Disney Beats Wall Street Forecasts with Strong Q1 Earnings

Disney’s entertainment streaming business delivered its second straight profitable quarter, driven by strong box office performance from its studios, including the hit film “Moana 2.” The company reported revenue of $6.07 billion and operating income of $293 million, exceeding analyst expectations. The flagship Disney+ service lost a net 700,000 customers worldwide, but Hulu gained 1.6 … Read more

In-N-Out vs Culver’s: Midwesterner Finds In-N-Out Better Value

As a loyal customer of Culver’s in the Midwest, I recently visited an In-N-Out location in California to compare their food and value. I ordered the cheeseburger combo at both restaurants and found that while Culver’s had a tasty ButterBurger, In-N-Out’s fries stole the show. The thin patty on In-N-Out’s burger was less appealing, but … Read more

DeepSeek’s Impact on US Stocks Lingers, Analyst Warns

A US startup, DeepSeek, could deal another blow to the stock market with its promise of energy-efficient AI alternatives. According to Don Townswick, director of equity strategies at Conning Asset Management, which oversees $170 billion in assets, DeepSeek’s full impact on U.S. equities has yet to be fully reflected. This suggests that investors and analysts … Read more

Emil Bove Leads Trump’s DOJ Overhaul

Emil Bove, a 43-year-old lawyer who defended Donald Trump in his criminal case stemming from hush money paid to a porn star, has been instrumental in implementing contentious policy changes at the US Department of Justice. As acting deputy attorney general, Bove has signed his name to bold policy shifts aimed at removing perceived political … Read more