It was shortly after 2 a.m. on March 2, the police said, when two members of the British Royal Air Force approached a statue of Paddington Bear, sitting placidly on a park bench in Newbury, England, and holding his favorite snack: a sandwich dripping with marmalade. The men then kicked, broke apart and stole Paddington,…
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is bent on acquiring full control of the James Bond franchise and wants to buy out producer Barbara Broccoli’s stake, according to reports. This comes after Ms Broccoli allegedly called the Amazon executives “f**king idiots,” according to a Wall Street Journal report. Upon learning about her comment, Mr Bezos reportedly instructed executives…
Jeff Bezos wasted no time in buying out longtime James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli after an alleged slight. In a new report from The Hollywood Reporter, Amazon CEO Bezos was determined to take all creative control for the IP through Amazon MGM Studios — which was announced in February 2025 for a reported cost of $1 billion….
Amazon has gained creative control of the James Bond film franchise after the long-standing producers of the 007 films stepped away as part of a new deal. Eon Productions, run by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli – who have produced the franchise since the death of Albert “Cubby” Broccoli – announced it will be…
Traders sees the 10-year Treasury rate hitting 5% within five weeks, Bloomberg reported. Yields this high have historically triggered a stock sell-off. The rate has reached higher amid US debt fears and growing inflation concern under Trump. An options bet that puts the 10-year Treasury yield at 5% in the coming weeks is getting attention,…
Bond yields spiked after the January jobs report. While hiring in January was weaker than expected, other data indicates a strong labor market. Markets increased bets that the Fed will keep rates steady Bond yields shot up on Friday as markets took in the January jobs report. While the nonfarm payroll report showed employers added…
In This Story The Dow closed 1,500 points higher on Wednesday, boosted by Donald Trump’s decisive election win and a possible Republican-controlled Congress, signaling strong market optimism. Sales of Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster weight loss drug Wegovy continue to soar Alongside the stock rally, U.S. Treasury yields also increased, raising concerns among some analysts about market…
The presidential election has the potential to reshape the investment landscape. Detailed below is what Wall Street is saying about investing implications across multiple asset classes. This is the first in a five-part series about the impact both Trump and Harris presidencies could have on US consumers. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics…
Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Asset Management are becoming a bit less bullish. Although the US economic outlook is strong, returns may have been pulled forward. However, real estate — specifically the commercial side — may be poised to take off. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on…
Stocks look poised for gains amid a fresh Fed easing cycle, BofA’s Michael Hartnett says. But that means investors once again exposed to risks of a tech bubble inflating anew. Hartnett says investors should allocate to bonds and gold to hedge bubble risk. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed…