e-sports

The media company behind CannCentral, a publication revolving around cannabis innovation, has launched a website geared toward esports fans. Media Central Corporation Inc. (CSE:FLYY) has beta-launched ECentralSports.com, a platform for e-gaming, according to a press release. The new Media...

The stock returns of video game makers, such as Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) and Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA), have been impressive this year. In fact, those video game giants are up an average of about 22% year to date, but that pales in comparison to the 30.23% returned by the VanEck...

The interactive gaming industry is poised for continued growth as it moves from static purchases or rentals of games to an online model — and as broadband internet becomes faster and more widely available, Nomura Instinet said in an initiation of two gaming players. The Analyst Andrew...

There are examples of the word “disruptive” carrying negative connotations, but in financial markets, companies, ideas and industries viewed as disruptive are often viewed in a positive light. As it should be, that is the case with the booming esports industry and the related...

Among the new exchange traded funds that debuted last year, the VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF (NYSE: ESPO) qualifies as one of the more thematic options. ESPO's status as a thematic ETF is a trait that bolster the case for this fund, particularly when examining the long-term...

Video games have expanded beyond the console, and esports are one of the fastest-growing spectator sports in the world. The massive size of the global esports audience has provided plenty of opportunities for companies and investors to capitalize on the craze. By The Numbers NJgames.org recently...

New exchange traded funds that debuted in October experienced the same elevated market volatility as their established counterparts. That doesn't mean the underlying investment ideas for October's crop of new ETFs is damaged. Take the VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF (NYSE: ESPO...

On Thursday, Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) reported earnings which highlighted the performance of the new “Call of Duty,” as well as advancements in mobile and e-sports. The Analysts UBS analyst Eric J. Sheridan reiterated a Buy rating and lowered the price target from $88...

Tech giant Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) unveiled Tuesday a new lineup of iPad and Mac computers that could benefit three stocks, according to DA Davidson. Screen protection and battery saver maker Zagg Inc (NASDAQ: ZAGG) Video game headset maker Turtle Beach Corp (NASDAQ: HEAR) Keyboard and accessory...

As the exchange traded funds industry has matured, funds dubbed “thematic” have proliferated. Thematic ETFs are often industry funds targeting a newer, fast-growing segment of a traditional sector, such as cloud computing, cybersecurity or robotics. When the idea of thematic ETFs was...

Online food ordering service GrubHub Inc (NYSE: GRUB) is scheduled to report its third-quarter results Oct. 25, and D.A. Davidson shared its forecast this week of what investors can expect from the quarterly print and conference call. The Analyst D.A. Davidson's Tom Forte...

Investors waiting for another avenue to tap video game stocks and the global e-sports boom do not have to wait any longer. The VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF (NYSE: ESPO) debuted Wednesday. The newest addition to the VanEck stable of exchange traded funds targets the MVIS Global Video...

Alphabet, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) will soon be launching beta testing of a new video game streaming service as it competes with Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) and other companies for a share of the rapidly growing online gaming, streaming and e-sports markets. What Happened Google...

Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) announced a new partnership Thursday with the professional e-sports league Overwatch League. What Happened As part of the multiyear agreement, Twitter will broadcast near-real-time video highlights on its platform starting with the Overwatch League All-Star...

E-sports combine athletics with gaming skills to create a new, highly-involved gaming experience, and members of this industry hope to break down the barriers of gaming. What Happened A late July forum hosted by the International Olympic Committee and Global Association of International...