Yaccarino, the CEO of a social media platform owned by Elon Musk, recently criticized Australia for its handling of a temporary order blocking videos of a violent incident in Sydney. She accused Australia of overreach in their attempt to regulate online content and argued that citizens should have access to information to make up their
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As the 2024 general elections in India approach, the initial opinion polls suggested a strong likelihood of the NDA, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, securing a third term with a significant majority. However, the actual progress through the first five phases of voting has raised doubts about these projections. Lower voter turnout, along with
Former Tesla board member, Steve Westly, raised concerns about Elon Musk’s divided focus and its impact on Tesla’s performance in the electric vehicle industry. Westly emphasized the importance of a CEO being laser-focused on their company’s operations, highlighting how Musk’s attention appears to be spread thin across various ventures such as SpaceX, X, Neuralink, and
The U.S. Department of Justice has taken legal action against Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, for alleged antitrust violations. The lawsuit, which involves 30 states and was filed recently, is a result of an extensive investigation launched in 2022 to determine whether Live Nation is monopolizing the ticketing industry. The allegations made by
The premarket trading session has seen companies like Nvidia, Super Micro Computer, and Advanced Micro Devices making impressive gains. Nvidia soared by 7.4% after announcing strong fiscal first-quarter results, better-than-expected guidance, and a 10-for-1 stock split. Similarly, Super Micro Computer and Advanced Micro Devices saw a jump of more than 5% and 3% respectively. These
The US stock market experienced a downturn after the close of trading on Wednesday. This was primarily driven by losses in sectors such as Oil & Gas, Utilities, and Basic Materials. At closing time, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down by 0.51%, the S&P 500 index fell by 0.27%, and the NASDAQ Composite index
Broadway’s just-ended 2023-2024 season saw a total attendance of about 12.3 million, with 71 productions on the boards grossing a combined $1.54 billion. These figures show a small decrease from the previous season, with the average ticket price settling at $125.27. Despite the relatively stable numbers, Broadway’s attendance remains nearly 17% below pre-pandemic levels. The
Nvidia, a company once known for its niche development of 3D gaming hardware, has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. With the increasing demand for artificial intelligence chips from tech giants such as Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and OpenAI, Nvidia has positioned itself at the forefront of technological innovation. The company’s fiscal first-quarter earnings
The latest data from the National Association of Realtors has revealed some interesting trends in the real estate market for the month of April. The report shows a 1.9% decrease in sales of previously owned homes compared to March, with a total of 4.14 million units sold on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis. This decline
The London Stock Exchange is set to see the launch of exchange-traded products (ETPs) backed by cryptocurrencies, marking a significant development in the world of digital assets. WisdomTree and 21Shares have announced their plans to introduce these innovative financial products, following approval from the UK’s financial regulator. In a move that signals growing acceptance of
On Wednesday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced new regulations that would require customers of the buy now, pay later (BNPL) industry to adhere to the same federal protections as credit card users. This “interpretive rule” under the Truth in Lending Act categorized BNPL lenders as equivalent to traditional credit card providers, meaning they
The Memorial Day weekend box office is a crucial time for the movie industry, as it sets the tone for the summer blockbuster season. However, in recent years, the numbers have not been as impressive as before. The entire 4-day frame now struggles to exceed $200M+, a stark difference from the booming figures of the
China’s recent efforts to boost its real estate market have been met with uncertainty and skepticism from analysts. While the government’s move to increase support for the sector is seen as a positive step, experts believe that it will take time for these policies to yield tangible results. Despite the measures taken by Chinese authorities,
The recent controversy surrounding actor Scarlett Johansson and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has shed light on the importance of communication in business dealings. It is evident from Johansson’s statement that there was a lack of clear communication between her and Altman, leading to misconceptions and misunderstandings. Altman’s decision to use a voice similar to Johansson’s