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The Business Of Everything Edition! Part V

Sin City Sydney Australia, Wall Street, New York, and Beyond The Black Stump

Digital Bush Telegraph

"Wall Street Shuffle" (10cc)
"Poker Face" (Lady Gaga)
"I've Got Friday On My Mind" (The Easybeats)
"Saturday Nights Are For Fighting" (Elon John)
"The South Swell" (Big Wednesday movie)
"Hail to the Chief" (All The President's Men movie)
"Down Under" (Men at Work)
"Y.M.C.A" (Villiage People)
"Advance Australia Fair" National anthem of Australia (Peter Dodds McCormick)
"Great Southern Land" (Icehouse)
"Free Bird" (Lynyrd Skynyrd)

Road To WWE Night Of Champions: King And Queen Of The Ring. He or she who owns the gold makes the rules!
It's good to be King Of Content; King Kyle Media Connection: One Nation Australia

Road to WWE NXT Great American Bash: The Don To Defend

Google Cloud Summit Takes Over Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia; Google A.I Sports!

Hancock Prospecting and X Corp/SpaceX Big Favs Of Aussie's Down Under

Aussie Politics: Battle Of The Billionaires: Team Bulldozer: Pauline/Musk with Reinhart vs Team Albo. Who Will Survive? And New?

Aussie Media Karl Takes The Beef To Nine; One Nation Australia Pauline Extends Olive Branch

Aussie King Kyle Fan Of One Nation; Right Man, Right Placel Right On Time

Aussie Truth Tellers In And Around Media vs Corp Media Liars

UFC Freedom 250: Fallout; Big Thumbs Up From Mostl: Road To UFC Baku Fight Night This Weekend

Past, Present And Future

June 2026

June 27

Markets

ASX 200 futures are pointing up 16 points or 0.2 per cent to 8774.
All US prices near 5pm New York time.
AUD -0.2% to US68.96¢

Bitcoin $60,264.15 -0.32%

Wall St:
Dow -0.1%
S&P -0.1%
Nasdaq -0.2%

VIX -0.48 to 18.41
Gold +1.5% to $US4088.74 an ounce
Brent oil -3% to $US72.97 a barrel
Iron ore +1% to $US98.50 a ton

10-year yield:
US 4.37%
Australia 4.72%

Lead Up

June 26

Numbers Double Check

Australian Dollar: $0.6913 USD (up $0.0013 USD)
Iron Ore: $97.70 USD (down $0.95 USD)
Oil Price (West Texas): $71.44 USD (up $1.57 USD)
Gold Price: $4,027.07 USD (up $27.75 USD)
Copper Price: $6.0635 USD (up $0.0785 USD)
Dow Jones: 51,920.62 (up 71.72 points)

Cryptos:

Bitcoin $60,251.43 -0.30%
Dogecoin: $0.07561 +0.93%
XRP: $1.0598 +1.22%

News Lead Up (Aust)

Gold, oil stocks drag on ASX; Judo tumbles

The Australian sharemarket retreated on Thursday, with the S&P/ASX 200 shedding 0.7 per cent to close at 8,748.7 points. BHP was down 1.7 per cent at $58.52, Woodside Energy fell 2.9 per cent to $27.43 and Judo Capital finished 40.4 per cent lower at $0.915. However, Tourism Holdings Rentals rose 7.7 per cent to $2.25, Cochlear was up 2.7 per cent at $116.55 and EchoIQ added 30.2 per cent to end the session at $1.61. (RMS)

News Lead Up

ASX snaps four-day loss; tech stocks bounce

The Australian sharemarket posted a small gain on Wednesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 adding 0.2 per cent to close at 8,808.4 points. WiseTech Global rose 14.3 per cent to $32.86, Tasmea was up 6.9 per cent at $9.65 and CSL finished 2.6 per cent higher at $114.99. However, Ora Banda Mining was down 5.3 per cent at $1.16, Beach Energy fell 8.5 per cent to $0.86 and KMD Brands finished 4.6 per cent lower at $0.062. (Media Man Peg-On): What goes up must come down. Tick Tock, as pro wrestler Killer Kross would say" Choke hold on the way for some! Does WiseTech need a Wise Man? G'day WWE's resident wise man, Paul Heyman. Fantasy booking in the Aussie and U.S markets!

News Lead Up (Australia)

Today show host Karl Stefanovic to leave Nine after Tommy Robinson podcast fallout

Nine Entertainment's senior executives held a series of crisis meetings yesterday to discuss the future of veteran TV personality Karl Stefanovic. The co-host of breakfast show Today has caused consternation within Nine's executive ranks since the launch of his self-titled podcast show, which is produced independently of Nine; however, while he was cleared to proceed with the podcast earlier in 2026, this week's interview with far-right British activist Tommy Robinson was deemed to have been inappropriate. Nine is believed to have decided to terminate Stefanovic's contract and will negotiate an exit deal, amid concerns that Today may face advertiser boycott in the wake of the Robinson interview. (Media Man Peg-On); Got to be more to this story. Truth tellers can upset and unsettle the establishment! Ex journo says and knows!!!!

Lead Up

News (Aust)

ASX falls as WiseTech sinks to five-year low

The Australian sharemarket recorded a modest loss on Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 easing 0.3 per cent to close at 8,787 points. Fortescue was down 1.7 per cent at $19.27, Viva Energy Group fell 2.4 per cent to end the session at $2.08 and WiseTech Global shed 4.4 per cent to finish at $28.76 amid the new scandal that has embroiled executive chairman Richard White. However, the banking sector posted solid gains, with the ANZ Bank rising 1.4 per cent to $35.74. (RMS)

Sports Biz

NRL's V'landys nears record NZ broadcast deal

Sky Network Television has held the New Zealand broadcasting rights to National Rugby League matches for the last three decades. The Australian Rugby League Commission's chairman Peter V'landys and NRL CEO Andrew Abdo recently held talks with Sky executives, and sources have indicated that the pay-TV group is close to securing a new five-year deal. However, free-to-air rival TVNZ is also believed to have submitted a bid for the NRL rights. Meanwhile, V'landys met with Nine Entertainment chairman Peter Tonagh yesterday, as the ARLC seeks to finalise the new NRL rights deal in Australia; Nine and Foxtel are the current NRL broadcasters. (RMS): (Media Man Peg-On): Win-Win-Win would be a great outcome.

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Mining (Aust)

Iluka signs $220m rare earths deal

Perth-based Ilula Resources has secured its first offtake agreement for light and heavy rare earths to be produced at its Eneabba refinery in Western Australia. Iluka will supply neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium and terbium to a "globally recognised" car maker. The offtake agreement is initially for 1,200 tonnes of the rare earth oxides over four years; it will account for about 10 per cent of Iluka's expected production at the Eneabba refinery over this period. Iluka will receive a minimum price for the rare earth oxides, although it has not disclosed this price or identified the customer. (RMS) (Media Man Peg-On): More good news for Australian mining hey Gina at Hancock Prospecting. Friendly comp and mining wars for greater good. One Nation!

News Lead Up (Aust)

Investors snub ASX as money goes offshore

The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 Index has gained just 1.2 per cent so far in 2026; in contrast, the Nasdaq has risen by 14 per cent and Japan's Nikkei is up 43 per cent. Richard Schellbach from UBS says the ASX 200 looks unattractive and uncompetitive to global investors compared with other equity markets in the region, citing factors such as high interest rates and the effect of the federal government's budget tax changes on the property sector. Sebastian Mullins from Schroders says the high valuations of Australian shares makes the local bourse very expensive relative to corporate profits.

News Lead Up (Aust/Int)

June 22

Wall St buys into News succession

The majority of the Murdoch family-owned News Corporation's value can be attributed to its 61 per cent stake in real estate classifieds company REA. For the last decade, its REA stake has accounted for an average of 65 per cent of News Corp's market value, but REA's share price has dropped 47 per cent from its 52-week high on 20 August last year, causing the value of News Corp's stake to fall by almost $10 billion. REA's decline means that the sharemarket is now ascribing value to the rest of the News Corp empire, with analysts most excited about its Dow Jones unit. It seems that the so-called Murdoch discount may be narrowing, but it "is alive and well", with the question being if the next generation of the family is "sufficiently motivated to get rid of it". (RMS). (Media Man Peg-One): The first generation makes it, the 2nd generation spends it, the 3rd generation loses it?!

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Netflix
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News Lead Up (Australia)

News (Aust)

(ICYMI)

Gina Rinehart bets $1.4 billion on Musk with record SpaceX stake

Hancock Prospecting's investment in SpaceX adds to a portfolio that includes stakes in Liontown Resources, Azure Minerals and Tesla. (RMS). (Media Man Peg-On): Let's Go Team Gina w Musk. To The Moon, Mars and Beyond! Fish 'N Chips Rocket Express! : ) Islands In The Stream! Aussie Barbarella meets Gold movie and Mission To Mars. The Galaxy is your Oyster. Take off down under in Australia maties! Time for a new captain in Canberra right Peter Gravy. Getting inside here ... Operation Golden Red Fish meets Rocket Man and Mrs Miner. Winning! Gonzo Truth News!

News Lead Up

(ICYMI)

SpaceX IPO Nears, Pushing Elon Musk Toward Trillionaire Status

SpaceX plans to price shares at $135 each on Thursday, valuing the company at $1.77 trillion and raising up to $75 billion in the largest IPO ever, with trading possibly starting Friday on Nasdaq under SPCX. Musk's 42% stake would be worth $740 billion to $866 billion, combined with his $300 billion-plus Tesla holdings pushing his net worth over $1 trillion according to Forbes and Bloomberg estimates. Prediction markets give 96% odds he'll be the first trillionaire by year-end, amid X users celebrating employee windfalls and free markets while others decry economic inequality, with jokes about Musk's riches flying alongside analyst cautions on risks. (Media Man Peg-On): To the Moon, Mars and Beyond. Real Life Iron Man Musk firing on all cylinders. Investors getting stars in their eyes?! Record Breaking Rocket Man!?

News

Gaming/UFC

EA Sports UFC 6 Revives Open Weight Class Selection for Ranked Matches

EA Sports UFC 6 restores open weight class selection in Prospect ranked ladder placement matches, letting players choose divisions freely just weeks before the June 19 launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The feature, a hit in the first three games, was dropped in UFC 4 and 5 for rotating classes but returns alongside revamped fighter ratings and Flow State perks to mix up matchups. Streamers like Liam Healy hail it as a game-changer, though some note potential matchmaking issues in lighter divisions and lament the lack of PC support at launch. (Media Man Peg-On): The best of both worlds. Ground and pound and strike action. Take down your gaming store today, in a fun and friendly way. Road To The White House and beyond!

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Heavy Industry News

Mack Trucks wins Media Man 'Truck Manufacturer Of The Month' award

Caterpillar wins Media Man 'Heavy Equipment Manufacturer Of The Month' award

Bingo Industries wins Media Man 'Construction Brand Of The Month' award

Elders wins Media Man 'Agribusiness Of The Month' award

Landman wins Media Man 'Streaming Series Of The Month' award (Oil/mining industry based story via Paramount Plus)

Hancock Prospecting wins 'Mining Co Of The Month' award; Runner-up: Rio Tinto

News

Netflix wins Media Man 'Streaming Service Of The Month' award; Runner-up: YouTube

Google wins Media Man 'Search Engine Of Month'

News

Gold Movie

Gold is a 2016 American epic crime drama film directed by Stephen Gaghan and written by Patrick Massett and John Zinman. The film stars Matthew McConaughey, Édgar Ramírez, Bryce Dallas Howard, Corey Stoll, Toby Kebbell, Craig T. Nelson, Stacy Keach and Bruce Greenwood. The film is loosely based on the true story of the 1997 Bre-X mining scandal, when a massive gold deposit was supposedly discovered in the jungles of Indonesia; however, for legal reasons and to enhance the appeal of the film, character names and story details were changed.

Trailer

Gold (YouTube Movies and TV)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=yc0S96OZhi0

Gold is the epic tale of one man's pursuit of the American dream, to discover gold. Starring Oscar® winner Matthew McConaughey (Interstellar, Dallas Buyers Club, The Wolf Of Wall Street) as Kenny Wells, a modern day prospector desperate for a lucky break, he teams up with a similarly eager geologist and sets off on an amazing journey to find gold in the uncharted jungle of Indonesia. Getting the gold was hard, but keeping it would be even harder, sparking an adventure through the most powerful boardrooms of Wall Street. The film is inspired by a true story.

News Flashback

Early 2026

January and March

Streaming Wars

The "Streaming Wars" refers to the intense competition among digital media platforms to dominate the subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) market by capturing and retaining global audiences.

As of early 2026, the landscape has shifted from a period of rapid expansion into a phase of major consolidation and a focus on profitability over subscriber volume.

The "Winner" and Current State (2026)

Netflix Dominance: Industry analysts increasingly cite Netflix as the victor. In January 2026, Netflix reported 18% year-over-year revenue growth and is currently pursuing a high-stakes $83 billion all-cash acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets (including HBO/Max).

The "Big 3": Despite fierce competition, the market is primarily dominated by Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+.

YouTube's Rise: Some experts argue YouTube is the true winner of the broader attention economy, surpassing traditional streaming services in total viewership by pivoting back to user-generated content.

Key Strategies in 2026

Consolidation: Smaller or struggling services are being shuttered or merged. For example, Disney recently shut down Hulu as a standalone service.

Monetization Shifts: Platforms have moved away from "growth at all costs" to strategies like password-sharing crackdowns, ad-supported tiers, and price hikes.

Live Sports & Events: Services are increasingly bidding on live sports rights (e.g., Netflix hosting WWE's Raw starting in 2025) to differentiate their offerings.

Bundling: To combat "subscription fatigue," platforms are forming strategic partnerships with telecommunications companies and banks to offer bundled service hubs.

Consumer Impact

Price Hikes: Many consumers are canceling services due to rising costs; over 40% of Americans cited price as their primary reason for unsubscribing in late 2025.

Resurgence of Piracy: Fragmented content and high costs have led to a significant comeback for pirate sites, which some users now find more comprehensive than paid services.

"South Park: The Streaming Wars": The term was popularized in mainstream culture by a 2-part South Park special released on Paramount+ in 2022, which satirized the industry's aggressive competition.

News/Profile

Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd

Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd (HPPL) is a privately owned Australian mineral exploration and agriculture company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. As of 2026, it is recognized as one of the most successful private companies in Australian history.

Leadership and Ownership

Executive Chairwoman: Gina Rinehart AO, who has led the company since 1992.

CEO: Garry Korte.

Ownership: The company is owned by Gina Rinehart (76.6%) and the Hope Margaret Hancock Trust (23.4%).

Major Mining Operations

The company has transitioned from a prospecting firm into a major global miner, with primary interests in the Pilbara region:

Roy Hill: A flagship mega-project and Australia’s largest single iron ore mine, producing 60–70 million tonnes annually.

Hope Downs: A 50/50 joint venture with Rio Tinto, comprising four open-pit mines with a capacity of approximately 47Mtpa.

Atlas Iron: Acquired in 2018, it operates the Mount Webber, Sanjiv Ridge, and Miralga Creek mines.

Hancock Iron Ore: A new entity formed in July 2025 to consolidate Roy Hill and Atlas Iron operations.

Diversification and Strategic Investments

Under Rinehart’s leadership, the company has expanded significantly into other sectors:

Agriculture: Hancock is Australia's second-largest beef producer, owning over 25 properties including the iconic S. Kidman & Co. It also owns 50% of Bannister Downs Dairy.

