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SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), the company behind the iconic PlayStation brand, today announced the appointment of Lynn Azar as SVP, Finance, Corporate Development and Strategy, effective April 1, 2025. Azar succeeds Lin Tao, who has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of Sony Group Corporation, also effective April 1, 2025. Azar brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to SIE, reinforcing the company's commitment to financial excellence.

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Full-Frame E-Mount Lens Designed for Birding, Wildlife, and Sports Professionals SAN DIEGO , Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics introduces the 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS (SEL400800G), its longest-range full-frame E-Mount lens to datei, setting a new benchmark in focal length reach for the Sony mirrorless system. The Sony E-Mount lens lineup previously peaked at 600mm, but the 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS extends the focal length to an incredible 800mm for specialty shooting.

Sony shares broke out of a multi-year trading range, driven by strong performance in gaming, music, and upcoming catalysts like the SFG spin-off. Recent earnings show growth in key segments, including 37% in game & network services and 28% in music, with increased full-year operating income guidance. Sony's strategic focus on licensing intellectual property and specialized streaming services like Crunchyroll enhances profitability and reduces complexity compared to competitors.

HMN, SONY and CBSH made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on February 19, 2024.

Damian Thong, Senior Analyst of Technology at Macquarie Capital Securities, discusses the opportunities for AI in Sony's gaming business, adding that says its share price still has further to run.

Sony's shares were untraded with a glut of buy orders in early trading in Tokyo on Friday after the technology and entertainment conglomerate reported strong results at its games and music divisions.

Shares of Sony (SONY 5.23%) are seeing strong bullish momentum in Thursday's trading. The Japanese tech giant's share price was up 6% as of 12:30 p.m.

SONY's fiscal Q3 performance benefits from strength across G&NS, Music, Pictures and Financial Services units amid softness in the ET&S segment.

Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony reported a 3% gain in October-December profit Thursday, and raised its full-year forecast.