Retail Sales Up 0.2% In September, Lower Than Expected
Retail Sales Up 0.2% In September, Lower Than Expected
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EXCLUSIVE: Dhurandhar makers opt for a low-key promotion strategy; Ranveer Singh to keep a low profile before release
The much-awaited trailer of Dhurandhar was launched in a grand event held at Mumbai’s iconic Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre. The event was graced not just by the film’s team and members of the media but also by nearly 2000 fans of lead actor Ranveer Singh. This has led to expectations among his admirers that Ranveer and others in the star cast, namely R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun, will come out again for promotions in the days to come. However, Bollywood Hungama has learned that it’s not going to happen and there’s a solid reason behind this decision. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The makers of the film, Jio Studios and B62 Studios, have decided to opt for a low-key promotional strategy. This means that Ranveer Singh would avoid appearances on TV shows. He won’t be going for any more big-scale events or promotional city tours and interviews either.”The source continued, “Ranveer Singh agreed with this decision and he wanted the same strategy as well. He had become overexposed during Cirkus (2022) and a few of his previous films. Hence, he wants to avoid that mistake and let the work do the talking. Thankfully, the film is quite garam the teaser got viewers excited and the trailer has further enhanced the hype. After the release, they might decide to open up to the media.”An industry insider commented, “Sometimes, less is more. In recent times, we saw the no-promotional decision worked wonders for Saiyaara. Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat makers, too, remained absent from promotions and spoke about the film and went on a roadshow only after the film’s release. When you have the backing of impactful assets, this promotional tactic can work wonders.”Dhurandhar also stars Sanjay Dutt and Akshaye Khanna. It releases in cinemas on December 5. Blast from the pastIn January 2023, trade veteran Taran Adarsh, in an interview with Bollywood Hungama, decoded what was going wrong with Ranveer Singh as far as his box office pull was concerned and why his contemporary Ranbir Kapoor was a bigger draw at the box office. He told Bollywood Hungama, “Ranbir Kapoor ki strategy ko main daad dena chahoonga. He is one actor who is not overexposed. Agar aap dekhenge toh har actor aaj ki tareekh mein apne airport looks de raha hai, ya release ke baad social media pe zinda rehne ki koshish karta hai. Lekin inhonein Brahmastra (2022) ke baad koi public outing mein zyada nazar nahin aate. This is what I like about Ranbir Kapoor and which is lacking in Ranveer Singh.”He continued, “Ranveer Singh ko aap har doosre din dekh rahe hain kisi ad mein, kisi photo session mein, alag-alag events mein jaa rahe hain. And then unki film aati hai and there is no excitement left. 70s and 80s ke actors ne apne kaam ko kahaa ki woh baat karega. Aaj ki tareekh mein aap itna overexpose ho gaye hain ki you are going wrong drastically. I think you need to cut down on your public appearances. That’s a big takeaway from 2022.”Also Read: Arjun Rampal credits Aditya Dhar for his ‘Angel of Death’ avatar in Dhurandhar; says, “Thanks to him for making us look so different and unrecognizable on screen”.
EXCLUSIVE: Trailer of Kapil Sharma-starrer Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 to be launched in a GRAND event on November 26
10 years ago, Kapil Sharma made a rocking debut in Hindi films with Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (2015). It surprised the trade and industry as it opened in double digits, at Rs. 10. 15 crores. As a result, expectations are tremendous for its second part, titled Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2. Bollywood Hungama has learned that the trailer will be launched in 2 days from now. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The theatrical trailer of Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 will be unveiled on Wednesday, November 26, at a grand event in Mumbai. It will be graced by lead actor Kapil Sharma, Manjot Singh and his four heroines, namely, Warina Hussain, Ayesha Khan, Tridha Choudhury and Parul Gulati. Director Anukalp Goswami and producers Ratan Jain, Ganesh Jain and Abbas-Mustan are also expected to be present.”The source further said, “The makers are happy with the way Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 has shaped up and are excited to launch the trailer in a big way. Hence, they have decided to go all out for the event. Moreover, Kapil’s presence is bound to add to the fun as he’s known for his quick-witted humour.”Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 releases in cinemas on December 12, 2025. The source said, “Star Studio18 has backed the film and they will also be releasing it in cinemas. The film is going to get a solo release and the team is already working to ensure that the comic caper gets the correct release nationwide, especially in the mass centres, where the first part did extremely well.”Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon’s first part told the story of a man who reluctantly gets married thrice. How he manages his three wives, ensuring that they don’t find out the truth, while also dealing with his girlfriend, formed the crux of the film. The sequel is expected to be on the same lines and this time, the laughter quotient is expected to be more, according to the insiders. Also Read: Parul Gulati seeks blessings at Golden Temple ahead of the release of Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 with Kapil Sharma.
Apple iPhone Air sales fall short, forcing the company to cut production
The post Apple iPhone Air sales fall short, forcing the company to cut production appeared com. Apple’s new iPhone Air is not living up to the hype the company pushed in September, and the early numbers show a clear miss. The story is simple: Apple promised a major redesign, and buyers expected real value, but the actual sales are way below what the company had planned, according to reporting from the Financial Times. The iPhone Air came out as the thinnest model Apple has ever made, yet that thin design came with trade-offs that customers clearly did not want. Apple priced the Air high, trimmed hardware to keep the 5. 64mm body, and then watched shoppers move toward models with more power and better features. The Financial Times quoted International Data Corporation researcher Nabila Popal, who said “Apple had bigger expectations for the Air and it has not delivered on them,” after data showed Apple cut production for the Air by half only weeks after launch. Nabila explained that early checks across Apple’s supply chain showed the Air selling only about one‑third of the company’s top projections. Apple has been trying to find new ways to push iPhone sales forward after years of slow movement, even though the iPhone still brought in $209 billion in the 12 months to September, which is around half of all Apple revenue. Apple pulls back Air production as other iPhone 17 models grow The rest of the iPhone 17 lineup is not having the same problem. Those devices came out at the same time as the Air, and Apple expects them to push a record holiday quarter beyond what Wall Street had penciled in. Analysts at Morgan Stanley said Apple may build 90 million units of the new lineup in the second half of 2025, which is 6 million more than expected before launch. But they also said those gains are.