Critical Minerals: Major stakes in lithium (Liontown Resources, Azure Minerals, Vulcan Energy) and rare earths (Arafura Rare Earths, MP Materials, Lynas Rare Earths).

Energy: Significant interests in oil and gas through Warrego Energy and Senex Energy.

International Ventures: In January 2026, the company signed a gold exploration license agreement with Saudi Arabia's state-owned miner, Ma’aden.

Current Events (January 2026)

Australia Day Sponsorship: The company is the principal partner for the 2026 Hancock Prospecting Australia Day celebrations in Perth.

Helipad Proposal: In December 2025, the City of Perth refused the company's proposal to build a helipad at its West Perth headquarters.

Financial Performance: For the 2025 fiscal year, the company reported a profit of AU$3.08 billion.

History

The company was founded on November 25, 1955, by Lang Hancock, who is credited with discovering the world's largest iron ore deposit in 1952. When Gina Rinehart took over following his death in 1992, the company was in a precarious financial state with significant debt.

News

Gold (1974)

Gold is a 1974 British action-thriller directed by Peter R. Hunt, starring Roger Moore and Susannah York. Based on the 1970 novel Gold Mine by Wilbur Smith, the film is set in the South African goldfields and follows a conspiracy by a global syndicate to manipulate the price of gold by sabotaging a rich mine.

Plot: Rod Slater (Moore), a newly appointed general manager, is manipulated by his boss, Manfred Steyner (Bradford Dillman), into drilling through a protective barrier into a subterranean lake. This is intended to flood the mine, causing a global gold shortage and driving up prices for a greedy cabal.

Production Controversy: The film was controversially shot on location in South Africa during the apartheid era. This led to a "black ban" by British film unions, though some crew members defied it to work on the production.

James Bond Connection: Many crew members were veterans of the James Bond franchise, including director Peter Hunt (On Her Majesty's Secret Service), editor John Glen, and title designer Maurice Binder.

Accolades: The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "Wherever Love Takes Me," composed by Elmer Bernstein and sung by Maureen McGovern.

Cast & Crew

Rod Slater: Roger Moore

Terry Steyner: Susannah York

Hurry Hirschfeld: Ray Milland

Manfred Steyner: Bradford Dillman

Farrell: John Gielgud

Director: Peter R. Hunt

Music: Elmer Bernstein

Availability in 2026

As of 2026, the film is available through several formats and platforms:

Streaming: Accessible on Prime Video, Tubi, and Roku devices.

Physical Media: High-definition restorations are available on Blu-ray and DVD from Kino Lorber and 88 Films

News

Pop Culture

"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)

"Gold" is a signature 1983 hit by the British New Romantic band Spandau Ballet, written by Gary Kemp.

Lyrics

Thank you for coming home I'm sorry that the chairs are all worn I left them here, I could have sworn These are my salad days Slowly being eaten away Just another play for today Oh, but I'm proud of you, but I'm proud of you

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Thank you for coming home I'm sorry that the chairs are all worn I left them here I could have sworn

These are my salad days Slowly being eaten away Just another play for today Oh but I'm proud of you but I'm proud of you

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in

'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Oh after the rush has gone I hope you find a little more time Remember we were partners in crime It's only two years ago

The man with the suit and the face You knew that he was there on the case Now he's in love with you he's in love with you

My love is like a high prison wall But you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

My love is like a high prison wall And you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Oh always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return Something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Songwriter: Gary James Kemp

Spandau Ballet - Gold (HD Remastered)

https://youtube.com/watch?v=ntG50eXbBtc

Official video of Spandau Ballet performing 'Gold' from their 1983 third album 'True'.

Gary Kemp wrote both the music and lyrics; the song was produced by the partnership of Steve Jolley and Tony Swain. The music video was filmed on location in Carmona, Spain and directed by Brian Duffy. The video featured Sadie Frost as a gold-painted nymph, in one of her earlier roles. Some parts of the music video were also filmed in Leighton House, which was also used in the video for "Golden Brown" by The Stranglers.

Spandau Ballet are one of Britain’s great iconic bands having sold over 25 million records, scored numerous multi-platinum albums and amassed 23 hit singles across the globe since their humble beginnings as a group of friends with dreams of stardom in the late 1970s. It wasn’t long before they became fully-fledged members of the iconic Blitz Club scene and established themselves as one of the super-groups of the 80s.

The band's classic line-up features brothers Gary and Martin Kemp on guitars, vocalist Tony Hadley, saxophonist Steve Norman and drummer John Keeble.

Spandau Ballet’s hits include Gold, True, To Cut A Long Story Short, Through The Barricades and many more.

News

The Australian Financial Review wins Media Man 'Newspaper Of The Month' award

Roy Morgan wins Media Man 'News Services Business Of The Month' award

Sky News Australia wins Media Man 'Australian Media Outlet Of The Month' award

WWE wins 'Wrestling Promotion Of the Month' award; Runner-up: Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide

Netflix wins Media Man 'Streaming Service Of The Month' award; Runner-up: YouTube

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The Business Of Everything Edition! Part VI

Sin City Sydney Australia, Wall Street, New York, and Beyond The Black Stump

Digital Bush Telegraph

Spread The Risk!

Aussie Iron Lady Climbing Summit!

"Wall Street Shuffle" (10cc)
"Poker Face" (Lady Gaga)
"Saturday Night's Are For Fighting" (Elton John)
"Rocket Man" (Elton John)
"Nightflight To Venus" (Boney M.)
"I've Got Friday On My Mind" (The Easybeats)
"Ironman"(Black Sabbath)
"Hail to the Chief" (All The President's Men movie)

Road To WWE Night Of Champions: King And Queen Of The Ring. He or she who owns the gold makes the rules!

UFC Freedom 250: Fallout; Big Thumbs Up From Most

Past, Present And Future

June 2026

June 20

Markets

ASX futures down 18 points/-0.2% to 8810
AUD flat: US70.12¢
Dow +0.1%
S&P +1.1%
Nasdaq +1.9%
Gold +1.3% to $US4,155.71 an ounce
Brent oil +0.9% at $US80.57 a barrel
Iron ore -0.4% at $US98.85 a ton

Cryptos:

Bitcoin: $63, 424 +1.15%

Dogecoin: $0.08309 +0.46%

XRP: $1.1375 + 0.16%

News (Australia)

Gina Rinehart says Queensland should give some of its islands to Elon Musk

Mining magnate Gina Rinehart has told the National Bush Summit in Townsville that Queensland should give some of its islands to SpaceX founder Elon Musk, with Rinehart claiming Musk needs "an alternate weather place in an allied country". Rinehart commented that "you might remember Elon Musk was given a big chainsaw to try and cut government tape and bureaucracies over in America. We need a orange bulldozer". (Media Man Peg-On): 2 Iron Ladies and A Spaceman. Mission To The Moon, Mars and Beyond, via Terror Australis (Northern Queensland), Down Under! Bulldoze The Swamp!

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Sports Biz: NRL

Amazon in race for NRL as V'landys mulls splitting pay TV games

Sources have indicated that Amazon's Prime Video streaming service is interested in acquiring the broadcasting rights for up to two National Rugby League matches each week. The Australian Rugby League Commission's chairman Peter has indicated that he is open to NRL matches being split between several subscription video services, provided that the cost remains affordable for fans. The incumbent NRL broadcasters, Nine Entertainment and pay-TV group Foxtel, both want to secure the rights to all matches; Nine would show NRL on both its free-to-air channels and Stan Sport, while Foxtel would seek a sub-licencing deal with the Seven or Ten networks in order to comply with anti-siphoning laws. (RMS). (Media Man Peg-On): Pros and cons with spitting media rights between various platforms. Fan friendly elements vs bean counter money grabs!

Lead Up

ASX steady after rate call; BHP hits record

The Australian sharemarket edged higher on Tuesday, after the Reserve Bank left official interest rates unchanged; the S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.042 per cent to close at 8,917.7 points, having reached an intra-day low of 8,843. BHP was up 0.015 per cent at a new record high of $65.19, Woodside Energy rose two per cent to $30.04 and Valiant Gold finished 4.7 per cent higher at $0.225. However, Karoon Energy shed 11.6 per cent to end the session at $1.64 and WiseTech Global was down 4.2 per cent at $36.79. (RMS). Media Man Peg-On: BHP ultra bullish. Let's go Gina and Hancock Prospecting and associates. Space X and Iron Lady to Moon, Mars and beyond.

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News Lead Up (Aust)

Cricket Australia board to be overhauled, BBL sale greenlit after crunch meeting

The six state cricket associations held a lengthy meeting at Cricket Australia's headquarters in Melbourne on Monday, with a series of agreements being struck. South Australia proposed the states should be allowed to make up their own minds about selling off stakes in their Big Bash League teams, while the meeting called for an overhaul of the Cricket Australia board. The mooted new board structure would see one director appointed by each of the six states, along with four independent directors, one of which would be the chair. (RMS)

News (Aust)

(ICYMI)

Gina Rinehart bets $1.4 billion on Musk with record SpaceX stake

Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting has bought a $US1 billion ($1.4 billion) stake in rocket and satellite company SpaceX. It represents Hancock Prospecting's biggest investment outside of iron ore, with Rinehart claiming that the Elon Musk-owned company is a further example of "why the world needs more enterprise, more builders and much less bureaucracy". Hancock Prospecting's investment in SpaceX adds to a portfolio that includes stakes in Liontown Resources, Azure Minerals and Tesla. (RMS). (Media Man Peg-On): Let's Go Team Gina w Musk. To The Moon, Mars and Beyond! Fish 'N Chips Rocket Express! : ) Islands In The Stream! Aussie Barbarella meets Gold movie and Mission To Mars. The Galaxy in your Oyster. Take off down under in Australia maties! Time for a new captain in Canberra right Peter Gravy. Getting inside here ... Operation Red Fish meets Rocket Man and Mrs Miner. Aussie Iron Ladies - Gina and Pauline! Winning! Gonzo Truth News! X X Iron and Space Power!

News Lead Up

(ICYMI)

SpaceX IPO Nears, Pushing Elon Musk Toward Trillionaire Status

News

June 16

Gold

Gold is finding its footing

Gold has surged at its fastest pace in two months following reports that Donald Trump has called off strikes against Iran. The precious metal extended its rally on news of a deal between Washington and Tehran. With tensions easing, the outlook for Gold is improving. After dropping 18% from its highs and hitting its lowest level since November 2025, investors are once again seeing reasons for optimism.

Since the start of the geopolitical conflict, the precious metal has moved in the opposite direction to oil, so the fall in Brent has allowed gold to find its footing. Higher energy prices heighten the risks of inflation becoming entrenched at elevated levels and increase the likelihood of the Fed tightening monetary policy. This creates a headwind for gold, whilst the end of the conflict in the Middle East becomes a tailwind.

The precious metal’s rebound is being driven by US stock indices returning to record highs. The history of gold’s transformation into a risky asset dates back to 2025. At that time, gold prices jumped by 65%, whilst the New York Stock Exchange mining index rose by a record 155%. Gold can also serve as a source of liquidity, with investors selling it during stock market downturns to meet margin requirements.

Another factor set to drive gold's growth is increased demand for bullion from central banks. According to the WGC, 45% of the 76 central banks that responded to the survey plan to buy gold over the next 12 months. This is a record high since such surveys began in 2018. In emerging markets, this figure stands at 53%.

Taken together, easing tensions in the Middle East, lower oil prices, a reduced likelihood of further Fed tightening in 2026, stronger equity markets and robust central bank demand are creating a more supportive backdrop for gold, potentially paving the way for a broader recovery in prices.

The technical picture also favours the bulls, showing a striking surge in buying activity from the 61.8% Fibonacci support level of the 2022–2025 rally. Further confirmation of the reversal comes from the bounce off the 50-week moving average, which turned sharply upwards after slipping at the start of June.

Summary: Gold is rebounding as Middle East tensions ease, oil prices fall, Fed tightening risks fade, equities strengthen, and central bank demand supports recovery. (FxPro)

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June 16

Crypto: growth without the euphoria

Market Overview

The crypto market capitalisation rose to $2.3 trillion by the end of Monday, before falling back to $2.27 trillion at the time of writing. The market recovery trend continues, but the relatively cautious pace of growth suggests we are far from euphoria. This looks more like a phase of asset consolidation by major players, which means the rally will have to wait a while. Among the most active coins, the growth leaders were Stellar (+14.8%), Uniswap (+14.2%) and Aave (+7%). The underperformers were Toncoin (-5.6%), Official Trump (-3.3%) and The Graph (-3.2%).

Bitcoin is trading near $66.3K, up just under 1% over the past 24 hours, but some distance from Monday’s intraday highs, which were approximately $1K higher. The price rise is occurring within a channel that formed 10 days ago. On Monday, the price confirmed this channel by touching and pulling back from its upper boundary, but it remains at the top of the range. Provided the positive momentum continues, we see the $68K area (the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level) as the nearest technical resistance to price growth. A more distant signal of market strength would be a firm consolidation above the 50-day moving average, which currently exceeds $73K.

News Background

CryptoQuant notes that inflows of bitcoins to crypto exchanges from long-term holders have reached their lowest level since 2015. Selling pressure is easing, and the number of bitcoins held by long-term holders has reached a new all-time high of 15.8 million BTC.

Relai expects Bitcoin’s bearish trend to end once the phase of major investment in artificial intelligence concludes. Capital may begin to flow back into the leading cryptocurrency as early as next year.

Strategy purchased an additional 1,587 BTC last week for $100 million at an average price of $63K per coin. The company now holds 846,842 BTC, purchased for $64.1 billion at an average price of $75.6K per Bitcoin.

BitMine has increased its Ethereum holdings to 5.62 million ETH, having purchased approximately 0.08 million ETH over the past week. BitMine’s reserves have reached 4.66%, with plans to acquire 5% of the Ethereum supply.

Summary: The crypto market is rising cautiously with no signs of euphoria; Bitcoin is holding within a 10-day channel, while selling pressure is easing. (FxPro)

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Gold Movie

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Gold (YouTube Movies and TV)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=yc0S96OZhi0

News Flashback

Early 2026

January and March

Streaming Wars

The "Streaming Wars" refers to the intense competition among digital media platforms to dominate the subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) market by capturing and retaining global audiences.

As of early 2026, the landscape has shifted from a period of rapid expansion into a phase of major consolidation and a focus on profitability over subscriber volume.

The "Winner" and Current State (2026)

The "Big 3": Despite fierce competition, the market is primarily dominated by Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+.

Consolidation: Smaller or struggling services are being shuttered or merged. For example, Disney recently shut down Hulu as a standalone service.

Monetization Shifts: Platforms have moved away from "growth at all costs" to strategies like password-sharing crackdowns, ad-supported tiers, and price hikes.

Live Sports & Events: Services are increasingly bidding on live sports rights (e.g., Netflix hosting WWE's Raw starting in 2025) to differentiate their offerings.

Bundling: To combat "subscription fatigue," platforms are forming strategic partnerships with telecommunications companies and banks to offer bundled service hubs.

Consumer Impact

Price Hikes: Many consumers are canceling services due to rising costs; over 40% of Americans cited price as their primary reason for unsubscribing in late 2025.

Resurgence of Piracy: Fragmented content and high costs have led to a significant comeback for pirate sites, which some users now find more comprehensive than paid services.

"South Park: The Streaming Wars": The term was popularized in mainstream culture by a 2-part South Park special released on Paramount+ in 2022, which satirized the industry's aggressive competition.

News/Profile

Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd

Leadership and Ownership

Executive Chairwoman: Gina Rinehart AO, who has led the company since 1992.

CEO: Garry Korte.

