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NASDAQ:DKNG 25 October 2025 - 14 February 2026

DraftKings stock (DKNG) slides premarket after 2026 forecast misses, prediction markets spend in focus

DraftKings stock (DKNG) slides premarket after 2026 forecast misses, prediction markets spend in focus

DraftKings shares dropped about 15% in premarket trading Friday after its 2026 revenue and profit outlook missed Wall Street estimates. The company cited higher spending on its new federally regulated prediction markets platform. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 43% to $1.989 billion, but the number of monthly unique payers was flat at 4.8 million, below forecasts.
13 February 2026
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Kalshi’s $100 Million “Combos” Ignite a Parlay Race With Polymarket in U.S. Sports Betting

Kalshi’s $100 Million “Combos” Ignite a Parlay Race With Polymarket in U.S. Sports Betting

Kalshi’s new “Combos” multi-leg sports bet product surpassed $100 million in trading volume in one week. Polymarket is launching similar parlay offerings and offering bonuses to attract users. Analysts say liquidity and regulatory hurdles remain major obstacles for prediction markets. Kalshi is fighting cease-and-desist orders in court as state regulators scrutinize event contracts.
16 January 2026
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Prediction Markets Go Mainstream in 2025: DraftKings Launches Predictions App, Coinbase Sues States, and Polymarket’s POLY Token Buzz Builds

Prediction Markets Go Mainstream in 2025: DraftKings Launches Predictions App, Coinbase Sues States, and Polymarket’s POLY Token Buzz Builds

DraftKings launched DraftKings Predictions, a CFTC-regulated app for trading event contracts, now live in 38 states with some restrictions. Coinbase filed lawsuits against Connecticut, Illinois, and Michigan, arguing that prediction markets should be regulated federally, not by state gambling authorities. Polymarket also reported renewed growth.
20 December 2025
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Prediction Markets Surge on Dec. 19, 2025: Robinhood’s NFL “Combos,” DraftKings’ New Predictions App, Coinbase Lawsuits, and Polymarket’s Latest Turbulence

Prediction Markets Surge on Dec. 19, 2025: Robinhood’s NFL “Combos,” DraftKings’ New Predictions App, Coinbase Lawsuits, and Polymarket’s Latest Turbulence

DraftKings launched a standalone prediction-market product Friday, while Coinbase sued three U.S. states over event contract regulation. Polymarket restored services after a Polygon-related outage. Robinhood expanded sports-style contracts, letting users trade preset NFL combinations and real-time player-performance contracts, with plans for custom combos in 2026. CEO Vlad Tenev called this the start of a “prediction market supercycle.”
20 December 2025
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DraftKings Stock (DKNG) Rebounds on AI Push and Prediction Markets Approval – Is the Rally Just Getting Started?

DraftKings Stock (DKNG) Rebounds on AI Push and Prediction Markets Approval – Is the Rally Just Getting Started?

DraftKings shares closed at about $34.00 on December 5, down 3.4% for the day and roughly 35% below their 52-week high. The stock has rebounded 26% over the past month but remains about 20% lower year-over-year. Market cap stands near $16.9 billion, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.5x and a trailing EPS of –$0.57. Recent catalysts include federal approval for a predictions platform and a Missouri mobile betting launch.
6 December 2025
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Prediction Markets Boom in 2025: How Kalshi, Polymarket and Big Tech Are Turning “What If?” Into a Business

Prediction Markets Boom in 2025: How Kalshi, Polymarket and Big Tech Are Turning “What If?” Into a Business

On November 16, 2025, CBS Sunday Morning aired a cover story on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, coinciding with a Financial Times column warning of their political impact. NHL and UFC signed deals with these platforms, while Wall Street firms invested billions. Kalshi reported $4 billion in monthly trading volume by October. New U.S. regulations are reshaping the industry.
16 November 2025
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DraftKings Earnings Preview Today (Nov. 6, 2025): ESPN Picks DKNG as Official Betting Partner; PENN Misses Q3; Flutter Set for Nov. 12

DraftKings Earnings Preview Today (Nov. 6, 2025): ESPN Picks DKNG as Official Betting Partner; PENN Misses Q3; Flutter Set for Nov. 12

ESPN ended its ESPN BET partnership with PENN Entertainment and signed a multi-year deal naming DraftKings as its official sportsbook and odds provider. PENN reported a third-quarter net loss of $864.6 million on $1.72 billion revenue and will shift focus to iCasino. DraftKings shares rose after the news. DraftKings reports Q3 results after today’s close.
6 November 2025
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Nasdaq Rally Amid Tech Frenzy: Markets Brush Off Shutdown Fears in Late September 2025

