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Globe and Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Trump Media Begins Beta Testing Global TV Streaming
SARASOTA, Fla., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trump Media and Technology Group Corp. (Nasdaq, NYSE Texas: DJT) ("Trump Media" or the "Company"), operator of the social media platform Truth Social, the streaming platform Truth+, and the FinTech brand announced today that the Company has begun beta testing the launch of Truth+ globally. The global launch will make most Truth+ TV streaming channels and video on demand content available on apps worldwide, joining the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where Truth+ is now available via iOS, Android, and connected TV apps and on the web. For the first time, the launch will also make the flagship Newsmax channel available in international markets without the need for a VPN. Trump Media's CEO and Chairman Devin Nunes said, 'We're excited to deepen Trump Media's international footprint and bring a fresh perspective to viewers in Europe, Asia, and beyond. We're also thrilled to bring Newsmax to a global audience, who will see a dramatically different style and substance in news delivery. International viewers who want to get the other side of the story will soon have an easy opportunity to do so.' Newsmax CEO and President Chris Ruddy said, 'We're excited to partner with Trump Media as part of our growing distribution outside of the U.S. Being on Truth+ will introduce Newsmax to a new audience and will create a significant boost in viewership around the world.' The flagship Newsmax channel will be added to the web version of Truth+ already available internationally. As they are approved, Truth+ apps for iOS, Android, and connected TVs will become available in the relevant app stores around the world. About Trump Media The mission of Trump Media is to end Big Tech's assault on free speech by opening up the Internet and giving people their voices back. Trump Media operates Truth Social, a social media platform established as a safe harbor for free expression amid increasingly harsh censorship by Big Tech corporations, as well as Truth+, a TV streaming platform focusing on family-friendly live TV channels and on-demand content. Trump Media is also launching a financial services and FinTech brand incorporating America First investment vehicles. Trump Media's Cautionary Statement About Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes forward-looking statements regarding, among other things, the plans, strategies, and prospects, both business and financial, of Trump Media. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events, including expected potential merger & acquisition activity, the rollout of products and features, the timing and price of any share or convertible note repurchases, our Bitcoin treasury strategy, the future plans, timing and potential success of the streaming services and the launch and success of our financial services and FinTech platform. Although we believe that our plans, intentions, and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or realize these plans, intentions, or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Generally, statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events, or results of operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements may be preceded by, followed by, or include the words "believes," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "forecasts," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "plans," "scheduled," "anticipates," "soon," "goal," "intends," or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations that we describe in our forward-looking statements. There may be events in the future that we are not accurately able to predict, or over which we have no control. About Newsmax Newsmax Inc. is listed on the NYSE (NMAX) and operates, through Newsmax Broadcasting LLC, one of the nation's leading news outlets, the Newsmax channel. The fourth highest-rated network is carried on all major cable stations, as well as a major satellite system. Newsmax's media properties reach more than 40 million Americans regularly through Newsmax TV, the Newsmax App, its popular website and publications such as Newsmax Magazine. Through its social media accounts, Newsmax reaches 20 million combined followers. Reuters Institute says Newsmax is one of the top U.S. news brands and Forbes has called Newsmax "a news powerhouse.' Newsmax's Cautionary Statement About Forward-Looking Statements This communication contains forward-looking statements. From time to time, we or our representatives may make forward-looking statements orally or in writing. We base these forward-looking statements on our expectations and projections about future events, which we derive from the information currently available to us. Forward-looking statements can be identified by those that are not historical in nature. The forward-looking statements discussed in this communication and other statements made from time to time by us or our representatives, may not occur, and actual events and results may differ materially and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us. Newsmax does not guarantee future results, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as predictions of future events. We are under no duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date of this communication to conform our prior statements to actual results or revised expectations, and we do not intend to do so. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include various factors, including but not limited to the factors set forth in the sections entitled "Risk Factors" in Newsmax's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, Newsmax's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2025, and other filings Newsmax makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nothing in this communication should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements in this communication, which speak only as of the date they are made and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the cautionary statements herein. For more information, please visit Investor Relations | Newsmax Inc. 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USA Today
02-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Newsmax to Join Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 Indexes
