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CNN —Many adults heard the phrase “Robux” for the first time last holiday season when the virtual currency of gaming platform Roblox landed on the top of most wish lists. And it will have to prove to Wall Street there’s more growth up ahead. In its fourth quarter of 2023, Roblox revenue was $750 million, up 30% year-over-year – but had a net loss of $323.7 million. Like Fortnite, Roblox is also moving ahead with a“payout to creators” business model. “It’s clear that [Roblox] intends to go after younger gamers in 2024 and 2025,” Ward said.
Persons: , Roblox, Matilda Beinat, Lindsey Nicholson, UCG, David Baszucki, Ralph Lauren, Mike Proulx, Forrester, , ” Proulx, Michael Nagle, ” Beinat, Lewis Ward, ” Ward, Ward Organizations: CNN, Investors, ABI Research, , Gaming Center, Costco, Brookhaven RP, Nike, Walmart, New York Stock Exchange, Bloomberg, Getty, Apple’s, IDC, Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars Locations: Asia, Roblox, New York, Fortnite
Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe 'problem child' facing Disney is Hulu, says former NBC Cable president Tom RogersTom Rogers, Oorbit Gaming executive chairman, Newsweek editor-at-large and former NBC Cable president, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss Disney's quarterly earnings results, the company's business outlook, troubles facing its linear TV business, the company's theme parks business, fate of Hulu, and more.
Persons: Tom Rogers Tom Rogers, Hulu Organizations: Hulu, NBC Cable, Oorbit Gaming, Newsweek
Nintendo on Tuesday reported quarterly profit that beat market estimates and said it sold more units of its flagship Switch console than it had forecast. Here's how Nintendo did in its fiscal fourth quarter versus LSEG estimates:Revenue: 277.1 billion Japanese yen ($1.8 billion) versus 280.6 billion yen expected. Net profit: 82.6 billion yen versus 57.2 billion yen expected. Earlier this year, Nintendo hiked its forecast for sales of its flagship Switch console to 15.5 million units in its fiscal year ended March. The company said it expects to sell 13.5 million Switch consoles in the fiscal year ended March 2025.
Persons: Mario Organizations: NINTENDO, Universal Studios Hollywood, Nintendo, Investors, Analysts, CNBC, Mario Bros Locations: Universal City , California
Shares of Wynn Resorts popped 2% in after-hours trading Tuesday after the casino operator reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results, driven by the Super Bowl in Las Vegas and the recovery in China's Macao region. Macao It was a double beat in Macao, with both properties (Wynn Palace and Wynn Macao) reporting revenue and profit results better than Street expectations. Las Vegas Las Vegas put up a record first quarter of adjusted property EBITDAR. The Wynn Las Vegas resort and casino at dusk in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, on Monday, May 8, 2023. Wynn Resorts Ltd. is scheduled to release earnings figures on May 10.
Persons: We're, , DraftKings, Wynn, Jim Cramer's, WYNN, Jim Cramer, Jim, Bridgett Bennett Organizations: Wynn Resorts, Super, LSEG, Vegas Sands, MGM Resorts International, Wynn, Vegas Las, Super Bowl, Management, CNBC, Wynn Resorts Ltd, Bloomberg, Getty Locations: Las Vegas, China's Macao, Las Vegas , Boston, Macao, China, Vegas, Wynn Macao, Vegas Las Vegas, Boston, UAE, Las Vegas , Nevada
MrBeast is hitting the brakes on his relationship with his talent-management company, Semafor reported. Talent firm Night Media has been working with the superstar YouTuber for six years. Two sources told Semafor that Night would "no longer be his primary talent management agency." AdvertisementSuperstar YouTuber MrBeast and his talent-management company, Night Media, are growing apart, according to a new report from Semafor. At the same time, MrBeast's empire has continued to expand: the YouTuber told Time earlier this year he makes between $600 and $700 million in revenue a year.
