After last week’s U.S. jobs report, JPMorgan noted that equities rallied despite rates resetting higher and cuts being pushed further out. The Labor Department revealed an increase in the U.S. unemployment rate to 4.0% for the first time since January 2022. Nonfarm payrolls also saw a significant increase by 272,000 jobs, hinting at the Federal
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The United Auto Workers President, Shawn Fain, is currently under investigation by a federal court-appointed watchdog, Neil Barofsky. The investigation is focused on determining whether Fain misused his power as the union president. Additionally, union leaders, including Fain, are being accused of obstructing the investigation and impeding the watchdog’s access to crucial information. These actions
Southwest Airlines saw a 7% increase in stock value after activist hedge fund Elliott Management acquired a $1.9 billion stake in the company. The firm is pushing for the replacement of CEO Bob Jordan and Chairman Gary Kelly. This move by Elliott Management signals a potential shake-up in the leadership of Southwest Airlines, which could
Elon Musk, known for his roles as CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, recently made headlines by threatening to ban Apple devices from his companies. This decision came after Apple announced a partnership with OpenAI, which raised concerns for Musk regarding the protection of users’ information. He took to his social media platform, X, to voice
Recent reports have suggested that Cineworld, the parent company of Regal, is considering various options for its UK business. These options could include a potential sale or a restructuring of the company. It has been revealed that Cineworld has enlisted the help of AlixPartners, the same consultancy firm that assisted with their bankruptcy proceedings in
Moderna, a leading biotech company, announced on Monday that its combination vaccine targeting both Covid-19 and the flu has shown to be more effective than standalone shots for these viruses in a late-stage trial. This groundbreaking development has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach vaccination against respiratory viruses. The concept of combination vaccines
Apple is gearing up to unveil its latest advancements in artificial intelligence at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024. With a focus on integrating AI across its software suite, including a revamped Siri voice assistant and a potential partnership with OpenAI, Apple aims to demonstrate its commitment to innovation and staying ahead in the
With the recent surprising election results, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been sworn in for a third term, backed by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Despite the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) not securing a majority on its own, the NDA coalition garnered a total of 293 seats in parliament, paving the way for Modi to
The U.S. stock market is once again feeling the effects of uncertainty as investors await crucial inflation data and a central bank policy meeting set to take place later this week. The previous week ended with mixed results, causing a slight decrease in indexes as Nonfarm Payrolls showed strength but other economic indicators pointed to
Recent data from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation has shown that the fall in permanent hiring by employers in Britain was the least severe in over a year in May. This indicates a potential recovery in the recruitment market, which is encouraging news for job seekers and businesses alike. The report highlighted that billings for
The global stock market experienced a downturn on Monday as investors adjusted their expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts following a strong U.S. labor market report. The optimism for significant rate cuts was diminished as the U.S. economy showcased robust job creation and wage growth in May. As a result, Asian stocks took a hit
In a world dominated by streaming services, it’s not often that we see celebrities going out of their way to connect with their fans in person. However, Will Smith did just that at a recent screening of his new movie, Bad Boys: Ride or Die. The Academy Award-winner surprised fans by sneaking out of the
Sony Pictures Classics’ recent 4k rerelease of the classic German experimental thriller, Run Lola Run, proved to be a success over the weekend. Opening to an impressive $154k on 275 screens, the film celebrates its 25th anniversary in the U.S. The story of Lola, portrayed by Franka Potente, racing against time in Berlin captivated audiences
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has taken the global box office by storm, becoming the highest grossing movie in the Legendary and Warner Bros Monsterverse franchise with $570M worldwide. This surpasses the previous Monsterverse champion, 2017’s Kong Skull Island, which earned $568.6M. The film has brought in $373.7M internationally and $196.3M domestically, solidifying its