In a surprising turn of events, A24’s drama Sing Sing, featuring Colman Domingo, has made its mark as the third highest limited opening film of the year. The film, set against the backdrop of the Sing Sing Correctional Facility, grossed an impressive $137,119 on just four screens, resulting in a per screen average of $34.3k.
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The World Bank, with backing from the U.S. and Australia, is stepping in to provide a financial lifeline for Pacific Island nations. This move comes as Western banks are pulling out of the region, leaving these small countries vulnerable to being cut off from global finance. The region, comprising 18 small countries and territories, spans
In the world of investing, dividend-paying stocks can be a valuable asset to enhance your portfolio returns, especially during uncertain and shaky markets. One such dividend stock that has caught the attention of Wall Street experts is Northern Oil and Gas (NOG). This company is involved in the acquisition, exploration, and production of oil and
As China’s highly anticipated “Third Plenum” gets underway, there are dire predictions regarding the constraining of the financial sector, especially in light of the country’s slowing economic growth. The focus is shifting towards reinforced support for high-tech and manufacturing, areas that are expected to see continued success in the coming years. It is believed that
In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, publicly endorsed Donald Trump for the upcoming U.S. presidential race. This marks a significant shift in Musk’s political stance, as he has previously voiced his support for Democratic candidates, including Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden. Musk’s endorsement of Trump has raised eyebrows among
Recently, whistleblowers at OpenAI have raised concerns about the company’s allegedly restrictive non-disclosure agreements. The whistleblowers claim that employees were required to sign agreements that limited their ability to raise concerns about the company to federal authorities. This includes overly restrictive employment, severance, and nondisclosure agreements that could potentially penalize workers who speak out. One
The Despicable Me/Minions franchise has once again proved its dominance in the global box office with the release of Despicable Me 4. The latest installment has helped the franchise surpass the $5 billion mark, making it the first animated franchise ever to achieve this milestone. With an estimated $136 million in its second weekend, the
Amazon, as one of the largest e-commerce platforms globally, has always been known for its competitive pricing strategies. However, a recent incident involving Brandon Fishman and Mason Arnold sheds light on the downside of Amazon’s automated pricing algorithms. The story revolves around a discount promotion at Target that inadvertently led to a loss of the
The landscape of the electric vehicle (EV) market is constantly evolving, with new players entering the scene and existing ones striving to maintain their competitive edge. South Korean EV battery maker SK On, a unit of energy group SK Innovation, is facing challenges amid slowing global EV demand. In an effort to adapt to the
The prospect of impending U.S. interest rate cuts is causing a stir among investors, who now find themselves at a crossroads. The dilemma they face is whether to maintain their allegiance to the stalwart Big Tech stocks that have been the backbone of market returns for an extended period, or to pivot towards lesser-loved sectors
Following the aftermath of the pandemic, Wall Street banks have reported a significant increase in deal flow and investment banking activity in their quarterly earnings reports. Major U.S. banks such as Citigroup, JPMorgan, and Wells Fargo have all witnessed a surge in investment banking revenue, signaling a healthier pipeline for deals in the market. Merger
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket recently faced an unexpected setback, leading to the grounding of the vehicle pending an incident investigation. The incident occurred during the “Starlink Group 9-3” mission, where the rocket was supposed to launch 20 satellites into low Earth orbit. While the lower first stage of the rocket performed as expected, the upper
The official trailer for Paramount’s Gladiator II has taken the internet by storm, garnering an impressive 128M views in the first 24 hours across various platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and more. This outpaced the 24-hour post trailer debut traffic of the studio’s own Top Gun: Maverick, which previously held the record with
Samsung is making a concerted effort to tailor its artificial intelligence features, known as Galaxy AI, specifically for the Chinese market. With the rise of local players dominating the smartphone industry in China, Samsung is looking to regain its market share by introducing innovative AI capabilities in its devices. In recent years, Samsung has faced