Marvel’s Thunderbolts* looks to top the box office this weekend, bringing in $31.5 million on its opening day. SEE ALSO: ‘Thunderbolts*’ end-credits scene, explained: Who are the New Avengers? That opening gross puts the MCU antihero team-up movie on track for a domestic opening weekend total somewhere between $70 million and $75 million. While sizable, … Read more
There are two big economic trends this decade: 1. Consumers keep spending money no matter what. 2. Investors keep buying the dip no matter what. People keep waiting for these trends to break but they simply won’t. Not yet at least. What’s it going to take? One would imagine a recession would break the spending … Read more
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Chinese business & finance myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Four of China’s biggest banks will raise a combined Rmb520bn ($72bn) through share sales to investors including the Ministry of Finance, as Beijing seeks to shore up its vast banking sector against pressing … Read more
Everbridge picked up by private equity giant Thoma Bravo — Thoma Bravo’s bid for critical event management software provider Everbridge, initially announced in February, rose to $1.8 billion before closing at the beginning of March. Everbridge’s technology is best known for its mass communication features enabling organizations to quickly spread the word in case of … Read more
The motor repair industry is steering straight into a “perfect storm” of challenges in 2025. Rising operational costs, hesitant consumers, and a skilled labour shortage are creating a bumpy road ahead for independent garages and franchise workshops alike. According to the latest Motor Ombudsman survey, these pressures are driving significant uncertainty for repair businesses. Let’s … Read more