U.S. Stock Market Today (Nov. 6, 2025): Futures Mixed as Jobless Claims & Productivity Loom; Tesla Pay Vote, Airbnb & DraftKings Earnings in Focus

U.S. equity futures edged lower early Thursday as Asian markets rebounded on strong U.S. data, while European shares slipped. Treasury yields rose and the dollar stayed firm. Key U.S. data releases include jobless claims and productivity at 8:30 a.m. ET. Qualcomm, Arm, and Snap moved pre-market on earnings, with several major reports due before and after the bell.
6 November 2025
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Wall Street Giant’s $2 Billion Bet on Crypto Predictions – Why NYSE’s Owner is Backing Polymarket

NYSE Owner’s $2B Crypto Gamble Propels Polymarket Toward $15B Valuation Frenzy

Intercontinental Exchange will invest up to $2 billion in crypto prediction platform Polymarket, valuing it at $8–10 billion and lifting ICE shares about 4%. Polymarket, fined in 2022 and previously barred from the U.S., secured regulatory approval to relaunch after acquiring a CFTC-licensed exchange. The company is now seeking new funding at a $12–15 billion valuation. Investors and major backers have rushed in as the sector expands.
26 October 2025
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  • Middle Eastern Stocks Rally on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Spurs Investment Opportunities
    April 9, 2026, 12:19 AM EDT. Middle Eastern stock markets rallied after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire eased regional tensions, boosting Gulf equities. Investors seek stocks with strong fundamentals amid volatility. Top picks include Amanat Holdings PJSC, which reported a 48.4% earnings growth last year and maintained a strong financial position despite a rising debt-to-equity ratio. Amanat operates primarily in education and healthcare, generating revenues of AED528 million and AED404 million respectively. Union Properties PJSC, active in property investment and development, also showed strong revenue streams above AED491 million from goods and services. Market capitalization for both firms stands near AED3.3 billion. Some companies exhibit high debt ratios yet maintain robust earnings, highlighting potential hidden gems for growth-focused investors in this evolving market.

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9 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 9, 2026, 12:30 AM EDT Middle Eastern Stocks Rally on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Spurs Investment Opportunities April 9, 2026, 12:19 AM EDT. **Middle Eastern stock markets** rallied after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire eased regional tensions, boosting Gulf equities. Investors seek stocks with strong fundamentals amid volatility. Top picks include Amanat Holdings PJSC, which reported a **48.4% earnings growth** last year and maintained a strong financial position despite a rising debt-to-equity ratio. Amanat operates primarily in education and healthcare, generating revenues of AED528 million and AED404 million respectively. Union Properties PJSC, active in
Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

8 April 2026
IREN shares rose 1.8% to $35.74 Wednesday as investors assessed its $6 billion share program and shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company’s revenue fell to $184.7 million last quarter, with a net loss of $155.4 million. IREN recently announced a five-year, $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft. Options trading volume hit 103,000 contracts Tuesday, with sentiment described as mixed.
Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

8 April 2026
Amazon closed at $213.77 Tuesday, with BNP Paribas maintaining a $320 price target, citing strong AI demand despite Amazon’s planned $200 billion capex for 2026. The company’s February forecast of higher spending sent shares down 11.5% after hours, even as AWS revenue rose 24% to $35.6 billion in the December quarter. Alphabet and Microsoft are also ramping up AI infrastructure spending.
Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

8 April 2026
The Sensex surged 2,946 points to 77,562.90 on Wednesday, its best day in five years, as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and steady RBI rates pushed Indian markets higher. Brent crude fell 14.4% to $93.49 a barrel, easing pressure on the rupee, which rose 0.5% to 92.58 per dollar. All 16 major sectors gained, led by financials and auto stocks. The RBI kept its repo rate at 5.25% and forecast slower growth ahead.
Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

8 April 2026
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. increased its Netflix stake by 1,141.9% to 29,074 shares in Q4, while Ethos Capital Management disclosed a new 19,610-share position worth $1.84 million. The moves come ahead of Netflix’s April 16 earnings report and follow a Goldman Sachs upgrade to Buy with a $120 target. Insiders Reed Hastings and Greg Peters sold shares earlier this year under preset trading plans. Netflix last traded at $98.82.
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