General Motors recently reported its best quarterly sales in over three years, showcasing significant increases in full-size pickup trucks and all-electric vehicles. The Detroit automaker shared that sales for the second quarter reached 696,086 units, a 0.6% increase from the previous year, marking its highest quarterly sales since the fourth quarter of 2020. Notably, the
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Boeing’s announcement to buy back Spirit AeroSystems in an all-stock deal raises questions about the company’s strategic decision-making process. The aerospace giant cited safety and quality control as the main reasons for the acquisition, implying that there were issues in these areas that needed to be addressed. However, the timing of the acquisition, coming after
Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” has officially joined the billion-dollar club, solidifying its place as the highest-grossing film of 2024. With over $1.014 billion in worldwide earnings, this animated feature has surpassed expectations and set a new standard for box office success. The achievement of reaching $1 billion in revenue faster than any animated
In a time when the box office is struggling due to a lack of content and a discerning audience, Fathom Events has managed to defy the odds and post record revenue gains. The joint venture between AMC, Regal, and Cinemark has been in the business of bringing alternative content to the big screen for the
In a sea of branded apparel at the U.S. Track & Field Olympic Trials, a group of 35 unsponsored athletes stand out in their all-black, logo-less gear. This unconventional choice is part of Bandit Running’s Unsponsored Project, aiming to challenge the traditional sponsorship model for professional athletes and to support up-and-coming competitors. In the world
The food industry is constantly evolving, and the latest trends in protein choices are proof of that. At the recent Summer Fancy Food Show, fish emerged as the hottest protein option, challenging traditional choices like chicken and beef. Alongside fish, game meat made a notable appearance as an upgrade to charcuterie boards, adding a unique
NASA and Boeing have announced an extension of the first crewed flight of the Starliner capsule, named “Calypso,” at the International Space Station. This extension is aimed at conducting further testing on the spacecraft’s thruster technology at White Sands, New Mexico. The crew flight test carried out by Boeing represents a significant milestone as it
Nike CEO John Donahoe’s leadership at the world’s largest sportswear company is being called into question after a string of disappointing news. The company reported a bleak outlook for the current quarter, with sales expected to decline by a staggering 10%, far worse than what was previously projected. This comes after their slowest annual sales
The cost of prescription medications in the United States has been on a steady rise, increasing by a staggering 37% since 2014. This surge in prices far exceeds the rate of inflation, ultimately burdening consumers with higher out-of-pocket expenses. According to data from GoodRx, the average American now spends $16.26 out of pocket for each
Chinese automakers are projected to expand rapidly outside of China, aiming to achieve 33% of the global automotive market share by 2030. According to a recent report by AlixPartners, this growth is expected to come predominantly from markets outside of China, with sales increasing from 3 million to 9 million vehicles by the end of