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Brazilian middle class struggles as economy drops

The commodities-fuelled boom has transformed many millions of Brazilian poor people into 'the new middle class' and the ongoing recession is again eroding their spending and earning capacity. Middle-class people in Brazil find it difficult to sustain their living standards amid intensifying economy recession and soaring inflation rate. Many owners of small shops, coffee stalls and other small vendors see their dwindling earnings by more than half during the past three years. As a result, many middle-class people are slashing their spending levels, which result in a cascading impact on other segments.


Ferrari needs better strategy to attract more investors

The Italian luxury sports car maker, Ferrari will debut on Wall Street soon and it is expected to create a buzz for its IPO. However, investors are concerned with the long-term return from the company as the company is known for its product capped and high research cost.

Nike seeks to enable shoppers to 3D print shoes at home

How would you like your pair of sneakers made? Sure you can now have your trainers tailored according to color or design of your choice. But have you ever thought of having your shoes printed, either in store or at home?

Halle Berry’s 'Extant' Cancelled by CBS After Two Seasons

"Extant" launched its 13-episode first season in 2014. It followed the life of Molly Woods (Halle Berry), an astronaut who after returning from a solo mission in outer space begins experiencing a series of bizarre events. Unfortunately, the series was short-lived due to its soft performance in ratings and its shift in direction from sci-fi to a more action-packed drama.


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‘Trainspotting 2’ director Danny Boyle promises that the sequel will not disappoint fans of the original film. He announced that principal photography would start in the May or June of next year. He confirmed that the original cast, which includes Ewan McGregor, will return to reprise their iconic roles.
‘Doctor Strange’ is an upcoming fantasy-adventure film featuring Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role of the Sorcerer Supreme. Rachel McAdams recently confirmed her involvement to portray a yet-named character joining Cumberbatch and Tilda Swinton in what is known as the “best superhero cast”. Joaquin Phoenix explained why he passed on the lead role despite being in final talks.
‘Boruto: Naruto the Movie’ officially screened in North America last October 10, 2015. It was revealed that Naruto was an awful father and his son Boruto was a spoiled brat. Creator Masashi Kishimoto also took to the 2015 New York Comic Con panel to talk about his latest work.
Two variants of the new tablet Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 are expected to be unveiled on October 19 at an event that will be hosted by Xiaomi. The device is expected to run on Windows 10 and in either Android 5.1 Lollipop or the Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
‘Prometheus 2’ is confirmed as ‘Alien: Paradise Lost’. Director Ridley Scott explained his reasons behind the intriguing sequel title that caused some confusion among fans. He admitted that although his ‘Prometheus’ films will connect with the ‘Alien’ franchise, it won’t be apparent until his planned fourth film.
Although no exact date yet of the release next year, Tekken X Street Fighter will be available for Ps4, Xbox One and PC versions.
Some sources have confirmed the Pippa Middleton Nico Jackson break up, saying it was mostly due to geographical issues, since the two are rarely being together.
Game publisher Bandai Namco and game developer Spike Chunsoft Co. announced the invasion of anime game One Piece: Burning Blood to North America and Latin America in 2016 for consoles. The confirmed playable characters include Luffy, Law, Bartolomeo, Awakened Doflamingo and Crocodile.
The Grand Theft Auto VI craze has certainly spread out to the public like wildfire. This does not mean, though, that it does exist. Rockstar Games has not confirmed the said title either and to make things worse, other people instigate the false idea.
Quentin Tarantino revealed recently that the film will be released in two versions, the roadshow version, and the digital version. He also dished that it will be his longest film yet with running time more than 3 hours. Meanwhile, Chistopher Nolan lauded Tarantino's manner of releasing the film during a discussion.