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Still from Sony’s “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” Sony Spider-Man returned to the big screen this weekend, webbing up an estimated $120.5 million at the domestic box office. Sony’s “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” the much anticipated sequel to the Academy Award-winning “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” had the second-biggest opening of 2023, just behind Universal’s “Super Mario

Francesco Riccardo Iacomino | Moment | Getty Images Persistent inflation and higher interest rates have strained many household budgets, and consumers are shying away from some purchases such as home improvement projects or apparel. But millions of U.S. consumers aren’t giving up their vacations. A Deloitte survey from last month found that 50% of respondents

Beer isn’t as much of a bargain as it used to be. Americans are drinking fewer brews, and the sector is steadily losing market share to spirits. Beer companies, faced with rising operating costs in areas like packaging and transportation, have raised prices and seen bigger profits, with consumers footing the bill. The price of beer

The Ohio Cup Trophy on top of a Bally Sports logo prior to a game between the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field in Cleveland, May 17, 2022. George Kubas | Diamond Images | Getty Images Diamond Sports, the owner of regional sports networks, was ordered this week by a bankruptcy judge to

In this article DD MMM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Just outside of Bangor, Maine — the hometown of renowned horror author Stephen King — more than 500 students, faculty and staff arrive at Hermon High School each day.  But since November, they can no longer drink the water. All the fountains are taped

In this article BBBY Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Bed Bath & Beyond is expected to be dissolved after the failed retailer declared bankruptcy, but the company’s crown jewel — Buy Buy Baby — may live to see another day.  The baby gear retailer is drawing interest from at least two bidders as its

A software and robotics machine called mGripAI from Massachusetts-based Soft Robotics sorts artifical pieces of chicken into trays for packaging at an automation conference held by the Association for Advancing Automation in Detroit. Michael Wayland / CNBC DETROIT — The automotive and logistics industries are no strangers to robots. They’re among the most heavily invested

Worker labors on a production line at the factory of Qilu Pharmaceutical in Haikou, Hainan province of China, February 11, 2022. Su Bikun | VCG | Getty Images The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the temporary importation of an unapproved chemotherapy drug from China in effort to ease an acute shortage of cancer

West Coast ports are shutting down as union workers “no show” after a breakdown in negotiations with port management. The Port of Oakland was shut down Friday morning due to insufficient labor for terminal operations, a stoppage that is expected to last at least through Saturday. A source close to the situation told CNBC the

In this article WBD Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Chris Licht, Chairman and CEO of CNN Worldwide. Courtesy: CNN CNN CEO Chris Licht is about to get some help running his news network from a longtime close confidant of Warner Bros. Discovery chief executive officer David Zaslav. Licht has hired David Leavy as CNN’s

In this article BA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Boeing employees work on the company’s Starliner capsule in preparation for the first crew flight test, Jan. 19, 2023. John Grant / Boeing Boeing is further delaying the first crewed launch of its Starliner spacecraft after discovering additional issues with the capsule, the company announced

In this article DGE-GB Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Diddy attends The After hosted by Diddy & Doja Cat powered by Ciroc Premium Vodka and DeLeon Tequila at Club Love on May 01, 2023 in New York City. Shareif Ziyadat | Getty Images Sean “Diddy” Combs is suing multinational spirits giant Diageo for alleged

By Rotation, a U.K.-based clothing rental app, hopes to eliminate the need for fast fashion by making peer-to-peer clothing rental mainstream in the United States. The startup expanded to the United States in May. By Rotation aims to grow usage in New York City this year before expanding to two other major U.S. cities next

In this article LCID Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT In an aerial view, a sign is posted on the exterior of Lucid headquarters on March 29, 2023 in Newark, California. Electric vehicle maker Lucid announced plans to lay off 1,300 workers, 18 percent of its workforce, as part of a restructuring plan.  Justin Sullivan

Daniel Camarena of the San Diego Padres hits a grand slam during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Petco Park in San Diego, July 8, 2021. Denis Poroy | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images The San Diego Padres have a new home base on TV. Major League Baseball

In this article GS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT David Solomon, CEO, Goldman Sachs, speaks during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, April 29, 2019. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty Images Goldman Sachs is preparing for its third round of layoffs since September as Wall Street firms adjust to a

In this article NFLX 4755.T-JP WBD Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Scene from “Squid Game” by Netflix Source: Netflix The popularity of Netflix‘s hit drama “Squid Game” and other Korean series, as well as the recent success of films like “Minari” and “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” has helped boost the demand for Asian

Travelers arrive for flights at O’Hare Airport on May 25, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images Memorial Day air travel surpassed pre-Covid pandemic levels, showing how consumers continue to shell out for trips despite persistent inflation. The Transportation Security Administration screened 9.79 million people from Friday through Monday, up slightly from the

In this article NFLX WBD DIS CMCSA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Disney+ logo is displayed on a TV screen in Paris, December 26, 2019. Chesnot | Getty Images Streaming was supposed to be forever. That was the promise of a digital library of movies and TV shows. Consumers got used to Netflix

A waitress delivers sushi orders at Masa Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi in Silver Spring, Maryland. Bill O’Leary | The Washington Post | Getty Images Warmer weather usually boosts restaurant sales, but diners may hold back for the second straight summer as inflation weighs on consumers’ minds — and wallets. “I think operators are still hopeful