'Barbie' makes history with $1 billion at the box office
"Barbie" has answered the billion-dollar question with a resounding "yes." Barely three weeks into its run, writer-director Greta Gerwig's blockbuster has raked in an astounding $1.03 billion at the global box office, Warner Bros. reports. This makes Gerwig the first female director with a billion-dollar movie.
2023-08-06 23:45
Ahead of two key inflation reports, what would a soft landing look like exactly?
The case for a US recession has been slowly collapsing as inflation eases and the economy holds remarkably steady, despite 11 interest rate hikes since the Federal Reserve began its latest battle against inflation in March 2022.
2023-08-06 19:53
Blockbuster heatwave helping drive summer movie box office
What are some of the most packed movie screenings at the Maya Cinemas Fresno 16 in Fresno, California, these days? "Oppenheimer?" The multiplex's dozen daily showings of "Barbie?" Actually, it's the matinees of both.
2023-08-05 22:18
Optimistic investors still buying stocks - BofA
LONDON Investors continued to buy stock and bond funds in the week to Wednesday, Bank of America global
2023-08-04 18:24
Apple Set to Relinquish Historic $3 Trillion Value as Sales Fall
Apple Inc.’s market value is set to dip below the historic $3 trillion level after the iPhone maker’s
2023-08-04 17:29
Japan issues rare warning over fake X account
The account on the platform formerly known as Twitter impersonated Japan's top currency diplomat.
2023-08-04 11:57
Canadian province Alberta cancels bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games
It comes weeks after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out of hosting the 2026 games.
2023-08-04 09:21
A Company Reinvents Itself in Sign of Hope for Japan
It became a symbol of corporate Japan’s slide toward mediocrity when it got into difficulties during the global
2023-08-04 07:52
US layoffs fall to lowest level in nearly a year
By Safiyah Riddle American employers announced fewer layoffs in July than the year before, marking the first year-over-year
2023-08-03 19:58
Bank of England raises interest rates for the 14th time
The Bank of England raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point Thursday as inflation remains stubbornly high.
2023-08-03 19:27
Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone: When Bollywood A-listers turn into start-up stars
Many top Indian actors are making fortunes by actively investing in start-ups and consumer brands.
2023-08-03 05:52
Janet Yellen: Credit downgrade 'puzzling' and unwarranted'
Janet Yellen defends the US, as stock markets fall after credit downgrade.
2023-08-03 03:23