Marvel Studios and Disney’s latest release, Deadpool & Wolverine, is proving all the naysayers wrong by raking in an impressive $24M on a Tuesday, matching its performance from the previous day. This brings the total domestic earnings for the R-rated film starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman to an astounding $259.8M. Deadpool & Wolverine continues
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Samsung Electronics recently announced its second-quarter results, reporting higher-than-expected revenue and operating profit. The company saw a revenue of 74.07 trillion Korean won, which translates to about $53.45 billion, surpassing analysts’ average estimate of 73.74 trillion Korean won. Additionally, Samsung’s operating profit reached 10.44 trillion Korean won, exceeding the projected 9.53 trillion Korean won. This
Europe’s Airbus has recently disclosed a significant drop in second-quarter profits due to the expenses related to investing in higher jetliner production. This, combined with previously announced charges in its Space Systems business, has resulted in a more than 50% decrease in adjusted operating profit to 814 million euros ($879.7 million) for the quarter. Despite
Microsoft experienced a 6% drop in shares due to disappointing results from its cloud business. Despite beating expectations in the fiscal fourth quarter, the negative cloud business impact overshadowed these successes. On the other hand, Advanced Micro Devices saw a 5% increase in shares after surpassing second-quarter estimates. The company posted impressive earnings and revenue
Advanced Micro Devices recently released their second-quarter earnings report, surpassing Wall Street expectations and showcasing impressive growth in sales of the company’s AI chips. The company reported earnings per share of 69 cents, adjusted versus 68 cents, and revenue of $5.83 billion versus $5.72 billion expected. These results led to an 8% rise in AMD
The recent statements made by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell regarding India’s potential increase in engagement with Ukraine have sparked discussions about India’s evolving role in global affairs. As Western countries continue to impose sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, countries like India and China have chosen to maintain trade relations
In the ever-evolving world of the automotive industry, Stellantis has announced plans to reduce its U.S. workforce once again through a broad voluntary buyout program. This move comes as the company aims to cut costs and increase profitability amid a challenging economic environment. Voluntary Buyout Program Stellantis revealed its intentions in an email to employees,
AMC Theatres, under the leadership of Adam Aron, has been making waves in the film industry with their foray into concert film releases. After the success of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, the theater chain is partnering with Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music Vision to bring Usher: Rendezvous in Paris to screens worldwide. This unique
The aviation industry has been facing significant challenges in airplane production post-pandemic. With massive airplane orders missing from this year’s biggest air show, both Boeing and Airbus are struggling to ramp up production while dealing with the aftermath of the pandemic. Issues such as training new workers and ensuring timely commitments have been highlighted as
Vanguard, known for its investor-friendly approach, has recently faced criticism regarding its customer service. As the new CEO Salim Ramji steps in, he has highlighted the need to enhance the customer experience. Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) could be the key to addressing these challenges and improving Vanguard’s service standards. One common complaint among Vanguard customers
McDonald’s executives recently admitted that customers find their prices too high, especially lower-income consumers who have been affected by years of high inflation. This has led to a decline in same-store sales across all divisions, prompting the company to reevaluate its pricing strategy. In response to the pricing issue, McDonald’s is now taking a “forensic
The current earnings season has seen companies with disappointing quarterly results being punished more severely than usual. According to FactSet, second-quarter earnings misses have resulted in an average 3.8% decline for a stock from two days before the quarterly release through the two days after the report comes out. This is higher than the five-year
Cryptocurrencies experienced a surge at the beginning of the final week of July, with Bitcoin seeing a 2% increase to reach $69,640.00 and Ether rising by 3% to $3,382.15. This uptrend comes as traders analyzed a series of political events that transpired over the weekend and anticipated central bank meetings scheduled for the week ahead.
Global stocks edged up on Monday as investors brace for a week full of earnings reports and central bank meetings. This week could see the United States and the UK potentially opening the door to interest rate cuts, while Japan may take steps towards “normality” by raising borrowing costs. Oil prices also inched up due