Spotify (SPOT) Jumps 15% After AI Deal with UMG and 2030 Guidance

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Spotify (SPOT) shares increased 15% following the announcement of a partnership with Universal Music Group (UMG) and new guidance for 2030. The company projects a mid-teens compounded annual growth rate and gross margins of 35% to 40%. It aims to reach 1 billion subscribers and achieve $100 billion in revenue by 2030. The AI deal will allow users to create covers and remixes with participating artists' voices and add a new revenue stream for them, marking a significant shift in the music industry.