on its platform. This move positions Klay as the first AI-powered music platform to partner with all three major labels. The partnerships are expected to create new revenue opportunities and boost music stocks. Analysts rate Warner Music stock as a Strong Buy, while Universal and Sony have Moderate Buy ratings. These deals reflect growing confidence in the AI music sector and its potential to disrupt the industry.

- Major music labels Universal Music, Warner Music, and Sony Music have licensed their songs to AI startup Klay, allowing the use of popular tracks on its platform.  
- This partnership is seen as a way to create new revenue opportunities and improve efficiency in the music industry, which is facing disruption from AI technologies.  
- As a result, investor confidence in the AI music sector is growing, with music stocks like Warner Music rated a Strong Buy, indicating potential for upward momentum.

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AI Music Startup Klay Lands Major Label Deals — What It Means for Music Stocks

Sony Group Corporation will attend CES 2026, showcasing AFEELA 1 pre-production vehicles and unveiling a new AFEELA concept model, highlighting advancements in the brand. The event is scheduled for January 5th at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

- Sony Group Corporation will participate in CES 2026, holding a press conference on January 5th from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM PST at the Las Vegas Convention Center.  
- During the event, Sony Honda Mobility will present several AFEELA 1 pre-production vehicles and introduce a new AFEELA concept model, highlighting advancements in the AFEELA brand.  
- This news brief, generated by Public Technologies, emphasizes that the content is for informational purposes and not financial or legal advice.  

Reuters

Sony Group Corporation Showcases AFEELA Vehicles at CES

Nov 19 (Reuters) - Universal Music Group (UMG.AS) , Sony Music (6758.T) and Warner Music Group (UMG.AS) have licensed their catalogs to Klay, an AI-powered music streaming startup that will let users remake songs using artificial intelligence, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the deals.Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

- Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and Warner Music Group have licensed their catalogs to Klay, an AI-powered music streaming startup.  
- Klay will allow users to remake songs using artificial intelligence, according to a report by Bloomberg News.  
- Reuters was unable to immediately verify the details of the report.

Major music labels strike licensing deals with AI streaming startup Klay, Bloomberg News reports

Sony Group Corp. ADR fell 1.44% to $28.67 on Tuesday, underperforming the market during a rough trading session. The NASDAQ Composite Index dropped 1.21%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.07%. Sony's ADR is 5.50% below its 52-week high of $30.34. Trading volume was 3.1 million, below the 50-day average of 4.2 million.

- Sony Group Corp. ADR (SONY) declined by 1.44% to $28.67 amid a broader market downturn, with the NASDAQ and Dow Jones also experiencing losses.  
- This marks the ADR's second consecutive day of losses and it is currently 5.50% below its 52-week high of $30.34 reached on November 12th.  
- Trading volume was 3.1 million, which is 1.0 million below the 50-day average of 4.2 million.

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Sony Group Corp. ADR Falls Tuesday, Underperforms Market

Sony is offering $100 off PS5 consoles for Black Friday, including Fortnite bundles and other models. Discounts also apply to PS5 accessories, controllers, and PlayStation VR2. PlayStation Plus subscriptions are 33% off, and PS4/PS5 games are up to 75% off. These deals start November 21st and end December 18th, following recent price hikes. Available in select regions via PlayStation direct store.

- Sony is reducing the price of its PS5 consoles by $100 for Black Friday, with bundles starting at $399.99.  
- The discounts apply to various PS5 models and accessories, including a temporary $100 cut on the PlayStation VR2 and significant savings on games.  
- These promotions will begin on November 21st and are available for a limited time in select regions.  

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Sony is taking $100 off its PS5 consoles for Black Friday

AE Wealth Management LLC acquired 9,154 shares of Sony Corporation, valued at approximately $238,000, in the second quarter. Other hedge funds also adjusted their stakes in Sony. Sony's stock opened at $29.11, with a market cap of $176.02 billion. Analysts have given Sony a consensus rating of 'Buy' with a price target of $33.00.

- AE Wealth Management LLC acquired 9,154 shares of Sony Corporation, valued at approximately $238,000, in the second quarter.  
- Several hedge funds have increased their stakes in Sony, with Allspring Global Investments raising its holdings by 4,056.6% during the same period.  
- Sony's stock has a market cap of $176.02 billion, and analysts have generally rated it as a "Buy," with a consensus price target of $33.00.  

Market Beat

AE Wealth Management LLC Invests $238,000 in Sony Corporation $SONY

Sony fell 3.16% in the after-hours market; Garmin fell 0.53% in the after-hours market, with a transaction volume of USD 18,500; GoPro fell 2.60% in the after-hours market, with a transaction volume of USD 2,199; Sonos fell 3.21% in the after-hours market, with a transaction volume of USD 154

- Sony's stock fell 3.16% in after-hours trading following key news on November 17, including its acquisition of film adaptation rights for Labubu, which is seen as a strategic move despite early project uncertainties.  
- Meanwhile, Garmin's stock dropped 0.53% despite strong sales in its real estate project, indicating market volatility despite positive performance indicators.  
- Other companies like GoPro and Sonos also experienced declines of 2.60% and 3.21%, respectively, with no significant news driving their stock movements, suggesting ongoing market fluctuations.

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U.S. stock night trading volatility: Sony Pictures' IP expansion causes market divergence, stock price drops 3.16% in night trading

Shares of United Rentals Inc. (URI) fell 1.09% to $834.03 on Friday, underperforming compared to competitors. The stock has declined for two consecutive days and is 18.35% below its 52-week high. Trading volume was below the 50-day average. In contrast, Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) rose 0.56%.

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United Rentals Inc. Stock Underperforms Friday When Compared To Competitors

Wells Fargo initiated coverage on Herc Holdings with a Buy rating and a $170 price target. Citi also issued a Buy rating, while J.P. Morgan maintained a Hold rating. This reflects mixed analyst opinions on Herc Holdings.

Herc Holdings (HRI) Receives a Buy from Wells Fargo

Mueller Industries (NYSE:MLI) reached a new 52-week high, trading at $109.82. Analysts maintain a "Buy" rating with a price target of $105.00. The company reported quarterly earnings of $1.88 per share, missing estimates. Insiders sold shares, reducing their holdings. Hedge funds increased their stakes. The company announced a $0.25 quarterly dividend, payable on December 19th. Mueller Industries manufactures copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products globally.

Mueller Industries

Mueller Industries (NYSE:MLI) Reaches New 12-Month High  - Here's What Happened

Huntington National Bank significantly increased its stake in Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI) by 3,725.3% in Q2, owning 3,634 shares valued at $289,000. Other institutional investors also raised their holdings. Mueller Industries reported Q3 earnings of $1.88 per share, missing estimates, with revenue of $1.08 billion, up 8% year-over-year. The stock opened at $106.54, with a 52-week range of $66.84 to $109.48. Insiders sold shares recently, with 94.5% of the stock owned by institutional investors.

Huntington National Bank Has $289,000 Stock Holdings in Mueller Industries, Inc. $MLI

Mueller Industries Keeps Quarterly Dividend at $0.25 per Share, Payable Dec. 19 to Holders of Record on Dec. 5