sony
New York symbol SNE, is one of the world’s leading makers of consumer electronics. Products include TV sets, computers and its PlayStation video game console. It also owns Columbia Pictures.
Long-time readers know that we aim to keep you informed of important news about the stocks we cover. That means highlighting developments and plans that promise to bolster investor gains. Here are two buys that stand out this month:
WARNER MUSIC GROUP, $26.34, is a buy. The company (Nasdaq symbol WMG; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.wmg.com; Shares outstanding: 515.7 million; Market cap: $13.7 billion; Dividend yield: 2.7%), as well as Universal Music Group and Sony Music Group, are now negotiating licensing deals with two startups that could set a new precedent for how songs are used and how artists are paid for remixes generated by artificial intelligence (AI).
The three companies want to be compensated by startups Suno and Udio when music by artists they represent is used to train generative AI models and produce new music....
WARNER MUSIC GROUP, $26.34, is a buy. The company (Nasdaq symbol WMG; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.wmg.com; Shares outstanding: 515.7 million; Market cap: $13.7 billion; Dividend yield: 2.7%), as well as Universal Music Group and Sony Music Group, are now negotiating licensing deals with two startups that could set a new precedent for how songs are used and how artists are paid for remixes generated by artificial intelligence (AI).
The three companies want to be compensated by startups Suno and Udio when music by artists they represent is used to train generative AI models and produce new music....
WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP., $26.37, is a buy. The company’s shares (symbol WMG on Nasdaq) began trading on June 3, 2020, following its IPO.
Warner Music is one of the world’s leading music entertainment companies. Its record labels include Atlantic Records, Warner Records, and Elektra Records....
Warner Music is one of the world’s leading music entertainment companies. Its record labels include Atlantic Records, Warner Records, and Elektra Records....
ISHARES MSCI JAPAN INDEX FUND, $71.43, is a buy. The ETF (New York symbol EWJ; buy or sell through brokers; us.ishares.com) aims to mirror the return of the Morgan Stanley Capital International Japan Index.
Top holdings are Toyota, 4.8%; Sony Corp., 3.9%; Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, 3.7%; Hitachi (conglomerate), 3.1%; Nintendo (video games), 2.3%; Sumitomo Mitsui Financial, 2.3%; Keyence (sensors), 2.1%; and Recruit Holdings (human resources), 1.9%....
Top holdings are Toyota, 4.8%; Sony Corp., 3.9%; Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, 3.7%; Hitachi (conglomerate), 3.1%; Nintendo (video games), 2.3%; Sumitomo Mitsui Financial, 2.3%; Keyence (sensors), 2.1%; and Recruit Holdings (human resources), 1.9%....
SONY GROUP CORP. ADRs $25 is a hold. The Japanese conglomerate (New York symbol SONY; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; ADRs outstanding: 6.0 billion; Market cap: $150.0 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.5; Dividend yield: 0.6%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.sony.com) makes its PlayStation 5 video game consoles in China....
SONY GROUP CORP. ADRs $21 (www.sony.com) is a hold. For the fiscal 2025 second quarter, ended September 30, 2024, the Japanese conglomerate reported a sales rise of 6.3%, to $20.18 billion from $18.98 billion a year earlier. That’s largely due to stronger demand for its PlayStation video gaming products....
ISHARES MSCI JAPAN INDEX FUND, $69.38, is a buy. The ETF (New York symbol EWJ; buy or sell through brokers; us.ishares.com) aims to mirror the return of the Morgan Stanley Capital International Japan Index.
The fund’s top holdings include Toyota, 5.3%; Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, 3.2%; Sony Corp., 2.8%; Hitachi (conglomerate), 2.5%; Tokyo Electron (computer chips), 2.3%; Sumitomo Mitsui Financial, 2.3%; Keyence (sensors), 2.1%; and Shin Etsu Chemical, 2.1%....
The fund’s top holdings include Toyota, 5.3%; Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, 3.2%; Sony Corp., 2.8%; Hitachi (conglomerate), 2.5%; Tokyo Electron (computer chips), 2.3%; Sumitomo Mitsui Financial, 2.3%; Keyence (sensors), 2.1%; and Shin Etsu Chemical, 2.1%....
SONY GROUP CORP. ADRs $96 is a hold. The Japanese conglomerate (New York symbol SONY; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; ADRs outstanding: 1.3 billion; Market cap: $124.8 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.3; Dividend yield: 0.6%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.sony.com) sold 2.4 million of PlayStation 5 video game consoles in its fiscal 2025 first quarter, ended June 30, 2024....
The Japanese economy ranks third in the world and hosts some of the most-profitable global corporations.
The economy is, however, facing a declining and rapidly aging population. (See box next page.) Still, an older population also presents opportunities, and Japanese companies are already coming up with innovative and technology-driven aids for the elderly....
The economy is, however, facing a declining and rapidly aging population. (See box next page.) Still, an older population also presents opportunities, and Japanese companies are already coming up with innovative and technology-driven aids for the elderly....
ISHARES MSCI JAPAN INDEX FUND, $70.97, is a buy. The ETF (New York symbol EWJ; buy or sell through brokers; us.ishares.com) aims to mirror the return of the Morgan Stanley Capital International Japan Index.
The fund’s top holdings include Toyota, 5.3%; Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, 3.2%; Sony Corp., 2.8%; Hitachi (conglomerate), 2.5%; Tokyo Electron (computer chips), 2.3%; Sumitomo Mitsui Financial, 2.3%; Keyence (sensors), 2.1%; and Shin Etsu Chemical, 2.1%....
FEDEX CORP., $246.43, New York symbol FDX, remains a buy.
The company delivers packages in the U.S. and 220 other countries.
Due to lower volumes at its air-based Express business, FedEx plans to cut about 2,000 jobs at its European operations....
The company delivers packages in the U.S. and 220 other countries.
Due to lower volumes at its air-based Express business, FedEx plans to cut about 2,000 jobs at its European operations....