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June 6, 2025
Here’s a wild stat: Americans are rethinking their furry priorities. A new report from Bank of America shows a pullback in pet-related purchases — pet supply store sales slipped 4% year-over-year in April. While services like grooming and boarding are still rising (~4.2% inflation), food and treat prices have plateaued, likely nudging owners to cut back.
Markets opened with a bang after Sunday’s news that President Trump postponed plans to hike tariffs on European imports. That relief rally pushed the S&P 500 up 2%, the Nasdaq 100 up 2.4%, and small-caps via the Russell 2000 up 2.5% Tuesday.
All 11 S&P sectors posted gains, with discretionary and tech stocks leading the charge.
Chip stocks snapped a seven-day slump — Nvidia surged on buzz that its new China-focused AI processor is heading into full-scale production next month.
Movie theaters just had their best Memorial Day in years — a comeback fueled by packed screenings and pent-up demand. AMC shares soared nearly 24% Tuesday.
The company said this past weekend brought record-breaking numbers for Memorial Day revenue across admissions, snacks, and total sales in the U.S. In fact, this was AMC’s strongest holiday showing since 2013.
Even Regal chimed in: they served up nearly 6.4 million pounds of popcorn over the long weekend (yes, that’s over 3,000 tons of buttery bliss).
That’s not to say AMC is in the clear — its stock was trading at year-lows earlier this year and remains down 12% for 2025. But analysts are warming up to the idea that theaters aren’t doomed just yet, especially with a blockbuster-heavy summer on deck.
They say you come here for spectacle. Some argue it’s foolish nostalgia — but in the dark, surrounded by strangers, we feel things more deeply. Maybe we need these stories. Because sometimes, the screen gives us something real.
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Disney took a gamble with “Lilo & Stitch.” Originally destined for Disney+, the live-action remake made a theatrical detour — and it's raking in hundreds of millions.
This isn’t a fluke. Last fall, “Moana 2” made the same pivot, earning over $1B globally. It’s a signal: not all premium titles belong on streaming alone.
Remember when Disney went all-in on direct-to-streaming during the pandemic? Titles like “Soul” and “Luca” skipped theaters entirely. In hindsight, that might’ve cost them big-time.
Releasing to theaters first not only boosts ticket sales — it makes merchandise and theme park tie-ins even more lucrative.
And when it comes to tie-ins...
Theater or no theater, Stitch sells. In 2024 — over two decades after the original film — global “Lilo & Stitch” merchandise sales still topped $2.6 billion.
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