Elon Musk found himself under scrutiny when he lashed out at advertisers considering pulling their ads from his X social media platform. Speaking at the Cannes Lions advertising festival in France, Musk clarified his previous comments by stating that his intention was to defend free speech rather than target the advertising industry as a whole.
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One of the main factors that have been missing from the box office in recent years has been the presence of family-friendly films. While there have been a few successful kid-friendly hits, such as Universal’s “Super Mario Bros.,” most family features have either opted for streaming platforms or had their releases spaced too far apart
Disney and Pixar have faced challenges in regaining their foothold at the box office following the pandemic. The decision to release animated features directly on Disney+ caused a shift in audience behavior towards streaming platforms. This move impacted the traditional theatrical experience, as parents became accustomed to seeking out new Disney content from the comfort
When it comes to selecting dividend stocks, one of the top picks by Wall Street’s best analysts is Kimberly-Clark (KMB). This consumer products giant, known for brands like Huggies and Kleenex, has a solid track record of returning value to its shareholders. With a quarterly dividend of $1.22 per share, KMB offers a dividend yield
GameStop’s annual shareholder meeting faced a major setback on Thursday as computer problems caused servers to crash under overwhelming interest in the stream. According to a customer service representative for the company hosting the stream, the meeting was scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. ET and was hosted on ComputerShare. However, when attendees tried to
The recent passage of legislation in New York to restrict social media platforms from exposing addictive content to users under the age of 18 without parental consent marks an important step in addressing the risks that children face online. The bills are aimed at curbing the negative impact of excessive social media use on adolescent
Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant, is making significant strides in its global expansion efforts by introducing new services targeted at small businesses in the U.S. and Europe. One of the key initiatives announced by Alibaba.com, the company’s business-to-business platform catering to companies outside of China, is the launch of “Alibaba Guaranteed.” This new service is
Ramp, the rapidly growing expense management company valued at $7.65 billion, has recently announced its foray into the realm of business travel through a strategic partnership with Booking Holdings’ Priceline. This innovative product, named Ramp Travel, leverages the power of artificial intelligence and automation to revolutionize the process of booking and managing expenses related to
Jennifer Lopez has been dominating the streaming world with her latest Netflix sci-fi film, Atlas, which has garnered nearly 60 million global views. This impressive feat has landed the movie in the top spot on the streamer’s top 10 film chart for the second consecutive week. It’s worth noting that Atlas marks Lopez’s fourth No.
Australia recently announced that it had decided to drop its legal battle against Elon Musk’s company, X, concerning the posting of graphic footage of a church stabbing in Sydney. The controversy surrounding this issue was widely viewed as a test case for the Australian government’s ability to enforce online safety standards on social media platforms.
The leadership team at Paramount Global recently presented a go-forward plan at their annual shareholder meeting, outlining strategic priorities in the event that a sale of the company does not happen. The plan, presented by the “Office of the CEO” comprised of CBS CEO George Cheeks, Paramount Media Networks CEO Chris McCarthy, and Paramount Pictures
American Airlines recently announced a significant cut to its sales outlook, indicating a challenging road ahead for the company. The airline giant now expects unit revenues to plummet by as much as 6% in the second quarter compared to the previous year, a stark contrast from the initial forecast of a decline of no more
GameStop, a video game retailer, saw a significant increase in its shares by almost 23% after announcing that it made approximately $933 million from a stock sale. Gambling Stocks DraftKings and U.S.-traded shares of FanDuel parent company Flutter Entertainment experienced a decline of 10% and 7% respectively. This drop was attributed to the Illinois Senate
As travel enthusiast Lora Bowler reassesses her vacation expenses, she is opting for a more cost-effective approach without compromising on luxury. In the midst of a changing travel landscape, Bowler, like many others, is turning to hotel day passes as a way to experience the amenities of upscale resorts without the hefty price tag of