Persons: Semafor, YouTuber, , YouTuber MrBeast, Jimmy Donaldson, Donaldson, Reed Duchscher, Reed, Duchscher, Safiya Nygaard, It's, Kai Cenat, He's, Burger, Beast, Preston Arsement, Charli D'Amelio Organizations: Media, Service, Night Media, Bloomberg, Beast Investments, Amazon Prime Locations: Semafor, Texas, Feastables
Star Wars Lego models are seen at the Bricks & Figs museum in Krakow, Poland, on April 15, 2023. A design director at the Denmark-based Lego company, he has spent the past 25 years creating Lego Star Wars sets. Now, Lego Star Wars has become a blueprint for the company's other brand deals — think Harry Potter, Batman and Marvel's Avengers. The Lego Star Wars collaboration came at a time of financial turmoil for Lego. Lego Icons, Lego Technic, Lego City and Lego Harry Potter also performed well.
Persons: Jens Kronvold Frederiksen, Frederiksen, Darth Vader, Harry Potter, Jill Wilfert, Wilfert, It's, Paul Southern, Shirlaine Forrest, " Frederiksen, we're, Southern, We've Organizations: Anadolu, Getty, Star, CNBC, Disney, Epic Games, Lego Star, Lego, Force, Manchester Central, Imperial, Star Wars, Lucasfilm, Walt Disney Company, Lego Star Wars, Warner Bros, Games Locations: Krakow, Poland, Denmark, Lego, Manchester, England
Some people start businesses in their parents' garages or basements. Jensen Huang started his trillion-dollar tech company Nvidia while eating at a Denny's restaurant in San Jose, California, he recently told CBS' "60 Minutes." Nvidia, one of the chipmakers behind the burgeoning artificial intelligence industry, is currently worth $2.22 trillion, ranking it among the most valuable companies in the world. But in 1993, it was a business idea shared by three friends and engineers — Huang, Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem — who wanted to revolutionize gaming and media with 3D graphics. In 1993, the trio met at the Denny's location, Huang said.
Persons: Jensen Huang, — Huang, Chris Malachowsky, Curtis Priem —, Huang Organizations: Nvidia, CBS Locations: San Jose , California
“I noticed all my memories were really gambling related,” Malek explains to CNN Sport. So right where the AGA and the National Council for Problem Gambling is located – the nation’s capital – they abolished all public funds for problem gambling,” adds Whyte. Ramon Zelaya, the moderator of Reddit’s problem gambling forum, concurs. “I think the pace of innovation right now, particularly as it relates to fan engagement and betting, and in play betting and live betting will continue to increase,” said Maloney. Reportedly there were two specific games in which DraftKings Sportsbook flagged prop bets involving Porter in its daily betting insights.
Persons: CNN —, Saul Malek, he’d, , ” Malek, I’d, Malek, , Michael Reaves, Getty, Dominick Reuter, Joe Maloney, ” Maloney, ” Keith Whyte, Maloney, “ We’re, Al Bello, Whyte, “ We’ve, LeBron James ’, DraftKings, you’re, Greg Olsen, Jared C, Tilton, Adam Silver, Silver, Ramon Zelaya, ” Zelaya, “ I’ve, Sportradar, expained, Candice Ward, Reuters Maloney, Jontay Porter, Porter, “ It’s, Brian Sevald Organizations: CNN, CNN Sport, Gamblers Anonymous, Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Derby, Supreme, District of Columbia, Super, American Gaming, Monmouth, Getty, , Republicans, National Council, Belmont Park, ESPN, NCAA, NFL, NASCAR Hall of Fame, NBA, Reuters, Sporting, Toronto Raptors Locations: Saturday’s, Churchill, Nevada, Monmouth, Oceanport , New Jersey, AFP, America, New York, Belmont, District, , North Carolina
Apple's Vision Pro headset was the buzziest gadget when it was released, but the excitement has fizzled. The hype and anticipation surrounding the Vision Pro were off the charts. Related storiesI got to try it out a little when my colleague Jordan Hart was testing the Vision Pro for her review. (I do have a friend who bought a Vision Pro and returned it). I genuinely am curious about what Vision Pro lovers are doing with theirs.
