Salesforce, a widely recognized and successful software company, faced criticism from investors due to its compensation plan for top executives. The company’s CEO, Marc Benioff, received a significant increase in total pay for the 2024 fiscal year, which raised concerns among shareholder advisory groups. This article delves into the details of the controversy surrounding Benioff’s
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The European Union regulators have recently accused Meta, the parent company of Facebook, of violating antitrust rules by failing to comply with the bloc’s regulations regarding its new ad-supported social networking service. The Commission has criticized Meta’s ad-supported subscription option, labeling it as a “pay or consent” model, which essentially forces users to either pay
In a time where the film industry is facing a content shortage and audiences are becoming more selective, Fathom Events is making waves with its record-breaking revenue and innovative content offerings. For over two decades, this joint venture between AMC, Regal, and Cinemark has been a pioneer in bringing alternative content to the big screen,
Dividend-paying stocks provide investors with an opportunity to strengthen their portfolios and increase overall returns. By choosing companies with a consistent track record of dividend payments and solid financials, investors can secure stable income streams while benefiting from capital appreciation. Wall Street’s top analysts have identified three dividend stocks that stand out as attractive options
Geely, a Chinese automaker listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange, has recently caught the attention of Morgan Stanley analysts who resumed coverage of the company with an overweight rating. Despite facing challenges in a competitive market environment, Geely has shown resilience and is expected to weather macro and industry uncertainties. One of the key
A recent downgrade of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) by a Rosenblatt analyst has brought attention to multiple areas of transitional risk that the tech giant is facing. The investment bank identified risks associated with the impact of AI on search, potential search ad revenue loss due to AI Overviews, and emerging evidence of search share loss to
Levi Strauss, the iconic clothing maker known for its blue jeans, is experiencing a surge in popularity as consumers are embracing the Western wear trend. This trend has been fueled by cultural influences such as Beyoncé’s “Levii’s Jeans” lyric and Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, as well as fashion lines like the one unveiled by Louis
The recent lawsuit filed by the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) against OpenAI and Microsoft highlights a growing concern within the news industry regarding copyright infringement. This lawsuit follows similar legal action taken by other publications, including The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and the New York Daily News. The CIR accuses OpenAI of using
The stock of Walgreens Boots Alliance took a hit, dropping more than 24.5% after the company reported third-quarter earnings that fell short of Wall Street’s expectations. This news resulted in a cut to the company’s full-year adjusted profit outlook, leading to a decision to close underperforming stores to save costs. This downturn also impacted CVS,
GSK’s shares took a hit, dropping as much as 7% following a U.S. public health agency‘s change in recommendation for the use of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines. This change directly affects the drugmaker’s new blockbuster medicine, Arexvy, which was introduced in the United States last summer. The recommendation by the U.S. Centers for Disease
Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 continues to break records, with a staggering $799.7M in global box office revenue as of Tuesday. The film has been a massive success internationally, raking in $411.9M from 44 overseas markets. In North America, Inside Out 2 has reached $387.8M, solidifying its position as a top contender on the domestic animated
Rivian Automotive experienced a significant boost in its stock price, soaring more than 40% after securing up to $5 billion in funding from Volkswagen Group. This initial investment of $1 billion, with an additional $4 billion expected by 2026, signaled a major vote of confidence in Rivian’s potential within the electric vehicle market. The surge
General Mills, Inc. reported a mixed bag in its fourth-quarter earnings, surpassing Wall Street’s earnings per share (EPS) expectations by a cent but falling short on revenue targets. The food giant posted adjusted EPS of $1.01, slightly higher than the analyst consensus of $1.00. However, revenue for the quarter was reported at $4.71 billion, missing
Southwest Airlines recently announced a sharp decline in its second-quarter revenue forecast, causing its shares to plummet by approximately 4% in premarket trading. The airline attributed this downward revision to shifting booking patterns, projecting a decrease in revenue per available seat mile between 4% and 4.5% compared to the previous year. Additionally, Southwest revised its