Baron Focused Growth Fund Q2 2026 Portfolio Update

Baron Focused Growth Fund rebounded in Q2 from a disappointing start to the year, with the Fund gaining 13.26% compared with a gain of 24.02% for the Russell 2500 Growth Index. We remain steadfast in our commitment to long-term investing in competitively advantaged, growth businesses. As of June 30, 2026, the Fund owned 28 investments.

Seeking Alpha • 17 hours ago

Live Nation Urban Says It's In The ‘Black Audience Business'

Live Nation Urban is expanding beyond live events into content, IP, and global markets centered on Black audiences and creators, ultimately raising the question of whether scaling Black culture can also mean scaling Black ownership.

Forbes • Aug 31, 2026

Live Nation Entertainment To Participate In Goldman Sachs Communacopia & Technology Conference

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV), the world's leading live entertainment company, announced today that management will present at Goldman Sachs Communacopia & Technology Conference on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:10 a.m. PT. A live webcast of the session will be accessible from the "News / Events" section of the company's website at investors.livenationentertainment.com.

PRNewsWire • Aug 26, 2026

The Morning Risk Report: The Trump Intervention That Got the DOJ Off Live Nation's Back

Good morning. The Justice Department was preparing to wage a legal battle more than a decade in the making against the world's largest concert promoter. Then President Trump called.

WSJ • Aug 24, 2026

The Trump Intervention That Got the DOJ Off Live Nation's Back

Antitrust case started out aiming to force the concert giant to sell Ticketmaster. After two White House meetings, a deal kept the company intact.

WSJ • Aug 24, 2026

Live Nation Entertainment: Demand Remains Strong

Live Nation Entertainment remains a Buy as Q2 results show robust attendance, record deferred revenue, and double-digit AOI growth in Ticketing and Sponsorship. Q2 saw 9% revenue growth, with 10% higher fan attendance and deferred revenue up 25% to $6.4 billion, supporting near-term growth visibility. Venue Nation's owned venue strategy is boosting monetization per fan, with a pipeline of >25 large venues expected to further drive AOI growth through 2027.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 13, 2026

Live Nation's CFO Latest Insider Transaction: Here's What Long-Term Investors Should Know

Berchtold disposed of 10,834 shares at $181.77 per share for a total value of about $2.0 million on August 6. The transaction reduced the executive's direct holdings by 1% to 901,617 shares.

The Motley Fool • Aug 8, 2026

A Live Nation Insider's Latest Transaction With Shares Up 22%: Here's What to Know

The transaction involved the disposal of 3,970 shares at $181.77 per share, representing a total value of about $722,000. The move reduced the executive's direct equity holdings by 2%.

The Motley Fool • Aug 8, 2026

Live Nation Drew 49 Million Fans Last Quarter. Its General Counsel's Stock Just Vested

The insider disposed of 1,084 shares at $181.77 per share for a total transaction value of about $197,000. The move reduced the executive's direct equity holdings by 0.5% while maintaining a significant long-term position in the company.

The Motley Fool • Aug 8, 2026

Live Nation's CEO Still Holds $760 Million in Stock Even After This Sale

The transaction involved 16,251 shares at a price of $181.77 per share. The disposition reduced the executive's direct holdings by 0.4%.

The Motley Fool • Aug 8, 2026