The recent global market volatility has highlighted the unique position of China’s market, showcasing its resilience compared to other major markets. While U.S. tech stocks and Japanese equities experienced significant downturns, Chinese stocks demonstrated more stability. This disparity in performance sheds light on the attractiveness of Chinese equities amidst turbulent market conditions. The Nasdaq 100
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One of the top recommendations for dividend stocks in the current economic climate is health-care giant Pfizer. With the company’s recent announcement of better-than-expected second-quarter results, driven by cost-cutting initiatives and strong sales of non-Covid products, Pfizer has shown resilience in the face of economic challenges. Pfizer raised its full-year guidance, reflecting strong demand for
In recent times, restaurant CEOs have been fixated on the concept of “value” when explaining to investors the reasons behind their declining sales and outlining strategies to drive foot traffic in the future. This emphasis on value was particularly highlighted during McDonald’s quarterly conference call last month, where the word was mentioned nearly 80 times.
The topic of eliminating taxes on tips for service workers has been making headlines recently, with both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump expressing their support for this policy change. This move is seen as a way to appeal to service workers, a crucial voting bloc in states like Nevada. However, the
At the recent D23 Disney fan event, Walt Disney unveiled plans for a new ‘Avatar’ experience at its Disney California Adventure theme park. This new attraction will be based on the upcoming film, “Avatar: The Way of Water,” the second installment in the popular science fiction franchise. Along with this, a show highlighting the life
Sony and Wayfarer Studios’ recent release, It Ends with Us, is not only gaining traction in the domestic box office but also making a significant impact overseas. Despite only being available in 68% of the international market, the film has managed to gross an impressive $13.3M in just 42 markets. This promising start suggests a
In a recent development, Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra and China’s Shaanxi Automobile Group have reportedly agreed to establish a $3 billion joint venture aimed at constructing a car manufacturing plant in India. The proposed venture is set to be primarily owned by Mahindra and is planned to be located in the state of Gujarat,
The recent decision by the federal appeals court to block President Joe Biden’s administration from implementing a student debt relief plan has raised concerns among borrowers and policymakers. The St. Louis-based 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted an injunction requested by seven Republican-led states, halting the progress of the Saving on a Valuable Education
The S&P 500 ended higher on Friday, showing resilience in the face of recent volatility and uncertainty in the markets. Despite regaining most of its losses from earlier in the week, the index closed the week with little change. This comes after a steep dive on Monday, driven by fears of a recession and the
The recent security threat at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna, Austria, has led to the cancellation of three highly anticipated Taylor Swift concerts. The cancellation has not only disappointed the 195,000 fans expected to attend but has also left insurers facing millions of dollars in claims. Barracuda Music, the concert organizer, announced that all
Automaker Stellantis is set to indefinitely lay off up to 2,450 U.S. factory workers as part of their plans to discontinue production of an older version of the Ram 1500 pickup truck at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Michigan. This particular truck has been known for its affordability and has catered to entry-level buyers
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro recently issued a 10-day ban on a popular social networking platform, cutting off access for locals in response to a dispute with tech billionaire Elon Musk. This drastic measure was announced by Maduro in a televised speech where he accused Musk of violating the rules of the platform by inciting hatred,
In the premarket trading, the stock of Taiwan Semiconductor rose about 1% due to the reported strong July revenue, which represented an increase of nearly 45% year-over-year. This indicates positive performance and growth for the company. The Trade Desk Shares of The Trade Desk gained nearly 4% after beating analyst second-quarter estimates and raising its
The weekend box office is poised to be a truly special one, with an unexpected contender making waves in the industry. Colleen Hoover’s novel adaptation, “It Ends With Us,” has taken the box office by storm, and industry insiders are buzzing with excitement. The Blake Lively-starring film has already garnered an impressive $7M in previews,