Former Tesla board member, Steve Westly, raised concerns about Elon Musk’s divided focus and its impact on Tesla’s performance in the electric vehicle industry. Westly emphasized the importance of a CEO being laser-focused on their company’s operations, highlighting how Musk’s attention appears to be spread thin across various ventures such as SpaceX, X, Neuralink, and
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The Memorial Day weekend box office is a crucial time for the movie industry, as it sets the tone for the summer blockbuster season. However, in recent years, the numbers have not been as impressive as before. The entire 4-day frame now struggles to exceed $200M+, a stark difference from the booming figures of the
Macy’s fiscal first-quarter earnings report surpassed Wall Street’s expectations. The department store operator highlighted early signs of momentum in its turnaround strategy. CEO Tony Spring mentioned that the company is in the “early innings” of turning around its namesake stores. By increasing investments in certain Macy’s stores, the company has seen a positive response from
Lowe’s, the home improvement retailer, exceeded Wall Street’s expectations in terms of quarterly earnings and revenue. Despite a decrease in pricey item purchases by do-it-yourself customers, Lowe’s managed to outperform projections. This positive outcome is in stark contrast to its competitor, Home Depot, which fell short of revenue expectations due to challenges in the housing
Hims & Hers Health recently made headlines with the introduction of compounded GLP-1 weight loss injections, a new addition to their range of direct-to-consumer treatments. This move has caused the company’s shares to soar by 20% in early trading. While Hims & Hers already had a weight loss program in place, it did not include
The CEO and co-founder of Navan, Ariel Cohen, has been diligently preparing the company for an eventual initial public offering this year. With recent adjustments to the leadership structure and board of directors, Navan is showing signs of maturity and readiness for the public markets. Rich Liu, an expert in scaling companies from seed to
Paramount’s release of John Krasinski’s film, IF, has seen success in the international box office, grossing $20M in the overseas market. The positive word of mouth surrounding the film is likely to contribute to its playability in the coming weeks. The film opened at No. 1 in the UK with $3.2M, quickly becoming a standout
When looking at Ares Capital (ARCC), one can see that it is a company that focuses on providing financing solutions for small- and middle-market companies. The company recently declared a quarterly dividend of 48 cents per share with a dividend yield of 9.1%. The company’s core earnings per share slightly missed analysts’ estimates but the
Tycoon Elon Musk’s arrival in Bali for the planned launch of SpaceX’s Starlink internet service signals a significant development in Indonesia’s quest to boost internet penetration and health services. The Indonesian government views this collaboration as a crucial step towards ensuring equal access to the internet across the country, particularly in remote areas where connectivity
Goldman Sachs recently reported a significant shift in the performance of the top technology companies, known as the “Magnificent 7,” after analyzing their first-quarter results. The collective profits of Apple Inc, Amazon.com Inc, Alphabet Inc, Meta Platforms Inc, Microsoft Corporation, NVIDIA Corporation, and Tesla Inc increased by 48% year-over-year. This growth was driven by a
Japan’s Nippon Steel has been making significant efforts to complete its planned purchase of U.S. Steel. The company’s vice chairman, Takahiro Mori, who plays a crucial role in the negotiations, is set to travel to the United States next week to meet with stakeholders. This visit is part of the ongoing dialogues aimed at gaining
The recent vote by Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama against union representation by the United Auto Workers has dealt a significant blow to the UAW’s organizing efforts. Despite the UAW’s success in winning an organizing drive at a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee, the majority of Mercedes-Benz workers voted against unionization, with 56% of the vote going
John Krasinski’s newest film, IF, brought in an impressive $1.75M in Thursday night previews, starting at 4 p.m. This family-friendly feature is rated PG, making it a refreshing change from recent releases. While initial reviews are not glowing, sitting at 51% on Rotten Tomatoes, audience reactions seem to be more positive than expected. Industry experts
Imax is gearing up for its largest “filmed for Imax” slate in 2025, with at least 14 titles currently in production using Imax film or Imax-certified digital cameras. This represents a significant increase from previous years, showcasing the growing interest from Hollywood and international filmmakers in creating content specifically for the Imax platform. Despite Imax