Monthly Archives: November 2022

Marvel’s Wonder Man show lands DC star as its lead – and he’s a great fit

Marvel has reportedly signed up Yahya Abdul-Mateen II to lead its Wonder Man TV series. According to Deadline, Abdul-Mateen II has swapped DC for Marvel, with the Aquaman and Watchmen star landing the top job for the forthcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Disney Plus show. Curiously, Abdul-Mateen II’s Marvel hiring is the second trade between…

Biden is threatening a windfall tax on energy companies, after he slammed them for ‘war profiteering’

US President Joe Biden wants energy companies to produce more oil, or face windfall taxes on their bumper profits. Drew Angerer/Getty Images US President Joe Biden called on energy companies to boost production or pay a windfall tax. Oil majors have reported bumper Q3 earnings as Russia’s war on Ukraine disrupts markets. Biden again slammed…

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates: November 1, 2022 | Rates remain below 7% as the Fed discusses inflation

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. After spiking early last week, 30-year fixed mortgage rates have remained below…

Saudi Aramco profits soar 39% in the third quarter to $42 billion, fueled by higher global crude prices

Saudi Aramco. Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters Saudi Aramco posted a 39% jump in third-quarter profit to $42.4 billion in its earnings Tuesday.  Higher oil prices driven by the Ukraine war and OPEC+ cuts have helped lift energy majors’ profits.  Saudi Aramco expects oil demand to keep growing for the rest of the decade, its CEO said. …