One of the major analyst moves in the AI sector this week came from Evercore ISI, recommending a buy on Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock ahead of its upcoming earnings report. The investment bank believes that recent concerns about potential delays in the release of the Blackwell system are unwarranted. They point to the strong demand for
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Pavel Durov, the renowned billionaire founder and CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, was reportedly arrested at the Bourget airport outside Paris. According to sources cited by TF1 TV and BFM TV, the investigation leading to his arrest was centered around a lack of moderators on the Telegram platform, allowing for criminal activities to
The previews for Zoë Kravitz’s Blink Twice and The Crow, presented by Lionsgate/Edward R. Pressman, were underwhelming with only $820K and $650K respectively. Despite having Channing Tatum in the lead role and solid reviews, Blink Twice fell short of expectations. This raises concerns about the film’s performance over the weekend, as both films are predicted
Several companies are making positive strides in pre-market trading, indicating potential growth and investor interest. Companies such as Crocs, Agilent Technologies, and Nordson experienced stock increases after surpassing expectations in their fiscal reports. This signifies strong performance and the possibility of sustained success in the future. Additionally, companies like Synopsys and Wolfspeed showed resilience in
Disney’s stronghold on the summer box office is set to continue with the anticipated success of 20th Century Studios’ Alien: Romulus. The film is projected to top the box office charts for the ninth time this summer, with estimates placing its fifth weekend earnings above other popular films like Deadpool & Wolverine. As of Tuesday,
Activist investing has been gaining significant attention in the financial world, with firms like Elliott Management making bold moves to influence the trajectory of various companies. CNBC’s Leslie Picker has been closely following Elliott Management’s recent activist campaigns, shedding light on the impact they have had on the stock market. Elliott Management has emerged as
Bank of America’s stock took a hit, falling 2% after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway revealed it was further reducing its stake in the bank. This news comes after a 12-day selling streak that started in mid-July, with the conglomerate selling 13.9 million more shares for $550.7 million over the past three trading days. Berkshire’s stake
In midday trading, Advanced Micro Devices saw a more than 2% increase in its stock price following the announcement of its plans to acquire server builder ZT Systems in a deal worth $4.9 billion. This move shows the company’s commitment to expanding its presence in the tech industry. Conversely, HP experienced a decline of over
Alphabet-owned Waymo recently announced the details of its latest self-driving technology, known as “generation 6.” This new driverless tech has been integrated into Geely Zeekr electric vehicles and is designed to handle a wider array of weather conditions without the need for as many expensive cameras and sensors on board. Satish Jeyachandran, Waymo’s vice president
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
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