Why international stocks could outperform U.S. markets this year
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China is on track to be a standout among global markets in 2021, market analysts say. Here's why international stocks could outperform U.S. markets this year.
January 23rd 2021, 11:08 am
Larry King, award-winning broadcaster, has died at age 87
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The former CNN talk-show host contracted the coronavirus in late December and was hospitalized in early January.
January 23rd 2021, 8:36 am
Biden says nothing can change the trajectory of the Covid pandemic over the next several months
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January 22nd 2021, 5:46 pm
Tesla posts several job openings for Semi truck production lines in Nevada
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Tesla announced the Semi in November 2017, but the project has been delayed several times.
January 22nd 2021, 4:28 pm
Apple and Tesla earnings, along with the Fed and GDP will drive markets in the week ahead
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Stimulus euphoria may be waning, but Investors have plenty to focus on in the week ahead, including a blast of earnings and a Fed meeting.
January 22nd 2021, 3:45 pm
Pfizer to supply up to 40 million doses of Covid vaccine to Covax global immunization program
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The Covax program aims to provide 2 billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines to participating countries, including poorer nations, by the end of this year.
January 22nd 2021, 2:45 pm
Pfizer to supply up to 40 million doses to WHO-backed global Covid vaccine program
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January 22nd 2021, 1:13 pm
Boris Johnson says some evidence new Covid variant in the UK may be more deadly
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There is "some evidence" a new Covid variant first identified in the U.K. could be more deadly than the original strain, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Friday.
January 22nd 2021, 12:43 pm
House will deliver Trump impeachment article to Senate on Monday, Schumer says
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The action will start the process of the Senate's second impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump.
January 22nd 2021, 10:43 am
Biden to sign executive orders to boost food benefits, workers' rights as part of Covid relief push
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Biden has already signed executive orders to offer coronavirus relief as he tries to pass a $1.9 trillion aid package in Congress.
January 22nd 2021, 10:13 am
Hydrogen is going to take 25% of all oil demand by 2050, Bank of America analyst says
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Governments and companies around the world are looking to reduce their environmental footprint.
January 22nd 2021, 10:13 am
Airline stocks fall after EU leaders impose travel curbs within the bloc
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Airline shares dropped on Friday after European governments announced further travel restrictions to fight growing Covid infection rates.
January 22nd 2021, 8:25 am
Elon Musk says he will donate $100 million to whoever invents the best carbon capture technology
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that he is donating $100 million towards a prize for the best technology that can capture carbon dioxide.
January 22nd 2021, 7:25 am
‘Many people are suffering': Business leaders must prioritize workers' mental health in lockdown, CE
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Workers have reported worsening mental health during the coronavirus pandemic, according to an Adecco-commissioned survey of 8,000 office-based staff.
January 22nd 2021, 6:09 am
UK doctors have advice for the U.S. on fighting the new Covid strain
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The variant, known as B.1.1.7., has an unusually high number of mutations and is associated with more efficient and rapid transmission.
January 22nd 2021, 6:09 am
What investors are watching for as UBS prepares to kick off Europe's bank earnings
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With European banks set to begin reporting fourth-quarter and full-year earnings, analysts are expecting a resilient performance led by investment banking revenues.
January 22nd 2021, 6:09 am
As Biden takes office, China again calls for relations with the U.S. to 'return to the right track'
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In the wake of Joe Biden's inauguration, China is talking up hope for better relations with Washington but warns against challenging Beijing's sovereignty.
January 22nd 2021, 5:22 am
NATO chief sees Biden's inauguration as a 'new chapter' for the alliance
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U.S. President Joe Biden is a "strong supporter" of NATO, and the alliance can be further strengthened with him in office, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said.
January 22nd 2021, 4:22 am
Euro zone business activity shrinks again as new Covid strains lead to more lockdowns
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The euro zone saw another drop in business activity in January, on the back of stricter coronavirus-related lockdowns.
January 22nd 2021, 4:08 am
Wellness expert Deepak Chopra wants Biden to rethink health care
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Wellness expert Deepak Chopra told CNBC he would like to see the Biden administration involved in "democratizing well-being" and addressing "true health reform."
January 22nd 2021, 2:38 am
Middle East leaders praise Trump's 'maximum pressure' campaign on Iran as Biden takes office
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Leaders in the UAE and Israel express support for Donald Trump's "maximum pressure" campaign on Iran as President Joe Biden takes office.
January 22nd 2021, 2:38 am
Biden is already facing pressure to scale back his $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan
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President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan is facing skepticism from Republicans as Democrats start the process of passing a bill.
January 22nd 2021, 2:38 am
China failed to buy agreed amounts of U.S. goods under 'phase one' trade deal, data shows
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In 2020, China imported $100 billion of the U.S. goods agreed in the deal — roughly 58% of the targeted $173.1 billion, according to data compiled by PIIE.
January 22nd 2021, 1:19 am
Honor launches first phone since being sold by Huawei after U.S. sanctions
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Honor, the Chinese smartphone brand formerly owned by Huawei, launched the V40, its first device since being sold off in response to U.S. sanctions.
