China’s industrial profits have seen a 3.6% year-on-year rise in June, a significant improvement from the 0.7% gain in May. Despite this positive trend, the first half of the year only saw a 3.5% increase, slightly higher than the 3.4% growth in the preceding period. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) attributed this growth to
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Disney and Marvel’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” has shattered expectations with a staggering $38.5 million in Thursday previews. This highly anticipated film is on track for a domestic opening of over $150 million, setting a new record for an R-rated movie. It is the first R-rated entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, making it a groundbreaking
One of Japan’s leading automakers, Toyota Motor, is making significant strides in the electric vehicle (EV) market with its plans to build a battery plant in Fukuoka. This new plant will supply batteries to a factory that produces the luxury Lexus brand cars, marking a strategic move for Toyota. The decision to build the battery
Apple, once a dominant player in the Chinese smartphone market, has seen its market share drop significantly in the second quarter. According to a report by Canalys, Apple’s market share in China shrank to 14% in the second quarter, down from 15% in the first quarter and 16% in the same period a year ago.
As the Bank of England (BoE) prepares for its upcoming meeting, speculation looms large over whether the central bank will cut interest rates from their current 16-year high of 5.25%. With key policymakers remaining silent due to election rules, investors are left in the dark regarding the potential outcome of the decision. Interest rate futures
Juniper Networks recently reported a decrease in second-quarter revenue, falling short of analyst expectations. The company’s Q2 earnings per share (EPS) of $0.31 missed the consensus estimate of $0.44. Additionally, revenue for the quarter was $1.19 billion, below the projected $1.25 billion. These results revealed a 17% decline in revenue compared to the same period
The highly anticipated movie, Deadpool and Wolverine, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, is creating a buzz even before its release. According to sources in the box office industry, the movie is on track to shatter records for preview night numbers for an R-rated film. Initial projections suggest that Deadpool and Wolverine could bring in
Southwest Airlines recently announced a potential drop in unit revenue for the third quarter of the year. This decline is attributed to an oversupplied U.S. market, which has led airlines to discount tickets during a typically profitable period. The airline projected that unit revenue for the current quarter could decrease by as much as 2%
Imax recently reported a decrease in both revenue and profit for the last quarter. Sales fell by 9% to $89 million, but despite this decrease, the company managed to beat Wall Street estimates. The adjusted EBITDA was $31 million, down by 14%, and the adjusted earnings per share came in at 18 cents, compared to
In response to the surprise lowering of lending benchmarks to boost economic growth, five major state-owned Chinese banks have taken the initiative to cut deposit rates. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), Agricultural Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Bank of China, and Bank of Communications have all announced varying reductions in their deposit
SK Hynix, a major memory chipmaker, recently announced its second-quarter results, showcasing impressive revenue and profit growth. The company reported a revenue of 16.42 trillion Korean won (approximately $11.86 billion) and an operating profit of 5.47 trillion Korean won. These figures represent a substantial increase from the same period last year and demonstrate the company’s
The recent tech sell-off has caught the attention of hedge fund manager Dan Niles, who views it as a sign that the trade is facing significant challenges. Niles pointed to Google parent Alphabet’s quarterly results as a key factor in highlighting investor impatience. Following the results, shares of Alphabet plummeted by 5%, prompting Niles to
ANZ Group recently disclosed that their investigations into bond sales, which are currently under regulatory scrutiny, have uncovered errors in data reporting. Despite these errors, the bank maintains that there is no evidence of market manipulation. The investigation aims to identify any irregularities in bond trading operations and hold accountable those responsible for any wrongdoing.
Recently, there has been a growing interest in the revival of the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo, Iowa, a nuclear plant that ceased operations in 2020 after 45 years of service. This move comes as demand for carbon-free energy is on the rise, amidst a historic surge in electricity consumption. NextEra Energy, the company