The first weekend of The Roommate, a new play by Jen Silverman, drew in crowds eager to see legends Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow on stage at the Booth Theatre. The play, which explores the dynamics of intimacy between two very different women, had an impressive start with over 100% capacity and a gross of
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Tiger 21, a network of ultra-high-net-worth investors and entrepreneurs, recently released a second-quarter asset allocation report that raised eyebrows regarding their investment stance towards chip giant Nvidia. Surprisingly, more than half of Tiger 21’s members have chosen not to invest in Nvidia, citing various reasons for their decision. This article delves into the concerns of
The recent drop in Nvidia’s market value by $279 billion in a single day is indeed a staggering figure. This type of volatility is concerning, especially for investors who are heavily vested in this tech giant. The fact that this is the fifth time Nvidia has experienced such a massive decline is a red flag.
Asia’s semiconductor stocks experienced a significant downturn on Wednesday morning, following Nvidia’s steep decline in the U.S. The U.S. chipmaker, Nvidia, saw its shares plummet more than 9% during regular trading, causing a ripple effect in the semiconductor industry worldwide. This drop in Nvidia’s stock price led to a broader sell-off in semiconductor stocks on
The safe-haven Japanese yen has experienced a significant rally, while riskier currencies like the Australian dollar and sterling have struggled in the aftermath of the recent sell-off on Wall Street. The surge in the yen can be attributed to concerns sparked by soft U.S. manufacturing data, which has heightened fears of a potential hard landing
The fall box office season is looking brighter than ever with the highly anticipated release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Warner Bros. is set to make up for their string of summer flops with the Tim Burton-directed sequel that is already generating buzz. The movie is eyeing a global start with estimates as high as $145 million,
Steph Curry, the four-time NBA champion, is already looking towards his future beyond the basketball court. In a recent interview with CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street,” the 10-time NBA All-Star discussed his plans for the rest of his basketball career, as well as his various business ventures and goals for after his playing days come
The European Central Bank (ECB) is currently facing a heated internal debate among policymakers regarding the outlook for growth in the Eurozone. This conflicting narrative has created a rift that is likely to influence the ongoing rate cut discussions, with some members expressing concerns about a potential recession while others are more focused on the
China’s economic landscape has seen a significant shift in recent years, with some cities thriving while others struggle to keep up. The latest data from the Milken Institute’s best performing cities China index reveals a mixed bag of results for the country’s large- and mid-sized cities. Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province and home to
Volkswagen, Europe’s top carmaker, is currently facing mounting price pressure from Asian rivals which may lead the company to considering closing factories in Germany for the first time. This move would mark the first major clash between Chief Executive Oliver Blume and the influential unions at VW. The executive board’s plans have been met with
The rapid advancement of technology has prompted many hotel chains to revolutionize the way guests access their rooms. With the emergence of digital options like Apple Wallet and Google Wallet apps, the traditional plastic room key is quickly becoming obsolete. The shift towards touchless technology has been further accelerated by the onset of the pandemic,
Recent data suggests that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is likely to keep its key interest rate steady as the country’s economic growth remains robust and inflation is under control. Despite the current inflation rate of 2.0%, BNM has successfully kept it in check. Additionally, the Malaysian ringgit has shown signs of strength, transitioning from one
Russia’s trade with India has experienced a significant growth, nearly doubling to $65 billion in 2023. The increase in trade can be attributed to India becoming a major importer of Russian oil after Western sanctions were imposed over a conflict in Ukraine. This surge in trade has led to a booming bilateral relationship between the
The recent decision by Brazil’s federal supreme court to suspend Elon Musk’s social network X raises serious concerns about due process and legal procedures. The court’s top justice, Alexandre de Moraes, issued suspension orders without giving Musk and X a fair opportunity to defend themselves or comply with the court’s requests. This lack of due