The U.S. stock market is facing a downward trend with futures pointing lower on Tuesday. This comes after a previous session where the main indices on Wall Street experienced a slight rise in light pre-holiday trading. The Dow futures contract has dropped by 0.3%, S&P 500 futures by 0.3%, and Nasdaq 100 futures by 0.4%.
European stock markets experienced a slight decline on Tuesday as investors waited for the latest inflation data from the region. The DAX index in Germany was down by 0.6%, the CAC 40 in France fell by 0.6%, and the FTSE 100 in the U.K. dropped by 0.4%. The upcoming June inflation data release is expected
The real estate market in Manhattan is experiencing a significant shift, with apartment prices on the decline and inventory on the rise. Reports indicate that the average sales price for real estate in Manhattan has fallen by 3% to slightly over $2 million. Additionally, the median price decreased by 2% to $1.2 million, while luxury
Barry Diller, media mogul and former head of Paramount Pictures, is reportedly exploring a bid for Paramount. The New York Times has reported that Diller’s company, IAC Corp., has signed nondisclosure deals with National Amusements Inc., the controlling stakeholder of Paramount. This news comes amidst ongoing talks between various potential buyers and Paramount. The Paramount
Salesforce, a widely recognized and successful software company, faced criticism from investors due to its compensation plan for top executives. The company’s CEO, Marc Benioff, received a significant increase in total pay for the 2024 fiscal year, which raised concerns among shareholder advisory groups. This article delves into the details of the controversy surrounding Benioff’s
Lionsgate recently announced the release date for the action crime thriller “1992,” starring Ray Liotta in one of his final film roles. The movie is set to hit theaters on Labor Day weekend, August 30. Alongside Liotta, the film features Tyrese Gibson in a co-starring role. In addition, Snoop Dogg has joined the project as
The European Union regulators have recently accused Meta, the parent company of Facebook, of violating antitrust rules by failing to comply with the bloc’s regulations regarding its new ad-supported social networking service. The Commission has criticized Meta’s ad-supported subscription option, labeling it as a “pay or consent” model, which essentially forces users to either pay
In the first six months of 2024, activist investors launched campaigns at a record number of companies globally, as reported by data from Barclays. This increase in activity has sparked speculation among bankers, lawyers, and investors about potentially more costly battles between activist shareholders and management over leadership changes, spin-offs, and outright sales in the
Keith Gill, also known as “Roaring Kitty,” made headlines once again as he took a significant stake in the pet food e-commerce retailer Chewy. In a recent Securities and Exchange Commission filing, it was revealed that Gill purchased over 9 million shares of Chewy, amounting to a 6.6% stake in the company. This move catapulted
Google recently announced a partnership with BlackRock to develop a 1 gigawatt pipeline of new solar capacity in Taiwan. This initiative is part of Google’s efforts to boost energy capacity and reduce carbon emissions as the demand for artificial intelligence technology continues to grow. Capital Investment in New Green Power Google’s investment in Taiwanese solar
Boeing recently announced its decision to buy back Spirit AeroSystems in an all-stock deal, with the intention of enhancing safety and quality control within the company. The deal involves Boeing paying $37.25 a share in its own stock for Spirit, resulting in an equity value of $4.7 billion. This move comes after a series of
European corporate earnings are facing uncertainty due to the political situation in France. President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to call parliamentary elections has raised doubts about the country’s fiscal discipline under new governments. Concerns about tax and minimum wage rises have shaken confidence in French blue-chip firms, leading to a decrease in earnings expectations and European
The Asian market is currently experiencing a flat-to-low range movement as investors process mixed signals regarding Chinese business activity. This lackluster performance can be attributed to the uncertainty surrounding U.S. interest rates, which continues to influence investor sentiment. The recent negative close on Wall Street has also contributed to the subdued performance of Asian stocks.
In a time where the film industry is facing a content shortage and audiences are becoming more selective, Fathom Events is making waves with its record-breaking revenue and innovative content offerings. For over two decades, this joint venture between AMC, Regal, and Cinemark has been a pioneer in bringing alternative content to the big screen,