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Sony raises annual profit forecast on Spider-Man hit, gaming gains

Sony raised its annual profit forecast due to Spider-Man success and gaming gains.

Context
What happened: Sony Group raised its full-year net profit forecast by 10%, citing stronger earnings from gaming and movies, including the success of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." Key numbers: Full-year net profit forecast raised 10%. First-half profit up 39%. Why it matters: The forecast increase follows a 39% rise in first-half profit, with gaming and movie results driving the improved outlook.
What changed
Sony Group raised its full-year net profit forecast by 10%, citing stronger earnings from gaming and movies, including the success of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day."
Why it matters
The forecast increase follows a 39% rise in first-half profit, with gaming and movie results driving the improved outlook.
Sources
nikkei
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