The last big DC team-up "Justice League" grossed the least amount of money among DC superhero films. But that bomb was followed by huge wins with "Aquaman" and "Wonder Woman." The future of the Justice League, and Superman and Batman, is uncertain. » Read More
Overall, the CBO projected economic growth will slow this year to 2.3 percent, compared with the 3.1 percent rate last year, as the benefits of the new tax law begin to fade.
The 'Punisher' season 2 is new on Netflix, but fans already are wondering if the antihero will survive 2019. Three out of five Marvel-Netflix shows were canceled in 2018, including the highly praised 'Daredevil.'
Even if Sears' contested deal to save roughly 400 stores with ESL Investments secures approval from the bankruptcy judge, it faces challenges that could reap benefits for Macy's, J.C. Penney and Dillard's.
With the new theme park Star Wars Land opening this year and the Fox acquisition nearing finishing line, Disney is setting itself up for a transformation, according to Morgan Stanley.
Aviation workers expressed concerns about air travel safety as the partial government shutdown drags on. Airline executives are starting to see some impact to revenue and have expressed worry about the effects if the shutdown continues.
After several years of booming business, home remodeling growth is expected to shrink this year. Demand is slowing because home values aren't gaining as much, mortgage interest rates are rising and fewer homes are selling.
Although government employees are guaranteed coverage during shutdowns, new hires or those who recently made changes to their plan could find themselves caught in the bureaucratic slowdown.
"Government debt levels are high, leaving many countries poorly positioned for financial tightening as global interest rates begin to move higher," Fitch's James McCormack says.