Newsmax Inc. (NYSE:NMAX) ('Newsmax' or the 'Company') today announced that the Company expects to list on the U.S. small-cap Russell 2000® Index, effective after the U.S. market opens on June 30, 2025, as part of the 2025 Russell indexes reconstitution. Membership in the Russell 3000® Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the large-cap Russell 1000® Index or small-cap Russell 2000® Index as well as the appropriate growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings and style attributes. 'The past year has been transformational for Newsmax, and we are pleased to see our shares will soon be added to the Russell 2000® Index, one of the market's leading performance benchmarks in North America,' said Chris Ruddy, CEO of Newsmax. Newsmax, a television and digital media company offering Americans independent news, went public on the NYSE in March. Since then, Newsmax has made several major announcements, including expanded cable / pay TV distribution on Hulu+, putting Newsmax into top-tier penetration of around 60 million U.S. homes. 'We feel this addition of Newsmax on the Russell Index will help raise awareness and ownership of Newsmax within the institutional investment community,' continued Ruddy. Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately $10.6 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell's US indexes. Russell indexes are also part of FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider. About Newsmax Newsmax Media, Inc. operates Newsmax, the nation's fourth highest-rated cable news network, according to Nielsen. Newsmax is carried on all major cable, satellite systems, and virtual pay TV operators. Newsmax reaches more than 40 million Americans regularly through Newsmax TV, the Newsmax+ App, its popular website and publications like Newsmax Magazine. Reuters Institute says Newsmax is one of the top 12 U.S. news brands and Forbes has called us 'a news powerhouse.' For more information, please visit Investor Relations | Newsmax Media, Inc. About FTSE Russell, an LSEG Business FTSE Russell is a global index leader that provides innovative benchmarking, analytics and data solutions for investors worldwide. FTSE Russell calculates thousands of indexes that measure and benchmark markets and asset classes in more than 70 countries, covering 98% of the investable market globally. FTSE Russell index expertise and products are used extensively by institutional and retail investors globally. Approximately $18.1 trillion is benchmarked to FTSE Russell indexes. Leading asset owners, asset managers, ETF providers and investment banks choose FTSE Russell indexes to benchmark their investment performance and create ETFs, structured products and index-based derivatives. A core set of universal principles guides FTSE Russell index design and management: a transparent rules-based methodology is informed by independent committees of leading market participants. FTSE Russell is focused on applying the highest industry standards in index design and governance and embraces the IOSCO Principles. FTSE Russell is also focused on index innovation and customer partnerships as it seeks to enhance the breadth, depth and reach of its offering. FTSE Russell is wholly owned by London Stock Exchange Group. For more information, visit FTSE Russell. Forward-Looking Statements This communication contains forward-looking statements. From time to time, we or our representatives may make forward-looking statements orally or in writing. We base these forward-looking statements on our expectations and projections about future events, which we derive from the information currently available to us. Forward-looking statements can be identified by those that are not historical in nature. The forward-looking statements discussed in this communication and other statements made from time to time by us or our representatives, may not occur, and actual events and results may differ materially and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us. Newsmax does not guarantee future results, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as predictions of future events. We are under no duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date of this communication to conform our prior statements to actual results or revised expectations, and we do not intend to do so. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include various factors, including but not limited to any changes in indications we have received from FTSE Russell regarding inclusion in certain indexes, our ability to change the direction of Newsmax, our ability to keep pace with new technology and changing market needs, the competitive environment of our business changes in domestic and global general economic and macro-economic conditions and/or uncertainties and factors set forth in the sections entitled 'Risk Factors' in Newsmax's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, Newsmax's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2025, and other filings Newsmax makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nothing in this communication should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements in this communication, which speak only as of the date they are made and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the cautionary statements herein. Investor Contacts Newsmax Investor Relations ir@ SOURCE: Newsmax Inc. View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
Associated Press
02-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Newsmax to Join Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 Indexes
BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 2, 2025 / Newsmax Inc. (NYSE:NMAX) ('Newsmax' or the 'Company') today announced that the Company expects to list on the U.S. small-cap Russell 2000® Index, effective after the U.S. market opens on June 30, 2025, as part of the 2025 Russell indexes reconstitution. Membership in the Russell 3000® Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the large-cap Russell 1000® Index or small-cap Russell 2000® Index as well as the appropriate growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings and style attributes. 'The past year has been transformational for Newsmax, and we are pleased to see our shares will soon be added to the Russell 2000® Index, one of the market's leading performance benchmarks in North America,' said Chris Ruddy, CEO of Newsmax. Newsmax, a television and digital media company offering Americans independent news, went public on the NYSE in March. Since then, Newsmax has made several major announcements, including expanded cable / pay TV distribution on Hulu+, putting Newsmax into top-tier penetration of around 60 million U.S. homes. 'We feel this addition of Newsmax on the Russell Index will help raise awareness and ownership of Newsmax within the institutional investment community,' continued Ruddy. Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately $10.6 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell's US indexes. Russell indexes are also part of FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider. About Newsmax Newsmax Media, Inc. operates Newsmax, the nation's fourth highest-rated cable news network, according to Nielsen. Newsmax is carried on all major cable, satellite systems, and virtual pay TV operators. Newsmax reaches more than 40 million Americans regularly through Newsmax TV, the Newsmax+ App, its popular website and publications like Newsmax Magazine. Reuters Institute says Newsmax is one of the top 12 U.S. news brands and Forbes has called us 'a news powerhouse.' For more information, please visit Investor Relations | Newsmax Media, Inc. About FTSE Russell, an LSEG Business FTSE Russell is a global index leader that provides innovative benchmarking, analytics and data solutions for investors worldwide. FTSE Russell calculates thousands of indexes that measure and benchmark markets and asset classes in more than 70 countries, covering 98% of the investable market globally. FTSE Russell index expertise and products are used extensively by institutional and retail investors globally. Approximately $18.1 trillion is benchmarked to FTSE Russell indexes. Leading asset owners, asset managers, ETF providers and investment banks choose FTSE Russell indexes to benchmark their investment performance and create ETFs, structured products and index-based derivatives. A core set of universal principles guides FTSE Russell index design and management: a transparent rules-based methodology is informed by independent committees of leading market participants. FTSE Russell is focused on applying the highest industry standards in index design and governance and embraces the IOSCO Principles. FTSE Russell is also focused on index innovation and customer partnerships as it seeks to enhance the breadth, depth and reach of its offering. FTSE Russell is wholly owned by London Stock Exchange Group. For more information, visit FTSE Russell. Forward-Looking Statements This communication contains forward-looking statements. From time to time, we or our representatives may make forward-looking statements orally or in writing. We base these forward-looking statements on our expectations and projections about future events, which we derive from the information currently available to us. Forward-looking statements can be identified by those that are not historical in nature. The forward-looking statements discussed in this communication and other statements made from time to time by us or our representatives, may not occur, and actual events and results may differ materially and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us. Newsmax does not guarantee future results, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as predictions of future events. We are under no duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date of this communication to conform our prior statements to actual results or revised expectations, and we do not intend to do so. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include various factors, including but not limited to any changes in indications we have received from FTSE Russell regarding inclusion in certain indexes, our ability to change the direction of Newsmax, our ability to keep pace with new technology and changing market needs, the competitive environment of our business changes in domestic and global general economic and macro-economic conditions and/or uncertainties and factors set forth in the sections entitled 'Risk Factors' in Newsmax's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, Newsmax's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2025, and other filings Newsmax makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nothing in this communication should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements in this communication, which speak only as of the date they are made and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the cautionary statements herein. Investor Contacts Newsmax Investor Relations [email protected] SOURCE: Newsmax Inc. press release
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Newsmax CEO shares his secrets to success as Trump's favourite US channel sees its stock soar
Newsmax, named as one of the US' top 12 news brands by Reuters Institute and a leading supplier of Conservative news, saw its share prices soar over 2000% in April after going public on the New York Stock Exchange on 31 March 2025. Self declared as US President's 'favourite US channel', Newsmax first began in 1998 as a digital media company, with the cable news organisation only launching in 2014. In this episode of The Big Question, co-founder and CEO of Newsmax Chris Ruddy joined Angela Barnes to discuss the secret behind their success. US President Donald Trump and Newsmax's CEO have been friends for over 30 years, Chris Ruddy told The Big Question. Despite spending lots of time together discussing friends, health and golf, Chris noted that Newsmax still has 'criticisms of President Trump.' 'There are a lot of people, both left and right in America, that don't like the tariff policy. They're on Newsmax all the time,' he added. And though Donald Trump may be a divisive character, many media outlets have seen a rise in viewers and readers thanks to Trump-based content. 'The best advice is to have Donald Trump on more. He likes to see himself on Newsmax, but, you know, we have him on quite a bit and we certainly discuss him,' Chris explained. 'Nielsen reported we had 34 million viewers tune in last quarter, up 50% from the previous year.' Chris thinks their success is partly down to the fact they are providing a Christian-Conservative focused news. And whether you agree with the angle of their content or not, the performance on the New York Stock Exchange was remarkable and does show investor support for the company. 'People are voting with their remote controls, with their downloads, with their apps, and they're saying they want alternative media here in the United States.' Related 'You cannot live without space in 20 years': What does the future of Europe's economy look like? The Big Question: What will it mean for Europe if Trump's tariffs resume? Despite being a relatively new channel, Newsmax has grown in popularity to become one of the top 5 most popular cable news channels in the US and available in over 100 countries. In September 2024, Newsmax launched an AI-dubbed, Spanish-language channel available in Dominican Republic and Latin America. As well as this, they also resumed broadcasting of their Newsmax Balkans channel, based in Serbia, following a break since 2022. 'Maybe we can do that someday in Germany, for instance, or Italy, which would be fun, and give them access to American news,' Chris added. The Big Question is a series from Euronews Business where we sit down with industry leaders and experts to discuss some of the most important topics on today's agenda. Watch the video above to see the full discussion with the Newsmax founder & CEO, Chris Ruddy.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Newsmax Stock Bounces in Thursday Trading
Newsmax (NMAX) shares bounced Thursday, turning positive after first extending their retreat from post-IPO highs. The self-described conservative media company went public Monday, kicking off a whirlwind week of trading. The shares recently traded up about 9% off Wednesday's close at around $57, climbing recently off morning lows that saw them in the red at around $40. Despite falling steeply from Tuesday highs around $265, the stock is still substantially higher than its IPO price, $10, and the $14 at which it began trading on Monday. Today's action follows an event at the New York Stock Exhange in which CEO Chris Ruddy rang the opening bell. Read the original article on Investopedia Sign in to access your portfolio
