The potential merger of Sony and Apollo with Paramount Global has sparked discussions about the strategy the conglomerates might adopt if the deal goes through. One key aspect of their plan is to maintain a steady theatrical release output between both studios, without reducing it. This approach is aimed at ensuring a consistent flow of
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AMC Entertainment is currently grappling with a significant financial challenge in the form of a $4.5 billion debt, with a large portion of it maturing in 2026. The company’s CEO, Adam Aron, recently addressed this issue during a post-earning conference call, revealing that AMC has been engaged in discussions with lenders for almost a year
India’s consumer price inflation is expected to have eased to 4.80% in April, just slightly below March’s rate. Despite the overall moderation in headline inflation, food prices have remained stubbornly high, exerting pressure on household budgets. Food inflation, which makes up nearly half of the consumer price index (CPI) basket, continues to pose a significant
The absence of a Marvel film to kick off the summer movie season for the first time since 2009 has raised concerns within the industry. The lack of a known franchise brand during the highly lucrative summer moviegoing season can have negative repercussions. This year, Universal’s “The Fall Guy” was the headline film for the
British neobank Monzo recently announced that it has secured an additional $190 million in funding, bringing its total fundraising for the year to an impressive $610 million. This latest round of funding included investments from notable new backers, such as Hedosophia and CapitalG, as well as participation from existing investors like Singaporean sovereign wealth fund
The dollar has shown signs of strength as investors weigh the possibility of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Despite earlier losses, the dollar made modest gains amidst renewed speculations on the future monetary policy direction of the Fed. The yen, on the other hand, has been experiencing a downward trend, edging closer to the 155 per
The recent decision by U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration to pause a shipment of weapons to Israel has raised concerns over the possibility of an Israeli invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah. The move was made in an effort to prevent a full-scale assault by the Israelis against Rafah, where hundreds of thousands
Oddity Tech, a newly public Israeli cosmetics platform, has defied expectations by exceeding first-quarter results. Using artificial intelligence to develop innovative beauty products, Oddity reported earnings per share of 61 cents compared to the expected 49 cents. Additionally, revenue reached $211.63 million, surpassing the projected $205 million. This remarkable performance showcases the company’s potential in
Brad Gerstner, the Chair and CEO of Altimeter Capital, has recently made some significant strategic moves in response to this year’s strong run in technology stocks. Despite being bullish on the stocks that are reaccelerating due to artificial intelligence, Gerstner has decided to take some chips off the table. He mentioned during an appearance on
The yen has been experiencing a downward trend against the dollar, attributed to wide interest rate differentials between the two currencies. Despite efforts from Japanese officials through suspected dollar-selling interventions, the yen’s value has continued to decline. The U.S. dollar saw a significant increase against the yen in early Asian trading, following a rally the
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz recently shared his thoughts on the coffee chain’s disappointing quarterly report, asserting that the company has the potential to bounce back by revitalizing its U.S. stores. Despite no longer holding an official position at Starbucks, Schultz emphasized the necessity for enhancing the mobile order and pay experience, as well as
In a move to resolve a reputational crisis that has plagued the airline, Qantas Airways has agreed to pay A$120 million ($79 million) to settle a lawsuit brought by regulators over the sale of tickets for flights that had already been cancelled. The settlement includes a payment of A$20 million to more than 86,000 affected
Westpac, one of Australia’s leading banks, recently announced an increase in its share repurchase program by A$1 billion. In addition to this, the bank also declared a special dividend, citing a strong balance sheet despite a 16% fall in its first-half profit. The decline in profit was attributed to tight competition and high costs in
U.S. stock index futures saw an increase in evening trading following a session on Wall Street. The weaker-than-expected labor data sparked optimism among investors, leading to speculation about a potential rate cut in September. The positive sentiment was further bolstered by strong earnings reports, particularly from tech giant Apple Inc. The release of softer-than-expected nonfarm