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Apr 1 | Dolphin Focus: 🐬 Macro/Industry: Leaders of the US and Iran signaled openness to ending hostilities, easing fears of a broader Middle East war. On the back of this, US stocks closed higher on Tue as intl crude pulled back, with WTI and Brent both down, easing inflation worries. In addition, the White House said Trump will address the nation at 9pm ET Wed (9am Beijing Thu) to provide a major update on Iran.🐬 Single stocks: 1) $Taiwan Semiconductor(TSM.US) TSMC's Japan JASM Fab 2 has been upgraded from 6nm to 3nm...

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Below is Dolphin Research's Trans of the FY25 earnings call for $POP MART(09992.HK). This section provides a recap of the core takeaways.1) Shareholder returns: the company plans to distribute 25% of net income attributable to shareholders as dividends. This implies a total payout of RMB 3.194bn and DPS of RMB 2.38.2) Guidance: for 2026, management targets revenue growth of at least 20%, prioritizing healthy, sustainable growth over aggressive expansion. It aims to avoid revenue growth without profit. The company will add quarterly business updates in May and Nov to increase disclosure frequency...

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The following is the Q3 2025 earnings call minutes for $Amazon(AMZN.US) organized by Dolphin Research. For earnings interpretation, please refer to &#34;AWS's Major Reversal: Has Amazon Finally 'Turned the Corner'?&#34; 1. Review of Core Financial Data 2. Detailed Information from the Earnings Call 2.1 Key Executive Statements and Strategic Outlook 1. AWS Business Momentum: AWS growth rate reached its highest level since 2022, with a year-over-year growth rate returning to 20.2%. Achieving a 20% year-over-year growth on an annualized run rate of $132 billion is extraordinary...

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Amazon (Minutes): Computing power supply to double again by 2027

PlayStation Announces Cessation of Major Single-Player PC Releases, Ghost of Yōtei Cancelled

Sony Raises PlayStation Plus Prices Starting May 20, Facing Fan Backlash Amidst Microsoft's Price Cuts

Sony Group Completes Approx. 250 Billion Yen Stock Buyback in April 2026 and Adjusts Treasury Shares

Sony Music Publishing Acquires 45,000 Songs from Blackstone for $4 Billion

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Sony's financial report shows $765 million impairment loss on Bungie assets

Sony released FY2026 Q4 earnings on May 8 After-Market EST, actual revenue USD 19.01 B (forecast USD 18.06 B), actual EPS USD 0.0869 (forecast USD 0.1281)

Sony released FY2026 annual earnings on May 8 After-Market EST, actual revenue USD 82.24 B (forecast USD 77.28 B), actual EPS USD -0.3581 (forecast USD 1.2609)

Sony Group's Stock Target Price Raised to 4901.82 JPY

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Sony Ensures Sufficient Memory for This Year's PS5

Sony Predicts Contained Impact of Storage Chip Price Fluctuations on FY2026 Profit Forecast

Sony Announces Over 21 Million Crunchyroll Subscribers and Emphasizes AI Growth

Sony and TSMC to establish joint venture in Kumamoto focused on chip business

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Sony Santa Monica is reportedly developing a bold new spinoff game in the God of War franchise, focusing on Faye, Kratos' wife. The game may explore Japanese, Chinese, and Native American mythologies, marking a significant departure from the Norse setting. Combat is expected to be faster and more dynamic. The reveal could happen during an upcoming State of Play broadcast in late May or early June 2026. The idea has divided fans, with some excited about Faye's backstory while others prefer continuing with Kratos or Atreus.

- Sony Santa Monica is reportedly developing a spinoff game centered on Faye, Kratos' wife, exploring Japanese, Chinese, and Native American mythologies.  
- The new title aims to revamp the combat system and delve into Faye's backstory, set before the events of the 2018 game, and may feature Tyr, the Norse god of war.  
- While the fanbase is divided on a Faye-led game versus continuing with Kratos or Atreus, the spinoff aligns with the broader expansion of the God of War franchise into other media, like a live-action adaptation.

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Sony's board approved a JPY 500 billion share buyback plan for up to 230 million shares from May 2026 to May 2027. They declared a JPY 12.5 per share dividend totaling JPY 73.85 billion, effective June 1, 2026. Additionally, a partial spin-off of Sony Financial Group will occur on October 1, 2025, distributing shares valued at JPY 955.7 billion. The board also plans to cancel 184,494,319 treasury shares on May 29, 2026.

- Sony's board announced a share repurchase facility of up to 230,000,000 shares with a maximum purchase price of JPY 500 billion, valid from May 11, 2026, to May 10, 2027.  
- A dividend of JPY 12.5 per share, totaling JPY 73.85 billion, was declared with a record date of March 31, 2026, and an effective date of June 1, 2026.  
- Additionally, the board approved a partial spin-off of Sony Financial Group, effective October 1, 2025, and plans to cancel 184,494,319 treasury shares on May 29, 2026.

