‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ nabs $143.3 million in domestic opening, ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ adds $50 million

DeWanda Wise and Laura Dern star in Universal’s “Jurassic World: Dominion.” Universa “Jurassic World: Dominion” roared to the top of the domestic box office over the weekend, generating more than $143 million in ticket sales during its debut. Internationally, the film has secured around $245.8 million since opening earlier this month, bringing its global tally…

Chinese automakers want to bring assisted driving to the masses

Jidu, Baidu’s electric car venture alongside Geely, revealed its first concept car on June 8, 2022. Baidu BEIJING — As Chinese companies race for a slice of the world’s largest car market, they’re betting heavily on assisted driving technology. China sold nearly 21.5 million passenger cars last year. That’s roughly the equivalent of sales in…

Consumers changing eating, shopping habits as inflation pushes up prices

A man shops for meat at a Safeway grocery store in Annapolis, Maryland, on May 16, 2022, as Americans brace for summer sticker shock as inflation continues to grow. Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images The highest inflation in roughly 40 years is prompting people to shift their shopping habits, especially at the grocery…

Jan. 6 Capitol riot committee members are tightlipped on what to expect in this week’s hearings

Members of the Committee attend the public hearing of the U.S. House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., June 9, 2022. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters Members of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot were tightlipped about what to expect…

Stock futures fall after Wall Street’s worst week since January

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, June 3, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters U.S. stock futures fell Sunday night as Wall Street tries to recover from one of its worst weeks of 2022. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 115 points, or…

Here’s how to make money off the clothes you used to wear to the office

Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty Images Many workers are finding themselves in an office less often than before the pandemic, and some haven’t gone back at all. So what to do with all those office clothes hanging in your closet? Here are some ideas. Get cash for your clothes You can sell your work clothing…

Walmart launched a lot of apparel and home brands. Now, that strategy will be put to the test

In this article WMT Scoop is one of Walmart’s exclusive fashion brands. It has also struck deals with national brands like BCBG Paris. Melissa Repko | CNBC SPRINGDALE, Arkansas — Dressed-up mannequins. Eye-catching displays of sleek furniture and colorful swimsuits. And store signs that promote exclusive brands and nationally recognized ones. Walmart‘s redesigned SuperCenter, located…

Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these stocks for the long run

Pedestrians pass by a Lululemon store. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Markets are tense, and May’s hot inflation report has only worsened the situation. Last month’s consumer price index rose 8.6% from a year ago, making it the highest increase since December 1981. The reading spurred further worries about a recession and bond yields jumped on…

Before you start investing, here’s what experts want you to know

Prasit photo | Moment | Getty Images If you are ready to jump into the market, there are a few things experts want you to know. Investing is a great way to grow wealth, but you have to be smart about it, said certified financial planner Cathy Curtis, founder and CEO of Curtis Financial Planning…

When You’re Forced to Cash Out in a Bearlike Market

You can’t leave money in your I.R.A. forever, as dictated by I.R.S. rules. This can put retired investors in a tough spot. Financial planners warn investors against trying to time the market. It is notoriously difficult to guess exactly when sentiment on Wall Street will reverse course — even professionals are likely to get it…