‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ pulls in $143 million in domestic opening

Natalie Portman and Chris Hemsworth star in Marvel’s “Thor: Love and Thunder.” Disney With “Thor: Love and Thunder” zapping up an estimated $143 million during its domestic weekend, box office analysts feel confident that movie theaters are no longer on the road to recovery and have reached a pace of normalcy seen in pre-pandemic times….

Ford’s Mustang Mach-E electric crossover is a hit with industry insiders — that could help it take on Tesla

In this article F Ford’s first real attempt at an electric vehicle has been quite a hit with critics. The Mustang Mach-E replaced the Tesla Model 3 as Consumer Reports’ Top Pick in February 2022. It was named the Top Car in the Automobile Association of America (AAA) Car Guide in May. Car and Driver…

Auto dealerships are facing a shortage of technicians to fix cars. Here’s why

In this article GM F It’s not just hard to buy a new car these days — it’s getting tough to even get one fixed. There just aren’t enough workers to do the job. Dealers and auto repair shops are struggling to recruit and retain technicians and other service department workers. Auto dealerships, like many…

I talked to 70 parents who raised highly successful adults—here are 4 things they never did when their kids were young

As parents, we hear a lot about the things we should do with our kids. But it’s also important to flip that around and consider what we shouldn’t do. As I researched and wrote my book, “Raising an Entrepreneur,” I interviewed 70 parents who raised highly successful adults about how they helped their children achieve their dreams. Despite…

Ford reports worst quarterly sales in China since onset of Covid pandemic

In this article F Visitors walk past a Ford Escape Titanium at the Shanghai Auto Show in Shanghai on April 17, 2019. Greg Baker| AFP | Getty Images DETROIT — Ford Motor joined its crosstown rival General Motors in reporting its worst quarterly sales in China since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, amid a resurgence…

Another vote delay leaves Spirit’s merger with Frontier in question while JetBlue circles

In this article JBLU ULCC SAVE A Frontier Airlines airplane taxis past a Spirit Airlines aircraft at Indianapolis International Airport in Indianapolis, Indiana. Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg | Getty Images The fate of Spirit Airlines‘ merger with fellow budget carrier Frontier Airlines is growing murkier. Spirit this week delayed its shareholder meeting for a third…

NFL will select new Sunday Ticket partner by fall, Commissioner Roger Goodell says

In this article AAPL AMZN DIS NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the NFL Football match between the Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts on October 3rd, 2021 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL. Andrew Bershaw | Icon Sportswire | Getty Images The National Football League plans to select a streaming service as its new Sunday…

Spirit delays vote on Frontier deal for a third time amid bidding war with JetBlue

In this article SAVE ULCC JBLU A Frontier Airlines plane near a Spirit Airlines plane at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on May 16, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Spirit Airlines is again delaying a shareholder vote set for Friday on its deal to merge with Frontier Airlines, a win…

Walmart won’t hold rival event to Amazon Prime Day, as it is already offering big markdowns

Walmart Rollback pricing signs are displayed while customers shop during the grand opening of a new Wal-Mart Stores location in Torrance, California. Patrick Fallon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Walmart won’t be doing its own event to rival Amazon Prime Day this year, according to a company spokesperson. The big-box giant, like other retailers, has…

GameStop fires its CFO and announces layoffs as part of aggressive turnaround plan

In this article GME A screen displays the logo and trading information for GameStop on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) March 29, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters GameStop has fired its Chief Financial Officer, Mike Recupero, and is making staff cuts across departments as part of an aggressive turnaround plan, the…

American Airlines pilots get triple pay for trips dropped in scheduling glitch

An American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner approaches for a landing at the Miami International Airport on December 10, 2021 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images American Airlines pilots and its pilots’ union agreed to triple pay for aviators who were able to drop thousands of July flights because of a scheduling program glitch over…

Hulu is facing an existential crisis as Disney approaches a 2024 deadline to buy Comcast’s 33% stake

Signage is seen at the 2019 Deadline Contenders Hulu Reception at Paramount Theater on the Paramount Studios lot on April 07, 2019 in Hollywood, California. Rachel Murray | Getty Images Disney has a Hulu problem. In 2019, the entertainment giant struck an unusual agreement with Comcast. Two months earlier, Disney had acquired Fox’s 33% stake…