Currency markets have been turbulent recently, with commodity currencies hitting multi-week lows due to weakness in Chinese demand. The Australian dollar, New Zealand dollar, and Canadian dollar have all suffered losses against the U.S. dollar as Chinese growth figures fell short of expectations and surprise rate cuts were implemented. This has led to a ripple
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Recent data from the National Association of Realtors has shown a significant drop in sales of previously owned homes in June. The sales decreased by 5.4% compared to May, amounting to 3.89 million units on a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis. Additionally, the sales were 5.4% lower than June of the previous year, marking the slowest
Marvel Studio’s Deadpool & Wolverine is set to open this weekend, showcasing an impressive rebound for the post-strike box office and breathing new life into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Following a slump last November with The Marvels, the studio is gearing up for a potentially record-breaking opening with a projected range of $160M-$170M in domestic
Tesla is gearing up to unveil its second-quarter earnings report after the closing bell on Tuesday. Analysts surveyed by LSEG are anticipating earnings per share of 62 cents and revenue of $24.77 billion. The first half of the year proved to be rocky for Tesla, with the EV maker cutting over 10% of its workforce
Spotify Technology saw a significant surge of 13% after posting second quarter earnings that exceeded expectations. Not only did the company top estimates, but its gross margin and operating income also outperformed. This positive performance is a clear indication of the company’s strength in the competitive music streaming industry. General Motors witnessed a jump of
India’s recently unveiled 2024-25 budget seems to be an attempt by the government to address the challenges posed by a weakened job market and rural distress, which were highlighted as key factors in the BJP’s recent election setback. The Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, has allocated a significant amount of funding towards job creation and rural
As spot ether exchange traded funds are gearing up to begin trading on Tuesday, crypto enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement over the potential impact on Ethereum, a blockchain technology that is often considered to have a broader range of applications than bitcoin. These ETFs are designed to invest directly in ether, the digital currency that
In a recent announcement, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed that the Indian government would be reducing its planned gross market borrowing by 120 billion rupees for the financial year ending March 2025. This decision comes as a modification from the earlier 14.13 trillion rupees announced in the interim budget. The aim is to borrow a
McDonald’s recent decision to extend its $5 value meal beyond the initial four-week timeframe in the majority of its U.S. markets is a strategic move aimed at boosting traffic back to its restaurants. The offer, which includes a McChicken or McDouble, four-piece chicken nuggets, fries, and a drink, has been well-received by customers, leading to
Regency’s iconic Westwood Village and Bruin theaters are facing closure this week as their leases come to an end. While the Westwood Fox Village is slated for a renovation following a filmmaker-led initiative earlier this year, the fate of the historic Bruin theater remains uncertain. With no savior in sight for the 1937 cinema, which
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway made a surprising move by trimming its significant Bank of America holding for the first time in over four years. The conglomerate sold a substantial amount of shares, totaling almost $1.5 billion, in separate sales over the course of a few days. This adjustment marked a significant shift in Berkshire’s investment
CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity stock, experienced a 4% drop after Guggenheim downgraded it to neutral from buy. This decision was based on the belief that the company may not come out unscathed from the recent global outage. This raises concerns about the future performance of the stock and its ability to recover from the setback. Nvidia
London stocks experienced a rebound on Monday, with both the blue-chip FTSE 100 index and the mid-cap FTSE 250 showing gains. Investors were busy digesting corporate updates and evaluating the potential consequences of U.S. President Joe Biden withdrawing from the reelection race. Rentokil stood out during the trading session, surging 12.3% to claim the top
China’s surprise decision to lower key short-term policy rates and benchmark lending rates came as a shock to markets around the world. The move signals the country’s determination to counter the economic challenges it currently faces, including weaker-than-expected economic data, looming deflation, a property crisis, rising debt, and subdued consumer and business sentiment. The recent