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AMC Theatres, the world’s largest cinema chain, reported a deepened net loss of $202.1 million for the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a troubled start to the year at the box office. The results, released this week, show a stark contrast to the $163.5 million loss reported in the same quarter of 2024. Revenue fell by 9%, dropping from $951.4 mill…

Senate Democrats have introduced a new bill aimed at preventing sitting presidents and their families from issuing, endorsing, or profiting from digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. The proposal, dubbed the End Crypto Corruption Act, was announced on Tuesday by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), who voiced concerns about what he de…

Following the April 15 deadline for filing federal income tax returns, thousands of taxpayers across the U.S. are still awaiting their refunds from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). For many households, these refunds offer a crucial financial boost, helping cover everyday expenses or pay down debt. According to the IRS, most refunds are typically…

Bipartisan efforts to pass a historic U.S. cryptocurrency bill have hit a major snag as Senate Democrats voiced opposition to the latest draft introduced by Republican lawmakers. The legislation—centered on creating the first federal framework for regulating stablecoins, digital tokens pegged to the dollar—has been a key item on former President Do…

In today’s hyperconnected world, personal branding has evolved from a marketing buzzword to a critical leadership skill. In 2025, building a business isn’t just about products or services — it’s about people. The modern customer, investor, and partner want transparency, and that begins with how leaders present themselves both online and offline. …

Shares of Amazon Stock (AMZN) have experienced a notable dip, down nearly 3%, ahead of its highly anticipated earnings report scheduled for Thursday after market close. The tech and retail giant’s stock move has outpaced the broader market decline observed on Wednesday. This slip comes at a time when Amazon, along with other major companies in the …

Yum Brands, the parent company of Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut, reported mixed financial results for the first quarter of 2025, falling short of Wall Street’s revenue expectations due to weaker-than-anticipated performance at Pizza Hut. While the company posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.30—slightly above analysts' forecast of $1.29—its rev…

Despite the long-term nature of mortgage agreements, many borrowers report minimal post-sale engagement from their brokers. In a personal account spanning over two decades and four mortgages, one homeowner noted receiving very few follow-up communications after deals were finalized. This apparent lack of contact, however, is far from uncommon. Rich…

Starting this Friday, American shoppers will face higher prices and increased import procedures as the U.S. government ends a key tariff exemption for Chinese goods from mainland China and Hong Kong. Known as the de minimis exemption, this policy has allowed items valued under $800 to enter the country without tariffs or detailed customs paperwork …

NEC Corporation has announced an investment in the "Geodesic Alliance Fund, L.P.," a venture capital fund managed by U.S.-based Geodesic Investments. This move aims to enhance NEC’s business initiatives in key sectors related to economic security, such as space technology, submarine communications cables, cybersecurity, and national defense. In the…