Spotify And Universal Just Put AI Music Behind A Paywall
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Spotify and Universal Music agree deal to let subscribers create AI remixes
Licensing agreement will allow listeners to use AI to create content on streaming platform for first time
Universal Corporation Announces Conference Call
RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, will webcast its conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on May 29, 2026. The Company will release its results for fiscal year 2026 after market close on May 28, 2026. A live webcast of the conference call will be available online on a listen-only basis at www.universalcorp.com. A replay of the webcast conference call will be available at that site through August 29, 2026. A.
Spotify and Universal Music strike deal allowing fan-made AI covers and remixes
Watch out, Suno. Spotify on Thursday announced it has partnered with Universal Music Group (UMG) to allow fans to use generative AI technology to create covers and remixes of their favorite songs.
Spotify strikes deal with Universal Music to let premium users create AI covers, remixes
Spotify has struck a deal with Universal Music Group to let subscribers create AI-generated covers and remixes of songs, marking the first time the audio-streaming giant will allow users to produce AI content using its platform.
Universal Digital Announces Amended and Restated Promissory Note with Conversion Rights
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 20, 2026) - Universal Digital Inc. (CSE: LFG) (OTCQB: LFGMF) (FSE: 8R20) ("Universal Digital" or the "Company") announces that it has signed an amended and restated promissory note with conversion rights dated May 20, 2026 with Helena Global Investment Opportunities 1 Ltd. ("Helena"), an arm's length party.
What Google's Universal Cart Means For Agentic Shopping
When Shopify unveiled its new Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) earlier this year in partnership with Google, it marked the introduction of what is referred to as agentic commerce, a new era of e-commerce in which AI shapes how online shoppers discover, engage with and purchase products.
Fairfax India Renews Universal Shelf Prospectus
TORONTO, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fairfax India Holdings Corporation (“Fairfax India”) (TSX: FIH.U) has filed a short form base shelf prospectus with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities in connection with Fairfax India's universal shelf renewal. The shelf prospectus renewal allows Fairfax India to offer from time to time over a 37-month period an unlimited number of debt, equity or other securities.
Universal Corporation Announces 56th Annual Dividend Increase and Sets 2026 Annual Meeting Date
RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of eighty-three cents ($0.83) per share on the common shares of the Company, payable August 3, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 13, 2026. This increase indicates an annualized rate of $3.32 per common share and a yield of approximately 6.1% based on the $54.46 per share clos.
Google's new Universal Cart wants to follow you across the entire internet
At I/O on Tuesday, Google introduced Universal Cart, its so-called agentic hub for managing shopping in one place. The tech giant also announced updates to its Agent Payments Protocol (AP2) and teased that it would bring the technology to Google products in the coming months, enabling users to authorize agents to make payments on their behalf.
Universal Music Group N.V. Reports Weekly Transactions under its €500 Million Share Buyback Program
HILVERSUM, The Netherlands, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT: UMG) ("UMG" or "the Company") today announced that in the period from May 11, 2026 up to and including May 15, 2026 a total of 1,082,998 of its own shares were repurchased by the Company at an average price per share of €20.00 for a total consideration of €21,659,498.
Universal Music Group N.V. (UNVGY) Presents at J.P.
Universal Music Group N.V. (UNVGY) Presents at J.P.
Universal Digital Inc. Announces Termination of ETF Partnership Agreement
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 15, 2026) - Universal Digital Inc. (CSE: LFG) (OTCQB: LFGMF) (FSE: 8R20) ("Universal Digital" or the "Company") announces that it has terminated its partnership with LongPoint Asset Management Inc. ("LongPoint") today with respect to the ETFs that it previously co-sponsored with LongPoint under its "LFG" brand. The Company will no longer act as a promoter or brand sponsor of these ETFs.
Nuro Expands to Germany, Establishing a European Base for Its Universal Autonomy Platform
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nuro, Inc. (“Nuro”), a leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced it is establishing operations in Germany, creating its first on-the-ground presence in Europe and extending the Nuro Driver™, its scalable Level 4 AI driver, into another major global market. Located in the Munich area, Nuro's Germany office will serve as the company's European hub, supporting engineering, operations, and partner engagement. The new presence brings Nuro closer.
Universal Music Group N.V. Announces Results of its 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
HILVERSUM, The Netherlands, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group N.V. ("UMG" or "the Company") today announced the results of its 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders ("AGM") held earlier today.
Universal Health Realty Income Trust: A Fairly Valued 7.3% REIT
Universal Health Realty Income Trust earns a 'Hold' rating, offering a 7.34% yield but trading near fair value. UHT's 40-year dividend growth streak remains intact, though a payout ratio of 85% limits future increases. Key risks include Medicaid reimbursement cuts from OBBBA and $359.5M floating-rate debt maturing in 2028.
Inside PEY's mixed bag of future aristocrats and fading payers
Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF (NYSEARCA:PEY) owns the 50 highest-yielding U.S.
Universal Electronics Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Electronics Financial Results for the First Quarter 2026.
QUADIENT SA: Availability of the 2025 Universal Registration Document
Availability of the 2025 Universal Registration Document Bagneux, 11 May 2026, Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT) announces that it has filed its 2025 Universal Registration Document, in xHTML format, with the French Financial Markets Authority (Autorité des marchés financiers – AMF), on 7 May 2026. The 2025 Universal Registration Document notably includes: The 2025 annual financial report; The Board of Directors' report on corporate governance; The description of the share buyback program; The reports from the Statutory Auditors; The management report including the sustainability-related information; and The certification report on sustainability-related information.
Starz Exits Pay-2 Deal With Universal As It Revisits Content Costs
Starz CEO Jeff Hirsch said the company has exited its pay-2 deal with Universal as it revisits content costs a year into its run as a standalone. “As we have continued to highlight, right-sizing the content cost structure of the business has been paramount to reaching our stated goal of 20% margin.