Chevron experienced a disappointing midday trading session, with stock slipping more than 3% due to second-quarter earnings missing Wall Street estimates. This news caused concern among investors, as adjusted earnings per share were reported at $2.55, lower than the $2.93 per share that analysts had expected. Additionally, revenue came in slightly higher than expected at
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Imax recently reported a decrease in both revenue and profit for the last quarter. Sales fell by 9% to $89 million, but despite this decrease, the company managed to beat Wall Street estimates. The adjusted EBITDA was $31 million, down by 14%, and the adjusted earnings per share came in at 18 cents, compared to
Spotify Technology saw a significant surge of 13% after posting second quarter earnings that exceeded expectations. Not only did the company top estimates, but its gross margin and operating income also outperformed. This positive performance is a clear indication of the company’s strength in the competitive music streaming industry. General Motors witnessed a jump of
Regency’s iconic Westwood Village and Bruin theaters are facing closure this week as their leases come to an end. While the Westwood Fox Village is slated for a renovation following a filmmaker-led initiative earlier this year, the fate of the historic Bruin theater remains uncertain. With no savior in sight for the 1937 cinema, which
Sony is making a bold move by attempting to cater to the underserved female moviegoing audience with the release of Apple Original Films’ $100M romantic comedy “Fly Me to the Moon” this weekend. The film, directed by Greg Berlanti and written by Rose Gilroy, stars popular actors Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson. The story follows
One of the main factors that have been missing from the box office in recent years has been the presence of family-friendly films. While there have been a few successful kid-friendly hits, such as Universal’s “Super Mario Bros.,” most family features have either opted for streaming platforms or had their releases spaced too far apart
The burgeoning demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence has propelled Malaysia onto the global data center stage. In recent years, the country has become a magnet for investments from tech giants such as Google, Nvidia, and Microsoft. The city of Johor Bahru, situated on the border with Singapore, has emerged as a focal point
Disney and Pixar have faced challenges in regaining their foothold at the box office following the pandemic. The decision to release animated features directly on Disney+ caused a shift in audience behavior towards streaming platforms. This move impacted the traditional theatrical experience, as parents became accustomed to seeking out new Disney content from the comfort
The box office has seen a resurgence in recent times, with Disney+ and Pixar maintaining a strong hold over moviegoers. Despite initial doubts about the impact of streaming services on theater attendance, it is clear that the release of “Inside Out 2” has generated significant buzz. The film is projected to have the biggest opening
In a world dominated by streaming services, it’s not often that we see celebrities going out of their way to connect with their fans in person. However, Will Smith did just that at a recent screening of his new movie, Bad Boys: Ride or Die. The Academy Award-winner surprised fans by sneaking out of the
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
Jennifer Lopez has been dominating the streaming world with her latest Netflix sci-fi film, Atlas, which has garnered nearly 60 million global views. This impressive feat has landed the movie in the top spot on the streamer’s top 10 film chart for the second consecutive week. It’s worth noting that Atlas marks Lopez’s fourth No.
The leadership team at Paramount Global recently presented a go-forward plan at their annual shareholder meeting, outlining strategic priorities in the event that a sale of the company does not happen. The plan, presented by the “Office of the CEO” comprised of CBS CEO George Cheeks, Paramount Media Networks CEO Chris McCarthy, and Paramount Pictures
The post-holiday box office weekend saw a significant decline in earnings compared to the previous year, with all titles grossing an estimated $68.6M, a staggering 66% drop from the previous year’s total of $205.1M. This poor performance can be attributed to various factors, including lackluster movie releases and overall audience disinterest in the available options.