Persons: I'm, , Jordan Hart, Jordan, didn't, That's, it's Organizations: Apple, Service, Apple Vision, Vision, Pro, eBay
Every weekend, the store offers a wide variety of deals on top products, so I've gathered the best Best Buy deals available now for you to shop. Whether you need a quick gift or want to upgrade your own tech, keep scrolling to find the best Best Buy deals you can shop below. Best Buy sale quicklinks Apple Watches : Get up to $100 off select models. Shop at Best BuyThis is just a small taste of this weekend's top Best Buy sale picks. Check out the full selection over at the Best Buy website.
Persons: I've, Organizations: Business, Apple, Lenovo, Samsung, LG, Sony, Sporting, Barista, GE Gaming, GE
For even more discounts, check out our roundup of the best Best Buy deals and the best Mother's Day sales. Amazon sale quicklinks Amazon Echo : Get up to 50% off select Echo speakers. Amazon Fire : Get up to 40% off select Fire TV streaming devices. : Get up to 40% off select Fire TV streaming devices. Shop at AmazonThis is just a small sample of this weekend's top Amazon sale picks.
Persons: I've, Ralph Lauren, De'Longhi, Siri, It's Organizations: Business, Walmart, Apple, Echo, Sporting, Amazon Apple, Apple Health, Amazon Bose, Google, Amazon Fire
A Dave & Buster's location in the Gateway Center shopping complex in the Brooklyn borough of New York, US, on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Arcade chain Dave and Buster's plan to allow customer betting isn't winning over everyone. Software company Lucra Sports announced on Tuesday that it was working with the entertainment chain to allow customers to place wagers on their arcade games through the Dave & Buster's app. Illinois State Rep. Daniel Didech, a Democrat from Buffalo Grove, filed a bill on Thursday that's designed to prohibit family amusement establishments from facilitating wagering on amusement games. "None of those protections are in place at Dave & Buster's locations.
Persons: Dave, Daniel Didech, Didech Organizations: Gateway Center, . Software, Lucra Sports, Illinois State, Democrat, Illinois, Illinois House Gaming, CNBC, Dave Locations: Brooklyn, New York, Buffalo Grove, Illinois
U.S. bank Citi refreshed its list of "highest conviction ideas" for Europe and recommended a specific trading strategy that investors can adopt right now. "The focus is on bottom-up ideas," Citi's analysts wrote in an Apr. The list also "highlights liquid names in which investors can build positions," the Citi analysts added. Citi's focus list delivered returns of 3.4% over the last 12 months and 5.4% in the past three months. Citi has a target price of £200 on the LSE-listed stock, giving it 34% potential upside.
Persons: , Leonardo Citi, Leonardo, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Citi, U.K . Ministry of Defence, Revenue, London Stock Exchange, New York Stock Exchange, LSE Locations: Europe, U.S, Ireland, Australia, Italy
Janelle LeesonBelow is a sampling of some of the core products and services the Reviews team tests. Reporters enlist their cats, dogs, and other pets to help test products, while pet health articles are medically reviewed by veterinarians and supported by expert interviews. Insider Reviews' health articles are medically reviewed by doctors and other health professionals, and supported by expert interviews. Molly Allen/InsiderThe Reviews team tests products the way people would use them in everyday life. In addition to our in-house and freelance testers, we also have an internal council of volunteers and freelancers who help us test products and offer additional perspectives.
Persons: Janelle Leeson, Antonio Villas, Sally Kaplan, Molly Allen, James Brains, Erin Brains, Amir Ismael Organizations: Business Insider's Service Journalism, Tech, Samsung, Boas, Health
Its new puzzle games include trivia, word association, and a colorful twist on sudoku. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIf you get tired of networking the next time you're on LinkedIn, you can now take a break with one of its competitive puzzle games. The social media site announced a new suite of games this week, seemingly looking to capitalize on the hype surrounding Wordle and other online puzzle games to keep its users coming back. Online word puzzle games seem to have exploded in popularity in recent years.
