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
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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
Investors are eagerly watching the performance of off-price retailer Burlington Stores (BURL), as it continues to impress with its positive financial results. The first quarter of fiscal 2024 saw the company post upbeat numbers, leading to an increase in profit margin and earnings outlook for the full year. This positive news prompted Jefferies analyst Corey
China’s largest food delivery platform, Meituan, has identified a significant shift in consumer spending patterns towards experiences, particularly in the travel sector. The CEO of Meituan, Wang Xing, highlighted during a recent earnings call that consumers are increasingly willing to allocate a larger portion of their budget to travel experiences. This shifting trend indicates not
After evaluating the recent upgrades and downgrades made by Wall Street analysts, one of the key takeaways is the double upgrade of Best Buy by Citi. The research team at Citi has raised their target price for Best Buy to $100, citing positive catalysts such as tech replacement cycles and margin execution. They believe that
As per Jefferies’ latest report, the expected expansion of EBIT margins for IT companies in FY25 may not be as promising as initially anticipated. While there is hope for a substantial improvement in Tech Mahindra, other IT firms may only see a modest rise in margins. The report points out several challenges that could hinder
Volvo Cars has made the strategic decision to relocate the production of Chinese-made electric vehicles to Belgium amidst concerns over potential tariffs imposed by the European Union. This move comes as the EU is expected to crack down on Beijing-subsidised imports, prompting Volvo to take preemptive action to avoid any negative ramifications. The decision to
A CEO from an alternative trading platform, Kelly Rodriques, is determined to shake up private equity investing and provide a solution for the stagnating initial public offering market. In collaboration with Accuidity, Forge Global launched the Forge Accuidity Private Market Index in the recent spring – a move that aims to offer a more accessible
The Covid-19 pandemic has revealed both strengths and weaknesses in the American economy, and one sector that has been particularly affected is child care. As day cares closed their doors and schools shifted to virtual learning, parents were left struggling to balance work and childcare responsibilities. Although the employment levels in the child care sector
Boeing’s Starliner was supposed to be a game-changer in the world of commercial space travel, designed to transport astronauts to and from the International Space Station. The company entered into a $4.2 billion contract with NASA back in 2014, as part of the agency‘s Commercial Crew Program. This program was NASA’s way of shifting some
In the world of cryptocurrency investing, the practice of “HODLing” has long been celebrated as a way to weather the storm of extreme price fluctuations. However, with the rise of exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track bitcoin’s price, the traditional strategy of simply holding on may be losing its appeal. As more traditional investors enter
Cricket may not be as mainstream in the United States as it is in other parts of the world, but that hasn’t stopped high-profile CEOs and investors from trying to change that. With the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup being co-hosted by the U.S. for the first time, nearly a billion dollars have been invested
The recent passage of legislation in New York to restrict social media platforms from exposing addictive content to users under the age of 18 without parental consent marks an important step in addressing the risks that children face online. The bills are aimed at curbing the negative impact of excessive social media use on adolescent