Ticketmaster and Live Nation's antitrust trial begins in New York

Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation are set to face trial on Tuesday over U.S. claims that ​the entertainment conglomerate dominated live event markets in ways that ‌hurt artists, venues and fans.

Reuters • Mar 3, 2026

‘The concert ticket industry is broken,' justice department says as Ticketmaster trial begins

Entertainment giant keeps average of $7.58 of each ticket for events at major concert venues, court hears

The Guardian • Mar 3, 2026

Live Nation Trial Begins: Prosecutors Say ‘Broken' Concert Industry Is Ticketing Company's Fault

The Justice Department and dozens of states filed a lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster in 2024, alleging the companies—which merged in 2010—violate the Sherman Act, an antitrust law. The Justice Department accused Live Nation of acquiring competitors and threatening rivals, while blocking venues from using competing ticketing services and preventing artists from booking shows at Live Nation-owned venues unless they use the company's promotion services.

Forbes • Mar 3, 2026

Feds point to Taylor Swift ticket fiasco as evidence of Live Nation and Ticketmaster's monopoly

The DOJ antitrust lawsuit seeking to split Live Nation and Ticketmaster is now being tried in NYC. A Taylor Swift ticketing fiasco was cited Tuesday as evidence of what happens in a monopoly.

Business Insider • Mar 3, 2026

Ticketmaster owner Live Nation faces possible breakup as landmark DOJ antitrust trial kicks off

Ticketmaster parent Live Nation faces a potential antitrust reckoning as a landmark case accusing the music giant of running an illegal monopoly over the live music industry kicks off in Manhattan federal court.

New York Post • Mar 2, 2026

What to Know About the Live Nation Antitrust Trial

The Justice Department is seeking to force a breakup of Live Nation and Ticketmaster in a trial that kicks off Monday.

WSJ • Mar 2, 2026

Artisan Global Discovery Fund Q4 2025 Winners, Laggards, Buys & Sells

The portfolio generated strong absolute returns in Q4 and 2025 but trailed the MSCI All Country World Small Mid Index over each period. Stock selection in health care was the strongest contributor to performance for both the quarter and year. Management highlighted strong demand for high-speed optical components supporting AI-driven data center growth, alongside improving margins.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 26, 2026

Justice Department Blasts Live Nation's 'Desperate Attempt' To Halt Anti-Monopoly Trial—Days Before It Begins

The Live Nation trial will begin with jury selection Monday. Though Subramanian rejected Live Nation's request to dismiss the case, he did dismiss some claims brought by the government that Live Nation holds a monopoly over venue booking and that Live Nation harms the fan experience, saying the government had failed to properly define a nationwide market for fans.

Forbes • Feb 25, 2026

HALPER SADEH LLC ENCOURAGES LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT, INC. SHAREHOLDERS TO CONTACT THE FIRM TO DISCUSS THEIR RIGHTS

Shareholders should contact the firm immediately as there may be limited time to enforce your rights.   NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether certain officers and directors of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders.

PRNewsWire • Feb 26, 2026

Entertainment Stock Pops as Ticket Sales Drive Q4 Beat

Live Nation Entertainment Inc  (NYSE:LYV) stock is up 5.1% to trade at $165.43 at last check, after the the company reported smaller-than-expected losses for the fourth quarter and a revenue beat amid strong ticket sales.

Schaeffers Research • Feb 20, 2026