Spotify

SPOT

Market cap $138B

Spotify (SPOT) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

Spotify announced Tuesday that it's partnering with Netflix to bring video podcasts to the streaming platform. Spotify said the move is the next step in evolving the company into a multimedia experience.

Netflix said on Tuesday it will add a slate of Spotify's most popular video podcasts to its service from early 2026, part of a new distribution partnership aimed at broadening the streaming giant's entertainment lineup and drawing new audiences.

Spotify is bringing its video podcasts to Netflix starting next year, the company announced on Tuesday. Amid the company's push to further expand its video content selection and boost its ads business, Spotify has announced a partnership with Netflix that will showcase select video podcasts on the popular streaming service.

Spotify announced on Tuesday that it's making Managed Accounts, a shared account feature that allows parents to control what their children listen to, available to users in more countries. Managed Accounts are now rolling out in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, Germany, France, and the Netherlands following a pilot launch last year.

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Spotify (SPOT) closed the most recent trading day at $685.29, moving +1.73% from the previous trading session.

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Shares of music streaming specialist Spotify Technology (SPOT -0.07%) have been on fire, and the stock is up 52% this year. However, some might argue that after this strong run, it's best to stay away from it.