Ownership: The company is owned by Gina Rinehart (76.6%) and the Hope Margaret Hancock Trust (23.4%).

Major Mining Operations

The company has transitioned from a prospecting firm into a major global miner, with primary interests in the Pilbara region:

Roy Hill: A flagship mega-project and Australia’s largest single iron ore mine, producing 60–70 million tonnes annually.

Hope Downs: A 50/50 joint venture with Rio Tinto, comprising four open-pit mines with a capacity of approximately 47Mtpa.

Atlas Iron: Acquired in 2018, it operates the Mount Webber, Sanjiv Ridge, and Miralga Creek mines.

Hancock Iron Ore: A new entity formed in July 2025 to consolidate Roy Hill and Atlas Iron operations.

Diversification and Strategic Investments

Under Rinehart’s leadership, the company has expanded significantly into other sectors:

Agriculture: Hancock is Australia's second-largest beef producer, owning over 25 properties including the iconic S. Kidman & Co. It also owns 50% of Bannister Downs Dairy.

Critical Minerals: Major stakes in lithium (Liontown Resources, Azure Minerals, Vulcan Energy) and rare earths (Arafura Rare Earths, MP Materials, Lynas Rare Earths).

Energy: Significant interests in oil and gas through Warrego Energy and Senex Energy.

International Ventures: In January 2026, the company signed a gold exploration license agreement with Saudi Arabia's state-owned miner, Ma’aden.

Current Events (January 2026)

Australia Day Sponsorship: The company is the principal partner for the 2026 Hancock Prospecting Australia Day celebrations in Perth.

Helipad Proposal: In December 2025, the City of Perth refused the company's proposal to build a helipad at its West Perth headquarters.

Financial Performance: For the 2025 fiscal year, the company reported a profit of AU$3.08 billion.

History

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Gold (1974)

Accolades: The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "Wherever Love Takes Me," composed by Elmer Bernstein and sung by Maureen McGovern.

Cast & Crew

Rod Slater: Roger Moore

Terry Steyner: Susannah York

Hurry Hirschfeld: Ray Milland

Manfred Steyner: Bradford Dillman

Farrell: John Gielgud

Director: Peter R. Hunt

Music: Elmer Bernstein

Availability in 2026

As of 2026, the film is available through several formats and platforms:

Streaming: Accessible on Prime Video, Tubi, and Roku devices.

Physical Media: High-definition restorations are available on Blu-ray and DVD from Kino Lorber and 88 Films

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Pop Culture

"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)

"Gold" is a signature 1983 hit by the British New Romantic band Spandau Ballet, written by Gary Kemp.

Lyrics

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Thank you for coming home I'm sorry that the chairs are all worn I left them here I could have sworn

These are my salad days Slowly being eaten away Just another play for today Oh but I'm proud of you but I'm proud of you

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in

'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Oh after the rush has gone I hope you find a little more time Remember we were partners in crime It's only two years ago

The man with the suit and the face You knew that he was there on the case Now he's in love with you he's in love with you

My love is like a high prison wall But you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

My love is like a high prison wall And you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Oh always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return Something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Songwriter: Gary James Kemp

Spandau Ballet - Gold (HD Remastered)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ntG50eXbBtc

Official video of Spandau Ballet performing 'Gold' from their 1983 third album 'True'.

The band's classic line-up features brothers Gary and Martin Kemp on guitars, vocalist Tony Hadley, saxophonist Steve Norman and drummer John Keeble.

Spandau Ballet’s hits include Gold, True, To Cut A Long Story Short, Through The Barricades and many more.
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Media Man Series

Team Trump def Team Left
Dana White def Naysayers
Sydney Sweeney def critics
Pauline Hanson def critics
SpaceX def everyone
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Conor McGregor vs critics
Sten Lee (Marvel) vs DC Comics (Team Warner)
Mr Netflix vs Mr Paramount
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Mr Meta vs Mr Bluesky
Mr Crypto vs Mr NWO
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Best Quotes

"I've never met a currency I didn't like" JBL

"What's your hustle" Paul Heyman

"Just in any job, if you want to get ahead, take shorter lunch breaks, be happy to stay later, do the work, and finish it off well" Gina Rinehart

"Everyone you meet knows something you don't" Fred Schebesta

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April 27, 2026

(Sydney, Australia)

ASX futures down 3 points/0.03%: 8798
AUD +0.1% at US71.60¢
Bitcoin $79,222.72 +2.34%
Dow -0.2%
S&P +0.8%
Nasdaq +1.6%
Gold +0.3% to $US4709.50 an ounce
Silver 76.540 +0.858
Brent oil +0.3% at $US105.33 a barrel
Iron ore +0.3% at $US107.05 a ton
Coffee 294.90 -5.45

Numbers Double Check

Australian Dollar: $0.7130 USD (up $0.0006 USD)
Iron Ore: $107.05 USD (up $0.40 USD)
Oil Price (West Texas): $94.40 USD (down 2.99 USD)
Gold Price : $4,708.69 USD (up $15.67 USD)
Copper Price): $6.0285 USD (up $0.0060 USD)
Dow Jones: 49,230.71 (down 79.61 points

Before The Bell

TKO Group Holdings Inc
$186.50 +0.24 +0.13%

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Paul Heyman Praises Lil Yachty Amid WWE Celebrity Backlash

On SmackDown, Yachty celebrated new U.S. Champion Trick Williams' WrestleMania 42 victory over Sami Zayn, but Zayn ambushed them unmasked as a Gingerbread Man with a Helluva Kick. Paul Heyman endorsed Yachty as a respectful crossover star who honors WWE's history and fans, countering backlash from viewers upset over recent talent cuts like Aleister Black and Karrion Kross. While some fans call it unwanted filler, others praise the fun energy as WWE balances celebrities with homegrown stories ahead of Backlash. (Media Man Peg-On): We're going with Heyman on this. Yachty is great and over with the audience for the most part.

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(Australia)

UFC Fight Night in Perth Features Main Event Between Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates

UFC Fight Night is set for Perth, Western Australia, headlined by a welterweight bout between top-ranked fighters Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates. The event, promoted as UFC Perth, airs live on Paramount Plus. (Media Man Peg-On): On paper this Fight Night down under should be stronger/better than some of their previous fight nights are far as match quality.

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Pop Culture/WWE

Adam Pearce Hypes Stacked WWE Raw in Laredo Tomorrow

WWE Raw hits Sames Auto Arena in Laredo, Texas, tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET exclusively on Netflix, building hype for Backlash with Seth Rollins opening in promo, Becky Lynch returning as three-time Women's Intercontinental Champion, Joe Hendry's first Raw concert, Penta El Zero Miedo vs. Rusev grudge match, Bayley and Lyra Valkyria vs. Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez, and Roman Reigns responding to Jacob Fatu's title challenge. Pearce teased the action in a fun video, but fans voice frustrations over Kairi Sane's absence and repeated women's tag bouts. Local buzz mentions possible CM Punk spots, though unconfirmed. (Media Man Peg-On): Always pumped for WWE RAW. Fresh meat, men and women, comig in from NXT. Let's F'N Go! Red turns to green baby!

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AAA Announces New General Manager Reveal on May 23

On the April 25 episode of AAA on Fox, President Marisela Peña announced that Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide will get a new General Manager, with the live reveal set for May 23 in Mexico City. This follows her son Dorian Roldán's recent plea for the role, which she decided to open to other candidates after careful thought. Fans are speculating on names like Zelina Vega, Rey Mysterio, or even The Undertaker, amid AAA's growth since WWE's majority stake acquisition last April and its new Fox broadcasts blending lucha action with WWE polish. (Media Man Peg-On): Ariba. Triple A has massive influence from The Undertaker, and it's paying off as far as entertainment value for fans and in other creative and business ways from what we see and hear. Can see see Danhausen in Triple H also? Lucha Hausen!

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Gunman Tries to Breach Security at White House Correspondents' Dinner, Trump Escapes Unharmed

A 31-year-old man from California, Cole Tomas Allen, rushed a security checkpoint at the annual black-tie event, armed with a handgun, shotgun, and knives; he left a manifesto targeting Trump. One Secret Service agent was hit in his bulletproof vest but not seriously injured, and no other casualties occurred. Trump praised the agents as heroes and renewed calls for a secure White House ballroom, while bipartisan leaders condemned the violence amid criticism of event security lapses. (Media Man Peg-On): Talk about a high risk occupation, and we thought Army and journalism was a tough gig!

April 23

(Wall St, New York) : April 24 (Sydney, Australia)

UFC - MMA Building Stars Again

New York Kind Of Feeling

US Stocks - Black Friday - Black-ish Thursday into Friday

Post WrestleMania; Road To WWE Backlash 2026

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News Lead Up

ASX 200 futures down 4 points: 0.1% to 8828
AUD -0.4% to US71.30¢
Bitcoin $78,168.22 +0.52%
Dogecoin $0.09776 +2.24%
Ripple aka XRP $1.4374 +1.48%

Wall St:
Dow -0.4%
S&P -0.4%
Nasdaq -0.9%

VIX +0.39 to 19.31
Gold -1% to $US4694.14 an ounce
Brent oil +4.5% to $US106.44 a barrel
Iron ore -0.6% to $US106.65 a tonne
10-year yield: US 4.32% Australia 5.00%

News Lead Up

April 24 (Sydney, Australia)

Numbers Double Check

Australian Dollar: $0.7124 USD (down $0.0036 USD) Iron Ore: $106.65 USD (down $0.45 USD)
Oil Price (West Texas): $97.39 USD (up 4.52 USD)
Gold Price : $4,693.02 USD (down $46.76 USD)
Copper Price: $6.0225 USD (down $0.1145 USD)
Dow Jones: 49,310.32 (down 179.71 points)

News

Bulls control Crude Oil

The conflict in the Middle East has altered the dynamics of the oil market.

The longer the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, the higher the risks of a Brent rally. Don’t expect things to return to normal. Before the conflict in the Middle East, the oil market was in the hands of the bears. Demand was falling due to the shift towards alternative energy sources, whilst supply was rising. OPEC+ was gradually increasing production to avoid losing market share and investors were talking about a record surplus. Today, the IEA estimates the loss of supply at 12 million barrels per day, which is more than during the Arab oil embargo of 1973–1974 and the Iranian Revolution of 1978–1979 combined. However, it would be rather naive to think that the end of the war will cause prices to plummet. Even after the Strait of Hormuz reopens, it will take months to restore production in the damaged energy infrastructure of the Persian Gulf. At the same time, countries are seriously concerned about energy security and will work hard to boost oil demand. Interestingly, the current decline in demand is preventing Brent from soaring too high. Vitol, a crude oil trader, estimates a demand loss of around 4 million barrels per day due to excessively high prices. If we add Saudi Arabia’s workarounds, the increase in US crude exports, and active purchases by China and India of Russian barrels stranded at sea, then the stabilisation of Brent near $100 starts to look logical. The math suggests that the actual deficit is closer to 5% than 10%. The problem is that the crude on Russian tankers at sea is running out, the US’s ability to ramp up supply is limited by existing infrastructure, and a resumption of fire in the Middle East could lead to the Houthis blocking Saudi Arabia’s alternative routes. With this background, Citi’s forecast of Brent rising to $110 a barrel should the Strait of Hormuz be blocked for another month will seem far too modest. The longer the US and Iran delay reaching a peace agreement, the more devastating the oil crisis risks being for the global economy. However, optimism has not yet faded. Investors are operating on the assumption that ‘it could be worse’. A fragile peace in the form of an indefinite ceasefire is better than war. The transit fee paid to Iran is seen as compensation for the bombing of its territory. (FxPro)

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Past, Present and Future

News Flashback

TKO Group Holdings Inc
$195.41 +6.21 +3.28%

News Flashback

TKO's WWE Gets John Cena For WrestleMania Vegas 2026

John Cena to host WrestleMania 42

John Cena is stepping back onto The Grandest Stage of Them All as the host of WrestleMania 42. The Greatest of All Time broke the news on social media that he is headed to Las Vegas. The 17-time World Champion retired from in-ring competition last December after his loss to Gunther at Saturday Night's Main Event but is now making his first return to WWE. Don't miss all the action when WrestleMania 42 STREAMS LIVE on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, at 6 ET/3 PT on the ESPN App from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

News Flashback

WWE Raw Hits Madison Square Garden with Title Defenses and Big Returns

Penta El Zero Miedo defends the Intercontinental Championship against hometown hero Kofi Kingston, fresh off Kingston's social media challenge. The Usos put the World Tag Team Titles on the line in a Street Fight against Austin Theory and Logan Paul, while Nia Jax and Lash Legend face Bayley and Lyra Valkyria for the Women's Tag Championships. CM Punk confronts Roman Reigns amid their heated feud, Brock Lesnar returns for revenge on Oba Femi, and Finn Bálor addresses a Judgment Day betrayal—all building hype for WrestleMania 42. The show streams live on Netflix at 8 ET from the iconic arena.

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November 2025

Polymarket Partnership Could Be a Game Changer for TKO Group Holdings (TKO)

Nov 17

(In Case You Missed It)

Polymarket/UFC/TKO

Polymarket recently announced a multi-year partnership making it the Official and Exclusive Prediction Market Partner for UFC and Zuffa Boxing, introducing real-time fan prediction metrics directly into UFC broadcasts and social media experiences.

This collaboration marks the first time major sports organizations have integrated prediction market technology into the live fan experience, creating new ways for audiences to interact and for TKO's sports brands to differentiate themselves.

We'll explore how this innovative fan engagement initiative could strengthen TKO Group Holdings' investment narrative by deepening audience connection and content value.

What Is TKO Group Holdings' Investment Narrative?

To see the value in TKO Group Holdings as a shareholder, you really have to believe in its ability to keep building out top sports entertainment brands like UFC and WWE into global, multi-platform franchises. A lot of the story is about continuing to grow earnings and revenue faster than the overall market, attract loyal audiences, and evolve with changes in media rights, streaming, and digital fan engagement. Recent announcements, such as the multi-year partnership with Polymarket, reflect TKO’s push to unlock new monetization avenues and deepen fan involvement.

However, it’s unlikely this news will materially change the core short-term catalysts, which are still dominated by performance in key international deals, broadcast partnerships, and the rollout of new events. The biggest risks remain legal challenges, compression of media rights value, and questions about board experience. The new fan engagement efforts add differentiation, but don’t directly reduce these core risks for now. On the flip side, investors should pay close attention to ongoing legal proceedings against TKO and UFC.

TKO Group Holdings' shares have been on the rise but are still potentially undervalued by 15%.

Ten retail investors in the Simply Wall St Community produced fair value estimates for TKO ranging from US$63.92 to a very large US$37,618.47. While community views can be widely split, ongoing legal challenges remain a topic several market participants keep circling back to as a concern for TKO’s future performance. Explore these diverse perspectives and see how the risks and opportunities stack up.

Bonus:

TKO Group $200.29 -4.20 -2.05%

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September 12, 2025

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Historical Data and Intel

TKO Group: News

September 13, 2025

Jones Financial Companies Lllp Acquires 77,883 Shares of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. $TKO

Jones Financial Companies Lllp significantly increased its stake in TKO Group Holdings by 149,775%, now owning 77,935 shares valued at approximately $11.9 million.

Several institutional investors, including Vanguard and Invesco, have also raised their stakes in TKO Group, indicating a strong interest in the company, which is now 89.79% owned by institutional investors.

TKO Group recently declared an increased quarterly dividend of $0.76, up from $0.38, reflecting a strong return for investors despite a high dividend payout ratio of 125.62%.

