General Motors recently reported its best quarterly sales performance in over three years, showcasing significant growth in various segments. The Detroit automaker’s second-quarter sales reached 696,086 units, marking a 0.6% increase from the previous year and the highest number of units sold since the fourth quarter of 2020. Notably, the sales of General Motors’ all-electric
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The cyber attack on CDK’s Dealer Management Software at the end of June had a significant impact on the new vehicle sales of top U.S. automakers in the second quarter. General Motors reported only a 0.6% increase in new vehicle sales, a stark contrast to the 19% rise in sales they experienced the previous year.
The U.S. stock market is facing a downward trend with futures pointing lower on Tuesday. This comes after a previous session where the main indices on Wall Street experienced a slight rise in light pre-holiday trading. The Dow futures contract has dropped by 0.3%, S&P 500 futures by 0.3%, and Nasdaq 100 futures by 0.4%.
The real estate market in Manhattan is experiencing a significant shift, with apartment prices on the decline and inventory on the rise. Reports indicate that the average sales price for real estate in Manhattan has fallen by 3% to slightly over $2 million. Additionally, the median price decreased by 2% to $1.2 million, while luxury
Barry Diller, media mogul and former head of Paramount Pictures, is reportedly exploring a bid for Paramount. The New York Times has reported that Diller’s company, IAC Corp., has signed nondisclosure deals with National Amusements Inc., the controlling stakeholder of Paramount. This news comes amidst ongoing talks between various potential buyers and Paramount. The Paramount
Lionsgate recently announced the release date for the action crime thriller “1992,” starring Ray Liotta in one of his final film roles. The movie is set to hit theaters on Labor Day weekend, August 30. Alongside Liotta, the film features Tyrese Gibson in a co-starring role. In addition, Snoop Dogg has joined the project as
Google recently announced a partnership with BlackRock to develop a 1 gigawatt pipeline of new solar capacity in Taiwan. This initiative is part of Google’s efforts to boost energy capacity and reduce carbon emissions as the demand for artificial intelligence technology continues to grow. Capital Investment in New Green Power Google’s investment in Taiwanese solar
In a time where the film industry is facing a content shortage and audiences are becoming more selective, Fathom Events is making waves with its record-breaking revenue and innovative content offerings. For over two decades, this joint venture between AMC, Regal, and Cinemark has been a pioneer in bringing alternative content to the big screen,
Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 has achieved a remarkable milestone by reaching the coveted $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office within just 19 days. This makes it the fastest animated movie ever to achieve this feat, surpassing the previous record held by Frozen 2, which reached $1 billion in 25 days. This accomplishment is
Dividend-paying stocks provide investors with an opportunity to strengthen their portfolios and increase overall returns. By choosing companies with a consistent track record of dividend payments and solid financials, investors can secure stable income streams while benefiting from capital appreciation. Wall Street’s top analysts have identified three dividend stocks that stand out as attractive options
Geely, a Chinese automaker listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange, has recently caught the attention of Morgan Stanley analysts who resumed coverage of the company with an overweight rating. Despite facing challenges in a competitive market environment, Geely has shown resilience and is expected to weather macro and industry uncertainties. One of the key
The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority has made significant strides in curbing federal regulatory authority during the most recent term. The court has focused on limiting the government’s power to regulate various aspects, ranging from stock trading to pollution. This marks a critical role in the ongoing effort by business interests and others to diminish
A recent downgrade of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) by a Rosenblatt analyst has brought attention to multiple areas of transitional risk that the tech giant is facing. The investment bank identified risks associated with the impact of AI on search, potential search ad revenue loss due to AI Overviews, and emerging evidence of search share loss to
The ongoing saga between Boeing and U.S. prosecutors has reached a pivotal moment, with a July 7 deadline looming for the Justice Department to decide whether to criminally charge the embattled planemaker. This development comes on the heels of the government’s finding that Boeing violated a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) from 2021, put in place