💸 Bankers are even guessing the price of GTA 6, and for good reason.
Analysts at Bank of America warn the launch could be a turning point for the games economy, potentially resetting flagship pricing to $80. With budgets ballooning over the last decade and a decade-long wait fueling demand, Take-Two Interactive can set the precedent: huge pent-up interest might make players accept a higher price, forcing other publishers to fo...
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😬 Strauss Zelnick stirred the nerves again talking price for Grand Theft Auto 6.
Six months to launch, at iicon he said Take-Two wants a price "well below" the project's perceived value so it feels "very reasonable." Analysts expect the standard edition around $70, $80, with $100 likely for expanded bundles. Zelnick admitted he's SCARED of inflated fan expectations; official details and active marketing kick off on May 21 during th...
US Top News and Analysis | Starbucks is about to report earnings. Here's what to expect
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Starbucks announced that it has raised its full‑year outlook for both comparable earnings and same‑store sales after reporting a second consecutive quarter of traffic growth. For fiscal 2026, the coffee chain now expects global and U.S. same‑store sales to increase by at least 5% (up from a prior 3% forecast) and adjusted earnings per share to range between $2.25 and $2.45 (previously $2.15‑$2.40). The company posted fiscal second‑quarter net income of $510.9 million, or $0.45 per share, surpassing analysts’ expectations of $0.43 per share, with revenue of $9.53 billion versus the $9.16 billion anticipated. Global same‑store sales rose 6.2%, driven primarily by a 7.1% increase in U.S. same‑store sales and a 4.3% jump in traffic, while international growth was slower, with China’s same‑store sales up only 0.5% despite higher traffic. Shares rose about 6% in extended trading.
Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/starbucks-sbux-q2-2026-earnings.html
US Top News and Analysis | P&G's solid quarter, confident outlook proves why the stock deserves a spot in our portfolio
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Procter & Gamble posted a solid fiscal‑2026 third‑quarter result, with sales climbing 7% year‑over‑year to $21.2 billion—beating the $20.5 billion consensus—and adjusted earnings per share rising 3% to $1.59 versus the $1.56 estimate. Growth was driven by a combination of modest price hikes (1%) and genuine volume gains (2%), indicating strong consumer demand despite higher commodity costs tied to the Iran conflict. All product categories posted organic gains, with notable performance in Beauty, Fabric & Home Care, and Baby, Feminine & Family Care, while Health Care lagged slightly. Cash flow remained robust, delivering free‑cash‑flow productivity of 82% of earnings, and the company returned $3.2 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, marking its 70th consecutive annual dividend increase and 136‑year streak of dividend payments. Management reaffirmed full‑year guidance, projecting 1%‑5% sales growth and a fiscal‑2026 EPS range of $6.83‑$7.09, while noting potential headwinds from higher energy prices and commodity costs. The firm’s scale, pricing power, and continued innovation were highlighted as key drivers of resilience, leading analysts to maintain a buy‑equivalent rating with a $165 price target.
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🚀 Against the HATE: Starfield has topped the US weekly sales chart again, the first time since fall 2023.
Despite the notorious "unplayable" PS5 port, Circana reports the Terran Armada DLC and the Free Lanes update sparked a strong sales surge. Analysts are split, some say the game barely recoups its massive budget, others reckon Crimson Desert or a rumored Switch 2 port could overtake it.
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⚡️ Forza Horizon 6 has already sold over 500,000 Steam copies in pre-orders, the biggest pre-release sales in the series. WOW
Alinea Analytics puts total developer revenue at about $30 million, accounting for regional pricing and different editions. Analysts credit the surge to the long‑awaited Japanese setting and an aggressive marketing push (gameplay reveals, map, achievements). Launch is set for May 19 on PC (Steam, Microsoft...
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⚡️GTA 6 won't cost $100-120, Strauss Zelnick put fans at ease. CHILL 😌
Take‑Two's CEO says the standard edition is expected to land in the usual blockbuster range of $70-80 (no final price yet). He stressed that paid premium projects won't include aggressive ad insertions, interrupting a game you've already paid for is unfair. Analysts still expect pricier deluxe/expanded editions, but the base game shouldn't shock players with an absu...
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