The recent previews for Zoë Kravitz’s Blink Twice and Lionsgate’s The Crow have left box office analysts a bit underwhelmed with the projected single-digit openings. Despite having a star-studded cast including Channing Tatum, Blink Twice only managed to bring in $820K in previews, which is quite disappointing considering the $20M budget and positive critical reviews
Chinese electric vehicle makers have been facing tariffs in the U.S., leading them to explore other markets such as Mexico. With China being the leading car supplier to Mexico last year, valued at $4.6 billion, Chinese EVs have gained popularity in the Mexican market due to their affordable price tags. Tesla’s rival, BYD, for instance,
The concept of remote work has become a prominent trend in the U.S. labor market, with economists suggesting that it is here to stay for the long haul. This work-from-home revolution has been identified as one of the significant shifts in the labor market over the past couple of decades. According to Nick Bunker, the
Australia’s bank regulator made a significant move by increasing the amount of spare cash that ANZ, the country’s third-largest lender, must hold due to suspected misconduct within its bond trading unit. This decision comes as a result of an ongoing scandal that has been growing in severity. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) not only
The recent rail stoppage in Canada, caused by a labor dispute between the Teamsters union and the country’s two major freight rail operators, Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City, has the potential to have a significant impact on the nation’s economy. Economists and analysts have warned that if the stoppage continues for an
The artificial intelligence startup, Perplexity AI, has recently come under fire for allegations of plagiarism and content theft from various media outlets. Despite these controversies, the company is gearing up to introduce ads on its search app in the near future. Perplexity, known for its AI-assisted search capabilities, has been touting impressive download numbers and
Crocs Inc. saw a positive shift in its stock price after an upgrade from Williams Trading, moving from a hold to a buy. The investment firm believes that Crocs’ decision to appoint actress Sydney Sweeney as the spokesperson for its Heydude brand could potentially reverse negative sales trends. This strategic move might have a positive
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has been carefully evaluating potential locations for its new manufacturing plant in Mexico, with three states emerging as top contenders. According to Jorge Vallejo, BYD’s Mexico director general, the company is considering various proposals from these states, which include attractive incentives such as fiscal benefits, land availability, preferential pricing, and
Disney is once again poised to take the top spot at the summer box office, with their latest release, 20th Century Studios’ Alien: Romulus, projected to bring in $18M, surpassing Deadpool & Wolverine’s fifth weekend earnings of $17M. So far, Alien: Romulus has raked in $50.6M at the box office. Additionally, It Ends with Us,
The future of Paramount Global remains uncertain as the special committee announced an extension of the “go shop” period of its merger agreement with Skydance. Edgar Bronfman Jr. recently entered the scene with a competing offer, initially bidding $4.3 billion for Shari Redstone’s National Amusements. Bronfman proposed acquiring a minority stake in Paramount but later