When Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for president, received support from a portion of the tech investing world, a significant number of venture capitalists immediately rallied behind Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic nominee. Over 100 VCs joined forces to endorse Harris as she gears up for the November election. This group, known as
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German airline Lufthansa is facing a challenging third quarter, with expectations of lower earnings due to falling yields and increasing unit costs. The aviation industry in Europe is experiencing a flattening demand, leading to setbacks for airlines dealing with rising costs and limited availability of aircraft. Airfares in both Europe and Asia have plateaued or
Samsung Electronics recently announced its second-quarter results, reporting higher-than-expected revenue and operating profit. The company saw a revenue of 74.07 trillion Korean won, which translates to about $53.45 billion, surpassing analysts’ average estimate of 73.74 trillion Korean won. Additionally, Samsung’s operating profit reached 10.44 trillion Korean won, exceeding the projected 9.53 trillion Korean won. This
Europe’s Airbus has recently disclosed a significant drop in second-quarter profits due to the expenses related to investing in higher jetliner production. This, combined with previously announced charges in its Space Systems business, has resulted in a more than 50% decrease in adjusted operating profit to 814 million euros ($879.7 million) for the quarter. Despite
Advanced Micro Devices recently released their second-quarter earnings report, surpassing Wall Street expectations and showcasing impressive growth in sales of the company’s AI chips. The company reported earnings per share of 69 cents, adjusted versus 68 cents, and revenue of $5.83 billion versus $5.72 billion expected. These results led to an 8% rise in AMD
In the ever-evolving world of the automotive industry, Stellantis has announced plans to reduce its U.S. workforce once again through a broad voluntary buyout program. This move comes as the company aims to cut costs and increase profitability amid a challenging economic environment. Voluntary Buyout Program Stellantis revealed its intentions in an email to employees,
AMC Theatres, under the leadership of Adam Aron, has been making waves in the film industry with their foray into concert film releases. After the success of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, the theater chain is partnering with Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music Vision to bring Usher: Rendezvous in Paris to screens worldwide. This unique
The aviation industry has been facing significant challenges in airplane production post-pandemic. With massive airplane orders missing from this year’s biggest air show, both Boeing and Airbus are struggling to ramp up production while dealing with the aftermath of the pandemic. Issues such as training new workers and ensuring timely commitments have been highlighted as
McDonald’s executives recently admitted that customers find their prices too high, especially lower-income consumers who have been affected by years of high inflation. This has led to a decline in same-store sales across all divisions, prompting the company to reevaluate its pricing strategy. In response to the pricing issue, McDonald’s is now taking a “forensic
Cryptocurrencies experienced a surge at the beginning of the final week of July, with Bitcoin seeing a 2% increase to reach $69,640.00 and Ether rising by 3% to $3,382.15. This uptrend comes as traders analyzed a series of political events that transpired over the weekend and anticipated central bank meetings scheduled for the week ahead.
McDonald’s is set to release its second-quarter earnings report, and analysts have projected some key figures that the company is expected to announce. Despite these projections, McDonald’s has faced a slew of challenges throughout the year, which have reflected in its stock performance. The company’s shares have dropped by 15% year-to-date, largely due to concerns
Over the weekend, Ryan Reynolds experienced a historic moment in his acting career with the success of Deadpool & Wolverine at the box office. The actor took to his Instagram Story to express his shock and gratitude towards the fans who made it all possible. Reynolds admitted that processing the magnitude of this achievement was
Over the weekend, the movie Longlegs starring Nicolas Cage managed to rake in an impressive $6.7 million on 2,730 screens. This third week performance has allowed the film to surpass Parasite as the highest grossing film ever for the indie distributor. Not only that, but Longlegs has also claimed the title of the top grossing
Over the past weekend, Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and Director Shawn Levy’s film, Deadpool & Wolverine, shattered box office records. The movie achieved the highest R-rated opening of all time, both worldwide and domestically, raking in an impressive $438.3 million globally and $205 million in the domestic market. This feat surpassed the previous record set