The absence of a Marvel film to kick off the summer movie season in 2024 marks a significant departure from the trend of the past decade. Marvel Cinematic Universe films have traditionally dominated the summer box office, with high-profile releases generating openings of over $100 million. However, this year, the headline film for the summer
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In a historic move, the members of Britain’s prestigious all-male Garrick Club have finally voted to allow women to join the institution for the first time in its 193-year history. The decision, passed with 59.98% in favor after a two-hour confidential debate, marks a significant shift for the exclusive club located in central London. The
British neobank Monzo has recently announced a significant achievement in its fundraising journey, securing an additional $190 million in funding. This brings the total amount raised by the company this year to an impressive $610 million. The latest round of funding saw participation from new investors, including Hedosophia, CapitalG, and Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC.
The mortgage rates have been on a rollercoaster ride this year, starting significantly higher and then slightly decreasing last week. This slight dip in rates sparked new demand, especially in the refinancing sector. The average interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages also saw a slight decrease, which fueled the interest of potential buyers looking for
New York City has been declared as the richest city in the world, based on a recent study conducted by Henley & Partners in collaboration with New World Wealth. The city boasts of a staggering 359,500 millionaires and 60 billionaires, showcasing its financial dominance on a global scale. Despite concerns surrounding wealth flight and the
Disney has spent the past five years investing heavily in its streaming services, and it seems that investment is starting to pay off. In the second quarter, Disney nearly broke even in its streaming units, showing a significant improvement from the previous year’s loss. With Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ all showing promising signs of profitability,
Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller made headlines recently when he revealed that he had significantly reduced his stake in chipmaker Nvidia earlier this year. He cited concerns that the rapid growth in artificial intelligence may have been overhyped in the short term. Druckenmiller explained his decision by stating that the stock had seen a substantial increase
Nintendo revealed on Tuesday its intention to unveil the successor to its popular Switch console within the current fiscal year. This decision follows a projection of a significant decline in profit due to the anticipated decrease in sales of the aging Switch console. The new gaming system is expected to be introduced by the end
The latest annual trustees’ report released by the Social Security Administration indicates that the trust funds allocated to pay benefits are on track to be exhausted by 2035. This projection is one year later than initially anticipated, offering a temporary reprieve for beneficiaries. Despite this extension, if Congress fails to take action before the projected
Berkshire Hathaway saw a significant surge in operating earnings, reporting a first-quarter profit of $11.22 billion, which is a 39% increase from the previous year. This increase was primarily driven by the rise in insurance underwriting earnings. Another key highlight of the earnings report was Berkshire’s record cash hoard, which reached $188.99 billion in the