As global investors continue to monitor economic data around the world, Asian share markets have seen mild weakening. This shift comes as manufacturing activity in the United States, the world’s largest economy, has shown signs of further deterioration. While MSCI’s index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan experienced a slight decline of 0.1%, it is important
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Recent reports suggest that Paramount and Skydance have reached an agreement to merge their operations. This merger, spearheaded by David Ellison’s Skydance and backed by private equity firms RedBird Capital and KKR, could potentially reshape the landscape of the entertainment industry. The negotiations have been intensive, with both parties working towards finalizing the terms of
The pre-market trading session has revealed a significant surge in GameStop’s stock, with a remarkable over 77% increase. This surge comes amid speculation that Keith Gill, famously known as Roaring Kitty, holds a stake in GameStop worth $116 million. On the other hand, AMC Entertainment has also seen a notable rise of about 25% in
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
Dutch digital bank Bunq has set its sights on obtaining a banking license from UK financial regulators, with hopes of achieving this milestone by the end of the year or early next year. CEO and founder Ali Niknam expressed optimism about the process, acknowledging the differences in regulatory requirements between the UK and other European
The currency market kicked off the week on a cautious note, with the dollar showing a slight decline on Monday. This came after data from the previous week indicated that U.S. inflation had stabilized in April. The market sentiment revolves around the possibility of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates later in the year, as
Recently, Skydance Media made a revised offer to Paramount Global to purchase a specific number of non-voting Paramount shares at $15 each. This new proposal represents a significant premium of approximately 26% to the closing price on Friday. Following the revised offer from Skydance Media, a special committee of Paramount’s board has agreed to recommend
Recently, there have been claims made that former President Donald Trump promised oil executives a reduction in regulations in exchange for financial support for his potential return to the White House. However, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, who is rumored to be a potential pick as Trump’s running mate, has vehemently denied these allegations. According
In a surprising move, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the company’s next generation of artificial intelligence chips, named “Rubin,” just months after the announcement of the “Blackwell” model. The announcement took place ahead of the COMPUTEX tech conference in Taipei, marking a significant advancement in AI chip technology by Nvidia. With the introduction of Rubin,
Amidst the changing landscape of the global box office, Sony/Alcon’s The Garfield Movie has risen to the top, dominating the domestic, international, and global charts. With an impressive offshore session in 60 markets bringing in $27.1M, the film has reached a worldwide total of $152.2M. The film’s success in China, where it opened to $8.2M,
As tumultuous markets continue to create uncertainty for investors, seeking out dividend-paying stocks can provide stability and reliable income. One such stock that stands out among Wall Street analysts is tech giant IBM. Despite announcing mixed first-quarter results, IBM’s earnings surpassed expectations, while revenue fell short due to macroeconomic challenges. In addition, the company recently
Recently, a Delaware judge made a significant ruling regarding the over 70,000 lawsuits filed against the former makers of the heartburn drug Zantac. The judge, Vivian Medinilla of the Delaware Superior Court, allowed expert witnesses to testify in court that Zantac may be linked to cancer. This decision was seen as a setback for the
Adam Moelis, co-founder of Yotta, had noble intentions when he started the fintech startup in 2019. He aimed to provide Americans with a unique way to save money and build financial stability. However, what unfolded was far from his vision. A dispute between Yotta’s banking partners, Synapse and Evolve Bank & Trust, led to the
The past week has been a tumultuous one for the software and enterprise tech industry. With Salesforce executives revealing that deals are getting delayed, Dell experiencing shrinking margins, and Okta facing macroeconomic challenges, it was clear that the sector was in for a rough ride. Veeva’s CEO also highlighted the competition posed by generative artificial