Jones Financial Companies Lllp increased its position in shares of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. by 149,775.0% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 77,935 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 77,883 shares during the period. Jones Financial Companies Lllp's holdings in TKO Group were worth $11,909,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the business. Hemington Wealth Management grew its stake in TKO Group by 425.0% during the 1st quarter. Hemington Wealth Management now owns 168 shares of the company's stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 136 shares during the last quarter. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in TKO Group during the first quarter worth $26,000. Sentry Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in TKO Group during the first quarter worth $25,000. Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of TKO Group in the first quarter worth $27,000. Finally, Farther Finance Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of TKO Group by 129.8% in the first quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 216 shares of the company's stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 122 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.79% of the company's stock.

News Flashback

Insider Buying and Selling at TKO Group

In related news, Director Nick Khan sold 45,168 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Monday, July 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $170.82, for a total value of $7,715,597.76. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 156,494 shares in the company, valued at $26,732,305.08. This represents a 22.40% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 73,725 shares of company stock valued at $12,767,807. Corporate insiders own 61.30% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

TKO has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Baird R W raised TKO Group to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Friday, September 5th. Zacks Research upgraded TKO Group from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 2nd. Bank of America upped their target price on TKO Group from $200.00 to $210.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Tuesday, August 12th. Robert W. Baird began coverage on TKO Group in a report on Friday, September 5th. They set an "outperform" rating and a $225.00 target price for the company. Finally, Roth Capital raised their target price on TKO Group from $208.00 to $210.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 12th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $192.21.

TKO Group Stock Up 0.0%

Shares of NYSE:TKO traded up $0.09 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $202.33. 897,072 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 683,611. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. has a 52-week low of $114.01 and a 52-week high of $204.10. The business's fifty day simple moving average is $178.94 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $165.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, a quick ratio of 1.30 and a current ratio of 1.30. The company has a market capitalization of $40.12 billion, a PE ratio of 83.61 and a beta of 0.79.

TKO Group (NYSE:TKO) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 6th. The company reported $1.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.23 by ($0.06). TKO Group had a net margin of 5.40% and a return on equity of 2.82%. The business had revenue of $1.31 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.23 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.72 earnings per share. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 53.7% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, research analysts predict that TKO Group Holdings, Inc. will post 3.88 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

TKO Group Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Monday, September 15th will be paid a $0.76 dividend. This is an increase from TKO Group's previous quarterly dividend of $0.38. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, September 15th. This represents a $3.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.5%. TKO Group's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 62.81%.

TKO Group Profile

TKO Group Holdings, Inc operates as a sports and entertainment company. The company produces and licenses live events, television programs, and long-form and short-form content, reality series, and other filmed entertainment on digital and linear channels and via pay-per-view. It is involved in the merchandising of video games, apparel, equipment, trading cards, memorabilia, digital goods, and toys, as well as sale of travel packages and tickets.

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TKO Group Holdings, Inc. is an American sports and sports entertainment company. Established on September 12, 2023, the public company was formed by a merger between Endeavor subsidiary Zuffa—the parent company of mixed martial arts promotion Ultimate Fighting Championship —and the professional wrestling promotion World Wrestling Entertainment. TKO is led by CEO Ari Emanuel and president Mark Shapiro, both of Endeavor; Dana White and Nick Khan retained their roles as CEOs of UFC and WWE respectively upon the merger, while WWE co-founder Vince McMahon served as executive chairman until resigning from the company in January 2024 amid a sex trafficking scandal. The merger marked the first time that WWE has not been solely and primarily majority-controlled by the McMahon family, which founded the company and owned it for over 70 years. As of 2024, the UFC and WWE were the two most valuable combat sports organizations in the world according to Forbes. UFC was listed as the most valued mixed martial arts company with a revenue of $1.406 billion and WWE being the most valued professional wrestling promotion with a revenue of $1.398 billion in 2023. (Wikipedia)

TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans.

TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality. (Credit: TKO Group)

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February 4, 2026

Sydney, Australia to Wall Street, New York

"All That Glitters" Edition: Part III

"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)
"You Got the Silver" (The Rolling Stones)
"Goldfinger" (Shirley Bassey)
"Mercy, Mercy, Mercy" (The Wolf Of Wall Street theme) Cannonball Adderley
"Stretch Your Face" (TOBACCO). Silicon Valley theme
"Diamonds" (Rihanna)
"Falling Down" (1993). (James Newton Howard)
"Every 1's a Winner" (Hot Chocolate)
"Still Humble" (def rebel)
"Clubbed to Death". (The Matrix theme). Kurayamino Mix. (Rob D)

Markets

ASX futures down 73 points/0.8% to 8741
AUD +0.9% to US70.09¢
Bitcoin $76,201.96 -2.95%
Dow -0.9%
S&P -1.4%
Nasdaq -2.1%
Gold +5.2% to $US4905.80 an ounce
Silver 85.011 +5.855 7.41%
Oil +1% to $US67.01 a barrel
Iron ore -0.1% at $US102.80 a ton

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Australian Dollar: $0.7010 USD (up $0.0067 USD) Iron Ore: $102.80 USD (unchanged) Oil Price: $63.70 USD (up $1.62 USD) Gold Price: $4,953.56 USD (up $273.87 USD) Copper Price: $6.0730 USD (up $0.2345 USD) Dow Jones: 49,222.61 (down 185.05 points)

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ASX rises on gold rebound; CBA, tech rally

The Australian sharemarket rallied on Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 adding 0.9 per cent to close at 8,870.6 points; it initially rose 1.1 per cent before the Reserve Bank announced an increase in the cash rate. Gold stocks were boosted by a rebound in the price of the precious metal, with Newmont Corporation advancing 5.6 per cent to $164.75. WiseTech Global was up 1.7 per cent at $57.38 and the Commonwealth Bank finished 1.1 per cent higher at $153.08, but Neuren Pharmaceuticals shed 10 per cent to end the session at $14.63. (RMS)

Cryptos

Very limited rebound in crypto

Market Overview

The crypto market capitalisation grew by 1.7% in 24 hours to $2.65 trillion. Once again, the positive sentiment in global financial markets came to the rescue of crypto. BNB is leading the rebound, benefiting from the support of the founder of Binance and Doge, which was mentioned again by Musk. At the same time, local resistance has formed in the market at $2.65-2.68 trillion, where the rebound has been losing momentum since the beginning of the month.

Bitcoin is trading above $78K, about 5% higher than Monday's lows, but hitting resistance from 1 February. This limited rebound is causing bearish sentiment about the immediate prospects for Bitcoin and the whole crypto market.

News Background

According to CoinShares, global investment in crypto funds fell by $1.696 billion last week, following an outflow of $1.732 billion the week before. Investments in Bitcoin fell by $1.321 billion, in Ethereum by $308 million, in XRP by $44 million, in Solana by $32 million, and in multi-asset funds by $14 million.

The options market indicates that investors are beginning to form positions in anticipation of a local bottom. Long-term Bitcoin investors have moved into unrealised losses, which allows the market to transition into an ‘extremely bearish’ phase, according to CryptoQuant. The market has also been negatively affected by a persistent lack of liquidity for several months.

Bernstein expects the crypto market decline to end when Bitcoin reaches the highs of the previous cycle in the $60,000 range. The subsequent reversal will lay the foundation for the ‘most significant cycle’ for BTC.

Meanwhile, Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone reiterated his forecast for the current year, according to which Bitcoin could fall to $10,000. In his opinion, the current year may resemble the crisis years of 2008 and 2000-2001.

Corporate Ethereum holders suffered a major loss after the asset's value fell. According to BitMineTracker, the ‘paper’ losses of BitMine, the largest holder of the second-largest cryptocurrency, amounted to $6.95 billion. Investor Ross Gerber called this ETH purchase potentially ‘the worst deal in history.’

Hong Kong-based Trend Research has already begun to reduce its positions, selling 33,589 ETH ($79 million) at a loss. Japanese financial holding company Nomura is also reducing its investments in cryptocurrencies. However, Strategy continues to buy, acquiring another 855 BTC ($75.3 million) over the past week at an average price of $87,974. (FxPro)

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The dollar moves forward

Greenback actively attacks opponents

Central banks take different paths

The first expansion in manufacturing business activity in more than a year and the second government shutdown in the last five months have added fuel to the US dollar rally. The Purchasing Managers' Index reached 52.6, its highest level since August 2022. This is evidence of the strength of the US economy. The BLS has been forced to postpone the publication of labour market data due to the shutdown. Under these circumstances, the chances of a federal funds rate cut in June have fallen to 58%, pressuring EURUSD.

TD Securities believes the US dollar will strengthen by another 2% in February, as US data will begin to pleasantly surprise. Nevertheless, the USD index rally is an excellent opportunity to sell the greenback versus the Euro, Australian dollar, Pound and Swedish krona. The company expects EURUSD to rise to 1.22 in the third quarter.

Forecasts of a short-term strengthening of the US dollar seem logical. Donald Trump is dancing his tango (two steps forward, one step back) with tariff threats. So, the ‘sell America’ strategy has faded into the background. Scott Bessent denies US involvement in currency interventions. Markets considered Kevin Warsh to be the most hawkish possible candidate for the Fed chairmanship. The shutdown deprives the Fed of necessary data and prolongs the pause in the monetary easing cycle.

As a result, the futures market does not expect the Fed to ease its monetary policy until June. For four months, the federal funds rate will exceed the ECB deposit rate by 175 basis points. This creates ideal conditions for carry traders and EURUSD sales.

The euro's retreat allows the ECB to breathe a sigh of relief. The European Central Bank was on tenterhooks over fears that the main currency pair would settle above 1.2. This would have created headwinds for the eurozone's export-oriented economy. The step back of EURUSD makes the Governing Council meeting on 5 February boring.

The Bank of England is another matter. There was already a split within the Monetary Policy Committee. The simultaneous acceleration of inflation and cooling of the British labour market is exacerbating it. GBPUSD risks getting caught in a real storm when the results of the BoE's February meeting are announced.

Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank of Australia's cash rate hike has inspired AUDUSD bulls to launch a new attack. (FxPro)

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Feb 3

Bitcoin Price Plunges 40% From All-Time Highs to One-Year Lows

The bitcoin price is trading at one-year lows.

Bitcoin’s price dropped below $75,000 today, its lowest level in nearly a year, as global crypto markets endured a sustained wave of selling triggered by broader financial stresses and shifting investor appetite.

The bitcoin price has now retraced more than 40% from its all-time highs reached in late 2025. According to Bitcoin Magazine Pro data, the one-year low for the bitcoin price is $74,747. Bitcoin is dancing near that number.

Recent trading data showed Bitcoin price slipping through key technical support levels, driving forced liquidations across derivatives markets and intensifying downside price pressure. Over roughly the past 24 hours, around $2.56 billion in Bitcoin positions were liquidated, according to market data.

This follows weeks of risk-off sentiment across global asset classes.

The downturn in cryptocurrencies has coincided with stress in other markets like precious metals, tech sell-offs, and losses in equities.

Institutional players report losses as policy signals remain dubious

The market slide has had tangible impacts on key industry participants. Galaxy Digital, a major crypto investment firm led by Michael Novogratz, reported a $482 million loss for the fourth quarter of 2025, earlier today.

The firm attributed this to the decline in digital asset prices and a sharp drop in trading volumes, which fell more than 40% from the prior quarter. Galaxy’s stock traded lower following the earnings release, reflecting investor concern about the broader bitcoin price and crypto downturn.

Also, Bitcoin price currently trades below $76,000, which is roughly the average price at which Strategy acquired a portion of its BTC holdings and well below the cost of many of its accumulated coins.

Since Strategy owns hundreds of thousands of bitcoins at higher average purchase prices, the current market value is less than what was paid for much of its inventory, leaving a significant portion of its holdings “underwater.”

Market participants have also pointed to U.S. monetary policy developments as a significant driver of the sell-off.

The recent nomination of Kevin Warsh as chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve by President Donald Trump has prompted forecasts of tighter monetary conditions.

A strengthening U.S. dollar in response to monetary policy shifts has also weighed on Bitcoin. A firmer dollar typically makes non-yielding assets like Bitcoin less attractive, reducing inflows from investors seeking currency-neutral hedges. Analysts noted that the dollar’s recent performance provided technical headwinds that amplified the crypto market’s decline.

The Trump administration has continued to engage with industry leaders on digital asset policy, including efforts to advance regulatory clarity through legislation such as the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.

This dialogue has really slowed down over the last couple of months, it has not yet translated into stabilizing price action amid current conditions.

Bitcoin price in genuine ‘crypto winter’

Despite this, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said in a recent memo that the crypto market has been in a genuine “crypto winter” since early 2025, rather than experiencing a short-lived correction.

Hougan highlighted that bearish sentiment remains strong, as evidenced by the Crypto Fear and Greed Index, which shows near all-time fear levels despite positive developments like the appointment of a bitcoin-friendly Fed chair.

Hougan noted that institutional flows helped mask the severity of the downturn. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs and digital asset treasury vehicles purchased over 744,000 BTC during this period—roughly $75 billion in demand — cushioning bitcoin price’s drawdown, which he estimated could have reached nearly 60% without this support.

He compared the current environment to previous downturns in 2018 and 2022, where markets remained depressed despite incremental positive news.

Looking ahead, Hougan suggested that crypto winters often end not with exuberance but with exhaustion. In his words, “It’s always darkest before the dawn.”

Bitcoin price is currently at $74,800, with a 24-hour trading volume of 55 B. BTC is -5% in the last 24 hours. It is currently -5% from its 7-day all-time high of $78,994. (BM/AI News)

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Trump launches $US12 billion strategic mineral stockpile to counter China; rare earth stocks jump

The Trump administration will launch a major initiative known as Project Vault, which is designed to reduce America's dependence on China for rare earths and other strategically important metals. According to senior administration officials, the initiative would represent the first large-scale mineral reserve designed specifically for private-sector use. By creating a centralised reserve for civilian industries, US government officials hope to cushion companies against sudden shortages and sharp price swings that can disrupt production and strain finances. Project Vault will be financed through a mix of private and public funding: $US1.67 billion is expected to come from private investors, while the US Export-Import Bank is set to provide a $US10 billion loan with a 15-year term. The program is part of a broader push to cut US reliance on China, which dominates much of the critical minerals supply chain. (RMS)

US critical-minerals diplomacy: from America-First deals to Pax Silica

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The Trump administration has adopted a three-pronged approach to critical minerals policy during its second term in office. It initially focused on increasing domestic production of critical minerals, including fast-tracking permitting processes, widening the US government's financing reach and relaxing environmental constraints; this was followed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which appropriated US$7.5 billion to the Pentagon for critical minerals. The Trump administration has also pursued bilateral arrangements with key partners, including Australia, Japan and Ukraine to reduce dependence on China for critical minerals. Meanwhile, the US launched Pax Silica in December 2025, an initiative aimed at building secure and resilient supply chains for the technologies foundational to artificial-intelligence, especially silicon and critical minerals. (RMS)

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Rio Tinto investors lean to London

Rio Tinto's Australian-listed shares have fallen by 1.5 per cent since the resources giant confirmed in early January that it is holding merger talks with Glencore, while its London-listed shares have gained nearly nine per cent. Rio Tinto's Australian shares have traditionally traded at a premium to its London stock, but this premium has fallen from 23 per cent at the start of 2026 to around 14 per cent. Some observers believe that Rio Tinto is more likely to pay for the Glencore deal by issuing new Australian shares, which could result in the shareholdings of local investors being diluted. (RMS)

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Investors rush in to ASX-listed rare earths

Shares in Australian-listed critical minerals explorers and producers rallied on Tuesday, amid hopes that they will be able to participate in the Trump administration's Project Vault. RZ Resources' CEO Campbell Jones says the US government's proposed critical minerals stockpile provides a "real opportunity" for the company, which is developing a minerals sands mine in Victoria and a processing plant in Queensland. RZ Resources' executive chairman David Fraser in turn says the company could be processing third-party minerals within 12 months. (RMS)

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Gold Price News

As of February 4, 2026, gold prices have experienced significant volatility, rebounding after a historic sell-off in late January.

