The U.S. retail sector is currently facing challenges due to elevated interest rates, which have put pressure on many companies within the industry. While the S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail index has managed to stay relatively in-line with the overall market performance, the sector’s gains have been largely driven by a select few
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When it comes to selecting dividend stocks, one of the top picks by Wall Street’s best analysts is Kimberly-Clark (KMB). This consumer products giant, known for brands like Huggies and Kleenex, has a solid track record of returning value to its shareholders. With a quarterly dividend of $1.22 per share, KMB offers a dividend yield
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has taken the global box office by storm, becoming the highest grossing movie in the Legendary and Warner Bros Monsterverse franchise with $570M worldwide. This surpasses the previous Monsterverse champion, 2017’s Kong Skull Island, which earned $568.6M. The film has brought in $373.7M internationally and $196.3M domestically, solidifying its
In December 2023, the prevailing sentiment in the market was that there would be a series of rate cuts in 2024. However, Scott Kleinman, the Co-President of Apollo Asset Management, had a different perspective. He made a contrarian call by betting against any rate cuts in the upcoming year. This decision has proven to be
Boeing’s recent launch of its Starliner capsule with astronauts on board marks a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to certify the spacecraft for NASA missions to the International Space Station. The launch, which took place on Wednesday, was the culmination of a series of delays and setbacks that have plagued the Starliner program. Despite
Scorpion Capital’s recent investigative report on Lasertec Corp (TYO:6920) has sent shockwaves through the investing world. The report boldly accuses Lasertec of engaging in fraudulent activities to inflate revenue, margins, and earnings. According to Scorpion Capital, Lasertec’s accounting practices represent one of the largest corporate frauds in Japanese history, with a market cap of $23
Monzo, a prominent British digital challenger bank, recently made headlines by announcing its first full year of profitability. According to the fintech startup’s annual financial report, it recorded pre-tax profits of £15.4 million ($19.6 million) in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. This achievement marked a significant turnaround from the previous year, where Monzo suffered a loss
Adam Moelis, co-founder of Yotta, had noble intentions when he started the fintech startup in 2019. He aimed to provide Americans with a unique way to save money and build financial stability. However, what unfolded was far from his vision. A dispute between Yotta’s banking partners, Synapse and Evolve Bank & Trust, led to the
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
Palantir, the defense tech firm that specializes in big-data and artificial intelligence software, experienced a sharp decline in its shares following a report of weaker-than-expected guidance. The company’s earnings per share of 8 cents adjusted fell short of the 8 cents expected, while revenues of $634 million were slightly below the $625 million anticipated by
Hotel giant Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) has recently increased its annual adjusted profit forecast following a mixed performance in the first quarter. Despite weakening trends in North America, Marriott is relying on the surge in international travel demand to drive its full-year profit. The company anticipates a significant boost in revenue per available room (RevPAR) from
Despite recent safety issues that have plagued the aviation industry, airline executives are reporting a continued strong demand for flights. United Airlines, along with other major carriers, are anticipating record numbers of travelers this summer. This trend is evident in the record-breaking sales days that have been observed this year. The aviation industry has faced
Google is revolutionizing the cloud computing industry with its latest innovation – a custom-built Arm-based server chip. This move is a strategic attempt by Google to make cloud computing more affordable and competitive in the market. At the Cloud Next conference in Las Vegas, Google announced that the new processor will be available later in
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