The S&P 500 index concluded its trading session at a record level on August 13, 2026. This positive market performance was observed across major US financial centers. Key indicators showed that yields retreated significantly during the trading day. This trend suggests increasing investor confidence in the broader market stability. Analysts anticipate continued volatility but remain cautiously optimistic for the near future. 📈
entertainment Toy Story 5 is proving to be a massive animated hit globally, pushing past huge Hollywood blockbusters. The film, featuring Woody and Buzz, has grossed $1.09 billion worldwide after 55 days, with $624.26 million internationally. It is currently less than $10 million away from surpassing Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park worldwide. This success places it among the top 10 highest-grossing animations globally. The movie was released on June 19 and faces new challenges with electronics. 🚀
business Vismaya Mohanlal's debut film, Thudakkam, has completed one week in theatres after its release on August 7th. The film, starring Vismaya and featuring a cameo by Mohanlal, grossed a total of 16 crore net in India. This figure places it at the 6th spot among Mollywood's top 10 opening weeks of 2026, pushing out I, Nobody. The film had a strong opening but saw a 50% drop on its 7th day, indicating a need for better momentum. It is currently 4 crore away from recovering its 20 crore budget.
entertainment The Wordle puzzle for Friday, August 14, has been solved with the answer being GEODE. The game requires players to guess a five-letter word within just six tries. Hints provided included the word starting with G and ending with E, containing 3 vowels. The word GEODE refers to a hollow rock that might hold crystals inside. Players can check the solution or use the built-in sharing feature to track their scores.
entertainment Dhamaal 4 has concluded its five-week run in theaters with a clean success. The film, starring Ajay Devgn, was released in India and earned a total of 177.5 crore net collections. During its fifth week, it added 3.85 crore, bringing the overall collection to this figure. Originally budgeted at 150 crore, the movie achieved a positive return on investment of 18.33%. Its worldwide gross currently stands at 235.95 crore.
business Aston Martin unveiled its most powerful V12 yet, the Valen, which features a solid carbon-fibre tailgate instead of a rear window. This extreme model is being produced in limited numbers globally by Aston Martin. Performance metrics include a 0-60mph time of 3.0 seconds and a top speed of 344km/h. The car prioritizes function over practicality, boasting 850hp from a non-hybrid V12 engine. Deliveries are scheduled for the second quarter of 2027, with production capped at 150 units. 🏎️
business Dhurandhar 2 has secured the top spot among the top 10 Indian grossers for 2026, reaching a massive 1850.85 crore worldwide. This success story was achieved by Ranveer Singh's film, which leads by a huge margin over Border 2 at 485.3 crore. Ram Charan’s Peddi is ranked third with 341.13 crore, followed by Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan at 323.3 crore. The list also features Karuppu at 315 crore and Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu at 300.79 crore. Ajay Devgn's Dhamaal 4 holds the 10th position with 235.95 crore, and it might move up soon. 🎬
entertainment Suriya's Tamil drama, Vishwanath And Sons, has officially hit theaters with impressive advance bookings. The film garnered 8.46 crore gross through day 1 pre-sales in the Indian box office. This placed the movie as Suriya's third-best opening-day pre-sale, behind Kanguva and Retro. Tamil Nadu was the biggest contributor, bringing in 3.56 crore gross. Worldwide pre-sales added $590K, making the total opening gross 14.09 crore.
entertainment The trailer for Mirzapur The Movie has generated significant positive buzz following its release on August 11. The adaptation, starring Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal, is set to debut on September 4, benefiting from the Janmashtami holiday. Viewers are hyped for Munna Bhaiyya's return, which is highlighted as a major draw for the film. The trailer successfully delivered the expected dark humor and action, proving it suits the big screen perfectly. It is projected to earn 17-20 crore net on Day 1, aiming for Bollywood's top 6 openers. 🎬
business Despite previous anti-EV stances, Trump unveiled a $3-billion federal investment in critical minerals projects across the US. This move aims to secure domestic supply chains and reduce reliance on China for minerals like lithium and cobalt. Key funding includes a $1.4-billion Pentagon loan to Sila Nanotechnologies for battery materials production. Lithium Americas also secured $435 million from the DOE for its Thacker Pass project in Nevada. This push aligns with Project Vault, a $12 billion initiative to stockpile vital minerals for US industry.
business Sunny Deol's film, Batwara 1947, registered a morning occupancy of 7.54% on its first day. This performance, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, placed it behind its competitor, Awarapan 2, in morning occupancy figures. Compared to his 2025 film Jaat's 8.62% and 2026's Border 2 at 19.46%, the response was lukewarm. The film will now face a big battle against Emraan Hashmi’s movie during the Independence Day weekend. All eyes are on the potential footfall improvement during the evening and night shows.
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