Current Live Spot Prices

Per Ounce (USD): ~$4,940.70
Per Ounce (AUD): ~$7,044.24
Per Gram (AUD): ~$226.48
Per Kilogram (AUD): ~$226,477.15

Market Summary & Recent Performance

Recent Volatility: Gold surged nearly 7% on February 3, 2026, as bargain hunters entered the market following a massive two-day rout. This crash saw prices drop from an all-time high of $5,594.82 on January 29 to as low as $4,405 on February 2.

Key Drivers: The sharp decline was triggered by the nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair (perceived as a hawkish move) and increased margin requirements by the CME Group.

Historical context: Despite the recent correction, gold is up approximately 74% compared to this time last year.

Retail Bullion Prices (AUD)

include: For those looking to buy physical gold in Australia, representative selling prices from dealers like ABC BullionandJaggards

1oz Gold Cast Bar: ~$7,560.00
1/2oz Gold Cast Bar: ~$3,791.00
10g Gold Minted Tablet: ~$2,380.00
1g Gold Minted Bar: ~$262.70

Future Outlook

Analysts remain divided on the short-term trajectory. While Citi maintains a 2026 average forecast of $5,000, some institutions like JP Morgan and UBS expect gold to reach $6,200–$6,300 by year-end as investors seek hedges against rising debt and inflation.

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Gold Movies:

Gold (2022 Australian Film): A survival thriller starring Zac Efron. Set in a harsh desert, it follows two drifters who discover a massive gold nugget and must protect it from intruders and the elements.

Gold (2016 American Film): A crime drama starring Matthew McConaughey, loosely based on the 1997 Bre-X mining scandal. It follows a prospector's journey into the Indonesian jungle to find a massive gold deposit.

Gold (2018 Indian Film): A period sports drama starring Akshay Kumar. It tells the story of India's first Olympic gold medal as an independent nation in the 1948 Summer Olympics hockey event.

Gold (2022 Indian Malayalam Film): A comedy-drama directed by Alphonse Puthren, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Nayanthara.

Gold (1974 British Film): A thriller starring Roger Moore as a mine manager caught in a deadly conspiracy involving a South African gold mine.

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Wall Street Movies:

Wall Street (1987): Oliver Stone’s archetypal drama featuring Michael Douglas as Gordon Gekko, whose "Greed is good" mantra defined the 1980s era of excess.

Glengarry Glen Ross (1992): A masterclass in dialogue following desperate real estate salesmen under intense pressure to "Always Be Closing".

Trading Places (1983): A comedic take on commodities trading where a commodities broker and a street hustler trade lives as part of a callous bet.

Working Girl (1988): A look at corporate mergers and acquisitions through the eyes of a secretary who seizes an opportunity to climb the ladder.

Financial Dramas & Thrillers:

Recent films have shifted focus to the mechanics of the 2008 financial crisis and the rise of retail trading movements.

The Big Short (2015): Directed by Adam McKay, this film uses unconventional storytelling and celebrity cameos to explain the complex housing market collapse.

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013): Martin Scorsese’s high-energy portrayal of Jordan Belfort's rise and fall through penny stock scams and extreme debauchery.

Margin Call (2011): An intense, 24-hour look inside an investment bank on the verge of collapse as its leaders realize their assets are toxic.

Dumb Money (2023): Dramatizes the real-life GameStop "short squeeze" where retail investors on Reddit took on major hedge funds.

Boiler Room (2000): Focuses on the predatory world of "pump and dump" brokerage firms and the high-pressure sales tactics used to scam investors.

New & Upcoming Releases (2025–2026):

The finance genre continues to expand with new stories about whistleblowers and corporate scandals.

The Social Reckoning (expected Oct 2026): Directed by Aaron Sorkin, this highly anticipated film follows Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen and her collaboration with a Wall Street Journal reporter.

How to Make a Killing (expected Feb 2026): An A24 production starring Glen Powell about a man on the hunt for an inheritance taken from him at birth.

Crime 101 (expected Feb 2026): A heist thriller involving a multi-million dollar score and a disillusioned insurance broker.

Documentaries:

Inside Job (2010): Narrated by Matt Damon, this Academy Award-winning documentary provides a detailed examination of the 2008 meltdown.

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005): A deep dive into one of history’s most infamous accounting scandals and the corruption that led to the company's fall.

Becoming Warren Buffett (2017): A profile of the legendary investor’s life and his unique approach to wealth and philanthropy.

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"Volatility is Satoshi’s gift to the faithful." - Michael Saylor

"Bitcoin is a tool for freeing humanity from oligarchs and tyrants, dressed up as a get-rich-quick scheme." — Naval Ravikant

"We have elected to put our money and faith in a mathematical framework that is free of politics and human error." — Tyler Winklevoss

"You can't stop things like Bitcoin. It will be everywhere, and the world will have to readjust. World governments will have to readjust." — John McAfee

"Bitcoin is the most important invention in the history of the world since the Internet." — Roger Ver

"Cryptocurrency is such a powerful concept that it can almost overturn governments." — Charles Lee

"In the future, national currencies will become obsolete. Bitcoin will become the single global currency." — Jack Dorsey

"The future of finance is crypto, whether it’s in payments, contracts, or savings." — Changpeng Zhao

"Crypto offers freedom to the unbanked and hope to the underprivileged." — Elizabeth Stark

"The new frontier of innovation is in decentralization. Blockchain leads the charge." — Don Tapscott

"Digital currency is here to stay, and it’s only a matter of how long before governments embrace it." — Brad Garlinghouse

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WWE @WWE breaks all-time Survivor Series records for viewership, gate and merchandise sales

STAMFORD, Conn., November 28, 2023 –

WWE announced that Survivor Series, which emanated from Allstate Arena in Chicago, set new records for the highest viewership, largest gate and best merchandise sales in the event’s 37-year history.

Viewership for Survivor Series was up 44 percent versus the previous record set in 2022. With 17,138 in attendance, the event broke the previous Survivor Series gate record set in Brooklyn in 2021.

In partnership with Fanatics, Survivor Series broke the premium live event’s all-time merchandise record. Sponsorship revenue was up 24 percent versus 2022.

In addition, the surprise return of CM Punk after nearly a decade away from WWE further drove massive digital engagement. Punk’s comeback moment has more than 71 million views across all platforms, making it the most social post in company history.

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CM Punk IS BACK! See the epic Survivor Series return: Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 highlights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1MBYsVamBQ&ab_channel=WWE

(Source: WWE)

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Wrestler CM Punk's return helps WWE crush social media record - Novemeber 28, 2023

WWE crushed its social media record over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, with the return of wrestler CM Punk at Survivor Series garnering more than 71 million views across all of the sports entertainment company's platforms.

Survivor Series, a premium live event that's been held for 37 years, took place at the Allstate Arena in Chicago on Saturday. While WWE's fervent fans had been talking about the possibility of CM Punk returning to the organization for weeks, his appearance at the WWE event after nearly a decade away from the company surprised nearly everyone, and many took to social media to talk about it.

WWE said Tuesday that the comeback moment has more than 71 million views across all platforms, making it the biggest social post in company history. The previous record was a handheld video last year from Logan Paul as he jumped from the ropes during a match. That video garnered more than 40 million views across Paul's and WWE's social platforms in less than 24 hours.

WWE, which is part of TKO Group Holdings, said that Survivor Series' sponsorship revenue climbed 24% from a year earlier. Viewership increased 44%, eclipsing the record set last year. There were 17,138 people in attendance for the event, breaking the record set in Brooklyn in 2021.

Earlier this month, WWE announced that it is collaborating with the Big 12 for the conference's championship game Saturday as the company further strengthens ties with outside sports organizations.

As part of the partnership, the game's most outstanding player will receive a custom-made WWE championship title belt, and a co-branded WWE X Big 12 logo will appear throughout the stadium and on the field. The Big 12 Conference and WWE will also collaborate on a Big 12 championship merchandise line, which will be available online and at the stadium's team stores.

The Dr. Pepper Big 12 championship will be held Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

WWE breaks all-time Survivor Series records for viewership, gate and merchandise sales

STAMFORD, Conn., November 28, 2023 – WWE announced that Survivor Series, which emanated from Allstate Arena in Chicago, set new records for the highest viewership, largest gate and best merchandise sales in the event’s 37-year history.

Viewership for Survivor Series was up 44 percent versus the previous record set in 2022. With 17,138 in attendance, the event broke the previous Survivor Series gate record set in Brooklyn in 2021.

In partnership with Fanatics, Survivor Series broke the premium live event’s all-time merchandise record. Sponsorship revenue was up 24 percent versus 2022.

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Ilja Dragunov vs. Nathan Frazer: WWE NXT highlights, Nov. 28, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zaU52hND1c&ab_channel=WWE

Eddy Thorpe vs. Bron Breakker - Iron Survivor Qualifying Match: WWE NXT highlights, Nov. 28, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdfaxN21Rjs&ab_channel=WWE

Breakker is one step closer to becoming a three-time NXT Champion: WWE NXT exclusive, Nov. 28, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB5p-ZoxJiE&ab_channel=WWE

Brooks Jensen vs. Lexis King: WWE NXT highlights, Nov. 28, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxe2p2_ciMQ&ab_channel=WWE

Kelani Jordan vs. Kiana James - Iron Survivor Qualifying Match: WWE NXT highlights, Nov. 28, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Toicq3aD4Gc&ab_channel=WWE

Tony D & Stacks retain the NXT Tag Team Titles: WWE NXT highlights, Nov. 28, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vzNpDArW2I&ab_channel=WWE

Andre Chase addresses the allegations against Chase U: WWE NXT highlights, Nov. 28, 2023
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Alpha Academy challenge The Meta-Four: WWE NXT highlights, Nov. 28, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyUkiQyHMyw&ab_channel=WWE

Roxanne Perez and Kiana James come to blows backstage: WWE NXT highlights, Nov. 28, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=711HE7c9YNU&ab_channel=WWE

NXT Commentators: Vic Joseph and Booker T

Media Man: Solid thumbs up. Standouts include Lexis King, Bron Breakker, Eddy Thorpe and The Family. King and Breakker sure look like future champions. Very good storytelling and in-ring action.

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NXT @WWENXT via

WWE Official YouTube Channel
www.youtube.com/@WWE

Wes Lee vs. Johnny Gargano vs. Cameron Grimes vs. Bronson Reed: WWE NXT, Nov. 28, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt05awxYtqk&ab_channel=WWE

"The NXT Universe showing their love for all these former North American champions, and that Dominik we do have to thank you for"... Vic Joseph @VicJosephWWE

"Oh Yeah". You know what I would say on that..Great scot. Oh, Yes. I love this big man, Bronson Reed" Booker T @BookerT5x

"Johnny Wrestling" - NXT fans

"And Bronson Reed is becoming a one man wrecking crew here in this NXT main event" Vic Joseph

"Seek, destory, conquer...finally the big man's down" Vic Joseph

From what I remember, I've beaten Wes Lee already. Mummi gave me a little bit of extra lunch money" Dominik Mysterio @DomMysterio35

"If that happened to you Mummi wouldn't be very happy would she" Vic Joseph

"Even you have to admit the courage of Wes Lee" VJ

"He's just lucky, definitely lucky" DM

"He's like a little rabbit..haslike a little rabbits foot on him" DM

#WWENXT #Fatal4Way #NXTDeadline #MainEvent #WesLee #JohnnyGargano #CameronGrimes #BronsonReed #Aussie #AussieDestroyer #AussieTsunami #DominikMysterio #DirtyDom #prowrestling #wrestling #combatsports #video #highlights #moments #entertainment #popculture #broadcast #broadcasting #USANetwork #NorthAmerica #NorthAmerican #NXTNorthAmerican #trend #trends #buzz #TV #media

Image credit: WWE NXT

Pro Wrestling

via All Elite Wrestling @AEW Official YouTube Channel http://youtube.com/AEW

Will AEW World & ROH Tag champ MJF seal his legacy at World’s End vs Joe? 11/29/23
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xW-341p1Y4&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

After last week’s violent confrontation, Wardlow takes on AR Fox! | 11/29/23, AEW Dynamite
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1duQsgQexI&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

HUGE 2nd round match-up between two front-runners! Strickland vs Jay White! | 11/29/23, AEW Dynamite
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bONfoJ71Cqo&t=4s&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

The Patriarch Christian Cage responds to Adam Copeland’s challenge! | 11/29/23, AEW Dynamite
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47op34VPbjc&t=4s&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

TBS Champion, Julia Hart, takes on Emi Sakura in a House Rules match-up! | 11/29/23, AEW Dynamite
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX16Z_yDFOE&t=3s&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

Dante Martin returns to Top Flight to take on the Hardys & Brother Zay! | 11/29/23, AEW Dynamite
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFBSxxG3m6M&t=6s&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

Who scored his first AEW Continental Classic points? Briscoe or Rush? | 11/29/23, AEW Dynamite
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIdxf6xjfAI&t=4s&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

Round 2 UNDERWAY! Continental Classic rolls on as Moxley takes on Lethal! | 11/29/23, AEW Dynamite
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSzYV1VzRqc&t=7s&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

The Icon Sting & Ric Flair announce where Revolution will be held! | 11/29/23, AEW Dynamite
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhmBtwfP3FY&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

Week 2 of the Continental Classic Heats Up! | AEW Control Center: Minneapolis, 11/29/23
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0dMoHH3AjE&t=3s&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

#AEWDynamite #MJF #SamoaJoe #AEWWorldsEnd #RicFlair #Sting #ChristianCage #AdamCopeland #RRatedSuperstar #JonMoxley #JayLethal #TheHardys #TopFlight #SwerveStrickland #JayWhite #JuliaHart #EmiSakura #prowrestling #wrestling #entertainment #popculture #broadcast #broadcasting #trends #trending #TrendingNow #buzz #TV #media

Media Man says "Strong thumbs up. Loving the never say die attitude by AEW. Strong leadership behind the scenes by Chris Jericho and great enthusiam by vets String and Ric Flair. Keep up the good fight!"

Image credit: AEW

Pro Wrestling Ratings

WWE @WWE RAW by the Numbers

Peak viewership for WWE RAW

Opening segment between Randy Orton and Rhea Ripley (of Judgement Day)
2,058,000 viewers (commercial-free hour)

CM Punk in-ring promo at the conclusion of the red hot pro wrestling aka sports entertainment themed show. Witnessed 1,768,000 viewers tune in.

WWE lead announcer Michael Cole @MichaelCole is blessed to have so much great talent and stories to work with at present. After decades behind the mic Cole is finally getting more credit to the great job he does every week, some in front of camera, and some behind the scenes.

At the very end of Punk's promo his last words were "I'm not here to make friends. I'm here to make money".

That quote can be taken with a viewers/readers own interpretation ala "interpretative art", as wrestling legend John Cena calls his Instagram posts! Needless to say that WWE's social media accounts have been on fire since Survivor Series with the WWE putting the news into the public domain. The news summary can be located on the WWE website in the news section.

