Disney/Pixar’s highly anticipated sequel, Inside Out 2, made a remarkable debut at the international box office with a stellar performance in its first full day of play. The film opened at No. 1 in each of its eight major markets, including Korea, Germany, and the Philippines. With a total overseas gross of $4.9M on its
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The financial technology industry has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, with many industry executives and investors believing that the sector has finally reached a “bottom.” During the Money20/20 event in Amsterdam, executives shared their views with CNBC on how valuations have adjusted from unsustainable highs in the industry’s peak years of 2020 and
The decision by the European Union to impose additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles has sparked backlash from China and various stakeholders involved in the dispute. Chinese state news agency Xinhua expressed hope that the EU would reconsider its tariffs and avoid hindering competition in the auto industry. The opposition from China and others emphasizes
Elon Musk announced on social media that Tesla shareholders were voting to approve a $56 billion pay package for him, and also to move the legal home of the electric vehicle maker to Texas. The voting results indicated wide margins in favor of both proposals. Shareholders are considering ratifying Musk’s 2018 incentive package, which was
Oracle, a leading software maker, saw its shares spike by more than 12% to reach an all-time high following the announcement of cloud deals with Google and OpenAI. The database management company revealed plans to bring its database to Google’s cloud in November, as well as partnering with Microsoft and OpenAI to provide supplemental computing
After a whirlwind couple of weeks in the industry, Rob Westerling is making a return to Harkins Theatres as its VP of Content & Programming in Scottsdale, AZ. This move comes on the heels of his short-lived stint as the SVP of U.S. Content at Regal Cinemas, a position he left after just two weeks.
The news that Major League Eating (MLE) has decided to part ways with 16-time champion Joey “Jaws” Chestnut ahead of the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest has shocked many fans. This decision came after Chestnut chose to represent a rival brand that sells plant-based hot dogs, leading to the termination of
Recent reports suggest that the United States is considering further tightening restrictions on China’s access to chip technology crucial for the advancement of artificial intelligence. Specifically, the Biden administration may target the high-tech chip architecture known as gate all-around (GAA), which offers improved performance and lower power consumption. While this move could have significant implications
Despite efforts to support feeble domestic demand and an uneven economic recovery, China’s consumer inflation held steady in May. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.3% from a year earlier, matching the previous month’s gain. However, it fell 0.1% from the month before, indicating a lack of substantial growth. This tepid inflation suggests that Beijing
Broadway is currently experiencing a surge in ticket sales and attendance as the Tony Awards approach. The latest data shows that box office sales for the week ending June 9 were up 7% compared to the previous week. In total, the 35 shows on Broadway grossed an impressive $36,011,651. This marks a 16% increase over
Affirm Holdings saw a nearly 7% increase in its stock following the announcement that its buy now, pay later loans will be integrated into Apple Pay, providing another payment option for U.S. Apple users. This move is expected to boost Affirm’s reach and popularity among consumers, potentially driving further growth in the future. General Motors
The European Union has been taking steps to address the issue of low-priced, subsidized imports of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). While the standard duty on imported EVs is 10%, the EU is expected to increase this rate for Chinese EVs starting July 4. Analysts have predicted that the tariff rate could potentially be raised to
After last week’s U.S. jobs report, JPMorgan noted that equities rallied despite rates resetting higher and cuts being pushed further out. The Labor Department revealed an increase in the U.S. unemployment rate to 4.0% for the first time since January 2022. Nonfarm payrolls also saw a significant increase by 272,000 jobs, hinting at the Federal
The United Auto Workers President, Shawn Fain, is currently under investigation by a federal court-appointed watchdog, Neil Barofsky. The investigation is focused on determining whether Fain misused his power as the union president. Additionally, union leaders, including Fain, are being accused of obstructing the investigation and impeding the watchdog’s access to crucial information. These actions