Author: CapitalGainsFund

Dec 22

‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Tops ‘Lion King’ in Test of Film Franchises

Article content (Bloomberg) — Sonic the Hedgehog 3, from Paramount Global’s film studio, was Hollywood’s highest grossing film this weekend with $62 million in ticket sales in the US and Canada. The results beat Walt Disney Co.’s Mufasa: The Lion King, which debuted to $35 million.  Article content Sonic’s performance was below forecasts for at […]
Dec 22

Party City to close its stores as company files for bankruptcy

Article content LOS ANGELES (AP) — For nearly 40 years, customers flocked to Party City for Halloween costumes, favors for children’s birthday parties and decorations for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Now, the go-to shop for everything from cartoon-themed balloons to Super Bowl decor is closing stores. Article content Party City announced Saturday that it would […]
Dec 22

A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS. Who are they and why now?

Article content Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. The money will be directly deposited into eligible people’s bank accounts or sent in the mail by a paper check. Article content The IRS said it’s distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who […]