When Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was set to have an interview with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk on the social media platform X, things didn’t go as planned. The live stream faced technical difficulties right from the beginning, leaving many users unable to access it. Musk had to postpone the event due to a massive
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The European Commission recently sent a warning to X Corp. owner Elon Musk and CEO Linda Yaccarino. The commission expressed concerns over the spread of illegal content, including incitements to violence and hate speech, on X’s social media platform. This warning could potentially lead to penalties and restrictions being imposed on the company in Europe.
JetBlue experienced a significant 13% drop in shares midday after announcing plans to sell $400 million of five-year convertible senior notes. This decision raised concerns among investors about the company’s financial stability and future growth prospects. It remains to be seen how JetBlue will navigate this challenging situation and regain investor confidence in the coming
In recent news, Blink Fitness, a budget-friendly gym chain owned by luxury fitness company Equinox Group, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This move comes amidst a wave of fitness chains seeking bankruptcy post-pandemic, including well-known companies like New York Sports Club, 24 Hour Fitness, and Gold’s Gym. With over 100 centers spread across
The week began with a sense of calm in Asian markets as Japan observed a holiday. This absence of trading from Japan removed a source of recent volatility, allowing investors to take a breath and reassess the landscape. With all eyes on major economic data releases from the U.S. and China, market participants were preparing
The U.S. stock index futures were rangebound in evening deals on Sunday, showing some stability after experiencing wild swings last week. The focus is currently shifting towards key inflation data that is set to be released this week. Last week saw steep losses initially, but the week ended with the market mostly flat due to
The discussion surrounding the role of the President in Federal Reserve Board policy-making has sparked controversy and debate in recent times. Republican U.S. vice presidential candidate JD Vance expressed his support for Donald Trump’s call for presidents to have a say in Federal Reserve Board policy-making, including interest-rate moves. This viewpoint challenges the traditional notion
The recent global market volatility has highlighted the unique position of China’s market, showcasing its resilience compared to other major markets. While U.S. tech stocks and Japanese equities experienced significant downturns, Chinese stocks demonstrated more stability. This disparity in performance sheds light on the attractiveness of Chinese equities amidst turbulent market conditions. The Nasdaq 100
One of the top recommendations for dividend stocks in the current economic climate is health-care giant Pfizer. With the company’s recent announcement of better-than-expected second-quarter results, driven by cost-cutting initiatives and strong sales of non-Covid products, Pfizer has shown resilience in the face of economic challenges. Pfizer raised its full-year guidance, reflecting strong demand for
India’s markets regulator issued a statement urging investors to stay calm and exercise caution in response to reports from US-based shortseller Hindenburg Research. The report in question alleged that the head of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Madhabi Puri Buch, had previous investments in offshore funds also utilized by the Adani Group. Despite
In recent times, restaurant CEOs have been fixated on the concept of “value” when explaining to investors the reasons behind their declining sales and outlining strategies to drive foot traffic in the future. This emphasis on value was particularly highlighted during McDonald’s quarterly conference call last month, where the word was mentioned nearly 80 times.
The topic of eliminating taxes on tips for service workers has been making headlines recently, with both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump expressing their support for this policy change. This move is seen as a way to appeal to service workers, a crucial voting bloc in states like Nevada. However, the
At the recent D23 Disney fan event, Walt Disney unveiled plans for a new ‘Avatar’ experience at its Disney California Adventure theme park. This new attraction will be based on the upcoming film, “Avatar: The Way of Water,” the second installment in the popular science fiction franchise. Along with this, a show highlighting the life
Sony and Wayfarer Studios’ recent release, It Ends with Us, is not only gaining traction in the domestic box office but also making a significant impact overseas. Despite only being available in 68% of the international market, the film has managed to gross an impressive $13.3M in just 42 markets. This promising start suggests a