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Pokémon Cards Are Beating the S&P 500 by 3,000% — and One Investor Thinks They Could Become Currency

Peter Levin explains why Pokémon and other trading cards are becoming alternative assets, as grading, scarcity, major franchises, and adult demand reshape the market.

International Business Times UK · Sep 24

1954 Superman lunchbox sells for $31,980, beating its $20,000 estimate

A 1954 Superman lunchbox with its matching Thermos and protective case sold for $31,980 at Morphy Auctions in June 2026. The price exceeded the auction house’s $20,000 high estimate, making the vintage piece one of the notable results in a $1.8 million sale. Its early date, complete accessories and colourful…

The Times of India · Sep 23

John Cena trading card breaks all time record after selling for staggering amount

WWE legend John Cena just broke another record nine months after his wrestling retirement.

BANG Premier · Sep 22

From wax packs to memories: The enduring appeal of baseball cards

For generations of baseball card fans, there was little like scrounging up some change and sprinting to the local convenience store to buy a wax pack of baseball cards

The Independent UK · Jul 15

Heatwave compounds trading troubles at Topps Tiles

The retailer now expects underlying profits for the year to the end of September to be above £6.5 million, against £9.2 million the previous year.

Evening Standard · Jul 1

Topps Tiles shares warning as traders pause work during heatwave

The group has been slashing costs and closing stores in the face of more difficult trading

The Independent UK · Jul 1

How Bazooka's CIO is bringing AI to the gum game and navigating candy industry headwinds

Sankar Karuppasamy has deployed AI to help handle demand planning, develop formulations, and support supply chain decisions at the iconic candy maker.

Fortune · Jun 3

Topps Tiles H1 Earnings Call Highlights

Topps Tiles (LON:TPT) reported broadly flat first-half revenue on a pro forma basis but said stronger gross margins and cost-saving initiatives supported a rise in operating profit, as the tile retailer works toward its “Mission 365” growth plan. Chief Executive Alex Jensen said the company had mad

MarketBeat · May 21

Kimi Antonelli Topps card sells for over $200,000 in record-breaking auction

A one-of-a-kind Kimi Antonelli Topps trading card has sold for $201,910 at Goldin Auctions, setting a new record for the Mercedes driver’s memorabilia

Motorsport · Apr 13

Topps Tiles to close 23 stores as part of ‘significant self-help measures’

The company did not disclose the potential impact these closures would have on its workforce

The Independent UK · Apr 1