Nationwide $3 movie ticket deal draws 8.1 million moviegoers, with sales topping $24 million

In this article PARA AMC WBD 6758.T-JP SONY DIS An AMC movie theater in New York. Scott Mlyn | CNBC A $3 movie ticket promotion meant to boost sales across cinemas during a typically sleepy weekend for the business has drawn in 8.1 million customers, according to the National Association of Theater Owners. By those…

Mark Zuckerberg doesn’t like your scrolling habits: Social media is for ‘building relationships,’ not just consuming content

While Mark Zuckerberg spends most of his days on social media, you won’t find him mindlessly scrolling through Instagram Reels. That’s because Zuckerberg thinks social media is best when used to communicate. On a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the Meta CEO said he thinks platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter can…

From vegan meatballs to ice cream sundaes, airlines are revamping in-flight menus

Courtesy: Singapore Airlines The aromas of airplane food are once again wafting through cabins at 35,000 feet. From vegan meatballs to ice cream sundaes, airlines are offering new options and old favorites to woo returning travelers. As the peak travel season fades and inflation weighs on household and company budgets, it’s even more important than…

The ‘sleeper-hit’ beyond $10K: Student loan borrowers say new income-driven repayment plan could be ‘life-changing’

The day the Biden administration unveiled its highly anticipated student loan forgiveness plan was a “celebratory day” for Justin Short. Short, 34, graduated from the University of Missouri in 2012 with a degree in hospitality management, $47,000 in federal student loans and $5,800 in private student loans. Like many borrowers, his college debt has plagued…

Wall Street’s top analysts pick these stocks as safe bets right now

In this article WDAY HUBG MCD INTU MRVL A logo of the McDonald’s restaurant is seen in the window with a reflection of Kremlin’s tower in central Moscow, Russia March 9, 2022. Maxim Shemetov | Reuters Another month has gone by and the market outlook shows no signs of improvement. August began on an upbeat…

Here’s how up to $20,000 in student loan forgiveness could affect your credit score and ability to borrow

Chaay_tee | Istock | Getty Images Student debt can make it harder for people to start a business or purchase a home — and one reason for that is that lenders take into account your existing financial obligations. Now that President Joe Biden has announced he plans to cancel up to $20,000 for millions of…

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ was watched by more than 25 million globally, Amazon says

In this article AMZN Amazon Studios shared its first image of its upcoming untitled “Lord of the Rings” series, due on its streaming service Sept. 2, 2022. Amazon Studios Amazon said Saturday that the first episode of its “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” series attracted over 25 million viewers globally in…

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Nvidia, Okta, Five Below, Bed Bath & Beyond and more

In this article BBBY NTNX FIVE OKTA NVDA A Nvidia logo is seen on the company’s building at an industry park on February 7, 2019 in Tianjin, China. VCG | Visual China Group | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Nvidia — Nvidia’s stock sank 7.7% amid news that the…

Student loan forgiveness could result in a $2,500 burden per taxpayer, research finds

Student-loan debt activists rally outside the White House a day after President Biden announced a plan that would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 a year in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 25, 2022. The Washington Post | The Washington Post | Getty Images Federal student loan borrowers could get…

These charts show how the 2022 box office sizzled, then fizzled

Natalie Portman stars as the Mighty Thor, aka Dr. Jane Foster, alongside Chris Hemsworth, who plays Thor Odinson, in Marvel’s “Thor: Love and Thunder.” Disney The summer box office started with a bang, but as the season shifts into fall, ticket sales have fizzled. Paramount and Skydance’s “Top Gun: Maverick,” alongside Disney and Marvel Studio’s…

Britain’s banks are giving staff one-off crisis payments. But they’re being urged to do much more

While these support measures may be welcome boosts for employees, they may not go far enough, Ruth Thomas, Chief Product Evangelist at compensation software and employee management company Payscale said. Alexander Spatari / Getty Images LONDON — Britain’s financial sector is being urged to do more to help workers struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, despite…