"Spotify's Q4 Earnings: Podcasting Pivot and Margin Improvements in Focus"

Spotify is set to report its fiscal fourth quarter earnings with investors focusing on margin improvements amid changes to its podcasting strategy. The company turned a profit in Q3 and expects further margin improvements in Q4, with subscriber numbers also expected to surge. Spotify has been bullish on improving profitability and has made changes to its podcast strategy, including distributing popular podcasts to additional services. The stock has surged about 80% over the past year.