The Walt Disney Company recently announced its new theatrical schedule, aiming to boost its revenue following struggles in the wake of pandemic shutdowns and labor strikes. The company faced challenges as productions stalled and moviegoers’ habits shifted, leading to a disconnect with audiences and revenue woes. CEO Bob Iger acknowledged that the quality of Disney’s
California lawmakers have made significant modifications to their budget proposal for March, aiming to reduce spending by $17.3 billion to address a record deficit. The plan involves a combination of new revenue, internal borrowing, funding delays, and shifts in costs to other state funds. The proposal includes various cuts, such as eliminating vacant positions, reducing
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As the market experiences unexpectedly high economic growth and inflation rates in 2024, investors have a rare chance to capitalize on spikes in bond yields. BlackRock’s iShares strategy team suggests that the recent surge in bond yields presents a unique opportunity for investors to reinvest their cash. According to Gargi Pal Chaudhuri, chief investment and
Boeing’s outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun saw a decrease in his take-home pay last year, falling to $5 million after declining a bonus. This drop is significant when compared to his $7 million earnings in 2022. The prolonged safety crisis surrounding the company’s popular jetliner, the 737 Max, has impacted his latest compensation package. While Calhoun’s
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava recently announced the decision to scrap the proposed $2.5 billion municipal bond referendum in favor of a more comprehensive plan that includes funding for transit projects. The original bond referendum, known as “305 Future Ready,” was intended to finance infrastructure projects such as affordable housing, flood prevention, and resilient
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in weather forecast modeling has revolutionized the accuracy and efficiency of predicting weather patterns. Companies like Spire Global have been at the forefront of this technological advancement, leveraging recent breakthroughs in generative AI to enhance forecasting capabilities. Through a strategic partnership with AI powerhouse Nvidia, Spire Global aims to
The recent fluctuations in the price of Bitcoin have left many investors on edge, with the world’s largest cryptocurrency experiencing a 0.69% dip over the past 24 hours. Despite a slight rebound on Thursday, Bitcoin struggled to maintain its momentum, primarily due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding U.S. interest rates. The token’s value dropped to $67,587.1,
Asian currencies, particularly the Japanese yen, remained relatively unchanged on Friday. The Japanese yen was steady near two-week highs, while the dollar saw an increase in value. The anticipation of key nonfarm payrolls data contributed to more cautious trading in relation to U.S. interest rates. Additionally, hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials supported the greenback,
As investors who had flocked to short-term certificates of deposit during the Federal Reserve’s period of rate hikes find themselves in a quandary, the pressing question arises – what should they do with their money once these CDs mature? The landscape has shifted significantly since the Fed started raising rates in March 2022, leading to