Coraline, the stop-motion animated film by Henry Selick, celebrated its 15th anniversary with a solid performance at the domestic box office. The movie secured the fifth spot with $8.63 million over the three-day weekend, playing on 1,603 screens. The total earnings reached $11.6 million, surpassing its previous record for Fathom Events. Last year, Coraline became
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The stock market experienced a day of mixed gains and losses as investors analyzed the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. While the S&P 500 managed to edge higher, closing with a modest gain of 0.38%, the day started with optimism due to the headline July CPI figure coming in slightly below expectations. This marked
The latest installment in the Alien franchise, titled Alien: Romulus, has exceeded expectations by raking in a massive $100M in its worldwide opening weekend. This impressive figure has surpassed pre-weekend projections, indicating the movie’s strong performance at the international box office, particularly in China. Director Fede Alvarez’s sci-fi horror has resonated well with audiences globally,
Rocket Lab, a space company, saw its stock price soar more than 16% after it announced the packing and shipping of two Mars-bound spacecraft to Cape Canaveral, Florida, for launch. This milestone achievement contributed to Rocket Lab hitting a 52-week high and generated significant interest among investors. Bavarian Nordic’s Vaccine Approval On the other hand,
Blake Lively’s latest film, “It Ends With Us,” continues to dominate the box office, outperforming her husband Ryan Reynolds’ film, “Deadpool & Wolverine.” The romantic drama, directed and starring Justin Baldoni, has been a surprise hit, earning $5.5 million on Wednesday alone. Despite facing competition from “Alien: Romulus,” “It Ends With Us” is projected to
Cisco Systems experienced a 6% jump in its stock after reporting an earnings and revenue beat for its fiscal fourth quarter. The networking company posted adjusted earnings of 87 cents per share on revenue of $13.64 billion, surpassing analysts’ expectations. Despite this positive news, both revenue and earnings for the fiscal year decreased, marking the
The volatile nature of the stock market is evident in the premarket trading activities of various companies. Kellanova’s shares rose significantly after agreeing to be acquired by Mars, while Alphabet experienced a drop in share prices due to reports of potential regulatory actions. This highlights the influence of external factors on company performance and investor
Starbucks recently announced that Brian Niccol will be taking over as CEO and Chair, leaving his role as chief executive at Chipotle Mexican Grill. In order to attract Niccol to the company, Starbucks offered him a significant pay increase and one-time awards. Niccol’s compensation package includes a base salary of $1.6 million annually, with the
Brinker International saw a significant stock drop of around 12% after reporting disappointing fourth-quarter earnings. The adjusted earnings per share fell short of expectations, leading to a weaker profit forecast for the full year. This indicates potential issues within the company’s operations and financial performance. On the other hand, Victoria’s Secret experienced a surge of
Chipotle took a hit on Tuesday with a significant drop in their stock price due to the announcement that CEO Brian Niccol will be leaving his position at the end of August to lead Starbucks. The stock plummeted by 10% during the day, ultimately closing 7% lower than the previous day’s close. Since taking over
JetBlue experienced a significant 13% drop in shares midday after announcing plans to sell $400 million of five-year convertible senior notes. This decision raised concerns among investors about the company’s financial stability and future growth prospects. It remains to be seen how JetBlue will navigate this challenging situation and regain investor confidence in the coming
The week began with a sense of calm in Asian markets as Japan observed a holiday. This absence of trading from Japan removed a source of recent volatility, allowing investors to take a breath and reassess the landscape. With all eyes on major economic data releases from the U.S. and China, market participants were preparing
The U.S. stock index futures were rangebound in evening deals on Sunday, showing some stability after experiencing wild swings last week. The focus is currently shifting towards key inflation data that is set to be released this week. Last week saw steep losses initially, but the week ended with the market mostly flat due to
Over the weekend, the female-driven film “It Ends With Us” made a significant impact at the global box office, earning a whopping $80 million in its opening. This accomplishment is particularly impressive considering the modest budget of the film. As of now, the international portion of the box office stands at $30 million, with several