Monthly Archives: August 2022

Homebuilder stocks drop as companies report 8th straight monthly drop in housing sentiment to the lowest reading since start of the pandemic

Thomas Bullock/Getty Images Home building stocks were down Monday after a dour monthly assessment of the US housing market.  Tighter Fed monetary policy and elevated construction costs have brought on a housing recession, the NAHB’s chief economist said.  August buyer traffic registered at 32, the lowest reading since April 2014, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo…

The current stock market rally is not sustainable as earnings deteriorate and Fed rate hikes stall economy, BlackRock says

Traders work the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on May 05, 2022 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago/Getty The current stock market rally from its mid-June low is unsustainable, according to BlackRock.The asset management firm told clients that the rally in stocks would be derailed by deteriorating earnings and…

How to watch The Princess: Everything you need to know about HBO’s Princess Diana documentary

There have been multiple documentaries about Princess Diana over the years. She was adored by the British public – though very sadly, heavily scrutinised too.  With the 25th anniversary of her tragic death coming up on 31 August, HBO’s The Princess is the latest documentary about the life of Diana and there has been plenty…

FIFA 23 transforms footballers into Marvel superheroes for Ultimate Team

Here’s an odd crossover: FIFA and Marvel. EA has announced a collaboration with Marvel that reimagines some of the most famous footballers of yesteryear as superheroes. Ex-footballers such as USA stalwart Landon Donovan, legendary Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho and all-conquering Man City midfielder Yaya Touré have unique illustrated designs that replace real-world player photos in…

The Pokémon Company International pledges global donations to organisations supporting children

The Pokémon Company International has announced its commitment to global organisations in support of children and minority groups. A subsidiary of The Pokémon Company, The Pokémon Company International is responsible for the Pokémon brand in all regions other than Asia. As the Pokémon series has hit 25 years since its first game was released (Pokémon…