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Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Tops U.S. Box Office With $21 Million in Sales
3Dec By adminNo Comments
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Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Tops U.S. Box Office With $21 Million in Sales

Beyoncé’s concert film dominated the box office on its debut weekend with an estimated $21 million in U.S. ticket sales. The 42-year-old pop singer’s “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé” gave a strong showing for the first weekend in December, historically a slow one for movies. It is the first time in two decades a film has opened to more than $20 million on the weekend after the Thanksgiving weekend, according to AMC Theatres, which distributed the film.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
30Nov By adminNo Comments
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Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk

The latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET.0834 GMT – ASML Co-Presidents Peter Wennink and Martin van den Brink are set to retire upon completion of their current appointment terms, which creates some uncertainty, Citi analysts say in a note. However, Citi adds that it doesn’t anticipate any major change in ASML’s strategy or targets knowing that the Dutch semiconductor company has been preparing for such an event for some time, and with Christophe Fouquet—who has been at ASML for 15 years—assuming the role of president. Shares are down 1.21% at 53724.33 pence. ( najat.kantouar@wsj.com)Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8 ...
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Mark Cuban Is Set to Sell Majority Stake in Dallas Mavericks to Adelson Family
29Nov By adminNo Comments
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Mark Cuban Is Set to Sell Majority Stake in Dallas Mavericks to Adelson Family

One week before the NBA touches down in Las Vegas for the final of its inaugural In-Season Tournament, Sin City has forged another link to the hardwood. The family of the late casino mogul Sheldon Adelson has agreed to buy a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks from entrepreneur Mark Cuban, a source familiar with the deal said Tuesday.Las Vegas Sands disclosed plans by Miriam Adelson, Sheldon Adelson’s widow, to sell an estimated $2 billion in stock in the company, which a regulatory filing said would be “used to fund the purchase of a majority interest in a professional sports franchise…subject to customary league approvals.” NBA reporter Marc Stein first reported that the franchise in question would be the Mavericks.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87...
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Mark Cuban Is Set to Sell Majority Stake in Dallas Mavericks to Adelson Family
29Nov By adminNo Comments
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Mark Cuban Is Set to Sell Majority Stake in Dallas Mavericks to Adelson Family

One week before the NBA touches down in Las Vegas for the final of its inaugural In-Season Tournament, Sin City has forged another link to the hardwood. The family of the late casino mogul Sheldon Adelson has agreed to buy a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks from entrepreneur Mark Cuban, a source familiar with the deal said Tuesday.Las Vegas Sands disclosed plans by Miriam Adelson, Sheldon Adelson’s widow, to sell an estimated $2 billion in stock in the company, which a regulatory filing said would be “used to fund the purchase of a majority interest in a professional sports franchise…subject to customary league approvals.” NBA reporter Marc Stein first reported that the franchise in question would be the Mavericks.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87...
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Katherine Ryan Turned a Hooters Job Into Stand-Up Fame in the U.K. Then Came Netflix.
28Nov By adminNo Comments
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Katherine Ryan Turned a Hooters Job Into Stand-Up Fame in the U.K. Then Came Netflix.

By Marc MyersNov. 28, 2023 11:00 am ETListen to article(1 minute)Katherine Ryan, 40, is a comedian and actress who created and starred in Netflix’s “The Duchess.” She can be seen in two Netflix stand-up specials, and her latest, “Missus,” is on Veeps, a new streaming platform. She spoke with Marc Myers. My parents took me to my first day in kindergarten when I was 4 but dropped me at a French-speaking school. I don’t have many memories of that age, but I recall thinking it was a prank.  Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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Casino Confirms It Has Received Expressions of Interest for the Sale of Stores
27Nov By adminNo Comments
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Casino Confirms It Has Received Expressions of Interest for the Sale of Stores

Casino Guichard-Perrachon said that it has received preliminary expressions of interest for the acquisition of hypermarket and supermarket stores.The company and a consortium led by EP Equity Investment will analyze these expressions of interest in the coming weeks, the French supermarkets owner said on Monday, as any disposal is subject to the approval of the consortium according to the lock-up agreement of Oct. 5.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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Inflation Is Still on the Menu
24Nov By adminNo Comments
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Inflation Is Still on the Menu

Democratic politicians and commentators say we should stop worrying about inflation now that it’s cooled to 3.2%. They should try eating out. At a humble Turkish restaurant near my home in Tampa, Fla., the cheapest item on the kids’ menu was $14 last week. It costs nearly $30 to take my family of four to our favorite ice cream shop, and that’s if we order single scoops and tip less than the touch-screen register recommends. At an eatery Google Maps labels with two dollar symbols—meaning it’s moderately priced compared to others—I recently paid $31 for tagliatelle bolognese, which has since risen to $32.90. My inattentive waiter presented the bill with three pre-set tip options: 22%, 25% or 30%.The cost of dining out increased 5.4% between October 2022 and October 2023, but it feels as if ...
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America’s Nonprofit Theaters Are Finding Ways to Thrive
22Nov By adminNo Comments
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America’s Nonprofit Theaters Are Finding Ways to Thrive

By Rachel ShteirNov. 22, 2023 10:00 am ETListen to article(3 minutes)“The Fabulous Invalid” is the title of a 1938 George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart comedy about a theater’s struggles to survive. The phrase, which outlasted the show, refers to the resilience of theater in the face of insane odds. In the past six months, it has been an apt image for the demise of not-for-profit companies across America. Since the pandemic ended, dozens of theaters across the country have closed; many others have laid off staff or cut down their seasons. Longtime artistic leaders left their jobs. Data collected by Theater Communications Group shows that 60% of the country’s nonprofit theaters are predicting deficits this year, compared with 10% in 2021.The reasons for the crisis are numerous: competition for ...
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