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Lotte Group

Lotte Group released FY2026 Q1 earnings on May 14 After-Market EST, actual revenue USD 4.03 B (forecast USD 3.872 B), actual EPS USD -0.0537

Lotte Group Reports 14.4% Revenue Growth in Q1 2026 and Sets High-Single-Digit Revenue Growth Target

Lotte Group to Release FY2026 Q1 Earnings on May 14 After-Market EST, Forecast Revenue USD 3.892 B

Rakuten Advertising Launches Mirai for Optimizing Affiliate Marketing Management

Rakuten Group Releases Large Model Based on DeepSeek Architecture Accused of Plagiarism

Lotte Group released FY2025 Q4 earnings on February 12 After-Market EST, actual revenue USD 4.531 B (forecast USD 4.512 B), actual EPS USD -0.0785

Lotte Group released FY2025 earnings on February 12 After-Market EST, actual revenue USD 16.71 B (forecast USD 15.94 B), actual EPS USD -0.5506

Lotte Group to Release FY2025 Earnings on February 12 After-Market EST, Forecast Revenue USD 16.1 B

Lotte Group released FY2025 Q3 earnings on November 13 After-Market EST, actual revenue USD 4.229 B (forecast USD 4.211 B), actual EPS USD -0.0834

Lotte Group released FY2025 9 Months Earnings on November 13 After-Market EST, actual revenue USD 12.11 B, actual EPS USD -0.4739

Lotte Group to Release FY2025 Q3 Earnings on November 13 After-Market EST, Forecast Revenue USD 4.119 B

Lotte Group released FY2025 Semi-Annual earnings on August 8 After-Market (EST), actual revenue USD 7.873 B (forecast USD 5.962 B), actual EPS USD -0.3915

Lotte Group released FY2025 Q2 earnings on August 8 (EST), actual revenue USD 4.12 B (forecast USD 4.097 B), actual EPS USD -0.1629

Lotte Group to Release FY2025 Q2 Earnings on August 8, 2025 (EST), Forecast Revenue USD 3.994 B

Lotte Group released FY2025 Q1 earnings on May 14 After-Market EST, actual revenue USD 3.757 B (forecast USD 3.998 B), actual EPS USD -0.2275

Lotte Group to Release FY2025 Q1 Earnings on May 14 After-Market EST, Forecast Revenue USD 3.998 B

Lotte Group released FY2024 Q4 earnings on February 14 After-Market (EST), actual revenue 4.219 B USD (forecast 4.25 B USD), actual EPS -0.0358 USD

Lotte Group released FY2024 Annual Earnings on February 14 After-Market (EST), actual revenue 14.9 B USD (forecast 14.82 B USD), actual EPS -0.4944 USD

Lotte Group to Release FY2024 Q4 Earnings on February 14, 2025, After-Market EST; Forecast Revenue 4.208 B USD

Lotte Group released FY2024 Q3 earnings on November 13 After-Market (EST), actual revenue 3.985 BUSD (forecast 3.605 BUSD), actual EPS -0.2433 USD

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Rakuten Bank's shares surged 10.4% in Tokyo after Mizuho Financial Group announced it is considering an investment in the online lender as part of Rakuten Group's financial overhaul. Mizuho's potential involvement could enhance the value of Rakuten's financial ecosystem, which includes significant stakes in Rakuten Card and Rakuten Securities. Rakuten Bank, with total assets of 16.6 trillion, has seen its customer accounts rise to 18 million, reflecting a growing financial presence.

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Rakuten Bank Surges 10.4% As Mizuho Weighs Investment

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Japan's largest brokerages, SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities, are launching in-house Bitcoin and Ethereum investment trusts for retail investors, allowing them to invest through existing brokerage accounts. This move aims to simplify access to crypto assets, aligning with Japan's regulatory changes that classify crypto as financial instruments. The trusts will provide familiar protections for investors, although they will not own the Bitcoin directly, incurring management fees. The Financial Services Agency is expected to approve spot crypto ETFs by 2028, potentially expanding the market significantly.

- Japan's largest online brokerages, SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities, are developing in-house Bitcoin and Ethereum investment trusts for retail investors, aiming to simplify access to digital assets.  
- These trusts allow investors to gain exposure to cryptocurrencies through existing brokerage accounts, eliminating the need for separate exchange accounts or wallets.  
- With regulatory changes underway, this move reflects increasing interest in integrating crypto into traditional finance, promising familiar protections for retail investors amid a competitive market landscape.

