Cineworld struggles to recover from the pandemic
The second largest cinema chain in the world sees shares fall by as much as 80% in a matter of days after fears it might file for bankruptcy in the US spread across the markets.
The second largest cinema chain in the world has seen its shares decline by as much as 80% in a matter of days after fears it might file for bankruptcy in the US spread across the markets. We talk to Wall Street Journal's Alexander Gladstone, who broke the story.
The markets are bracing for the speech the chair of the Federal Reserve Board, Jerome Powell, will deliver next week in Jackson Hole. We hear about the latest developments in the American stock exchanges from FHN Financial's Wall Street markets analyst Chris Low.
Teenagers in the United States spend an average of up to 9 hours a day on their devices. But how long is too long and can they get addicted to their smartphones? We hear from Kai Ryssdal, presenter at American Public Media's 'Marketplace'.
Chanel no. 5's owner has seen its request to trademark the shape of the famous bottle rejected. A US court has deemed that the rectangular shaped bottle with bevelled sides is not distinctive enough. Tilar Mazzeo, author of "The Secret of Chanel No. 5: The Intimate History of the World's Most Famous Perfume" explains the history of the legendary perfume.
Apple users have woken up to an alert requesting an urgent upgrade to fix security flaws on iPhones, iPads and other Mac devices. The company said their security system may have been "actively exploited" by hackers. We hear from cyber security expert Greg Sim.
(Picture: A Cineworld theatre in the UK. Picture credit: Reuters)
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