‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Opens With All-Time Record $250 Million, as Netflix Menaces
Marvel's Avenger series has produced blockbuster after blockbuster. Now, the latest installment, "Avengers: Infinity War," hit an all-time record its first weekend.
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Disney’s US Studio Market Share Movies Toward 30%
There are a number of studies which produce and distribute movies in the U.S. The big ones are Walt Disney’s (NYSE: DIS), Time Warner’s (NYSE: TWX) Warner Bros. Sony (NYSE: SNE) Columbia, 21 Century…
As Ford Shuts Down Sedan Models, Dealers Brace for Trouble
Ford's decision to concentrate its manufacturing efforts on its Focus passenger car and array of trucks and SUVs may have been made with little input from its dealer network.
With Sprint, T-Mobile Gets Poorly Run Company With Poor Service (Update)
If the rumored deal with Sprint closes, T-Mobile will get a company that is poorly managed and is known for poor service. That makes the arrangement far from ideal.
Ford Sales Expected to Suffer in April
No large car manufacturer is expected to post results as poor as Ford's. The numbers tell why Ford is expected to exit the car market altogether in favor of trucks and sport utility vehicles.
Is Starbucks Still at War With McDonald’s?
Starbucks is no longer a growth stock. Either its own operations are capping growth or some outside forces are. The most likely of those forces is McDonald's.
More Signs Newspaper Business Is Faltering Quickly
There is no question the health of the newspaper industry has gotten much worse over the past 20 years as online news has crippled what has been, until recently, a print business.
In Amazon’s Results Another Caution for Retailers
The writing has been on the wall for brick-and-mortar retailers for some time. Amazon's quarterly results just made that writing bolder.
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Southwest Airlines says bookings have dropped, Amazon increases the price of its Prime, Labor Department probes Wells Fargo, and other important headlines.
Facebook Results Spell Trouble for Other Web Properties
Companies that need online advertising to support their business models continue to hope that the growth and ongoing dominance of Google and Facebook will slow. Facebook's results show that process has not begun.
Apple Hurt in China as Overall Market Falls
New research shows Apple is in deep trouble in China, the number one nation in the world by population. It is unlikely it can make up for the trouble elsewhere.
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Facebook posts its latest earnings report, Ford will change the number of models it sells, Subway will close stores in the United States, and other important headlines.
Microsoft Catches Amazon as Second Most Valuable Company
The battle between Amazon and Microsoft is based as much on the differences between the two companies as their similarities.
Tesla Short Interest Surges
Tesla is in a precarious enough position due to its many problems that one misstep could make short sellers a great deal of money.
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General Electric may dump its auditor, bitcoin prices on the rise again, Google changes Gmail to get more business customers, and other important headlines.
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United Continental will appoint a new board chair, Uber faces new competition in Mexico, Tronc may have a new controlling shareholder, and other important headlines.
Oil Moves Toward $80 and Challenges Economic Expansion
The idea that oil might reach $80 a barrel was almost out of the question a few months ago. That has changed fairly fast.
New Threat to Free Press: Newsprint Prices
Newsprint prices may cripple already challenged newspaper company bottom lines. As more papers fold or are forced to cut editorial staff, the industry cannot handle another major financial headwind.
Disney Box Office Nears $1 Billion in 2018
Walt Disney's domestic box office haul is close to $1 billion for 2018, which is well ahead of its competition. Just two movies have pushed it into the lead and position.
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Apple converts all of its facilities to renewable energy, some major investors are bet on $80 a barrel oil, and other important headlines.