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FTC probes Live Nation and AEG collusion, warns StubHub

Live Nation and competitor AEG are being investigated by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission over refunds for pandemic-era concert cancellations. Separately, the FTC has warned StubHub that it must act. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/19/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (2)
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4 Takeaways from the Live Nation Earnings Call Q1 2025

Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary missed forecasts, reporting an overall revenue decrease of 11% in Q1 2025. But the concert giant predicted a record year ahead based on advance ticket sales and tour volume.

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Live Nation predicts a record 2025: ‘No pullback’ in demand

Live Nation predicts a record 2025 despite a drop in Q1 revenue reported after the markets closed on Thursday. The concert giant claims its on track for a record year despite global economic uncertainty.

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Live Music Stocks underperform as markets drop Monday

Live music stocks followed the overall U.S. markets downward last week. On Monday morning, overall U.S. market futures fell as much as another 400 points.

Bruce Houghton on 04/21/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Closed door DoJ meeting on ticketing, live events last week

Last week, the Randy Nichols representing the National Independent Talent Association (NITO) was among the stakeholders that attended a closed door discussion at the Department of Justice on unfair practices in the live events industry.

Bruce Houghton on 04/18/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Stocks tick up Tuesday [UPDATED]

Most major live music stocks were on the rise mid-day Tuesday as the overall U.S. markets ticked upward.

Bruce Houghton on 04/15/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Stocks Pre-Market Trading Monday

This past week, U.S. equity markets rebounded sharply from recent volatility, driven by easing trade tensions and positive earnings reports. But, live music and entertainment stocks underperformed relative to the broader market.​

Bruce Houghton on 04/14/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Stock rollercoaster continues

UPDATE: Live music stocks fell sharply last week as did the broader U.S. and global stock markets. The rollercoaster ride continued Monday.

Bruce Houghton on 04/07/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Industry reacts to Executive Order on Ticket Scalping

The music industry is reacting to President Trump’s Executive Order on ticket scalping “Combating Unfair Practices In The Live Entertainment Market.”

Bruce Houghton on 04/01/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Stocks Last Week: 3.24-28.25

Last week 3.24 – 28.2025, live music stocks experienced varied performance while broader markets faced significant challenges influenced by inflation concerns and trade tensions.​

Bruce Houghton on 03/31/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Nation DoJ lawsuit continues under Trump

A federal judge in New York denied Live Nation’s motion to narrow the antitrust case brought by the US Department of Justice and 39 state Attorney Generals from both parties.

Bruce Houghton on 03/17/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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