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Taking on the role of chief executive of a major oil giant like Petrobras comes with its own set of challenges. Magda Chambriard, the current CEO, faces the daunting task of balancing the economic priorities of Brazil with the profitability of the company. This delicate equilibrium requires strategic decision-making and effective leadership. Chambriard, appointed after
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Last weekend, Disney’s highly anticipated film, Inside Out 2, made a staggering $295M in its worldwide debut, surpassing all expectations. Disney’s Head of Global Theatrical Distribution, Tony Chambers, expressed his gratitude to exhibitors for their contribution to this historic success. The film’s midweek numbers continued to impress, reaching a global total of $380M by Tuesday.
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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
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Fitch Ratings agency has adjusted its forecast for a rate cut in China, pushing back its expectations to next year instead of this year. The decision comes as a result of high interest rates set by the U.S. Federal Reserve, which has influenced China’s monetary policy. Concerns over the exchange rate against the U.S. dollar
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Imax and Wanda Film, China’s largest exhibitor, have recently announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership, focusing on technology and content. This partnership aims to enhance the movie-watching experience for viewers in China. The agreement includes Wanda Film upgrading 61 of its top-performing locations to state-of-the-art Imax with Laser technology in key cities such
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At the midway point of the year, optimism is soaring on Wall Street. According to the recent global fund manager survey from Bank of America Securities, investors are exuding the most bullish sentiment since November 2021. Not only are they not anticipating a recession, they are also showing a strong preference for equities, especially the
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The European Central Bank is expected to cut its deposit rate twice more this year, in September and December, according to a significant majority of economists. These predictions come despite the improving business activity and strong wage data, which have raised uncertainties around the rationale for more cuts. The risks, however, are skewed towards fewer
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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has been steadily increasing its stake in Occidental Petroleum over the past nine trading sessions. This influx of shares has propelled Buffett’s ownership in the Houston-based oil and gas producer to nearly 29%, indicating a strong vote of confidence in the company’s future prospects. Through daily purchases from June 5 to
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Apple has been under scrutiny by the European Commission due to a number of “very serious” issues related to the Digital Markets Act (DMA) that aims to regulate Big Tech companies. The EU’s competition chief, Margrethe Vestager, highlighted that the investigation into Apple, along with Alphabet and Meta, raised concerns about anti-competitive behavior. One of
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