Australia’s corporate regulator, ASIC, has filed a lawsuit against the country’s bourse operator, ASX Ltd, for allegedly making deceptive statements regarding the timeline to replace its trading platform, Clearing House Electronic Subregister System (CHESS). ASIC claims that ASX’s statements about the project’s progress and timeline were misleading and deceptive. ASIC alleges that ASX’s claims that
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When Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was set to have an interview with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk on the social media platform X, things didn’t go as planned. The live stream faced technical difficulties right from the beginning, leaving many users unable to access it. Musk had to postpone the event due to a massive
The U.S. stock index futures were rangebound in evening deals on Sunday, showing some stability after experiencing wild swings last week. The focus is currently shifting towards key inflation data that is set to be released this week. Last week saw steep losses initially, but the week ended with the market mostly flat due to
At the recent D23 Disney fan event, Walt Disney unveiled plans for a new ‘Avatar’ experience at its Disney California Adventure theme park. This new attraction will be based on the upcoming film, “Avatar: The Way of Water,” the second installment in the popular science fiction franchise. Along with this, a show highlighting the life
Disney has once again solidified its position as a powerhouse in the entertainment industry, with the success of films like “Inside Out 2” and “Deadpool & Wolverine.” This comes after the company faced challenges and setbacks, including losing its status as the highest-grossing studio in 2023. However, with the recent box office hits, Disney has
The recent security threat at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna, Austria, has led to the cancellation of three highly anticipated Taylor Swift concerts. The cancellation has not only disappointed the 195,000 fans expected to attend but has also left insurers facing millions of dollars in claims. Barracuda Music, the concert organizer, announced that all
Travel companies such as Airbnb and Marriott International are bracing for a slowdown in leisure travel as U.S. consumers delay booking vacations amidst economic uncertainty. This shift in consumer behavior can be attributed to several factors that are impacting the travel industry. Impact on Industry Bottom Line The decrease in demand for leisure travel is
Super Micro Computer, once a highflier in the AI industry, experienced a significant setback as its shares tumbled by 14% in premarket trading due to a faster-than-expected contraction in gross margin. The company reported an adjusted gross margin of 11.3% for the fourth quarter, down from 17% a year earlier, which fell below analysts’ expectations
SoftBank Group, a tech investment giant based in Japan, is anticipated to report a modest profit for the first quarter. However, the focus is on whether the company will announce a major share buyback program amidst market turbulence and investor pressure. Investors have been urging SoftBank to consider a share buyback due to the significant
The U.S. stock index futures took a significant hit in evening trading on Sunday due to concerns surrounding an economic slowdown. This was further compounded by profit-taking in the technology sector, leading to a decline in major indices. S&P 500 Futures dipped by 0.9% to 5,329.0 points, and Nasdaq 100 Futures saw a 1.4% drop
Mars, the family-owned food giant well-known for its candy brands like M&M’s and Snickers, is reportedly considering the acquisition of Kellanova. Kellanova, the maker of popular snacks such as Cheez-It and Pringles, has a market value of $22 billion, making it an attractive target for Mars. While Kellanova’s stock has seen a 20% increase since
Analysts from Bernstein have praised Apple’s fiscal Q3 performance by highlighting that the results were modestly ahead of consensus. They noted that revenues grew by 5% and services expanded by 14%. Moreover, Bernstein emphasized Apple’s strong free cash flow and its restrained capital expenditures, describing Apple’s approach as “capital-light” to mitigate overinvestment risks. Goldman Sachs
In Burbank, California, video game voice actors and motion-capture performers took a stand by holding their first picket in front of Warner Bros. Games. The key concern for these performers is the threat that artificial intelligence poses to their professions. According to Leeanna Albanese, a voice actor and strike captain, the models used in the
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman made the surprising decision to cancel the launch of Pershing Square USA just days before it was scheduled to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange. This move came after he had downsized the initial public offering (IPO) plans twice in a single week due to various issues. Ackman cited