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movies28 days ago•4 min saved

Vietnam Renames The Devil Wears Prada 2 to The Woman Who Loves Luxury Goods 2

The article explores how films are renamed for different markets, highlighting Vietnam’s choice to rename The Devil Wears Prada 2 as The Woman Who Loves Luxury Goods 2 to signal its premise. It surveys a range of international title changes—often clearer or more humorous than the original—across examples like Bad Santa, Die Hard, and Pretty Woman, while also debunking myths such as the Bond-naming craze and joking that future sequels could continue with similarly blunt localization.

via The Guardian|

#cinema-culture #film-translation #international-markets

finance4 months ago•4 min saved

Global Markets Outperform U.S. Stocks in 2025

In 2025, US stocks performed well, but international markets outshined them, driven by AI growth in Asia, European economic reforms, and a weaker dollar, prompting investors to diversify globally amid ongoing US resilience.

via CNN|

#ai-boom #finance #global-equities

world4 months ago•2 min saved

US Stocks Rise in 2025, International Markets Outperform

In 2025, international markets outperformed US stocks, driven by AI-related growth in Asia, increased European defense spending, and a weaker US dollar, with notable gains in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and China.

via Yahoo Finance|

#ai-boom #asia-tech #global-stocks

finance8 months ago•2 min saved

AI Hype Fades: Navigating the Market's Next Moves

The stock market is experiencing a correction, especially in AI-related stocks, prompting investors to consider diversifying beyond tech giants and exploring international markets for better valuation and growth opportunities.

via Barron's|

#ai-stocks #diversification #finance

business8 months ago•2 min saved

Angola to Decide on $1 Billion JPMorgan Deal by November

Angola is set to decide by November whether to extend, refinance, or raise funds through international markets to manage its $1 billion total return swap with JPMorgan, amid considerations of market conditions, costs, and transparency efforts.

via Yahoo Finance|

#angola #business #debt-management

business9 months ago•1 min saved

McDonald's Q2 Surge Driven by Major Campaign and Value Strategy

McDonald's exceeded Q2 expectations with a 7% earnings increase and 5% revenue growth, driven by higher customer spending and international sales, leading to a 3% stock rise and a 6% year-to-date increase.

via Investor's Business Daily|

#business #international-markets #mcdonalds

business9 months ago•2 min saved

Shopify Stock Surges on Strong Revenue and Growth Outlook

Shopify's stock rose nearly 15% after reporting a strong second-quarter with revenue and gross profit beating estimates, driven by growth in enterprise and international markets, and an optimistic outlook for the upcoming quarter.

via Investor's Business Daily|

#business #enterprise-expansion #international-markets

business9 months ago•1 min saved

McDonald's Sales Surge Driven by Promotions and Value Offerings

McDonald's sales rebounded with a 3.8% increase in global same-store sales, driven by promotions like the return of McCrispy chicken strips and a Minecraft movie tie-in, despite recent economic challenges affecting consumer spending. International sales remain strong, accounting for nearly 60% of revenue, with notable growth in Japan and other markets.

via The New York Times|

#business #consumer-traffic #international-markets

finance10 months ago•2 min saved

Global Value Investing Outperforms US Counterparts

Value investing has generally performed better outside the US, particularly in Europe, emerging markets, and Japan, driven by sectors like financial services and energy, while US growth stocks, led by the Magnificent Seven, have outperformed domestically due to macroeconomic factors and sector-specific growth, especially in technology and AI.

via Yahoo Finance|

#finance #growth-vs-value #international-markets

entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

"Despicable Me Franchise Hits $5 Billion Milestone"

"Despicable Me 4" topped the international box office with $88 million, bringing its global total to $437.8 million and helping the franchise surpass $5 billion. "Inside Out 2" also performed well, earning $50.2 million internationally and becoming the fifth highest-grossing animated film of all time. Warner Bros.' "Twisters" and Paramount's "A Quiet Place: Day One" also saw significant earnings in various markets.

via Variety|

#animated-films #box-office #despicable-me-4

international-markets2 years ago•4 min saved

OPEC Extends Oil Cuts, Nvidia Unveils New Chip

OPEC+ extends crude production cuts into 2025, while Saudi Aramco plans a $12 billion share sale. Nvidia unveils its new AI chip, Rubin, set for a 2026 release. The Dow Jones Industrial Average posts its best day in 2024, driven by cooling inflation. Bill Ackman aims to raise $1 billion by selling a 10% stake in Pershing Square. Moderna receives FDA approval for its RSV vaccine for people over 60.

via CNBC|

#bill-ackman #dow-jones #international-markets

business2 years ago•1 min saved

Beyond Meat's Stock Surges 80% on Strong Revenue and Cost-Cutting Plans

Beyond Meat exceeded fourth-quarter revenue estimates due to strong demand for its plant-based meat products outside the United States, leading to an 80% surge in its shares. The company plans to implement significant cost-cutting measures in 2024 to address weak demand in the U.S., including reducing operating expenses and cash use. Despite a 7.8% decline in net revenue for the fourth quarter, Beyond Meat's international markets, particularly in Europe, have sustained demand for its products. The company's full-year net revenue forecast fell below market expectations, and it reported a larger-than-expected loss per share for the quarter.

via CNBC|

#beyond-meat #business #cost-cuts

business2 years ago•4 min saved

Airbnb's Revenue Beats Expectations Despite Moderating Demand

Airbnb reported a strong end to 2023 but expects demand to moderate in the current quarter, causing its shares to fall in late trading. Despite surpassing revenue estimates for the fourth quarter, the company anticipates a slowdown in the number of nights and experiences booked compared to the previous quarter due to a particularly strong growth rate a year ago. CEO Brian Chesky is optimistic about international growth opportunities and plans to expand beyond the core business, focusing on personalized travel recommendations and better user experience for hosts. The company also announced a new share repurchase program to buy back as much as $6 billion of its stock.

via Yahoo Finance|

#airbnb #business #demand

businesstech2 years ago•1 min saved

Pinterest's Stock Slides Amid New Ad Deal with Google

Pinterest announces a new ad partnership with Google as it approaches 500 million monthly active users, aiming to boost ad revenue, particularly in international markets. Despite Q4 2023 earnings falling below analyst expectations, the stock rebounded after the announcement. CEO Bill Ready highlighted the potential of the Google deal to increase revenue per user in international markets and discussed the company's efforts to grow user engagement through AI-driven features and new formats.

via TechCrunch|

#ad-revenue #businesstech #google

film-industry2 years ago•4 min saved

"The Exorcist: Believer" Fails to Possess Box Office Success

The Exorcist: Believer, the reboot/sequel directed by David Gordon Green, opened to a global box office of $45.1 million, with a $17.9 million international debut. The film performed well in markets like Mexico, the UK, and Italy, but received mixed reviews. Meanwhile, Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie continued its solid performance with an additional $14 million from overseas markets, bringing its global total to $87.1 million. Warner Bros celebrated surpassing $2 billion at the international box office for the year.

via Deadline|

#box-office #film-industry #horror-films