The United Auto Workers President, Shawn Fain, is currently under investigation by a federal court-appointed watchdog, Neil Barofsky. The investigation is focused on determining whether Fain misused his power as the union president. Additionally, union leaders, including Fain, are being accused of obstructing the investigation and impeding the watchdog’s access to crucial information. These actions
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Recent reports have suggested that Cineworld, the parent company of Regal, is considering various options for its UK business. These options could include a potential sale or a restructuring of the company. It has been revealed that Cineworld has enlisted the help of AlixPartners, the same consultancy firm that assisted with their bankruptcy proceedings in
Moderna, a leading biotech company, announced on Monday that its combination vaccine targeting both Covid-19 and the flu has shown to be more effective than standalone shots for these viruses in a late-stage trial. This groundbreaking development has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach vaccination against respiratory viruses. The concept of combination vaccines
Apple is gearing up to unveil its latest advancements in artificial intelligence at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024. With a focus on integrating AI across its software suite, including a revamped Siri voice assistant and a potential partnership with OpenAI, Apple aims to demonstrate its commitment to innovation and staying ahead in the
The global stock market experienced a downturn on Monday as investors adjusted their expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts following a strong U.S. labor market report. The optimism for significant rate cuts was diminished as the U.S. economy showcased robust job creation and wage growth in May. As a result, Asian stocks took a hit
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
Investors are eagerly watching the performance of off-price retailer Burlington Stores (BURL), as it continues to impress with its positive financial results. The first quarter of fiscal 2024 saw the company post upbeat numbers, leading to an increase in profit margin and earnings outlook for the full year. This positive news prompted Jefferies analyst Corey
After evaluating the recent upgrades and downgrades made by Wall Street analysts, one of the key takeaways is the double upgrade of Best Buy by Citi. The research team at Citi has raised their target price for Best Buy to $100, citing positive catalysts such as tech replacement cycles and margin execution. They believe that
As per Jefferies’ latest report, the expected expansion of EBIT margins for IT companies in FY25 may not be as promising as initially anticipated. While there is hope for a substantial improvement in Tech Mahindra, other IT firms may only see a modest rise in margins. The report points out several challenges that could hinder
A CEO from an alternative trading platform, Kelly Rodriques, is determined to shake up private equity investing and provide a solution for the stagnating initial public offering market. In collaboration with Accuidity, Forge Global launched the Forge Accuidity Private Market Index in the recent spring – a move that aims to offer a more accessible
The Covid-19 pandemic has revealed both strengths and weaknesses in the American economy, and one sector that has been particularly affected is child care. As day cares closed their doors and schools shifted to virtual learning, parents were left struggling to balance work and childcare responsibilities. Although the employment levels in the child care sector
Cricket may not be as mainstream in the United States as it is in other parts of the world, but that hasn’t stopped high-profile CEOs and investors from trying to change that. With the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup being co-hosted by the U.S. for the first time, nearly a billion dollars have been invested
The recent passage of legislation in New York to restrict social media platforms from exposing addictive content to users under the age of 18 without parental consent marks an important step in addressing the risks that children face online. The bills are aimed at curbing the negative impact of excessive social media use on adolescent
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently extended the approval of GSK’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, Arexvy, to include adults between the ages of 50 to 59 who are at heightened risk of severe illness from the potentially deadly virus. This marks a significant milestone as the first-ever vaccine endorsed by the FDA