Media Man: Pro wrestling history shows us that reality based interviews, promos, feuds and the like more often than not are the most successful for ratings, buzz, attracting new viewers, fighting for eyeballs, merch and so on. So far it appears that WWE has hit a home-run with CM Punk. At this rate more record breaking numbers are likely on the way. It sure feels like WrestleMania @WrestleMania Season has arrived early.

Videos

WWE @WWE YouTube

FULL SEGMENT – CM Punk returns to Raw for the first time in nearly 10 years: Raw, Nov. 27, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsRaVK54GfM&ab_channel=WWE

Randy Orton tells Rhea Ripley that Daddy's Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m7lOMeUmwY&ab_channel=WWE

Logan Paul looks for his first challenger: SmackDown sneak peek
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_Ru_Eiw7os&ab_channel=WWE

PS: WWE SmackDown in less than 24 hours. Fellow ratings grabber Logan Paul @LoganPaul is booked and considering his next potential challengers! More dream matches on the way. In the WWE the story never ends as Triple H has pointed out numerous times over the years.

Sources: Wrestlenomics, Figure 4, Wires, X (formally Twitter)

#WWERaw #SmackDown #CMPunk #BestInTheWorld #RandyOrton #TheViper #RKO #LoganPaul #TheMaverick #Maverick #MichaelCole #CoreyGraves #WadeBarrett #NickKhan #WrestleMania #prowrestling #wrestling #sportsentertainment #popculture #entertainment #showbiz #broadcast #broadcasting #socialmedia #trend #trends #buzz #media

Image credit: WWE

Sports Models Of The Month (Media Man Int)
https://www.mediamanint.com/articles/sports_models2.html

Home grown Aussie beats Pro Wrestling and UFC @UFC connections!

Congratulations:

Alexa Towersey
Jade Cargill
Alexis Kaufman
Brittney Palmer

Interviews:
Alexa Towersey
https://www.mediamanint.com/interviews/towersey.html

#sportsmodels #sportsmodel #modelofthemonth #modelsofthemonth #AlexaTowersey #JadeCargill #AlexisKaufman #BrittneyPalmer #UFC #AmandaSaccomanno #sportsbiz #sportsbusiness #sportsmarketing #fashion #Aussie #popculture #entertainment #trend #trends #buzz #media #mediaman

Image credit: Alexa Towersey

Advertisers, agencies, content creators and buyers flock to Media Man website network to place ads in niche and industry specific realm (Media Man Int)
https://www.mediamanint.com/articles/advertisers_agencies.html

#advertising #adagency #content #contentnews #contentmarketing #contrentcreators #contentcreation #advertisingexec #advertisers #advertisingnews #adnews #agent #sportsagent #mediaagent #network #networking #niche #nichenews #nicheadvertising #nichemarketing #onlinenews #onlinebiz #biz #GregTingle #trends #buzz #media #mediaman #mediamanint

Disruptors Of The Month (Media Man Int)

Peter Thiel wins Media Man 'Entrepreneur Of The Month' award
https://www.mediamanint.com/articles/disruptors_of.html

Runner-Ups: Elon Musk, MrBeast and Logan Paul

#disruptorsofthemonth #disruptorofthemonth #disruptor #disruptors #PeterThiel #ElonMusk #MrBeast #JimmyDonaldson #LoganPaul #Maverick #TheMaverick #Prime #Entrepreneur #entrepreneurs #biznews #biz #cafenews #watercooler #trends #mediaforgood #X #Xnews #mediabiz #media #mediaman #mediamanint

Niche media, marketing and media campaigns the way to go, says Media Man agency (Media Man Int)
https://www.mediamanint.com/articles/niche_media.html

#nichemedia #nichemarketing #nichenews #nichecontent #creative #content #creative #creativity #ads #adnews #adbiz #creativeadvertising #creativewriting #copy #onlinenews #onlinecontent #campaigns #agency #agencies #buzz #GregTiingle #media #mediaman

Combat Sports News

UFC champ Sean Strickland holds alleged domestic violence suspect at gun point

UFC @UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has held an alleged perpetrator at gun point after he attempted to hide out at his house.

An alleged domestic violence perpetrator picked the wrong home at which to try to hide out.

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland posted a video on his Instagram page in which the alleged suspect sought to hide out at his house after apparently trying to outrun club security — and Strickland held the man at gunpoint, the NY Post reports.

“Here’s what I know….,” Strickland’s explanation of the event began.

“The guy was drunk stomping out a girl, a security guard seen it, he jumped in his car and drove off. Security followed him, hit a curb, completely shredded his tire, drove on the rim for awhile then jumped out and tried to hide at my house. I initially thought he was stealing my car..”

Strickland added that the suspect was arrested.

It’s unclear where the incident took place.

In a major upset at UFC 293 in September, Strickland defeated Israel Adesanya via decision to become the promotion’s middleweight champion.

Dana White immediately announced after the fight that Strickland and Adesanya would have a rematch.

In his professional MMA career, which began in 2008, Strickland has a 28-5 record.

Believe it or not, Strickland is not the first UFC fighter to point a gun at an alleged home intruder, as Jon Jones chased an alleged attempted car thief away from his home with a shotgun in 2020.

Last year, UFC welterweight fighter Kevin Holland spoke to The Post about thwarting a gunman at a sushi restaurant in Houston.

Holland said that he initially thought the gunshot was a champagne pop.

“As I go to turn around and look, I see one of the employees and some other people running with a look of biblical fear on their face,” Holland said.

“And as they’re running, I call my uncle Patrick Robinson and pulled him down. People were running everywhere. I looked over on the right side of the bar and noticed two guys wrestling with a gun.

“Then I get up, start running that way. I picked up a chair. I was going to smack the guy with a chair but I couldn’t see exactly which person it was. I put the chair down, and realised the person on the bottom was the shooter. I helped the guy pull the gun free, and pulled the guy back into my lap, hit him with a rear-naked choke, and choked him to sleep.”

Videos

Chael Sonnen Official YouTube

Sean Strickland’s Most Important Fight...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIyJKrJjaeE&ab_channel=ChaelSonnen

Michael Bisping Official YouTube

BISPING reacts: Sean Strickland HOLDS MAN at GUNPOINT | UFC 297 Strickland v Du Plessis Preview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpP9lOqwbaY&ab_channel=MichaelBisping

Full Send MMA Official YouTube

SEAN STRICKLAND SHOCKED OVER IAN GARRY THREATENING TO SUE HIM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUC2M40caww&ab_channel=FULLSENDMMA

Sean Strickland Official YouTube

Dricus is Tougher Fight Than Chimaev | Sean Strickland Fight Camp UFC 297 Strickland vs Du Plessis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV-FTMzgYwc&ab_channel=SeanStrickland

UFC Official YouTube

Sean Strickland Octagon Interview | UFC 293
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClkCv-N9Jr8&t=2s&ab_channel=UFC

Rise of Sean Strickland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHiwI04xlSY&ab_channel=UFC

Sean Strickland is ONE OF A KIND when it comes to his trash talk
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vTEHmX-7JOI

#seanstrickland #UFC #Tarzan #MMA #combatsports #citizensarrest #hero #sportsnews #popculture #USA #trends #trending #buzz #NYPost #videos #YT #newsmedia #sportsmedia #X #media

(Sources: New York Post, Wires, X)

Financial Review remains Australia’s most-read premium business title

The Australian Financial Review is the country’s most read premium business masthead, with a cross-platform readership of 3.4 million people, according to Total News readership figures released by Roy Morgan on Monday.

In the last four weeks, 1.1 million people read a print edition of the Financial Review, with the masthead holding steady year-on-year after experiencing four consecutive quarters of growth. Meanwhile, The Australian has dropped 16 per cent for the same period.

The Monday-to-Friday print edition recorded massive annual growth of 31 per cent year-on-year, for an average issue readership of 244,000, while the AFR Weekend Saturday print edition has a readership of 190,000, posting annual growth of 35 per cent.

Highlighting the strength of the Financial Review’s digital offering, nearly 75 per cent of AFR readers – 2.1 million people – engage with the masthead’s online publication. This puts the publication third behind only The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.

The Australian Financial Review Magazine continues to dominate Australia’s monthly magazine insert figures, with a print readership of 498,000, which has seen quarterly growth of 1 per cent – its fourth consecutive quarter of growth – and annual growth of 22 per cent. This is the highest quarterly growth result since December 2018.

Nine’s Total Publishing assets reach a de-duplicated audience of 16.3 million Australians across print and digital.

Financial Review editor-in-chief Michael Stutchbury said the quarterly growth in the masthead’s total readership matched the new benchmarks being hit for the masthead’s retail subscriptions and the exceptional growth in its number of corporate subscribers.

“This is all driven by the exceptional journalism of the Financial Review newsroom, highlighted by last week’s Gold Walkley award for Neil Chenoweth and Edmund Tadros for their PwC investigation over the past year,” Stutchbury said.

The Total News readership figures are produced by Roy Morgan for ThinkNewsBrands.

(Source: The Australian Financial Review)

#FinancialReview #AFR #newspaper #newspapers #masterhead #readership #magazines #RoyMorgan #RoyMorganResearch #ThinkNewsBrands #newsmedia #media #mediaman

VIX drop: stocks collapse or boring growth ahead?

Financial market volatility has plunged to its lowest level in almost four years, according to the VIX index. This so-called "fear index" fell to 12.45 on Friday, the lowest level since January 2020. Such low levels could be both a sign of the market entering a smooth bullish trend or a lull before a sharp decline.

Low VIX values indicate weak expected market volatility in the coming months.

Sometimes, such market signals should be perceived as overconfidence by investors. And then, the calm is followed by a storm wave, knocking down everything in its path. The peak of overconfidence is usually followed by bitter disappointment in the form of a painful sell-off in stocks.

This can be a period of quiet growth in stocks. And while bears should be prepared for a reversal in stocks, they should not be in a hurry to make a quick bet on it because a rally in stocks can take an indefinitely long time while the VIX is at such low levels.

The VIX has spent most of June and July this year in the range between 13 and 14, and the S&P500 has added nearly 7.5% during that time. The S&P500 gained twice as much between October 2019 and January 2020, when we saw similar or lower VIX levels. Moreover, the VIX spent all of 2017 and early 2018 mostly below 12, dipping to 9.5 at times, and this was also a period of smooth, persistent 27% gains for the S&P500.

Thus, stocks are now close to a point where there could be both a painful switch into risk-off mode and the start of a long and boring uptrend for speculators.

In the short term, we see more bearish signals for the market as the last upside momentum in equities was extremely sharp. It looks like the market driver was closing shorts rather than building long positions. A similar amplitude rally in equities has been a sign of a reversal to growth in recent years with monetary easing, but now the pause is more of what the markets are hoping for, but the Fed is not confirming those hopes.

Source: Alex Kuptsikevich, the FxPro senior market analyst.

#VIX #vixindex #markets #FinancialMarkets #currency #finnews #fintech #news #newsmedia #media #mediaman

Full Send Podcast wins Media Man 'News Podcast Of The Month' award

UFC's Dana White gets Full Send @fullsendpodcast and Nelk Boys crew over the line for the victory

Full Send Podcast YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@FULLSENDPODCAST

Videos

Dana White on Dillon Danis Fighting in the UFC and Kyle’s UFC Date!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ6793BtAgo&ab_channel=FULLSENDPODCAST

Jake Paul Gets Real About Logan Paul, Dillon Danis, KSI & Offers the NELK BOYS a Fight Contract!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRrcwI7pu_g&t=2s&ab_channel=FULLSENDPODCAST

The UFC Fight Week SPECIAL with Khamzat, Volkanovski, and Usman!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZIj8F5pqrU&ab_channel=FULLSENDPODCAST

#FullSend #FullSendPodcast #DanaWhite #UFC #NelkBoys #MMA #mixedmartialarts #combatsports #sportsnews #popculture #podcastofthemonth #podcasters #podcastnews #society #socialmedia #trend #trends #buzz #news #newsmedia #media

Image credit: Full Send Podcast

Quotes

CM Punk

"This is where I belong. This is home and I've been gone for ten years and over ten years you people never forgot me even when maybe I wanted to forget me." - CM Punk @CMPunk #CMPunk #quote #quotes #WWE #WWERaw #SurvivorSeries #prowrestling #wrestling #popculture #trends #media

“I’m not going to waste any more breath on anyone who has been gone for eight years, has done nothing but try to tear this place down. I want to use my breath to talk about the people who worked to make WWE the hottest ticket in town.” - Seth Rollins, WWE @WWE Champion on CM Punk

#SethRollins #quote #CMPunk #WWE #SurvivorSeries #WWERaw #prowrestling #wrestling #legend #legends #media

Pro Wrestling

Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton connection

"At the end of the match, Randy said to me, 'Thanks for the phone call.' And I wanted to tell him 'Thanks for my career.' I keep thinking this is going to end and I couldn't have gotten to where I got had I not been around Randy. Randy is so wild and chaotic and you hear all these funny stories about him and all this nonsense, but as a performer, a professional wrestler, WWE superstar. What an outstanding mentor he was to me truly.

I'll never forget standing in the ring at the Royal Rumble when he won, pointing at the star WrestleMania sign and just thinking, 'I want to be like him.' That's [as] nice as I'm gonna get about [him]. I was really touched.

"I think a lot of emotions tonight because my father-in-law, he's in the hospital. Michael Cole shouted him out on commentary, I really appreciate that. Otis has been the biggest fan. We love Otis and I want him to get better and all those things.

So I was thinking about that. I was thinking about Randy and of course, cage opens up and I walk out. For the first time in the day, everyone else is thinking, for the first time in the day I think 'Ah, this is my dad's match.' Charmed life you guys have given me. I'm very lucky."

Videos

Survivor Series Press Conference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2jcfUv1YB0&t=2282s&ab_channel=WWE

Cody Rhodes is excited to see CM Punk: Survivor Series: WarGames Press Conference highlights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15EcMTdOmp8&t=5s&ab_channel=WWE

Randy Orton hits a thunderous RKO on JD McDonagh: Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 highlights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UE1H1fMplA&ab_channel=WWE

Randy Orton hits HUGE RKO to defeat “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio: Raw highlights, Nov. 27, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF8Q5fUc_FY&t=2s&ab_channel=WWE

Image credit: WWE @WWE

#CodyRhodes #quote #quotes #RandyOrton #SurvivorSeries #WarGames #mediascrum #pressconference #prowrestling #wrestling #wrestlingnews #wrestlingmedia #videos #YT #YouTube #media #mediaman

Pro Wrestling

National Wrestling Alliance @NWA via

NWA Official YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@nwa

NWA Powerrr | Ep 135 | Old Friends & Silver Bells
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCLZPJktCpg&t=6s&ab_channel=NWA

Three Champions Meet A New Challenger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3bNwrDArc8&ab_channel=NWA

Did The NEW Spectacular Make The Difference?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgr_kEfcJl4&t=13s&ab_channel=NWA

Media Man: Great show. The former champ Tim Storm is back! Storm is a major foundation of the modern NWA. This development can only lure more top line talent to the world's oldest and more storied pro wrestling promotion. Storm, The CW app deal, who or what is next?! Storm's bios are going to need updating again soon with more gold likely in the future!

