The recent economic data coming out of China suggests that the world’s second-largest economy is facing significant challenges. A combination of factors such as falling new home prices, slowing industrial output, decreasing export and investment growth, and rising unemployment have all contributed to a worrisome picture. While some data points beat forecasts, they did so
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In a surprising turn of events, the Coraline 15th Anniversary release managed to secure the fifth spot at the domestic box office with an impressive $8.63 million over the three-day weekend. With screenings on 1,603 screens, the total cume reached $11.6 million, breaking the previous record set by Fathom Events. This stop-motion animated film by
As the digital world continues to evolve, so do the tactics used by scammers to deceive unsuspecting victims. One of the latest trends that has been on the rise in the United States is known as “Pig Butchering” scams. These schemes are not only financially devastating for those who fall prey to them, but they
Buffer ETFs have been gaining attention as a potential hedge against the recent market volatility. Bruce Bond, CEO of Innovator ETFs, believes that buffer exchange-traded funds provide an opportunity for investors to protect themselves from the downside of the market. These buffer ETFs are designed to offer exposure to the market while minimizing the risk
The first stock pick by the Street’s top analysts is project management software provider Monday.com (MNDY). With impressive second-quarter results and a raised full-year outlook, the company has caught the attention of investors. In particular, the increase in paid customers with more than $100,000 in annual recurring revenue (ARR) by 49% to 1,009 has been
Starbucks, a coffee giant known for its iconic locations, has been facing operational challenges that have led to a decline in sales in recent quarters. One of the main issues plaguing the company is the overcrowding at its cafes caused by a high volume of mobile orders. This has not only frustrated customers waiting for
The stock market experienced a mixture of gains and losses during the recent trading session, prompted by the release of the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. The S&P 500 managed to edge higher, closing with a modest gain of 0.38%. The initial optimism stemmed from the fact that the headline July CPI figure came
20th Century Studios/Disney’s Alien: Romulus is making waves in the box office with a worldwide opening projected to reach $100 million, a figure significantly higher than initially anticipated. The success of this Fede Alvarez-directed sci-fi horror film can be attributed to its strong performance at the international box office, particularly in China. Despite pre-weekend projections,
SpaceX is gearing up to launch its groundbreaking Polaris Dawn mission, marking the first-ever private attempt to have astronauts perform a spacewalk. This pivotal mission, purchased by billionaire Jared Isaacman as part of his Polaris Program, is scheduled to take off from Florida on August 26th, ushering in a new era of space exploration. Breaking
In the age of advancing technology, the question of “What is a thought?” is evolving beyond a mere philosophical inquiry. With the ability to measure and track brainwaves, our thoughts have become quantifiable data that can be bought and sold by companies in the wearable consumer tech industry. Companies are producing products like sleep masks,