Global Markets Open the Month Higher as Stocks Defy Metals Slump, AI Anxiety, and Geopolitical Crosswinds Markets at a Glance- A Volatile Start to the New Trading Month Global Stocks Global financial markets opened the new month on an uneven but cautiously optimistic note, with stocks rising in several regions despite sharp declines in gold…

Disney’s Q1 Earnings Tell a Two-Speed Story- Box-Office Wins and Park Boom Mask Movie & TV Struggles Overview- A Strong Quarter That Still Raised Red Flags The Walt Disney Company’s first-quarter earnings delivered mixed signals to investors and industry watchers. On the surface, Disney beat Wall Street expectations, powered by record theme park revenue, accelerating…

Ashes of Creation in Crisis- Steven Sharif Resigns in Protest as Intrepid Studios Faces Mass Layoffs Overview- A Shockwave Through the MMORPG World The MMORPG community was stunned after reports confirmed that Steven Sharif, founder and creative director of Ashes of Creation, resigned “in protest” amid mass layoffs at Intrepid Studios. What began as a…