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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Block (NYSE:XYZ) Seals Exclusive Payment Partnership With Live Nation Canada
Recent developments at Block, including an expanded partnership with Live Nation Canada, have highlighted the company's commitment to enhancing customer experiences through strategic technology applications. Despite a decrease in revenue and net income for Q1 2025, the company's share price rose by nearly 15% over the last quarter, potentially influenced by these positive collaborations and product innovations like the new Square Handheld device. The company's initiatives may have supported broader market trends, where the market has risen 1.9% in the past week and 12% over the year, indicating a solid recovery momentum. We've identified 1 weakness for Block that you should be aware of. This technology could replace computers: discover the 25 stocks are working to make quantum computing a reality. The recent partnership between Block and Live Nation Canada is poised to bolster Block's diverse ecosystem, potentially enhancing customer experiences and engagement. This initiative aligns with Block's narrative of leveraging strategic collaborations and product innovations, like the Square Handheld device. These moves might have contributed to the company's 15% share price increase over the last quarter, despite a decrease in both revenue and earnings for Q1 2025. Additionally, Block's shares saw a total return of 3.24% over the past year, which, when juxtaposed with the broader market's 12.2% rise in the same timeframe, denotes underperformance. Comparatively, the US Diversified Financial industry experienced a 21.6% increase, highlighting Block's relative lag to its peers over the past year. The developments could potentially stimulate future revenue and earnings growth, with Block's emphasis on expanding Cash App features and Bitcoin initiatives expected to raise user engagement. Analyst forecasts see revenue growing by 11% annually over the next three years, with earnings expected to rise substantially. However, regulatory and economic challenges pose risks that could impact these forecasts. Current analyst consensus sets Block's price target at US$96.99, which is 9.6% above the current share price of US$87.68, indicating room for growth if the company's strategic initiatives bear fruit. Evaluate Block's prospects by accessing our earnings growth report. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include NYSE:XYZ. This article was originally published by Simply Wall St. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
National Post
12 hours ago
- Business
- National Post
Square and Live Nation Canada Announce Official Partnership, Extending Seamless Commerce to Rogers Stadium and Beyond
Article content Square is Live Nation Canada's exclusive point of sale and payment processing partner at major concert venues and festivals across the country Article content TORONTO — Square is enhancing Canada's live music experience this summer, making food, beverage and concert merchandise purchases faster and more convenient than ever at some of the country's top music destinations. Building on a successful presence at landmark venues such as Toronto's Budweiser Stage and Veld Music Festival since 2022, Square and Live Nation Canada are now expanding their relationship into an official partnership—marked by Square's rollout at the new Rogers Stadium starting on June 29. Article content With Live Nation Canada and Square's exclusive three-year agreement, Square will continue to power seamless commerce experiences for fans at all Live Nation Canada venues, with Rogers Stadium becoming the latest to unlock Square's next-generation technology. This expanded partnership cements Square as the exclusive point of sale and payment processing provider at Live Nation Canada's venues and major festivals from coast to coast. Article content 'Square is the trusted payments and commerce platform for large-scale live entertainment venues around the world, and we're excited to expand our partnership with Live Nation Canada to help them create unforgettable experiences for millions of Canadian fans every year,' said Nick Molnar, Global Head of Sales at Block, which includes Square and Cash App. 'Every minute saved in line is another memory made at the show. With Square's powerful ecosystem of hardware and software products, Live Nation Canada will enable fans to spend more time enjoying their favourite artists.' Article content Square's technology ecosystem at Live Nation Canada venues and festivals across the country include the fully integrated Square Register to allow for seamless checkout, compact Square Terminal and newly launched Square Handheld devices—Square's most sleek, portable and powerful POS yet—to enable vendors to manage payments right from their pocket. Square Online's eCommerce capabilities also enable in-seat ordering at Budweiser Stage's premium in-suite section for added customer convenience. Article content In addition to food and beverage processing, Square will also provide point of sale and payments for merchandise locations within Toronto's new Rogers Stadium, scheduled to open its doors on June 29. Article content Square technology is currently live at: Article content Budweiser Stage, Toronto HISTORY, Toronto