DraftKings, a fantasy sports websiteGetty ImagesThe growth of online sports betting and casino gaming across the U.S. has led to soaring revenue for sportsbook companies, but an already crowded race for consumers' dollars is about to get more competitive.DraftKings, which reported quarterly results that beat Wall Street's estimates on Thursday,...
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain gestures in solidarity with striking workers during a rally at UAW Local 551 on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Chicago. John J. Kim | Tribune News Service | Getty ImagesDETROIT – United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain wants to expand the union's battle from...
Jim Caviezel stars in Angel Studio's "Sound of Freedom."Angel StudiosAmazon Prime Video has secured the rights to one of the hottest box office releases of 2023 — Angel Studios' "Sound of Freedom."The Jim Caviezel-led thriller snared more than $180 million at the domestic box office during its run, outpacing...
Taylor Swift performs onstage during her The Eras Tour concert at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, on July 22, 2023.Mat Hayward/tas23 | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty ImagesTaylor Swift takes her final bow at the movie box office this weekend.After a whirlwind four weeks in theaters, the singer's Eras...
Starz CEO Jeffrey HirschSource: StarzStarz, the premium network and streaming service that will soon be its own publicly traded company, is laying off more than 10% of employees and is exiting Australia and the U.K.Starz Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Hirsch announced the news in an email to staff obtained...
Customers shop at a Walmart store on May 18, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty ImagesShares of Walmart touched an all-time high Friday, as investors bet that the discounter will outmatch retail rivals and draw shoppers throughout the holiday season because of its reputation for value.The big-box retailer's...
Tom Ryan, CEO and President of Paramount Streaming, speaks during the LG press conference ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 4, 2023.Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty ImagesParamount stock jumped about 10% Friday morning, a day after posting a double-digit gain.The...
Unlike McDonalds — which owns some 84% of its outlets in Russia — companies such as Burger King, Subway and Papa John's often operate via franchise agreements there. Burger King said it demanded the main operator of its franchises suspend restaurant operations in Russia, but that "they have refused."Alexander...
Randy Harvard (right), an autoworker of 29 years, stands with other United Auto Workers members after the union called a strike Oct. 23, 2023 at Stellantis' Ram 1500 plant in Sterling Heights, Mich.Michael Wayland / CNBCDETROIT — The United Auto Workers union said Chrysler-parent Stellantis plans to invest $18.9...
Elf Bar disposable flavored e-cigarette products are displayed in a convenience store in El Segundo, California, on June 23, 2022.Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty ImagesE-cigarette usage among U.S. high school students has fallen as the government pursues aggressive action against companies selling illegal vape products that appeal...