Japan’s Nippon Steel has been making significant efforts to complete its planned purchase of U.S. Steel. The company’s vice chairman, Takahiro Mori, who plays a crucial role in the negotiations, is set to travel to the United States next week to meet with stakeholders. This visit is part of the ongoing dialogues aimed at gaining
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The recent vote by Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama against union representation by the United Auto Workers has dealt a significant blow to the UAW’s organizing efforts. Despite the UAW’s success in winning an organizing drive at a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee, the majority of Mercedes-Benz workers voted against unionization, with 56% of the vote going
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 40,000 for the first time ever on Friday, marking a significant milestone in the stock market. This achievement comes after a five-week win streak fueled by optimism surrounding potential rate cuts and mostly positive quarterly earnings reports from major corporations. At the end of the trading day at
John Krasinski’s newest film, IF, brought in an impressive $1.75M in Thursday night previews, starting at 4 p.m. This family-friendly feature is rated PG, making it a refreshing change from recent releases. While initial reviews are not glowing, sitting at 51% on Rotten Tomatoes, audience reactions seem to be more positive than expected. Industry experts
GameStop recently announced plans to sell 45 million common shares of its stock, causing the share price to drop by more than 20%. In addition to the stock offering, the video game retailer also reported a sales decline in the first quarter. These developments have contributed to the volatility in GameStop’s stock price. On a
Tesla, the electric-vehicle maker, recently revealed that it is cutting approximately 600 more employees across its manufacturing facilities and engineering offices in Fremont and Palo Alto as part of a major restructuring effort. The latest round of layoffs spanned various departments and roles, impacting factory workers, software developers, and robotics engineers. This move comes in
The Bank of Canada is considering cutting interest rates multiple times, possibly even before the Federal Reserve makes its first move. A declining Canadian dollar is causing concern regarding the inflation outlook, prompting analysts to predict that the BoC may begin rate cuts as early as June or July. The divergence in interest rate policies
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has made headlines by breaking above the 40,000 mark, a feat that seemed unimaginable just a year ago. This remarkable achievement has been driven by investor optimism surrounding the potential for artificial intelligence to boost corporate profits and the likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting rates as inflation eases post-pandemic.
Imax is gearing up for its largest “filmed for Imax” slate in 2025, with at least 14 titles currently in production using Imax film or Imax-certified digital cameras. This represents a significant increase from previous years, showcasing the growing interest from Hollywood and international filmmakers in creating content specifically for the Imax platform. Despite Imax
The recent announcement of the European Union launching an investigation into Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has raised critical concerns over the child safety risks associated with its platforms. The European Commission highlighted issues such as the stimulation of behavioral addictions in children and the creation of ‘rabbit-hole effects’ on platforms like Facebook and
Investment bank Wells Fargo believes that the US Federal Reserve is unlikely to make aggressive moves on interest rates, despite the expectation of rate cuts this year. The current mindset of “higher for longer” rates would have posed significant challenges for stocks in the past, but market participants are holding onto the belief that inflation
Walmart has recently shown exceptional performance, surpassing quarterly earnings and revenue expectations with its innovative strategies. The retail giant’s success can be attributed to its significant e-commerce gains, profit-driving businesses such as advertising, and its ability to attract more high-income shoppers. The company has now revised its full-year guidance, aiming to exceed its initial projections
As tensions between the U.S. and China continue to rise, many investors are turning to a “China Plus One” strategy, seeking opportunities in other countries such as India and Southeast Asia. According to Shailendra Singh, managing director of Peak XV Partners, this diversification strategy is benefiting markets outside of China in the short term. However,
Netflix, the streaming giant, made a groundbreaking announcement on Wednesday, revealing that its cheaper, ad-supported tier has now surpassed a whopping 40 million global monthly active users. This astonishing figure represents a significant leap from the 23 million users reported earlier this year in January. The company’s decision to introduce this more affordable subscription plan