Sony Takes $2.3B Controlling Stake In EMI

With a check for $2.3 billion, Sony has become the world's largest music publisher. The deal adds a catalog of more than two million songs from EMI Music Publishing, including hits. Continue reading

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Music Stocks: Pandora, Live Nation Soar, Spotify Down

Most major music stocks are generally having a great day on Wall Street, with the exception of Spotify. As of mid-day Friday, most major indexes were up 1-2%. But Pandora. Continue reading

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