India’s film industry is buzzing with excitement as the sci-fi film Kalki 2898 AD has emerged as the highest-grossing film for the first half of 2024. Starring industry legends like Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Prabhas, the movie raked in an impressive $92.3M at the local box office. This success has not only brought accolades
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General Motors has recently announced its plans to increase production of the Cadillac Escalade V-Series performance model as part of updates to the flagship SUV for the 2025 model year. The new SUV will come equipped with a standard 55-inch diagonal display across the dash, including a passenger-only screen, an “executive package” for the second
Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently made headlines with his statement suggesting that Taiwan should pay the U.S. for defense, citing that the country “doesn’t give us anything.” This statement came amid ongoing tensions between Taiwan and China, with Beijing claiming Taiwan as part of its territory. Trump’s comparison of the U.S. to an insurance
In a move reminiscent of Apple’s approach, Anthropic, an artificial intelligence startup, and Menlo Ventures are teaming up to launch a $100 million fund aimed at supporting early-stage startups in the AI space. While Menlo Ventures will provide the cash for investing in these startups, Anthropic will offer founders $25,000 in credits to use its
The market saw a notable decline in chip stocks in premarket trading, with some of the largest semiconductor companies like Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor, and AMD all experiencing drops in their stock prices. This was attributed to a Bloomberg News report suggesting that the Biden Administration is considering imposing stricter trade restrictions due to concerns about
The International Monetary Fund’s chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, recently spoke with Reuters about the Federal Reserve’s shift towards easing rates. He noted that the cooling inflation data is allowing the Fed to make a “very reasonable” decision in this regard. Gourinchas mentioned that while the U.S. labor market remains strong, there is no rush for
Morgan Stanley recently reported second-quarter earnings that exceeded analysts’ expectations. The company’s profit and revenue outperformed estimates, with earnings coming in at $1.82 per share compared to the estimated $1.65 per share. Revenue also surpassed expectations, reaching $15.02 billion as opposed to the projected $14.3 billion. The bank attributed its success to stronger-than-expected results in
IMAX has recently announced a new partnership with Muvi Cinemas, Saudi Arabia’s largest exhibitor, to open four new IMAX With Laser locations in the country. These new locations will be strategically placed in some of the biggest commercial centers, with two in Riyadh, one in Jeddah’s Mall of Arabia, and the first IMAX system in
The Asian stock markets saw a mixed response on Tuesday, with most stocks rising except for Chinese markets. This can be attributed to concerns over a cooling economy and headwinds from U.S. politics. The Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 and Shanghai Composite indexes remained flat to low, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index slid 1.5%. Speculation
The health care insurance sector saw a positive uptick in midday trading, with companies like Humana and UnitedHealth Group gaining around 1% each. The increased likelihood of a Donald Trump victory in the upcoming presidential election has raised hopes of fewer cost pressures in the industry. Wolfe Research has also identified Humana as a potential
Apple recently introduced a sneak peek of its upcoming iOS 18 update, giving users and developers the chance to explore the latest features before its official release. This beta version of the software is set to accompany the launch of new iPhones this fall, providing an opportunity to identify and rectify any bugs. The most
Macy’s, a department store giant, recently announced that its board has decided to terminate negotiations with Arkhouse and Brigade, an activist group that was in talks to take the retailer private for $6.9 billion. The reason cited for this decision was the lack of certainty of financing and the failure to deliver compelling value. Despite
RBC Capital analysts are expressing caution in light of the weak CPI print from last week. They believe that this could have negative implications for stocks moving forward. The upcoming 2Q24 reporting season is seen as a critical test for the market, especially in relation to the rotation trade that appeared to gain traction in
The recent attack on U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through global markets, with investors adjusting their strategies in response to the increased likelihood of his victory. U.S. bond futures have slipped, while the dollar has strengthened, reflecting a growing concern over the potential implications of a Trump presidency. The market has historically