Persons: , We've, Lakshman Somasundaram, you'll Organizations: Service, LinkedIn, The New York Times
It says the M5 will be able to travel 820 feet underwater and stay submerged for a month. A promotional concept rendering for the Migaloo M5, a proposed submersible superyacht. The Migaloo concept clearly aims to cater to an increasing desire for privacy and security among the world's richest people. Bobbing about underwater in a Migaloo M5, Elon Musk wouldn't have to worry about a jet-tracking student any longer. A promotional concept rendering for the Migaloo M5, a proposed submersible superyacht MigalooIt remains to be seen if and when any prospective buyers will bite.
Persons: Christian Gumpold, , there's, Gumpold, Migaloo, Bond, It's, Elon Musk, it's Organizations: Service, Elon, SAFE, Fast Company Locations: Austria, Austrian
Video ads within Roblox are similar to real-world digital out-of-home advertising. A Roblox Portal Ad for a "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" pizza party experience. Roblox/GamefamRoblox's partnerships boss, Christina Wootton, previously told Business Insider that while 2023 was a year of testing, 2024 would be the "year of scale" for its ads business. Roblox ads are labeled and can only be served to users over the age of 13, the company said. "If you literally just slap ads within the game, people are going to run a mile," Litman added.
Persons: Roblox, we'll, Stephanie Latham, Christina Wootton, Michael Guthrie, Latham, Ben Fox, David Vesper, it's, Nathan Pillot, Pillot, It's, Michael Litman, Litman Organizations: Business, Walmart, Warner Bros . Pictures, HUGO, Meta, Yahoo, Google, Social, viewability, Media.Monks, Logitech Locations: Roblox
CVS Health : Shares tumbled 18% after the company's first-quarter results fell short of Wall Street estimates. "It's just a bad business," Cramer said, noting CVS faces headwinds in both its drugstore and insurance businesses. Super Micro Computer : Shares plunged nearly 18% after the AI server maker's fiscal third-quarter revenue slightly missed estimates. The decline comes despite Super Micro raising its full-year sales guidance. Pinterest : Shares jumped more than 20% after the social media company's first-quarter sales and adjusted earnings topped expectations.
Persons: Jim Cramer's, Jim Cramer, Johnson, Cramer, Pinterest, It's Organizations: CNBC, Club, AMD, CVS, Super Micro
CNN —If you have ever wanted to dream in the balloon-lifted “Up” house, party with Kevin Hart or jam with Doja Cat, Airbnb has just the thing. With Icons, we’ve created the most extraordinary experiences on Earth.”Here are some of the entertainment-focused Icons announced so far:An actual photo of the Airbnb house recreated to look like the home in the Disney/Pixar movie "Up" -- both the interior and exterior. Ryan LowryDrift off in the “Up”house - “Sleep inside one of Disney and Pixar’s most iconic homes – and yes, it floats. You’ll enjoy an unforgettable living room performance from the Grammy-winning artist, including her favorite songs and tracks from her latest album.”"Purple Rain" House - AirBnb Icons Eric OgdenStay in Prince’s “Purple Rain” house - “Prince purchased the Minneapolis, Minnesota home featured in the legendary film ‘Purple Rain,’ but it’s never been available to the public until now. Explore the home and go crazy for rare and special tracks from Prince’s world in an exclusive studio session.
Persons: Kevin Hart, Airbnb, Brian Chesky, we’ve, Ryan Lowry, , You’ll, Kevin, Doja, Eric Ogden, “ Prince, it’s, Khaby, Holly Andres Step, Marvel, you’re, Joy, Janhvi Kapoor Organizations: CNN, Wednesday, Disney Locations: Abiquiu , New Mexico, Minneapolis , Minnesota, Milan, Italy, Westchester , New York, Paris
New York CNN —Watch out “Connections,” LinkedIn says it’s adding a variety of games aimed at making actual connections. The Microsoft-owned platform, best known for professional networking and sharing news, is taking a page from the New York Times and adding three, free “thinking-oriented” games as a way to tap into the explosive popularity of brain-busting puzzles people are adding to their daily routine. People share articles less to push advice on people and more because “they’re trying to build meaningful relationships,” Daniel Roth, editor in chief of LinkedIn, told CNN. “We’ve seen that with the recent explosion of short games that help you.”What are the games? Ultimately, Times’ games have become a major revenue driver for the newspaper.