Crypto News: Odds Of A December Rate Cut Double As Bitcoiners Become Hopeful
The post Crypto News: Odds Of A December Rate Cut Double As Bitcoiners Become Hopeful appeared com. A detailed look at the rising odds of a December Federal Reserve rate cut, how traders reacted and why Bitcoin holders grew more confident. Bitcoin traders saw a rare change in tone this week, after the odds of a December Federal Reserve rate cut climbed almost twice as high as the previous day. The change brought a wave of new discussion across crypto circles, as many argued that an easier policy stance could help Bitcoin slow its recent slide. Rising Rate Cut Odds Bring New Attention From Bitcoin Traders Bitcoin has had a rough week. The price dropped more than 10% over seven days, falling toward $85,000 according to CoinMarketCap. Traders watched the steady decline and waited for something to shift the mood. Odds of a rate cut have jumped | source- X That change in trend arrived on Friday. The CME FedWatch Tool showed the odds of a December rate cut rising to 69. 40%. This was a huge jump from the 39. 10% reading the day before. The change created an immediate response from many traders who follow macro signals. Crypto analyst Moritz posted that the move might be enough to help Bitcoin find a local bottom. Several others echoed that view and the idea that the Federal Reserve could cut rates in the near term created hope that sellers might ease their pressure. Fed Remarks Trigger Fast Market Repricing The surge in expectations came after comments from New York Fed president John Williams. He stated that the Fed could cut rates soon without harming progress toward its inflation goal. Bloomberg analyst Joe Weisenthal said these remarks were likely the main reason behind the sudden jump in rate cut expectations. Analysts are warning traders not to move too fast. They say that markets sometimes react strongly to early signals.
LivLive Surges as the Best Presale To Buy Today While Pepe Reminds Everyone What They Missed
The post LivLive Surges as the Best Presale To Buy Today While Pepe Reminds Everyone What They Missed appeared com. Crypto Presales How many people watched crypto pump in past cycles but froze when prices were cheap? That hesitation cost fortunes. The dip always looks scary until it becomes the moment everyone wishes they took. Now the market is setting up similar signals and LivLive began as a simple meme coin that most dismissed at launch. The ICO price was extremely small and early community members grabbed bags without stress. What happened next surprised everyone. PEPE multiplied far beyond early expectations and rewarded holders who entered when most people hesitated. That run created a long list of crypto success stories. The PEPE breakout became proof that forgotten coins can produce life changing growth when timing and courage align. While many doubted the early stages, the ones who bought during the dip watched their bags multiply. Those who missed that era felt the sting of a lost opportunity, but the positive side is that Q4 2025 is repeating familiar patterns and new chances are on the table for anyone ready to act. LivLive (IVE): The Next Breakout? Presale Strength, Real World Utility, and Rising Demand LivLive (IVE) is a real world operating system that turns daily actions into tokenized rewards. Walking, checking in, reviewing, exploring, or attending.
The Assassin’s Creed franchise exceeded Ubisoft’s H1 2025-26 expectations
Assassin’s Creed Shadows drove strong performance for the AC franchise in the first half of the fiscal year.
The Assassin’s Creed franchise exceeded Ubisoft’s H1 2025-26 expectations
Assassin’s Creed Shadows drove strong performance for the AC franchise in the first half of the fiscal year.
The Assassin’s Creed franchise exceeded Ubisoft’s H1 2025-26 expectations
Assassin’s Creed Shadows drove strong performance for the AC franchise in the first half of the fiscal year.
XAG/USD revisits weekly low near $49.50 as Fed rate hold bets remain firm
The post XAG/USD revisits weekly low near $49. 50 as Fed rate hold bets remain firm appeared com. Silver price (XAG/USD) revisits the weekly low around $49. 50 during the European trading session on Friday. The white metal faces selling pressure as traders remain confident that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will not cut interest rates in the December policy meeting. According to the CME FedWatch tool, the probability of the Fed cutting interest rates by 25 basis points (bps) to 3. 50%-3. 75% in the December meeting is 35. 5%. The scenario in which the Fed holds interest rates steady bodes poorly for non-yielding assets, such as Silver. Fed dovish expectations stay lower as officials remain concerned over rising inflation risks to the upside. On Thursday, Cleveland Fed Bank President Beth Hammack stated that high is the “real issue” of the economy, adding that “inflation is still too high and trending in wrong direction”, which calls for the need to keep the monetary policy “somewhat restrictive”. Meanwhile, the rising United States (US) jobless rate has also failed to intensify Fed dovish expectations meaningfully. The US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for September showed on Thursday that the Unemployment Rate rose to 4. 4%. In Friday’s session, investors will focus on the flash US S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data for November, which will be published at 14: 45 GMT. Silver technical analysis Silver price struggles to hold the 20-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), which trades around $49. 50. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) returns inside the 40. 00-60. 00 range, suggesting indecisiveness among investors about the near-term outlook. Looking down, the September 23 high of $44. 47 would remain a key support. On the upside, the all-time high of $54. 50 might act as key barrier. Silver daily chart Silver FAQs Silver is a precious metal highly traded among investors. It has been historically used as a store of value and a medium of exchange. Although less popular.