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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Tesla, Intel, Deckers, Charter Communications and more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Tesla – The electric vehicle maker’s stock jumped more than 4% after Business Insider reported that Tesla’s robotaxi service will debut in San Francisco as soon as this weekend. Even with the move, Tesla shares are down nearly 3% week to date. Charter Communications — The […]
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Comcast spinoff Versant announces board of directors. Here’s the slate
Versant signage on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday, July 21, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Comcast on Thursday announced the expected board members of its cable networks spinout, Versant. They come from backgrounds in media, technology, finance and other industries, according to […]
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As media reckons with strategic shifts, a new crop of leaders is coming into play
Warner Bros. Discovery Chief Financial Officer Gunnar Wiedenfels walks to a session at the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference on July 9, 2025 in Sun Valley, Idaho. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images Legacy media is in a time of tumult. And it’s bringing a new crop of decision-makers to the fore. In an industry […]
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‘Superman’ launches James Gunn’s DC cinematic universe with $122 million domestic opening
David Corenswet stars are Superman in Warner Bros.’ “Superman.” Warner Bros. Discovery “Superman” soared into theaters this weekend, snapping up an estimated $122 million in domestic ticket sales and launching a new era of DC superhero flicks. The film marks the first theatrical debut of James Gunn and Peter Safran since they became co-heads of […]
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‘F1’ is Apple’s highest-grossing theatrical film ever
Still from Apple’s “F1.” Apple Lights out and away we go. “F1: The Movie” hasn’t even reached the checkered flag of its theatrical run, but it’s already Apple’s best film release ever. The film, distributed by Warner Bros. Discovery, zoomed past $293 million at the global box office over the weekend. This outpaced Ridley Scott’s […]
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How Netflix keeps luring big-name directors away from the traditional box office
Film directors Rian Johnson (L), Greta Gerwig (C), and Guillermo Del Toro (R) Getty Images Netflix isn’t interested in bringing movies to theaters. The company’s leaders have said they see theatrical movie releases as an “outdated” model. Yet for more than a decade, the streamer has lured in some of Hollywood’s biggest directors to make content […]
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Pixar’s ‘Elio’ is emblematic of a bigger headwind for Hollywood
A still from Disney and Pixar’s animated film “Elio.” Disney Disney’s Pixar animation studio had its worst opening ever over the weekend — and its problems aren’t unique. “Elio,” the story of a young boy who is mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador to the universe, tallied just $21 million in ticket sales during its first […]
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Streaming surpasses combined broadcast and cable viewing for first time ever
Streaming has outpaced the combined share of broadcast and cable TV viewing for the first time ever, according to a new Nielsen report. Streaming represented 44.8% of total TV viewership in May, its largest share to date, while broadcast (20.1%) and cable (24.1%) combined represented 44.2% of TV viewing, according to Nielsen’s The Gauge monthly report. Compared with […]
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Pain management startup Sword Health expands into mental health, raises $40 million
Sword Health, a startup focused on helping people deal with pain through digital services, is expanding into mental health and has raised additional capital to fuel its growth. The 10-year-old company is introducing Mind, which uses a combination of artificial intelligence, hardware and human mental health professionals to treat patients with mild depression and anxiety. […]
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WNBA renews media rights deal with Scripps
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever brings the ball up court during the first half of a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky on August 30, 2024 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Melissa Tamez | Icon Sportswire | Getty Images The WNBA and E.W. Scripps announced on Friday a new, multi-year media rights […]
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