The highly anticipated movie, Deadpool and Wolverine, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, is creating a buzz even before its release. According to sources in the box office industry, the movie is on track to shatter records for preview night numbers for an R-rated film. Initial projections suggest that Deadpool and Wolverine could bring in
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Southwest Airlines recently announced a potential drop in unit revenue for the third quarter of the year. This decline is attributed to an oversupplied U.S. market, which has led airlines to discount tickets during a typically profitable period. The airline projected that unit revenue for the current quarter could decrease by as much as 2%
Recently, there has been a growing interest in the revival of the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo, Iowa, a nuclear plant that ceased operations in 2020 after 45 years of service. This move comes as demand for carbon-free energy is on the rise, amidst a historic surge in electricity consumption. NextEra Energy, the company
AMC Entertainment, one of the largest theater chains in the world, reported a significant drop in revenue for the second quarter of the year. The company’s total revenues for the quarter ended June 30 decreased to just over $1 billion, down from $1.35.9 billion in the same period last year. The decline in revenue can
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, recently posted a poll on social media platform X, seeking opinions on whether Tesla should invest $5 billion into his newest startup, xAI. This informal poll raised questions about the future of Tesla’s investments and the potential impact on the company’s financial stability. It also highlighted Musk’s ambitious goals
Marvel Studio’s Deadpool & Wolverine is set to open this weekend, showcasing an impressive rebound for the post-strike box office and breathing new life into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Following a slump last November with The Marvels, the studio is gearing up for a potentially record-breaking opening with a projected range of $160M-$170M in domestic
As Societe Generale (OTC:SCGLY) strategists issued a warning to growth-focused investors about the possibility of a bubble burst in the US technology sector, they highlighted the significant market capitalization of US Tech within the S&P 500. The banking giant pointed to the recent surge in smaller stocks contrasted with a decline in larger tech companies,
The reboot of the 1996 film Twisters seems to be off to a promising start, earning around $7 million in preview sales from both Imax/PLF showtimes and early previews. The film, starring Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar Jones, has garnered positive reviews, with a 78% critics score and an impressive 94% audience score on Rotten
Recently, it has been reported that GitLab, a cloud-based software development tools provider in the U.S., is considering a sale after receiving acquisition interest. This move has attracted attention from various industry peers, including Datadog, a cloud monitoring firm. This potential sale process, which is being handled by investment bankers, is still in its early
In a move reminiscent of Apple’s approach, Anthropic, an artificial intelligence startup, and Menlo Ventures are teaming up to launch a $100 million fund aimed at supporting early-stage startups in the AI space. While Menlo Ventures will provide the cash for investing in these startups, Anthropic will offer founders $25,000 in credits to use its
RBC Capital analysts are expressing caution in light of the weak CPI print from last week. They believe that this could have negative implications for stocks moving forward. The upcoming 2Q24 reporting season is seen as a critical test for the market, especially in relation to the rotation trade that appeared to gain traction in
In a surprising turn of events, A24’s drama Sing Sing, featuring Colman Domingo, has made its mark as the third highest limited opening film of the year. The film, set against the backdrop of the Sing Sing Correctional Facility, grossed an impressive $137,119 on just four screens, resulting in a per screen average of $34.3k.
The prospect of impending U.S. interest rate cuts is causing a stir among investors, who now find themselves at a crossroads. The dilemma they face is whether to maintain their allegiance to the stalwart Big Tech stocks that have been the backbone of market returns for an extended period, or to pivot towards lesser-loved sectors
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket recently faced an unexpected setback, leading to the grounding of the vehicle pending an incident investigation. The incident occurred during the “Starlink Group 9-3” mission, where the rocket was supposed to launch 20 satellites into low Earth orbit. While the lower first stage of the rocket performed as expected, the upper