Nvidia, a company at the forefront of generative artificial intelligence, saw its shares surge by 5% to $1,224.40 on Wednesday, reaching a remarkable milestone of a market cap above $3 trillion for the first time. This achievement comes as investors eagerly seek to invest in a company that has been driving the boom in AI
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Jennifer Lopez has been dominating the streaming world with her latest Netflix sci-fi film, Atlas, which has garnered nearly 60 million global views. This impressive feat has landed the movie in the top spot on the streamer’s top 10 film chart for the second consecutive week. It’s worth noting that Atlas marks Lopez’s fourth No.
Boeing’s recent launch of its Starliner capsule with astronauts on board marks a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to certify the spacecraft for NASA missions to the International Space Station. The launch, which took place on Wednesday, was the culmination of a series of delays and setbacks that have plagued the Starliner program. Despite
Monzo, a prominent British digital challenger bank, recently made headlines by announcing its first full year of profitability. According to the fintech startup’s annual financial report, it recorded pre-tax profits of £15.4 million ($19.6 million) in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. This achievement marked a significant turnaround from the previous year, where Monzo suffered a loss
The post-holiday box office weekend saw a significant decline in earnings compared to the previous year, with all titles grossing an estimated $68.6M, a staggering 66% drop from the previous year’s total of $205.1M. This poor performance can be attributed to various factors, including lackluster movie releases and overall audience disinterest in the available options.
Governor Kazuo Ueda of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) emphasized the need for caution when it comes to inflation-targeting frameworks. He acknowledged that Japan faces unique challenges after years of ultra-easy monetary policy. While progress has been made in shifting away from zero and raising inflation expectations, Ueda stressed the importance of proceeding carefully to
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 40,000 for the first time ever on Friday, marking a significant milestone in the stock market. This achievement comes after a five-week win streak fueled by optimism surrounding potential rate cuts and mostly positive quarterly earnings reports from major corporations. At the end of the trading day at
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has made headlines by breaking above the 40,000 mark, a feat that seemed unimaginable just a year ago. This remarkable achievement has been driven by investor optimism surrounding the potential for artificial intelligence to boost corporate profits and the likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting rates as inflation eases post-pandemic.
Singapore’s Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) has recently reported a 5% increase in first-quarter profit, exceeding market expectations. In a bold move, the bank has also made a S$1.4 billion ($1.04 billion) offer to acquire its insurer arm Great Eastern, showcasing its commitment to strategic investments and portfolio enhancement. The offer, which includes a 37% premium
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, experienced a significant drop of over 14% following the release of lighter-than-expected second-quarter revenue guidance. While first-quarter earnings and revenue exceeded analysts’ estimates, the disappointing second-quarter guidance caused a steep decline in the company’s stock value. This indicates that investors are particularly focused on future performance and growth
Despite the lack of wide releases on a global scale in recent months, Warner Bros/Legendary Entertainment’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has maintained its position as the top studio movie for the fourth consecutive weekend. With a strong showing in international markets, the film has grossed $485.2M globally, with $313.6M coming from overseas. This
India has kickstarted the world’s largest election process as Prime Minister Narendra Modi vies for a third term in office. The election, spanning seven days and involving almost one billion voters, is set against the backdrop of economic growth, welfare initiatives, Modi’s personal popularity, and the rise of Hindu nationalism. Modi’s Campaign and Promises Prime
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