The movie world is buzzing with excitement as Universal's Wicked: For Good gears up for a massive debut. This sequel to the popular Broadway musical adaptation is already making waves, with early ticket sales surpassing expectations. Experts predict a global weekend haul of over $200 million, with significant contributions from both domestic and international markets...
In 2025, global markets have been on a roll, with foreign stocks taking the lead. Developed markets outside the US have seen the biggest gains, up 26. 4% so far this year. Emerging markets aren't far behind, with a nearly 23% increase. Even US stocks have done well, rising 13. 6%. But it's not just stocks that are doing well. Offshore property investments have also ...
Trump's recent move to impose new tariffs on 14 countries didn't shake up global markets as much as expected. The president announced tariffs ranging from 25% to 40% on goods from countries like Japan, South Korea, and others, set to start on August 1. But markets in Asia and Europe barely reacted. Japan's stock market even went up a bit, and Europe's main stock inde...
F1, the latest film from Apple Original Films, is making waves at the box office. In just three days, it has already raked in $39. 5 million overseas. This is a strong start, and it's expected to reach $80 million to $85 million by the end of the weekend. The film is doing well in many countries. It's topping the charts in most places, especially in Europe and Latin...
The European Union is taking a stronger stand against Russia. The EU's governing body has rolled out new penalties. These penalties target Russia's energy and banking systems. The goal is to put pressure on President Vladimir Putin. These penalties are not final yet. They need to be approved by the EU member countries. The new penalties include a ban on dealing with...
Tariffs have been in the spotlight. The stock market reacted to the news of tariffs on Monday. The S&P 500 dipped 0. 6% during midday trading, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq composite saw a 0. 1% and 1% loss respectively. Asian and European markets, however, fared worse. The fear was clear: a potential trade war could cau...
In the heart of Davos, Donald Trump’s shadow loomed large as he addressed the World Economic Forum. His demands were fierce: cut oil prices, slash interest rates, invest in US factories, or face consequences. Trump used a powerful mix of charm and force, provoking both laughter and concern among global leaders. His first week in office saw a whirlwind of executive or...
Venom: The Last Dance is still making waves globally. After its second weekend, the movie has crossed $300 million worldwide. Offshore audiences are loving it, with a $68. 4M haul from 66 markets. This makes the international total $227M. Compared to the previous Venom movie, Let There Be Carnage, this film is doing 4% better. The movie had a strong start in China, ...