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Japan’s Biggest Brokerages Open a New Door for Bitcoin and Ethereum Investment

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Japan's major brokerages, including SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities, are set to launch crypto investment trusts for retail investors. SBI plans to offer funds developed by SBI Global Asset Management, focusing on assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. This shift allows investors to access crypto through existing securities accounts, simplifying participation. Nomura and Daiwa are also developing similar products, while Japan's Financial Services Agency is revising regulations to include cryptocurrencies in investment trusts by 2028.

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SBI, Rakuten, Nomura line up to launch crypto investment trusts: Report

Rakuten Wallet added XRP (XRPUSD) to Rakuten Pay and Rakuten Cash. About 44 million users can convert Rakuten Points to XRP, trade in-app, and spend XRP at merchants.1XRPUSD pulled back from $1.4550 to ~$1.4080, near the 100‑hour SMA and bullish trendline at $1.4050. MACD is bearish, RSI <50. Resistance: $1.4220, $1.4350. Support: $1.4000, $1.3820, $1.3620.2Pilot settled a tokenized US Treasury on the XRP Ledger in near real time: Mastercard routed instructions, JPMorgan funded Ripple’s Singapore account, converting the tokenized asset to USD.3

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Key facts: Rakuten Adds XRP; XRP Near $1.40; Pilot Settles Treasury Token

Rakuten Advertising has launched Mirai, an advanced AI agent designed to optimize affiliate marketing campaigns. Mirai streamlines the creation and management of affiliate offers through natural conversation, reducing manual configuration and technical overhead. It provides strategic guidance, simplifies complex processes, and automates key details for advertisers. The goal is to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in managing affiliate programs. Future capabilities will expand Mirai's role throughout the program lifecycle. Rakuten Advertising aims to support advertisers with innovative tools that drive engagement and sales.

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11:30 ETRakuten Advertising Launches Mirai, Affiliate Marketing's First Advanced AI Optimization Agent

A recent study conducted in San Mateo, California on May 5, 2026, exposed the errors in measurement leading to Misattribution of Marketing Measurement (MMM) in analyzing affiliate performance. Funded by Rakuten Rewards and carried out by Prohaska Consulting, the report highlighted significant flaws in the measurement process influencing affiliate outcomes. This revelation sheds light on the inadequate assessment methods prevalent in affiliate marketing, emphasizing the need for improvements in the analytical approach.

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Structural Biases in MMM are Penalizing Affiliate Marketing, New Prohaska Research Finds

XRP is experiencing increased bullish sentiment as it enters May, driven by retail adoption and institutional use cases. Notably, Rakuten has integrated XRP into its ecosystem, allowing users to convert loyalty points into XRP. Whale activity has surged, with significant accumulation of XRP tokens. Despite trading below $1.5, positive funding rates and institutional transactions indicate a potential for future price increases. Additionally, regulatory developments, including a proposal for XRP ETFs, further support the asset's growth prospects. Overall, XRP's market sentiment is optimistic, suggesting a delayed upward movement in price.

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XRP price stuck below $1.5, but bullish signals are piling up

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XRP's social sentiment has reached a two-year high due to optimism around adoption and corporate integrations, particularly following its partnership with Rakuten. Despite this, XRP's price has declined 55% over the past nine months, with analysts suggesting that recent developments may serve as long-term catalysts rather than immediate triggers for price increases. Technical analysis indicates XRP is in a neutral consolidation pattern, with potential short-term rebounds towards $1.50, while downside risks could see prices drop to $1.10-$1.20. A breakout decision point is anticipated by mid-to-late May.

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XRP Sentiment Hits Two-Year High, But Why Is It Not Going Up?

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XRP tokens have entered the "FOMO zone" with a positive social media sentiment ratio of 3.9, indicating potential consolidation or correction ahead. This surge is attributed to the recent integration with Rakuten Pay, allowing 44 million users to convert Rakuten points into XRP. Despite the excitement, XRP's price has seen a slight decline, trading at $1.37. Historical patterns suggest that extreme crowd sentiment often precedes price reversals, making the upcoming price movements critical to watch.

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XRP hits FOMO zone as Rakuten Pay partnership drives social chatter to greed levels

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