Jul 21, 2023

Boppenheimer at the box office

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With actors on strike, how will movies fare at the box office without actors doing promotion? Plus, a new money transferring service from the Fed and the case for investing more in women's soccer.

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FedNow payment system launches

by Samantha Fields

Jul 21, 2023

The Federal Reserve's payment system will allow participating banks to transfer money within seconds.

FedNow will allow banks that participate to transfer money within seconds, something other countries have been able to do for years.

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Actors strike kiboshes celebs' role in promotions

by Matt Levin

Jul 21, 2023

Union members won't be hyping their movies while the work stoppage continues. What will that do to the box office take?

Last week, Hollywood actors joined writers on strike, seeking better payment terms and new rules governing the use of artificial intelligence in the industry.

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Alex Schroeder Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Jordan Mangi Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Nick Esposito Media Producer

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