Persons: “ they’re, ” Daniel Roth, , “ We’ve, Minda Smiley, , Roth, Laura Lorenzetti, Smiley Organizations: New, New York CNN —, LinkedIn, Microsoft, New York Times, CNN, , Times, New York World Locations: New York, Queens,
A general view of the atmosphere during The SDI Takeover @ Dave & Buster's in Los Angeles on June 23, 2022Arcade giant Dave & Buster's is taking its games to a new level by offering social wagering on its app. Customers can soon make a friendly $5 wager on a Hot Shots basketball game, a bet on a Skee-Ball competition or on another arcade game. Dave & Buster's, started in 1982, now has more than 222 venues in North America, offering everything from bowling to laser tag, plus virtual reality. The company says it has five million loyalty members and 30 million unique visitors to its locations each year. "We're thrilled to work with Lucra to bring this exciting new gaming platform to our customers,"said Simon Murray, senior vice president of entertainment and attractions at Dave & Buster's.
Persons: Buster's, We're, Lucra, Simon Murray, Dylan Robbins, Michael Madding, Robbins, Madding, Goldman Sachs, Marc Lasry, John Isner, Julie, Zach Ertz Organizations: SDI, Stanford Graduate School, Business, Raptor, SeventySix, Dupr, @ & ' Locations: Los Angeles, North America
AMD's data center business grew 80% but the stock is down
  + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +2 min
AMD reported first-quarter earnings and sales on Tuesday that were slightly ahead of Wall Street expectations, and provided an in-line forecast for the current quarter. AMD said its closely-watched Data Center segment grew 80% on a year-over-year basis to $2.3 billion thanks to sales of its MI300 AI chip, which competes with Nvidia's AI graphics processors. AMD said it had sold over $1 billion of the AI chips since it launched in the fourth quarter of 2023. AMD also makes central processors which are often paired with advanced AI chips in servers. AMD reported $1.4 billion in first-quarter sales, a 85% annual increase, suggesting that last year's PC slump is over.
Persons: Lisa Su, Su Organizations: AMD, Wall, Revenue, Intel Locations: Las Vegas , Nevada, U.S
Amazon posted earnings of 98 cents per share on $143.31 billion in revenue. Analysts surveyed by LSEG had forecast earnings of 83 cents per share on $142.5 billion in revenue. However, the company's second-quarter revenue forecast was shy of estimates. It forecast revenue for the current quarter in line with the analyst forecast of $5.70 billion. Pinterest reported adjusted earnings of 20 cents per share, topping forecasts for 13 cents per share, according to LSEG.
Persons: LSEG, Pinterest, Mondelez, , Sarah Min, Brian Evans, Alex Harring, Darla Mercado, Tanaya Macheel Organizations: Starbucks, Computer, Chesapeake Energy, Caesars Entertainment, Caesars, Revenue, Diamondback Energy Locations: LSEG
I had a home, and I also knew I wanted money. That's when I really started thinking about the life I wanted my children to live. Our kids save for their wantsBoth my kids earn money through doing chores. I want my kids to be motivated, not entitledThere are many things I'm able to give my kids that my parents couldn't give me. I'm thrilled to be able to offer my kids the kind of life I only saw on television.
Persons: , Stephanie Mearse, Joseph, Vincent, I'd, Tiffany, they'll, They'll Organizations: Service, Business
Read previewA new social media app targeting Gen Z, Nospace, is set to be released in June, the company told BI. Her new app jumps on Gen Z's love of Y2K and harkens back to a simpler age of social media. Nospace wants to recapture some of the magic of social media apps like MySpace and early Facebook, which centered on friendships and making new connections. Zhong is a seasoned social media pro who knows how to appeal to Gen Z trends. Through her previous companies, she's advised companies like Snapchat, Levi Strauss, and Google on how to reach a younger Gen Z audience.
Persons: , Nospace, Tiffany Zhong, Zer, Zhong, Z's, everyone's, Tati, she's, Levi Strauss Organizations: Service, Pineapple Capital, Business, Google
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