Danforth Music Hall, Toronto Opera House, Toronto The MOD Club, Toronto Midway Music Hall, Edmonton Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver KEE to Bala, Bala Article content Upcoming festivals supported by Square include: Article content Veld Music Festival, Toronto Electric Island, Toronto Badlands, Calgary Chasing Summer, Calgary Escapade, Ottawa Fvded in The Park, Surrey Article content For more information about how Square can support businesses of all types and sizes in Canada, visit Article content About Square Article content Square makes commerce and financial services easy and accessible with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions. Square offers purpose-built software to run complex restaurant, retail, and professional services operations, versatile e-commerce tools, embedded financial services, buy now, pay later functionality through Afterpay, staff management and payroll capabilities, and much more – all of which work together to save sellers time and effort. Millions of sellers across the globe trust Square to power their business and help them thrive in the economy. For more information, visit Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Business Wire
12 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Square and Live Nation Canada Announce Official Partnership, Extending Seamless Commerce to Rogers Stadium and Beyond
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Square is enhancing Canada's live music experience this summer, making food, beverage and concert merchandise purchases faster and more convenient than ever at some of the country's top music destinations. Building on a successful presence at landmark venues such as Toronto's Budweiser Stage and Veld Music Festival since 2022, Square and Live Nation Canada are now expanding their relationship into an official partnership—marked by Square's rollout at the new Rogers Stadium starting on June 29. With Live Nation Canada and Square's exclusive three-year agreement, Square will continue to power seamless commerce experiences for fans at all Live Nation Canada venues, with Rogers Stadium becoming the latest to unlock Square's next-generation technology. This expanded partnership cements Square as the exclusive point of sale and payment processing provider at Live Nation Canada's venues and major festivals from coast to coast. "Square is the trusted payments and commerce platform for large-scale live entertainment venues around the world, and we're excited to expand our partnership with Live Nation Canada to help them create unforgettable experiences for millions of Canadian fans every year," said Nick Molnar, Global Head of Sales at Block, which includes Square and Cash App. "Every minute saved in line is another memory made at the show. With Square's powerful ecosystem of hardware and software products, Live Nation Canada will enable fans to spend more time enjoying their favourite artists." Square's technology ecosystem at Live Nation Canada venues and festivals across the country include the fully integrated Square Register to allow for seamless checkout, compact Square Terminal and newly launched Square Handheld devices—Square's most sleek, portable and powerful POS yet—to enable vendors to manage payments right from their pocket. Square Online's eCommerce capabilities also enable in-seat ordering at Budweiser Stage's premium in-suite section for added customer convenience. In addition to food and beverage processing, Square will also provide point of sale and payments for merchandise locations within Toronto's new Rogers Stadium, scheduled to open its doors on June 29. Square technology is currently live at: Budweiser Stage, Toronto HISTORY, Toronto Danforth Music Hall, Toronto Opera House, Toronto The MOD Club, Toronto Midway Music Hall, Edmonton Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver KEE to Bala, Bala Upcoming festivals supported by Square include: Veld Music Festival, Toronto Electric Island, Toronto Badlands, Calgary Chasing Summer, Calgary Escapade, Ottawa Fvded in The Park, Surrey For more information about how Square can support businesses of all types and sizes in Canada, visit About Square Square makes commerce and financial services easy and accessible with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions. Square offers purpose-built software to run complex restaurant, retail, and professional services operations, versatile e-commerce tools, embedded financial services, buy now, pay later functionality through Afterpay, staff management and payroll capabilities, and much more – all of which work together to save sellers time and effort. Millions of sellers across the globe trust Square to power their business and help them thrive in the economy. For more information, visit
Cision Canada
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
BOSTON PIZZA PARTNERS WITH LIVE NATION CANADA TO BRING LIVE MUSIC AND EPIC PRIZES TO CANADIANS
