The battle for the box office crown between Warner Bros’ Furiosa and Alcon/Sony’s The Garfield Movie has been intense over the long weekend. Both films are currently neck and neck, aiming for around $31 million over four days and $25 million over three days. Surprisingly, Garfield seems to have the upper hand, slightly edging out
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French President Emmanuel Macron’s upcoming state visit to Germany is a crucial event as the European Union’s two biggest powers aim to display unity ahead of the EU parliamentary elections. At a time of significant challenges for Europe, such as the Ukraine war and the potential election of Donald Trump as U.S. president in November,
In the midst of a changing cinematic landscape, Sean Baker recently accepted the prestigious Palme d’Or for his latest movie, Anora, at the Cannes Film Festival. During the awards press conference, Baker took the opportunity to advocate for the survival of traditional theaters, expressing his desire for his movies to be shown on the big
Finance leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) advanced nations met recently in Stresa, Italy, and reaffirmed their commitment to warning against excessively volatile currency moves. This language is seen as a signal to Japan that they have the green light to intervene in the market to prevent rapid falls in the yen. However, despite
At a recent meeting in Stresa, Italy, finance chiefs from the Group of Seven (G7) industrial democracies discussed the potential use of future income from $300 billion of frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s invasion of its neighbor in February 2022. The G7 aims to find ways to leverage these
A recent development in the ongoing protests in Hong Kong has seen a digital music distributor in the UK remove the protest anthem “Glory to Hong Kong” from streaming platforms. The decision came following a court injunction in Hong Kong, with the creators of the music expressing their disappointment at the move. The song, which
The weekend box office seems to be facing some challenges despite the availability of more movies in the market. Moviegoers are still hesitant to return to theaters, resulting in a lackluster response to new releases. The two movies released this weekend, a prequel/spinoff featuring a new actress to a beloved cult movie and a family
As the 2024 general elections in India approach, the initial opinion polls suggested a strong likelihood of the NDA, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, securing a third term with a significant majority. However, the actual progress through the first five phases of voting has raised doubts about these projections. Lower voter turnout, along with
Former Tesla board member, Steve Westly, raised concerns about Elon Musk’s divided focus and its impact on Tesla’s performance in the electric vehicle industry. Westly emphasized the importance of a CEO being laser-focused on their company’s operations, highlighting how Musk’s attention appears to be spread thin across various ventures such as SpaceX, X, Neuralink, and
The U.S. Department of Justice has taken legal action against Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, for alleged antitrust violations. The lawsuit, which involves 30 states and was filed recently, is a result of an extensive investigation launched in 2022 to determine whether Live Nation is monopolizing the ticketing industry. The allegations made by
The premarket trading session has seen companies like Nvidia, Super Micro Computer, and Advanced Micro Devices making impressive gains. Nvidia soared by 7.4% after announcing strong fiscal first-quarter results, better-than-expected guidance, and a 10-for-1 stock split. Similarly, Super Micro Computer and Advanced Micro Devices saw a jump of more than 5% and 3% respectively. These
South Korea’s central bank recently decided to maintain interest rates at a 15-year high, citing concerns over inflationary pressures despite stronger-than-expected economic growth. The Bank of Korea Governor, Rhee Chang-yong, emphasized the need to keep policy restrictive to combat sticky inflation and sustain economic stability. This decision reflects the delicate balance between supporting growth and
Nvidia, a company once known for its niche development of 3D gaming hardware, has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. With the increasing demand for artificial intelligence chips from tech giants such as Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and OpenAI, Nvidia has positioned itself at the forefront of technological innovation. The company’s fiscal first-quarter earnings
The latest data from the National Association of Realtors has revealed some interesting trends in the real estate market for the month of April. The report shows a 1.9% decrease in sales of previously owned homes compared to March, with a total of 4.14 million units sold on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis. This decline