And in these media reports.
One point has been repeatedly mentioned by almost all commentators and analysts.
Stark Industries ' stock price.
That's right.
Just hours after the battle ended.
Stark Industries ' stock experienced a frenzied surge in after-hours trading on major exchanges around the world.
The increase was as high as 35%!
What does this mean?
Stark Industries was already a super giant with a market capitalization ranking among the top on the New York Stock Exchange.
A 35% increase means that Stark Industries ' market capitalization increased by nearly $120 billion overnight!
The moment Wall Street's financial tycoons saw the news, they began frantically buying Stark Industries stock.
Their logic is quite simple.
The two core founders of a company have become superheroes.
One can fly, fight, and fire lasers; the other possesses the world's most advanced high-tech weaponry.
what does that mean?
This means that Stark Industries ' core assets are fundamentally incapable of being threatened by competitors or any other force.
Moreover, what's most insidious is that their core asset is themselves.
Indeed, everyone believed that with these two around, they could even create a new Stark Industries.
so...
What methods do you have to deal with them?
Should we send assassins to kill them?!
Please, a Superman who can't be penetrated by bullets, someone wearing armor that can't be destroyed by missiles.
Why are you even engaging in business competition and price wars?
They're not even playing on the same track as you.
Are you launching a media attack?
They just saved an entire city last night, and billions of people around the world are praising them.
How can we fight this? This war is unwinnable.
Therefore, buying Stark Industries stock is the safest investment.
As long as the Stark brothers are alive, this company will never fail.
Analysts predicted that once the New York Stock Exchange officially opens, Stark Industries ' stock price will experience another surge, potentially exceeding 50%!
The news reached the board of directors of Stark Industries.
The old guys who usually criticized Luca and Tony for their frivolous behavior were now grinning from ear to ear.
Who cares if they're partying and chasing girls every day?
The stock price has risen by 35%!
The stock options they held all skyrocketed in value!
These old men practically wanted to erect a golden statue of Luca and Tony, and they would bow to it three times every morning.
Malibu.
Stark Villa.
10:30 AM.
The warm sunlight streamed into the master bedroom.
Luca lay on a round bed and slowly opened his eyes.
He rubbed his head and realized he was lying on the bed wearing a pair of black shorts.
Last night's private pool party apparently lasted very late.
Luca rolled over and found the other side of the bed empty.
The two female models who came to participate in the late-night research project must have left early this morning.
Luca didn't care at all.
In the world of a scumbag, there's no such thing as staying for breakfast.
Given his physical condition, he basically doesn't need sleep to rest.
The problem is, Luca feels that even if he becomes Superman, he can't lose the joy of sleeping.
Therefore, he actively controlled his body to rest, deliberately blocking out external perceptions.
He stretched and felt full of energy.
A good night's sleep has fully restored him to his peak condition.
It's even a little better than yesterday.
Soon, JARVIS's voice rang out in the bedroom.
"Good morning, Mr. Luca. Or should I say, good morning, Mr. Superman?"
"Shut up, JARVIS." Luca yawned and sat up in bed.
"What time is it?"
"It's 10:32 AM now. You didn't fall asleep until 4 AM last night, so I postponed your alarm."
"Well done."
Luca walked barefoot to the floor-to-ceiling window.
Outside the window is the azure Pacific Ocean and a cloudless sky.
Sunlight streamed through the glass onto his body, and he could feel his cells greedily absorbing the energy.
Well, it feels really good.
"JARVIS, any news today?"
"News?" JARVIS joked.
"Mr. Luca, you are the biggest news today. To be precise, you are the biggest news in the whole world."
"Oh? Tell me about it." Luca's lips curled up slightly.
"From early this morning until now, more than 120 mainstream news media outlets worldwide have provided special coverage of last night's events."
"Your name and Mr. Tony's name have been mentioned more than 400 million times in the past six hours."
On social media, the hashtag Luca Stark has generated more buzz on Twitter than Beyoncé's halftime performance during last year's Super Bowl.
"Your personal social media account gained 23 million followers overnight."
"Furthermore, Stark Industries ' stock surged 35 percent in after-hours trading and is expected to continue rising after the market officially opens today."
Hearing these numbers.
Luca nodded in satisfaction.
Last night's high-profile performance wasn't just about indulging in a heroic fantasy.
His and Tony's superhero personas were very successfully created.
After all, ever since returning from Afghanistan, he and Tony had been in a passive and defensive position.
Someone lurks in the shadows, plotting to kill them, yet they don't even fully understand their enemy's background.
S.H.I.E.L.D.., and Hydra, which has always been lurking in the shadows.
These are all potential threats.
In this situation, hiding it is the stupidest thing to do.
The more discreet you are, the more unscrupulous your enemies will become.
Conversely, if we actively step into the spotlight and bring the whole world together...
This is equivalent to adding a protective shield to yourself.
Because with billions of eyes watching globally, no organization would dare to openly attack you.
This is an open strategy.
Of course, Luca wouldn't refuse the chance to show off to the whole world.
After all, showing off is like breathing; it's a basic need for survival.
" Mr. Luca, there are a few more things that require your attention."
"This morning, you received a total of 52 phone calls and 128 emails."
"These included calls from the White House Office of the National Security Advisor, the Pentagon Department of Public Affairs, the Office of the United Nations Secretary-General, and official diplomatic letters from the embassies of at least twenty countries."
"They all hope to have a conversation with you or Mr. Tony."
"In addition, eighteen television stations, including CNN, NBC, ABC, Fox, and the BBC, sent interview requests."
Oprah Fury's team made nine phone calls, and Kimmel Show! and The Jimmy Fallon Show sent invitations to appear on their shows simultaneously.
Oh right, there's one more special one.
"What?"
"The office of General Ross, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States, called to express their desire to discuss the Superhero Regulation Act with you."
Upon hearing the name, Luca raised an eyebrow.
General Ross.
Of course he knew this person.
This general was one of the masterminds behind the vandalism that occurred in Harlem, New York a few months ago.
It's said he was working on some kind of Super Soldier Program, but instead of creating a super soldier, he created a green giant that's demolishing buildings everywhere.
Superhero Regulation Act?
Luca gave a cold laugh.
In layman's terms, it means our government wants to control you, so you'd better listen to us.
dream.
The Stark Family never acts as someone else's lackey.
" JARVIS, block incoming calls and emails for now."
"Tell them that Mr. Stark. Luca Stark has just saved the world and needs to rest. If there's an emergency, please contact our legal team."
"As for the interview invitation from the TV station..."
Luca thought for a moment.
"Let's put it aside for now, and decide which one to go to after Tony and I have discussed it."
"Understood, Mr. Luca."