Investing.com -- The global video gaming industry is entering a new era of pricing power, platform shifts, and AI-driven innovation, with Bernstein forecasting a return to growth in 2025 after a turbulent year.Industry revenues are projected to rise near 5% to $215 billion next year, following a 2.7% decline in 2024 to $205 billion, according to Bernstein’s deep dive into global gaming tren ...
Investing.com -- KeyBanc analysts see positive trends in domestic theme park attendance, with May data said to have shown acceleration for both Disney and Universal parks.They were said to have been notably boosted by California locations and the contribution of Universal’s new EPIC Universe.According to KeyBanc’s geolocation data, May attendance for Disney parks rose "plus 4% y/y vs. + ...
Investing.com -- President Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense plan, unveiled May 21, promises near-total protection for the United States from a wide range of airborne threats. The $175 billion initiative, intended to span three years, aims to defend against ICBMs, cruise missiles, hypersonic weapons and drones.Trump also said Canada has expressed interest in joining. The prop ...
Investing.com -- The risk environment took a turn on Friday after Israel carried out a large‑scale airstrike on Iran, sending equities lower and commodities such as gold and oil higher.Here are Investing.com’s stocks of the week.Visa (NYSE:V), Mastercard (NYSE:MA)Both Visa and Mastercard shares took a tumble on Friday, down around 5% (at the time of writing) after a Wall Street Journal report ...