Tim Storm (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Storm

NWA Magazine (via NWA Official website)
https://www.nationalwrestlingalliance.com/magazine

Image credit: NWA

#NWAPowerrr #NWA #NationalWrestlingAlliance #TimStorm #PaulBurchill #TrevorMurdoch #JaxDane #prowrestling #wrestling #entertainment #popculture #showbiz #broadcast #broadcasting #trend #buzz #media

Pro Wrestling

IMPACT Wrestling @MPACTWRESTLING x AAA @luchalibreaaa Ultra Clash

November 26, 2023

Showcenter Complex in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

Bebote Valdez, Granada & Mafioso def Epydemius, The Mummy & Ultra

Chris Sabin & Trinity def Chik Tormenta & Dinamico

NGD (Forastero & Sanson) def Arez & Frankie Kazarian - AAA World Tag Team Championship

Jordynne Grace & Sexy Star def Deonna Purrazzo & Maravilla

Myzteziz Jr. def Eddie Edwards & Latigo

Laredo Kid & Tommy Dreamer def Brian Myers & Taurus

Moose & Toxin def Josh Alexander & Octagon Jr.

The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) & El Hijo del Vikingo def Los Vipers (Latigo & Toxin) & Trey Miguel

Impact Wrestling Official YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/impactwrestling

Lucha Libre AAA Official YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@luchalibreaaatv

LUCHA COMPLETA POR EL CAMPEONATO LATINOAMERICANO AAA: QT Marshall vs. Octagón Jr. | Lucha Libre AAA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_AhP60WTqo&ab_channel=LuchaLibreAAA

GUERRA DE TITANES 2023 Parte 1 | Lucha Libre AAA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cWjewgud4Y&ab_channel=LuchaLibreAAA

#AAAUltraClash #UltraClash #AAA #LuchaLibreAAA #ImpactWrestling #TNA #Moose #Toxin #JoshAlexander #OctagonJr #AlexShelley
#ChrisSabin #ElHijo #Vikingo #LosVipers #Latigo
#TreyMiguel #lucha #luchalibre #prowrestling #wrestling #entertainment #popculture #showbiz #video #YT #Mexico #trends #media

Image credit: AAA

Mixed Martial Arts Animation Art!

Award winning Mojahed Fudailat continues to wow and entertain combat sports and creative arts lovers

Mojahed Fudailat Official YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@MojahedFudailat

Conor showing Khabib his black belt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEoILOALSew&ab_channel=MojahedFudailat

Dustin steals Conor from Chandler UFC 300
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf38_Qd0tL0&ab_channel=MojahedFudailat

Khamzat wants Pereira but Jiri steps in
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh-v0alGNiQ&ab_channel=MojahedFudailat

Image credit: Mojahed Fudailat

#MojahedFudailat #MMA #MMAart #MMAartist #UFC #animation #animationart #animationartist #mixedmartialarts #combatsports #sportsart #popculture #legends #creative #creativearts #YT #media

Pro Wrestling

AEW @AEW Worlds End is the All Elite Wrestling premium event for December 2023.

This is AEW's first Worlds End branded AEW event and will be eventful and one for the ages.

AEW Worlds End is scheduled for Saturday, December 30.

The event eminates from the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.

It was announced on October 25, and ticket sales commenced on November 3.

Broadcast globally via FITE @FiteTV and others. Check the official AEW website for further information.

AEW World Champion MJF has commited to the big event with "I just got an MRI. I tore my labrum in my left shoulder. I’ll be defending my title at worlds end. I believe in AEW."

Matches announced thus far:

MJF vs Samoa Joe
Championship Final of the AEW Continental Classic tournament for the inaugural Triple Crown
Championship – ROH World Championship
NJPW Strong Openweight Championship, and the AEW Continental Championship

Might this be the last AEW event for one of more major All Elite Wrestling contracted performers? The end of the road some some and perhaps a new beginning for others. You want want to miss this fans.

Video

AEW YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@AEW

Will AEW World & ROH Tag champ MJF seal his legacy at World’s End vs Joe? | 11/29/23, AEW Dynamite
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xW-341p1Y4&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

Rated-R Superstar Adam Copeland challenges former best friend Christian Cage to a match! | 11/25/23
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rHW3UA_JdM&t=1s&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

Image credit: AEW

#AEWWorldsEnd #WorldsEnd #AEW #AllEliteWrestling
#MJF #SamoaJoe #prowrestling #wrestling #FITE #PPV #combatsports #entertainment #popculture #livesports #liveentertainment #trends #trending #buzz #media

Pro Wrestling

WWE NXT @WWENXT via WWE @WWE YouTube Channel

Top 10 WWE NXT moments: WWE Top 10, Nov. 28, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DESv2-29XLA&ab_channel=WWE

"And Dragunov again, hoisting Frazer up. Planting him with a powerbom" Vic Joseph @VicJosephWWE

10. Bell Boy. "That's what this thing is all about" Booker T @BookerT5x

"Of course it could be Karmen Petrovic's career for the NXT Women's champion, Lyra Valkyria who said every woman poses a threat. Did he just take the ring bell? What's Joe Gacy doing with the ring bell"? VC

#WWENXT #NXTDeadline #IljaDragunov #NathanFrazer #KarmenPetrovic #AriannaGrace #JoeGacy #KelaniJordan #KianaJames #LexisKing #King #WesLee #DominkMysterio #prowrestling #wrestling #USANetwork #moments #highlights #top10 #entertainment #popculture #YT #trend #trends #video #broadcast #buzz #TV #media

Image credit: WWE NXT

WWE LinkedIn

Social Media buzz. Jeff X and assoc

We were watching live and starting Tweeting via X immeditely. Our main Twiter/X numbers went up by about triple at the end of War Games and during the WWE Raw broadcast. Punk certainly brings the X factor, numbers, eyeballs etc. Our CM Punk dream matches posts continue to go up via X. The gist that keeps on giving you may say. "The Wiseman" link and up and coming angle has been noted. More records likely to tumble when Punk faces Rollins, and most likely and finally, Roman Reigns. WrestleMania Season is starting early thanks to a kick-start with Punk. Great teamwork all, with specially mention to Triple H and Nick Khan. Need to know basis : )

Princess Cruises Goes "All-In" With Its Largest Casino Ever Debuting on New Sun Princess

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 28, 2023 -

The largest casino ever built by Princess Cruises is readying to deal a full house of luck on the next-generation, 4,300-guest Sun Princess. The Princess Casino – with an astounding 50% more space and 30% more machines than the line's Royal Class ships – is preparing for guests to hit the jackpot when its newest and most magnificent cruise ship ever, Sun Princess, sets sail in February 2024.

Located on deck 8 adjacent to the bustling Piazza, the Princess Casino offers high ceilings and a spacious floorplan for world-class gaming comfort and entertainment. There will even be several gaming positions infused into in the Piazza, giving guests even easier and faster access to their favorite betting games.

With over 200 of the newest and most popular slots and video poker games, the Princess Casino will feature live table games offering progressive jackpots, as well as a variety of other games Princess players have come to enjoy. Included in the expanded casino will be a first-of-its-kind "Buffalo Zone" at sea – bringing these popular games by Aristocrat to the newest "Love Boat."

"Casino lovers, high rollers or simply those wanting to try a hand during their vacation will be stunned by the new Princess Casino onboard Sun Princess," said John Padgett, President of Princess Cruises. "Princess has embraced the casino experience and is proud to offer such exciting gaming surrounded by absolutely world-class dining and entertainment."

Princess Casino Key Enhancements Onboard Sun Princess

Nearly 9,000 square feet, featuring 10' ceilings, 227 slot machines and 13 live tables

Newest and the most comfortable gaming seating available for both slot and table game players

New linked blackjack and poker table progressives, offering high value cash top awards

High-limit slot area, with high-end seating

New gaming experiences and celebrations through an interactive audio-visual experience throughout the casino

Scheduled to debut in February 2024, Sun Princess is currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy. The 175,500-ton, 4,300-guest Sun Princess will offer an array of exciting new entertainment and culinary offerings, as well as luxurious staterooms and suites across a broad spectrum of categories. With the most balconies and sun decks on any Princess ship, guests can take in the sunshine and crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean and Caribbean from the comfort of their stateroom.

Inaugural 2024 Sun Princess cruises to the Mediterranean, Europe and Caribbean are on sale now. More ship information and images can be found at www.princess.com/sunprincess

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com

About Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world's most iconic cruise brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess MedallionClass service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments in the most incredible settings in the world - the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc

SOURCE Princess Cruises

#PrincessCruises #PrincessCasino #cruiseship #cruiseships #LoveBoat #casino #casinonews #gamingnews #lifestyle #lifestylenews #holidays #tourism #tourismnews #oceantravel #holiday #media #mediaman

Casino And Sports Connection

Las Vegas and Texas connection

Miriam Adelson buys $2 billion stake in NBA Dallas Mavericks

Las Vegas Sands casino controlling shareholder Miriam Adelson is reportedly selling a $2 billion stake in the company to buy the Dallas Mavericks NBA franchise, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

"We have been advised by the selling stockholders that they currently intend to use the net proceeds from this offering, along with additional cash on hand, to fund the purchase of a majority interest in a professional sports franchise pursuant to a binding purchase agreement, subject to customary league approvals," the Sands said in the filing.

While the SEC filing did not name the Mavericks as the purchase target, Sportico reported the Adelson family was buying a majority stake in the team but that owner Mark Cuban would continue to retain operational control of it. The Dallas Morning News also reported the story.

The stock sale will reduce Adelson's stake in the casino company by 4%. Miriam Adelson is the widow Las Vegas Sands founder Sheldon Adelson who died in 2021. She has had no corporate involvement in the company but her son-in-law Patrick Dumont is president of the Sands and a member of the company's board of directors.

Adelson, 78, is the widow of Sheldon Adelson, the founder of Las Vegas Sands who died in 2021. She has no role with the corporate side of the company, but through a trust and her personal shares, she controls 56.4% of the Sands. Miriam Adelson is ranked at No. 24 on the Forbes 400 with a net worth of $32.3 billion.

She has cut back on her husband's political donations. When he was alive, Sheldon Adelson was among the GOP's largest donors, although Miriam Adelson has met with presidential hopeful Nikki Haley and former President Donald Trump, the front runner in next year's election.

Las Vegas, long considered a prime market for professional sports, has added a handful of teams and high profile events to the city in recent years. Formula One has added a stop in Las Vegas to its Grand Prix race tour.

Major League Baseball recently approved the relocation of the Oakland Athletics to a $1.5 billion stadium planned for the Strip that is scheduled to open in 2028 following in the footsteps of their pro football counterparts and stadium mates.

The Raiders moved from Oakland to Las Vegas for the 2020 NFL season, which led the NFL to award Super Bowl LVIII to Allegiant Stadium in February. With the A's move, Oakland County Coliseum, long a central focus of competitive professional sports in its heyday, will now sit empty.

The Vegas Golden Knights, an expansion team in the National Hockey League, began play at T-Mobile Arena in 2017.

The Adelson family had a hand in bringing the Raiders to Las Vegas, but Sheldon Adelson, who had committed $650 million to help build Allegiant Stadium, pulled his funding after the state Legislature passed a $750 million measure tied to a hotel tax on the Strip.

The NBA has been widely thought to be considering expanding to Las Vegas. Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke is planning a 20,000 seat arena built to NBA specifications, part of a $10 billion resort and entertainment complex on land leased to him by the son of the Sands Chairman and CEO.

#DallasMavericks #MiriamAdelson #NBA #LasVegasSands #SheldonAdelson #PatrickDumont #casinonews #sportsnews #casinoindustry #gamingnews #sportsmedia #sportsbusiness #OakViewGroup #OakView #propertynews #realestate #Dallas #biznews #businessnews #biz #trends #media

GOP will uncover ‘where all the bodies are buried’ in Biden’s biz schemes: Rep
(FOX Business @FoxBusiness )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTGK7ydwh8o&ab_channel=FoxBusiness

#Biden #HunterBiden #JoeBiden #GOP #politics #corruption #money #transfers #laptop #emails #newsmedia #media

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Media News In Case You Missed It

Lachlan Murdoch assumes position as Chairman of Fox Corporation - November 18, 2023

Lachlan Murdoch has formally assumed the role of Chairman of the Fox Corporation at the company's Annual General Meeting.

His father, Rupert Murdoch is now officially Chairman Emeritus.

Former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott was voted in as a Director of the Board of Fox.

Lachlan Murdoch opened the Annual General Meeting with a tribute to his father, praising the “unique and strong” company he has built.

Rupert Murdoch said of the transition: “like my father, I believe that humanity has a high destiny, and Lachlan certainly shares that belief.”

#LachlanMurdoch #RupertMurdoch #Murdoch #FOX #FoxCorporation #TonyAbbott #AGM #newsmedia #newsbusiness #publishering #broadcasting #media

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News

FOX Business wins Media Man 'Business News Website Of The Month' and 'News Media Website Of The Month'
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Mark Cuban plans to leave 'Shark Tank': 'It's time'

TV News

Longtime Shark Tank star Mark Cuban says he plans to leave the show.

The billionaire businessman, 65, recently said on Showtime's All the Smoke podcast that he will exit Shark Tank after Season 16 of the ABC reality series.

Shark Tank features entrepreneurs who pitch their business ideas to Cuban and other "sharks," or well-known potential investors.

On All the Smoke, Cuban praised Shark Tank but said "it's time" for him to go.

"I love it because it sends the message the American dream is alive and well," the star said of the show. "I feel like in doing Shark Tank all these years, we've trained multiple generations of entrepreneurs that if somebody can come from Iowa or Sacramento or wherever, and show up on the carpet of Shark Tank and show their business and get a deal, it's going to inspire generations of kids."

"I've invested in, I don't know how many hundreds of companies," he added.

Cuban joined Shark Tank as a guest in Season 2 and became a series regular in Season 3. He has invested in such companies as BeatBox Beverages and Dude Wipes.

Other sharks include Daymond John, Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec, Kevin O'Leary and Lori Greiner.

Cuban told Forbes on Monday that he had nothing to add to his comments on the podcast and that he's "still got a whole new season to shoot."

Shark Tank is in its 15th season on ABC.

Videos

ABC Official YouTube

Daymond John Makes an Eye Opening Offer - Shark Tank
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Sneak Peek: An Entrepreneur Inspired by Barbara - Shark Tank
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Search Engine Journal

AI and Human Generated Content

SEJ's Erika on the trend of human content and search meets AI content and search. LinkedIn is an excellent starting point since that's the platform we've entered on and our current business platform of choice.

So, what to be the authority and accredited expert in? When your a media and sports agent and online publisher to boot, it covers a wide array of things. We closely cover pop culture, combat sports, streaming platforms, niche media and digital trends to name a few areas. A few months back our LI news regarding networking, hot-desking and remote working in relation to Dubai, Saudi Arabia and the related region buzzed and trended on LI, LI News and X (then Twitter). WWE Crown Jewel PLE (Premium Live Events/PPV's) events had put the UAE region more squarely on our radar. Our LIV Golf coverage and positive based coverage also appeared to be a factor. One thing connects to another. Per Zen and Buddha, "Everything is connected".

LinkedIn editors and readership liked or loved it! Still working on the business model aspect of it however. Ying and yang. Towards overall success in LinkedIn and beyond the Holy Grail of the world wide web.

Quotes

X Corp Founder Elon Musk Speaks at DealBook

SORKIN: “And you think that the public is going to say that Disney is making a mistake?”
MUSK: “Yes.”
SORKIN: “And they’re going to boycott Disney?”
MUSK: “They already are.”
MUSK: "Let the chips fall where they may"
#ElonMusk #X

Advertising agencies are responsible for initiating, managing, and implementing paid marketing communications. In addition, some agencies have diversified into other types of marketing comms, including public relations, sales promotion, interactive media, and direct marketing.

