Rocket Lab, a space company, saw its stock price soar more than 16% after it announced the packing and shipping of two Mars-bound spacecraft to Cape Canaveral, Florida, for launch. This milestone achievement contributed to Rocket Lab hitting a 52-week high and generated significant interest among investors. Bavarian Nordic’s Vaccine Approval On the other hand,
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Blake Lively’s latest film, “It Ends With Us,” continues to dominate the box office, outperforming her husband Ryan Reynolds’ film, “Deadpool & Wolverine.” The romantic drama, directed and starring Justin Baldoni, has been a surprise hit, earning $5.5 million on Wednesday alone. Despite facing competition from “Alien: Romulus,” “It Ends With Us” is projected to
Financial technology firm Klarna is making significant moves into the banking industry by introducing new products aimed at enhancing customer experiences and loyalty. The company’s CEO and founder, Sebastian Siemiatkowski, highlighted the importance of disrupting retail banking and promoting the use of Klarna for day-to-day spending. Klarna is rolling out two new products, “balance” and
The European Commission recently sent a warning to X Corp. owner Elon Musk and CEO Linda Yaccarino. The commission expressed concerns over the spread of illegal content, including incitements to violence and hate speech, on X’s social media platform. This warning could potentially lead to penalties and restrictions being imposed on the company in Europe.
The topic of eliminating taxes on tips for service workers has been making headlines recently, with both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump expressing their support for this policy change. This move is seen as a way to appeal to service workers, a crucial voting bloc in states like Nevada. However, the
In the digital age, data centers have become essential infrastructure, requiring massive amounts of power to run efficiently. Tech companies are now seeking clean energy sources to power these data centers, with some turning to directly connecting them to nuclear plants. This move comes as the demand for power is increasing, driven by factors such
E.l.f. Beauty’s recent quarterly performance has been impressive, with a 50% gain in sales in its fiscal first quarter. This comes after a remarkable 76% jump in the year-ago period. However, the company’s post-earnings conference call hinted at potential challenges ahead, as they anticipate higher container and transportation costs in FY25. Despite a 3.4% rise
Apple is considering charging its users up to $20 for access to advanced artificial intelligence features. The company plans to introduce its Apple Intelligence system later this year, with enhanced Siri voice assistant capabilities and the ability to automatically generate emails and images. Although these features will be gradually rolled out, users in certain regions,
The narrative surrounding Disney’s media business has taken a surprising turn in recent times. While previously the focus was on how streaming losses and other factors were dragging down the company, the second-quarter results have shown a different story. Disney’s combined streaming services – Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ – have turned a profit for the
Disney recently announced that it will be increasing the prices of its streaming platforms, including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. The price hikes, ranging from $1 to $2 more per month, will take effect in mid-October. This decision comes as Disney continues to emphasize bundle packages to offer its customers more value for their money. The
In a recent meeting, Brazil’s central bank reiterated its commitment to keeping inflation under control. The central bank expressed concerns over inflation expectations that have been de-anchoring, indicating a potential need for a rate hike to bring inflation back to its target. The decision to keep interest rates unchanged at 10.50% was unanimous, but the
In an era where many banks are reducing their physical presence, JPMorgan Chase is taking a different approach by expanding its brick-and-mortar footprint. The firm, led by Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon, is on a mission to reach more Americans in smaller cities and towns by opening new branches in less densely populated areas. This
The widening of U.S. junk bond spreads over yields on risk-free Treasuries on Monday indicated that financial markets were perceiving more risk. This came after the biggest daily point surge since March 2023, with stocks seeing a sharp decline as investors sought the safety of U.S. government debt. The ICE/BofA U.S. high yield index option
Mars, the family-owned food giant well-known for its candy brands like M&M’s and Snickers, is reportedly considering the acquisition of Kellanova. Kellanova, the maker of popular snacks such as Cheez-It and Pringles, has a market value of $22 billion, making it an attractive target for Mars. While Kellanova’s stock has seen a 20% increase since