In a landmark move that signals a new era for financial media, Dow Jones & Co. and the decentralized prediction platform Polymarket officially announced an exclusive data partnership on January 7, 2026. This collaboration will integrate real-time, blockchain-based prediction market data across the entire Dow Jones digital ecosystem, including The Wall
In a move that has fundamentally reshaped how the world accesses information, OpenAI officially launched ChatGPT Search, a sophisticated real-time information retrieval system that integrates live web browsing directly into its conversational interface. By moving beyond the static "knowledge cutoff" of traditional large language models, OpenAI has positioned itself as a primary gateway to the [...]
As we enter 2026, the digital landscape looks fundamentally different than it did just fourteen months ago. The launch of ChatGPT Search in late 2024 has proven to be a watershed moment for the internet, marking the definitive transition from a "search engine" era to an "answer engine" era. What began as a feature for [...]
Over the past six months, News Corp’s shares (currently trading at $26.50) have posted a disappointing 10.9% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 11.3% gain. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
The digital gateway to human knowledge is undergoing its most radical transformation since the invention of the commercial web. For over two decades, the "search engine" was defined by a simple, transactional relationship: a user entered a keyword, and a provider like Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL) returned a list of ten blue links. Today, that model [...]
Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential.
However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.
As the financial world closes out 2025, a significant shift in the retail landscape is taking center stage. Elliott Management, the powerhouse investment firm known for its aggressive activist campaigns, is reportedly moving into the final stages of preparing a multibillion-pound initial public offering (IPO) for its consolidated bookselling empire:
In a move that signals a deepening alliance between the creators of artificial intelligence and the traditional media industry, OpenAI officially launched the "OpenAI Academy for News Organizations" on December 17, 2025. Unveiled during the AI and Journalism Summit in New York—a collaborative event held with the Brown Institute for Media Innovation and Hearst—the Academy [...]
Shares of global media and publishing company News Corp (NASDAQ:NWSA)
jumped 3.8% in the afternoon session after comments from a key Federal Reserve official bolstered hopes for an interest rate cut. New York Federal Reserve President John Williams stated he sees “room for a further adjustment” in the near term, sparking a significant market rally. Following his remarks, the probability of the central bank cutting rates at its December meeting jumped from 39% to over 73%, according to the CME FedWatch tool. This positive sentiment provided relief to markets amid concerns over high valuations, particularly in AI-related stocks.
News Corp’s third quarter results met Wall Street’s expectations for both revenue and profit, with modest year-over-year growth driven by strong performances in Dow Jones and Digital Real Estate Services. Management attributed these gains to increasing demand for digital subscriptions, data analytics, and the early stages of a U.S. real estate market recovery. CEO Robert Thomson noted that “Dow Jones and Digital Real Estate Services accounted for a record share of profits,” while also highlighting the impact of a $13 million write-off in Book Publishing related to a distributor closure.
The performance of consumer discretionary businesses is closely linked to economic cycles. This sensitive demand profile can cause the industry to underperform when macro uncertainty enters the fray,
and over the past six months, its 13.5% return has fallen short of the S&P 500’s 16.9% gain.
Shares of global media and publishing company News Corp (NASDAQ:NWSA)
jumped 6.1% in the afternoon session after the company reported third-quarter 2025 results that surpassed Wall Street's expectations.
Global media and publishing company News Corp (NASDAQ:NWSA) reported Q3 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 2.3% year on year to $2.14 billion. Its GAAP profit of $0.20 per share was 8.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Global media and publishing company News Corp (NASDAQ:NWSA) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 2.3% year on year to $2.14 billion. Its GAAP profit of $0.20 per share was 9.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
News Corp (NWSA) Q1 FY2026 earnings beat EPS estimates with $0.22, driven by strong Dow Jones and Digital Real Estate results, despite a muted market reaction.
Wall Street has set ambitious price targets for the stocks in this article.
While this suggests attractive upside potential, it’s important to remain skeptical because analysts face institutional pressures that can sometimes lead to overly optimistic forecasts.
Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.
Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments.
Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.
