The Biden administration has announced that it will resume offering free at-home Covid-19 tests to American households in late September. This decision comes as the virus has gained a stronger foothold in the U.S. during the summer months. Americans will soon be able to request four free tests through COVIDtests.gov, which will be able to
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Shareholder returns for top homebuilders D.R. Horton and Lennar significantly outpaced the broader S&P 500 index between August 2014 and August 2024. This strong performance reflects the resilience and attractiveness of the homebuilding sector to investors. However, recent downgrades in the investment outlook of both companies this summer have raised concerns among analysts about the
In recent news, ChainwirePlayFi, an AI-powered data network and blockchain tailored for the live content industry, has had a significant milestone with the successful sale of its Genesis Nodes. The Genesis Node Sale, which took place on August 14, 2024, sold out in under 24 hours, indicating a strong demand for these nodes within the
Navigating through the unpredictable terrain of the stock market can be a challenging task, especially during periods of heightened volatility. Recent market actions have been a rollercoaster ride, with the three major U.S. indexes hitting record highs in July, only to be followed by a sharp global sell-off in early August. As the S &
The U.S. dollar has been struggling in early European trade, slipping lower as it attempts to rebound from seven-month lows. The Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, has been trading 0.1% lower to 101.245, not far from its lowest levels since Jan. 2. This decline comes amid concerns
The municipal bond market has seen little change on Thursday, with U.S. Treasury yields increasing and equities closing lower. According to AllianceBernstein strategists, the technical picture this summer has been stronger in 2024 compared to the situation in 2023. Last year, the total returns for June through August were negative, with August wiping out the
Lululemon Athletica has carved out a niche in the athletic apparel market with its high-quality yoga-inspired activewear. The company first began as a design studio during the day and transformed into a yoga studio at night. Its initial focus was on creating premium yoga wear, primarily targeting women. However, as the brand has expanded, it
In July, closed sales of previously owned homes experienced a 1.3% increase compared to June, resulting in a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of 3.95 million units. This marked the first rise in sales after five months of decline. Despite this improvement, sales were still 2.5% lower than the same period last year. The Northeast saw
The world of iGaming is constantly evolving, and BC.GAME is at the forefront of this evolution with the introduction of Coco Rush, a new mini-app game available on Telegram. This game offers a unique opportunity for players to earn cryptocurrency rewards while engaging in fun and interactive gameplay. With the growing popularity of tap-to-earn games
The weakening of most Asian currencies on Thursday was largely attributed to the rise of the dollar from its seven-month lows. This surge in the dollar was primarily driven by some bargain buying, which led to a temporary setback for Asian currencies. Traders, however, remained skeptical about the greenback due to the looming expectations of