#advertising #advertisingagency #advertisingagencies #marketing #paidmarketing #comms #communications #publicrelations #PR #sales #popculture #combatsports #streaming #promotion #directmarketing #adbiz #adnews #SEO #seonews #SEM #seotips #authority #expert #trends #buzz #media #mediaman #mediamanint

"Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one" - Marcus Aurelius #MarcusAurelius #Aurelius #quote #good #man #romanemperor #roman #stoic #philosopher #RomanEmpire #world #history #media #mediaman #mediamanint

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"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once" - Albert Eintstein

#bestquotes #quotes #quotesoftheday #AlbertEinstein #time #universe #world #media #mediaman #mediamanint

X Corp Founder Elon Musk vs DealBook

Is it just us or is X @X not exactly the ideal place for Disney or Marvel to connect with potential customers these days? No great loss in many ways. Interesting and "mainly truthful" or "completely truthful" interview. Stopped watching Disney and Marvel movies almost a decade ago as the newer ones reminded us of the dirty biz of politics more than of an actual enjoyable movie experience to escape the sometimes crazy world. Elon Musk interview in our view was in the realm of "mainly truthful' to "completely truthful". Truth is an interesting concept. One can speak their own truth, so to speak. Check out the interview conducted by Andrew at DealBook. Highlights trending on X and some other platforms also. Musk def Woke! #X #XCorp #ElonMusk #Musk #DealBook #DealBookSummit #interview #GFY #movienews #popculture #entertainmentnews #BoxOffice #onlineeads #ads #onlineadvertising #poltiics #media

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Podcast News

Full Send Podcast @fullsendpodcast nominated for Media Man 'News and Culture Podcast Of The Year' award

Nomination on merit alone. No political favors etc unlike some aspects of Washington..

UFC @UFC top brass Dana White appearance with Neck Boys connection sees Full Send grow audience, garner futher respect and grab more eyeballs

Mr White did not appear to hold back much with his typical hard and brutal thuth bombs..

“If we go to war right now, are you confident in this generation that we have right now? That these guys are gonna go out and storm some *ucking beach somewhere? There’s a small, handful of people, most of them probably down around the bible belt and down south that will actually *ucking stand up and fight for this *ucking country right now. It’s scary. Khabib’s crew in Dagestan could probably come in and take over this *ucking country right now because this generation is such a bunch of *ucking *ussies. We’re getting soft. We’re getting weak. Every 10 years we get softer and weaker.”

“To be fair, I think every generation thinks the next generation is soft. If you look at all the *hit that's going on in the world right now, there’s no respect for the police anymore, there’s no respect for the military. There’s no respect for our country, our freedom, our way of life that we have here. You can sit around and nitpick and talk about things that are wrong with the United States. Let me tell you something, your generation, my generation, everybody’s generation … this is it. If this falls, there’s no other *ucking place to go.” - Dana White

YouTube

Full Send Podcast Official YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@fullsendpodcast

Dana White on Dillon Danis Fighting in the UFC and Kyle’s UFC Date!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ6793BtAgo&ab_channel=FULLSENDPODCAST

Podcast Favourites of Media Man (Media Man Int) *needs updating. For reference.
https://www.mediamanint.com/articles/podcast_favourites.html

Dana White. Flashback to 2014 (Media Man Int)
https://www.mediamanint.com/articles/dana_white4.html

World View (Media Man Int)
https://www.mediamanint.com/articles/world_view.html

#FullSend #FullSendPodcast #DanaWhite #quote #quotes #interview #podcast #podcastofthemonth #podcastoftheyear #podcastnews #popculture #UFC #MMA #sportsnews #sportsbiz #sportsmedia #broadcast #broadcasting #PPV #USA #Patriot #Patriots #newsmedia #media #mediaman

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Pro Wrestling

"Bruno Sammartino is the greatest wrestling champion ever in the world. I wrestled more than he did but he was a strong man, he pushed a lot, threw people around and he was the greatest. I actually did more wrestling maneuvers than he did but that wasn't his thing" - Bob Backlund

Bob Backlund (Media Man Int)
https://www.mediamanint.com/articles/bob_backlund.html

Bruno Sammartino and Triple H comment on WWE 2013 Hall of Fame induction - Feb 2013
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#BobBacklund #quote #quotes #BrunoSammartino #prowrestling #wrestling #wrestlingchampion #WWWF #WWE #combatsports #entertainment #popculture #legend #legends #wrestlinglegends #Goat #Goats #media #mediaman

X, Elon Musk and Disney Boss trends for variety of reasons

Any publicity is good publicity, questions media vets

As recently reported, there appears to be a trend of more X @X users/customers cancelling Disney for good.

One high profile type X account ran by Collin Rugg @CollinRugg of Trending Politics https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/

ran with this...

NEW: X users are cancelling their Disney+ subscriptions after Elon Musk told Disney CEO Bob Iger to “go f**k yourself” for blackmailing X. Good. Stop giving money to people who hate you and hate free speech. X users are fighting back and rallying behind Elon after he blasted advertisers for trying to blackmail him with money. “Cancelled Disney and Paramount Plus”...

Media Man "Anyone with decent critical thinking skills and even a very basic level of comms and media training can quickly figure out fact from fiction here. We are of the strong understanding that Disney top mouse Bob Iger is digging himself into an even bigger hole. Who actually goes to these Disney movies anymore? Movies are supposed to be about entertainment and escapism right? Guess they got the fantasy aspects down. Movies are not supposed to be saturated by political messaging, themes and quotas. Not in America or Australia as far as we know. Many decades ago some movies were used as a way to peddle propaganda, be it military, drugs or other. Maybe in some ways history is repeating again. Wouldn't want to be an investor in Disney right now. Their loss will be another's gain. People power appears to be swinging back towards's Musk's X from what we are seeing (but it's unlikely you will read that in a mainstream newspaper). Yep, many at Disney living at Fantasy Land. Shame about what happended to the once universally loved and respected House Of Mouse."

Image credit: X

Boxing Fantasy Dream Matches and more Cross-over scenarios

It's understood most of if not all of these match-ups will never happen, but you never ever know.

For example Floyd Mayweather
@FloydMayweather
went 8 rounds in an exhibition boxing match with Logan Paul
@LoganPaul
back in June of 2021 right! Wrestling giant Paul Wight (aka Big Show) knows a thing or two about "Money's" power and speed.

Boxing Dream Match Time Machine

Mayweather vs Jake Paul
@jakepaul

Tyson Fury
@Tyson_Fury
vs Mike Tyson
@MikeTyson

Conor McGregor
@TheNotoriousMMA
vs Jake Paul or Logan Paul

Conor McGregor vs Jake Paul
@jakepaul

Dillion Danis
@dillondanis
vs Baron Corbin
@BaronCorbinWWE

*Corbin is a former 2x Golden Gloves boxing champion!

Bobby Lashley
@fightbobby
vs Tyson Fury

*Other than being an overall badass pro wrestler and grappler, Lashley is also undefeated in mixed martial arts.

As the combat sports world knows, on October 28 of this year former MMA champion Francis Ngannou
@francis_ngannou
went the full 10 rounds with boxing world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. "The Predator" came up short (officially), but many fans, insiders and even fellow boxers and combat sports practitioners viewed Ngannou as a "real winner" of the fight, be it on points or just perception, such was his ultra-impressive showing against the champion - in his first pro boxing match no less!

The success of "The Predator" against "The Gypsy King l" got many hardcore and even casual fight fans thinking of more "what-if" scenarios, especially with cross-over fighters (skilled in more than one fighting style/discipline).

Combat sports commentators such straight shooting Chael Sonnen
@ChaelSonnen
had a field day with their colourful analysis of the Fury vs Ngannou match and still occasionally mentions the historic match-up to the present day.

Some fantasy dream matches are more likely to happen in a WWE
@WWE
(pro wrestling ring) or in the likes of a Misfits Boxing
@MisfitsBoxing
type celebrity connection arena, but one can almost never say never!

How would pro wrestling and MMA living legend Brock Lesnar
@BrockLesnar
go in boxing for example? Or, how about if Lesnar faced Logan Paul in a MMA rules type match at a WWE premium live (FKA Pay-Per-View) event?!

To state the bleeding obvious, both competitors in these so called dream matches need to be willing to face each other and the rules need established (to help avoid strange situations like Ali vs Inoki (Japan, 1976). Of course you need a promoter to host, promote and hype up the fight.

It's all quite a Pandora's Box or hornets (Green) nest (wink to legendary Bruce Lee
@brucelee
), who portrayed "Kato" in The Green Hornet TV series (1966-1967).

Fans and insiders, this Gonzo-ish dream match scribe should keep you hanging on until the next Top Rank Boxing, UFC, PFL and WWE productions.

WrestleMania Season is fast approaching as is UFC 300, and UFC top brass Dana White has already secured The Sphere
@SphereVegas
Las Vegas for Mexican Independence weekend with fights scheduled for September 14, 2024.

What an interesting time to be alive and I think we can agree what a great time to be a fan and/or insider or competitor in a fighting discipline.

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Tesla Cybertruck

Tesla Cybertruck @cybertruck wins Media Man 'Vehicle Promo and Launch Of The Year' award

Tesla Official YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@tesla

Cybertruck
More utility than a truck. Faster than a sports car.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsonSEllPmU&ab_channel=Tesla

CNET Official YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@CNET

Tesla's CyberTruck Delivery Event: Everything Revealed in 5 Minutes
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“Finally, the future will look like the future” Elon Musk

"We actually had to come up with a special ultra-strong Tesla designed steel alloy. This metal did not exist before" Elon Musk

#Tesla #TeslaCybertruck #Cybertruck #ElonMusk #Musk #quote #launch #launchevent #specialevent #innovation #future #futurism #futurist #newsmedia #media

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Creative by Human Statue Bodyart

by Greg Tingle

I'm often asked "What's the future of newspapers"?

So, here's more of your weekly Gonzo journalism style banter of the industry many people love to hate.

A. Newspapers in one form of another are hear to stay.

B. Newspapers in their traditional form are likely to get thinner, if as there not thin enough already.

C. Online newspaper websites will continue to grow, and numerous online advertising campaigns will compliment the news, as well as sponsored content, special features backed by firms who can pay a few extra bucks, and most papers will incorporate some kind of paywall, just as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Australian Financial Review, The Daily Telegraph, The Wall Street Journal, and others have done.

D. Our friends at the Australian based ABC will continue to look to use every trick in the book to gain extra readership, as well as look to curb retention, by doing cross promotions and also continue to invest in online technologies and online advertising, be it via online advertising giant Google, Facebook, or another firm that may not even be in existence yet.

E. News apps, such as SMH and The Age will continue to develop. Obviously news media giants would like their brand of news to be front of mind, and to be the first port of call of Joe and Jane's smartphone.

F. Mergers and acquisitions will continue to be all the rage, be it a merger between Bloomberg and Ten, Bloomberg and Sky News, Reuters or whatever. There are simply too many news media players in the current national and international market, and not enough online advertisers for all firms to remain without considerable shake ups to the business models. Companies will merge including a few surprises.

G. Niche media outlets will continue to be all the rage. Witness the Australian real estate sector wars such as Domain vs RealEstate.com.au vs Local Agent Finder vs Purple Bricks or even in the action sports arena, WWE Network vs UFC Fight Pass. Funny example, I know. Ok, Carsales vs Drive.com.au. Oh, Figure Four Online / Wrestling Observer Newsletter vs Pro Wrestling Torch, and if surfing and surf culture is your thing: CoastalWatch vs Swellnet. Oh, Gaming and gambling.. Gambling911 vs Poker News Daily. Perhaps iGaming Business. Comics and the superhero genre your thin? Enter Marvel Comics / Marvel Studios vs DC Comics / Warner Bros. wars. 20th Century FOX will continue to interject from time to time, as will Sony with Spider-Man. Where's Frank Miller and his Sin-City when you need him. Lord knows Marvel's Going to run with a Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 at some point. There's too much money to be made on the franchise, and we all want the next mixtape right! Google Play and friends will be more than happy to sell it to you. If hard copy comic books are your thing the website is ComicBookFinder.com Go on, you know you want to.

Crypto currency news: CoinTelegraph vs CoinDesk, and so it goes on.

Sports personalities and entertainers looking to do their own thing via the podcasting medium - 100s to find at the likes of PodcastOne.com We miss you Rowdy Roddy Piper.. R.I.P. Those who like their pro wrestling banner raw will appreciate our friend Jake 'The Snake' Roberts...he's part of the Diamond Dallas Page connection. Comon', you must have heard of Dally and DDP Yoga? Still waiting for UFC / MMA living legend Ken Shamrock to release his podcast, which he gave us the scoop on a few months back. Some good things take time. Female wrestling legends Madusa and Lilian Garcia also have them. You will have to appreciate them for their vocal skills and beautiful voices... it's not about their good looks on the podcast's fellas.

H. Expect crypto currency brands such as Bitcoin to continue to remain very newsworthy, and for news media to ramp up their involvement with the Crypto's... is that a word Jack?

I. Our company, Media Man (Media Man Int and Media Man Australia) will continue to survive and team up with suitable media partners, and carry advertisements, in addition to maintaining some sponsored content. Expect more newspaper backed events in the same vein as The Sun-Herald City2Surf. The Greg Tingle Promotions website is a work in progress, as we adapt to the ever changing news media business landscape. Yes, you may advertise via the Greg Tingle Promotions website also, if you insist!

J. Google's YouTube and Netflix will continue to dominate the streaming medium. Apple will continue to do their darnest to make further inroads into this major sector.

K. Blockchain will start to become a factor in the news media business, be it online and / or off-line.

L. Rupert Murdoch and his News Corp will remain a major player in the space. Murdoch's quote 'Big will not beat small anymore. It will be the fast beating the slow', will continue to hold true in many fashions.

Other: this is an opinion piece punters, if you didn't figure it out already. Some will love it, some will not, such is the nature of the beast. We shall look forward to the haters and the fan mail. Don't like it? Tell the dog!

PS: stay tuned for a more corporate or so called "professional" version of this article, without so many pop culture references, if that's your thing. You can't please all of the people all of the time.

*the writer has taken part in Fairfax Media app and Telstra.com usability studies, and has conducted business with numerous brands mentioned in the above article including WWE, UFC, Domain / Fairfax Media.

The Sydney Morning Herald, more likely than not to be delivered via your internet provider, be it NBN Co or other, other than aircraft. Live in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia? Expect to pay $8.10 plus for a SMH hardcopy, as we had to do a few years back. Photo credit: Fairfax Archives)

Photography by Greg Tingle

SMH app for table via Google Play

Multimedia

The Rum Diary (the classic Gonzo Journalism film. Onya RollingStone.com

Click here for YouTube trailer

The Rum Diary website

Rupert Murdoch: Most would say still the king of the newspaper industry

Howard Stern (self professed King Of All Media). Very cool nickname. Howard will be pleased to see he's included here, and why not.

Jim Ross (JR's Place and WWE'er). World renown pro wrestling broadcaster

Vince McMahon. King of the Sports Entertainment (Pro Wrestling industry). WWE Powers that be including Vince and Triple H would be pleased if you take out a sub to the WWE Network

Madusa's Full Throttle

Lilian Garcia: Chasing Glory, formally known as Making Their Way To The Ring

Heyman Hustle (how could we not include you Paul E)

Sandra Sully, the well liked and respected Australian newsreader has her own online newspaper via Paper li. Check out #ShortBlack

Sandra Sully
#ShortBlack is my curated snapshot of stories, video and images of the day's key events from Australia and around the World. It's an adrenalin shot of News ....just the way I like it.

Derryn Hinch 'Human Headline official website which has a multitude of fantastic news items for reading and listening pleasure. We interviewed Derryn years ago so including him in this mix in the least we could do.

Read enough? Time for break. Head for the beach. Check out the waves first via CoastalWatch