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Sony Group Corp. ADR (SONY) rose 1.79% to $22.71 on Monday, marking its second consecutive day of gains. However, it remains 25.15% below its 52-week high of $30.34. In comparison, competitors like Sharp Corp. ADR and Koninklijke Philips N.V. ADR saw gains, while Kyocera Corp. ADR experienced a decline.

- Sony Group Corp. ADR (SONY) rose by 1.79% to $22.71 during a mixed trading session.  
- The ADR is currently 25.15% below its 52-week high of $30.34 reached on November 12th.  
- In comparison, Sharp Corp. ADR rose 1.88%, while Koninklijke Philips N.V. ADR increased by 3.25%, and Kyocera Corp. ADR fell by 1.95%.

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PlayStation will no longer release major single-player games on PC, as announced by Hermen Hulst during a town hall meeting. This marks a shift in strategy, with plans for PC versions of titles like Ghost of Yōtei being scrapped. However, online games will still be available on multiple platforms.

- PlayStation will no longer release its major single-player games on PC, according to a report by Jason Schreier.  
- Hermen Hulst, head of PlayStation's studios, announced this strategic change during a town hall meeting, confirming that previously planned PC versions of certain titles have been scrapped.  
- Online games will continue to launch on multiple platforms, maintaining some level of cross-platform availability for PlayStation titles.

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Sony has announced a price increase for its PlayStation Plus subscription service, effective May 20, with monthly rates rising from $9.99 to $10.99 in the U.S. and similar increases in the UK and Europe. The decision has faced backlash from fans, especially as Microsoft has cut prices on Xbox Game Pass. Current subscribers are not immediately affected, but those who let their subscriptions lapse will pay the new rates. The increase comes amid a forecasted decline in gaming revenue for Sony, despite expected growth in gaming profits.

- Sony has announced a price increase for its PlayStation Plus subscription service starting May 20, affecting new subscribers in select regions.  
- The monthly subscription will rise to $10.99 in the U.S., while existing subscribers remain unaffected unless they let their plans lapse.  
- The increase has drawn criticism from fans, particularly in light of Microsoft's recent price cuts and the expected influx of subscribers for Grand Theft Auto 6 later this year.

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PlayStation Plus price hike blasted by angry fans

Sony is increasing the prices of one-month and three-month PlayStation Plus subscriptions in select regions, citing ongoing market conditions. Starting May 20th, one-month subscriptions will cost $10.99 USD, while three-month subscriptions will be priced at $27.99 USD. This marks a $1 increase for the one-month Essential tier and a $3 increase for the three-month Essential tier in the US. It remains unclear if other tiers will also see price hikes.

- Sony is increasing the price of one-month and three-month PlayStation Plus subscriptions in select regions due to ongoing market conditions.  
- Starting May 20th, the new prices will be $10.99 USD for one month and $27.99 USD for three months in the US, reflecting a $1 and $3 increase, respectively.  
- It remains unclear whether other PlayStation Plus tiers will also experience price hikes.

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Representative Steve Cohen from Tennessee purchased stock in SONY FINL GROUP INC U/ADR valued between $1,001 and $15,000 on December 26, 2025. This transaction is part of his recent trading activities, which include 24 trades totaling over $2.96 million in the past three years. Congressional transactions, while not the sole basis for investment decisions, can indicate potential stock movements.

- Representative Steve Cohen from Tennessee purchased stock in SONY FINL GROUP INC U/ADR, valued between $1,001 and $15,000, with the transaction recorded on December 26, 2025.  
- Over the past three years, Cohen has executed 24 trades totaling over $2.96 million, with significant investments in Morgan Stanley and Host Hotels & Resorts.  
- The STOCK Act mandates congressional members to file reports on their stock transactions to prevent the misuse of insider information, aiming to enhance transparency in governmental trading activities.

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Leaked images reveal Sony's upcoming 10th anniversary headphones, the 'ColleXion' Edition, featuring a pillowy headband and larger earcups compared to the WH-1000XM6 series. The model number is expected to be WH-1000XX, with the design now visible ahead of the anticipated launch.

- Leaked images reveal the design of Sony's upcoming 10th anniversary headphones, named the 1000X "The ColleXion" Edition.  
- These headphones feature thicker leatherette padding and larger earcups compared to the WH-1000XM6 series.  
- The model number "WH-1000XX" was previously noted on Sony's website, signifying a renewed interest in over-ear headphone designs.

Leaked images reveal Sony’s 10th anniversary ‘ColleXion’ headphones

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