McDonald’s is reportedly in the process of rolling out a value meal option in U.S. locations as a response to the increasingly challenging environment for consumers. With mentions of low-income consumers on the rise during company earnings calls, it is evident that people are starting to cut back on their spending habits, particularly in the
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Reports are indicating that 20th Century Studios’ latest installment, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, has kicked off its theatrical run with a bang. Previews for the film have raked in an impressive $6.5M, a figure that includes Thursday night earnings starting from 3 PM, as well as an additional $1.6M from special fan
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Zeekr has made headlines with its successful initial public offering (IPO), pricing its shares at $21 – the top end of its range. With the company set to sell 21 million American depository shares, it is expected to raise $441 million when it begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange
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
China is at the forefront of AI research, with local companies utilizing technologies similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT to enhance the development of humanoid robots. Li Zhang, COO of LimX Dynamics in Shenzhen, noted the significant impact of generative AI in speeding up research and development cycles. The ability of AI to understand and generate content
The Broadway scene in Spring 2024 saw an influx of new productions, with 18 debuting between mid-March and late April. However, the aftermath of this Broadway crunch is now showing early signs of the inevitable shake-out. One such example is the impending closure of the show Lempicka, with a few others already playing to houses
Equinox, a high-end fitness chain, has recently announced the launch of one of the world’s most expensive gym memberships — a $40,000-per-year program called “Optimize by Equinox.” This exclusive program, created in partnership with lab-test startup Function Health, aims to enhance overall health and longevity through personalized health plans that encompass a wide range of
Berkshire Hathaway saw its Class A shares trade up 1.2% early Monday after the conglomerate posted an impressive 39% year-over-year growth in operating profit. Additionally, the Warren Buffett-led business also reported a significant increase in cash holdings, approaching a record level of $200 billion. Shares of Paramount surged 2.4% following reports that the owner of
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
Universal’s recent release, “The Fall Guy,” starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, had a lackluster start at the box office, pulling in $3.15M from early showings and Wednesday advance screenings. The movie is projected to make around $35M-$40M over its opening weekend. This sluggish start can be attributed to delays in the production of feature
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Australia’s major banks are anticipated to report weaker first-half profits as operating costs remain high and competition for mortgage and deposit sales intensifies. This has led to a reduction in margins, putting a strain on overall profitability. Although historically, rising interest rates have been beneficial for the Big Four banks, the current scenario has forced
Eli Lilly recently announced a significant increase in its annual sales forecast due to explosive demand and increased manufacturing capacity for its weight-loss drug Zepbound. This development has driven the company’s shares to rise nearly 6% in value. The company expects to see substantial production increases in the second half of the year for its