Spotify Technology SA (SPOT) Price

Wall Street Upgrades Airbnb to $170, Initiates Spotify Coverage at $800

On December 17, 2025, Wall Street analysts issued key upgrades for Airbnb (ABNB) to $170 and initiated Spotify (SPOT) at $800, while downgrading MGM Resorts (MGM) to $38 on a negative Las Vegas outlook.

Investors Weigh Long-Term Gains Against Tax Deadlines

As the 2025 tax year-end approaches, investors are scrutinizing portfolios to capitalize on the 0% long-term capital gains bracket. This strategic tax harvesting is set against a backdrop of increased market volatility and divergent signals on economic direction.

Spotify Shares Gain on Video Platform Expansion

Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) shares rose 3% after the company launched music videos for Premium subscribers in the U.S. and Canada, a strategic move to increase user engagement and compete more directly with YouTube.

Spotify 'Listening Age' Drives Record User Engagement

Spotify's annual "Wrapped" campaign introduced a "Listening Age" feature, which algorithmically estimates a user's age based on their musical preferences. The feature fueled record-breaking social media engagement, reinforcing Wrapped's strategic value as a powerful, difficult-to-replicate marketing asset despite a negative initial stock market reaction.

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