By Alexandra Alper (Reuters) -U.S President Donald Trump approved Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel on Friday, capping a tumultuous 18-month effort by the companies that survived union opposition and two national security reviews. Trump signed an executive order saying the tie-up could move forward if the companies sign an agreement with the Treasury Department resolving national ...
Investing.com -- Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) is continuing its push into advanced technology while maintaining a consistent focus on consumer behavior and affordability, according to analysts at Jefferies who recently met with CEO Doug McMillon during the company’s Associates Week in Arkansas.At the center of the discussion was consumer demand, which McMillon described as steady. While February ...
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. + ...