Guests Have a Chance to Win Tickets to the Season's Hottest Shows and Unlock Exclusive Perks TORONTO, June 25, 2025 /CNW/ - This summer, Boston Pizza is dialing up the energy coast-to-coast-to-coast with a new multi-year partnership with Live Nation Canada. From June 25th onwards, guests who dine at Boston Pizza can scan a QR code in-restaurant and enter their receipt info for a chance to win tickets to some of the hottest shows of the summer. "We are thrilled to begin this partnership with Live Nation Canada, allowing us to bring together great food and unforgettable live music experiences," says James Kawalecki, Vice President, Marketing & Communications at Boston Pizza. "As Boston Pizza looks to continue building meaningful connections with a younger, more social audience, we're embracing their passion for music to create memorable moments at our restaurants across the country this summer." From emerging artists to global acts, Boston Pizza and Live Nation Canada are bringing exciting perks to music lovers nationwide. Guests can enter for a chance to win one of over 400 concert tickets being given away - including a VIP fly-away experience to see an upcoming show at Rogers Stadium in Toronto this summer. Plus, every BP will be part of local opportunities, offering even more chances to score seats to the hottest local Live Nation shows in the celebrate the launch of this partnership, BP is also giving away a pair of tickets to a summer concert to a lucky guest in every province! Going beyond concert venues, BP will host live music across many of its 372 restaurants nationwide throughout the summer. With performances from local talent, guests can gather, unwind, and enjoy the summer's best vibes right in their own neighbourhood. To make the experience even better, guests who show their concert ticket the day of, or the day after the show will receive a FREE Individual pizza. Paired with a menu stacked with summer favourites like refreshing margaritas and top-selling fish tacos, Boston Pizza is set out to be the ultimate destination for pre-show celebrations, post-show hangouts, and soaking up patio season with friends. This partnership and summer-long celebration also marks the launch of Boston Pizza's broader brand refresh - a new era focused on connecting with a younger, more social generation. As the brand looks ahead, BP remains rooted in the foundation that has kept it a Canadian favourite for over 60 years. For more information, visit or follow @bostonpizzacanada on social. About Boston Pizza Boston Pizza is the premier casual dining brand in Canada. The first Boston Pizza restaurant opened in Edmonton, Alberta in 1964 and over 60 years later Boston Pizza proudly remains a 100% Canadian company serving communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast. It boasts a vast network of local franchise owners who collectively operate the largest number of dining rooms, sports bars, and patios across the nation, complemented by robust takeout and delivery services. Boston Pizza International Inc. has been recognized as a Franchisees' Choice Designation winner and a Platinum Member of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies for many years, and has received awards from Great Place To Work in the categories of Best Workplaces: in Canada – 100-999 Employees, in British Columbia, in Retail & Hospitality, for Mental Wellness, for Women, for Giving Back, and with Most Trusted Executive Teams. SOURCE Boston Pizza International Inc.
CBC
20-02-2025
- Business
- CBC
Live Nation Canada brings History music venue to Ottawa
Live Nation Canada aims to make history by expanding its Drake-owned music business to the capital. In a Wednesday news conference, Live Nation Canada unveiled History Ottawa, a two-story live music venue that will occupy the former Chapters building on the corner of Rideau Street and George Street. It will have a 2,000-person capacity and is being built in collaboration with Canadian rapper Drake and the National Capital Commission (NCC), which announced the building purchase in January 2024. "Among other things, this is maybe the only opportunity in my life that I'll ever get to thank Drake and [NCC CEO] Tobi Nussbaum at the same time," joked Mayor Mark Sutcliffe during the news conference. History Ottawa is Live Nation Canada's first expansion of the History brand, with History Toronto having opened back in 2021. History Ottawa is set to open in early 2026. Erik Hoffman, president of music at Live Nation Canada, said History Ottawa will help further cement Ottawa on the music touring map. "Ottawa's always had a love affair with live music," Hoffman said. "This notion that it is some sleepy government city or some town that fun forgot isn't just annoying to hear, it's simply untrue." Sutcliffe said History Ottawa will be a "game-changer" to help revitalize the ByWard Market and downtown Ottawa. "This is going to bring so much activity and so much life to the ByWard Market, which is already going in the right direction," Sutcliffe said. "I've been chatting with business owners in the ByWard Market and they are seeing positive signs, but I feel like this is really going to springboard the downtown economy and our nightlife." Hoffman said some demolition is already underway and that the building will look "very similar" to History Toronto. He described the music venue as having both general admission and seating options up top for music fans. Melanie Brulée, executive director of the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition, said Ottawa is "ripe and ready" for this new music venue. "We have a lot of talent here already. As well, we got a lot of the infrastructure that is starting to build," Brulée said. "This is just the next step in Ottawa's music ecosystem."