January 22nd 2021, 12:21 am
'No Time to Die,' 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife,' 'Uncharted' among latest Hollywood film delays
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On Thursday, MGM and Sony both announced that major films from their 2021 slate would be postponed. Among those titles are the latest James Bond flick "No Time to Die" and "Ghostbusters: Afterlife."
January 21st 2021, 11:04 pm
Biden’s team talks tough on China as early signs show policies won’t differ sharply from Trump’s
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U.S. President Joe Biden's administration is not likely to reverse Trump's policies on China in the short term, said Stanford University's Lanhee Chen.
January 21st 2021, 8:50 pm
Bitcoin tumbles below $30,000, extending its plunge to start 2021
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The digital currency plunged 15% on Thursday and is now 30% below its record high reached less than two weeks ago.
January 21st 2021, 8:34 pm
Samsung's new phones won't convert any iPhone fans, but the high-end version is gorgeous
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This year's Galaxy S21 is $200 cheaper than last year's model -- it starts at $799.99 -- and feels like a downgrade. The $1,199.99 Ultra is the true flagship.
January 21st 2021, 7:34 pm
'Bridgerton' renewed for second season on Netflix
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Lady Whistledown has a big announcement for fans of Netflix's "Bridgerton." The Shondaland series created by Chris Van Dusen is getting a second season.
January 21st 2021, 6:49 pm
Japan stocks set to trade lower as investors watch shares of Apple suppliers in Asia
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Overnight on Wall Street, the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 touched fresh highs.
January 21st 2021, 6:49 pm
Democratic senators formally request investigation of Hawley and Cruz after deadly Capitol insurrect
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Seven Democratic senators filed a complaint urging an investigation GOP Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley's efforts to overturn the presidential election results.
January 21st 2021, 5:35 pm
Dr. Fauci says Covid vaccines appear to be less effective against some new strains
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January 21st 2021, 4:49 pm
Intel says PC sales during holiday quarter were unusually strong, up 33%
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Intel faces a critical moment as new CEO Pat Gelsinger takes over next month for Bob Swan and activist hedge fund Third Point calls for major changes.
January 21st 2021, 4:49 pm
IBM revenue slide continues in Q4 2020
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IBM's revenue has fallen for four consecutive quarters, a familiar theme for the company.
January 21st 2021, 4:49 pm
Risk and reward could continue to be high in FANG stocks, even if they lag this year
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Cyclical stocks are expected to lead the market higher this year, but analysts say don't count out big tech.
January 21st 2021, 3:19 pm
Biden signs order requiring travelers wear masks on planes and at airports as pandemic rages
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President Joe Biden mandates masks for interstate travel, including airlines, something labor unions have pushed for.
January 21st 2021, 3:19 pm
A year into the Covid crisis, scientists explain what we learned — and what we got wrong
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The first U.S. case of Covid-19 was reported Jan. 21, 2020, by the CDC. A year later, health experts reflect on the most important lessons learned.
January 21st 2021, 2:49 pm
Sluggish Covid vaccine rollout threatens Wall Street's rosy outlook
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The market's optimism and economic realities could clash if Americans hold on to pandemic habits or spend conservatively because of the recession.
January 21st 2021, 2:32 pm
Facebook is referring Trump ban to its 'Supreme Court' which cannot be overruled by Zuckerberg or ex
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Facebook on Thursday announced that it will refer its decision to indefinitely suspend the account of former President Donald Trump to its Oversight Board.
January 21st 2021, 1:32 pm
Russia’s Sputnik vaccine gets its first approval in the EU, greenlight from UAE amid ongoing trials
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Some scientists have expressed concern over Sputnik V's rapid rollout across Russia before Phase 3 trials were completed.
January 21st 2021, 11:16 am
Biden to sign 10 executive orders and invoke Defense Production Act to combat Covid pandemic
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As the new administration implements the federal initiatives, it will also emphasize the safe reopening of schools and businesses, the plan says.
January 21st 2021, 11:15 am
‘It breaks my heart’: Thumb injury forces pro video gamer to retire
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Thomas "ZooMaa" Paparatto announced he's "taking a step back from competitive Call of Duty" on Twitter.
January 21st 2021, 11:15 am
Coronavirus 30-minute tests are causing a stir in the UK: Here's why
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The tests are self-administered and can detect current Covid-19 infection, with results usually within 30 minutes.
January 21st 2021, 9:58 am
Google agrees to pay French publishers for news
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The agreement comes after several months of talks between Google France and France's Alliance de la Presse d'Information Generale.
January 21st 2021, 9:46 am
A trial in London is using tech to monitor the wellbeing of vulnerable people in their homes
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Digital tech is starting to play in important role in many people's healthcare regime.
January 21st 2021, 9:46 am
Watch Christine Lagarde speaking after the ECB's latest policy move
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European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is giving a press conference after the bank's latest monetary policy decision.
January 21st 2021, 9:01 am
England's third lockdown sees 'no evidence of decline' in Covid rates, study says
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The findings of the preprint report come shortly after the U.K. recorded another all-time high of coronavirus deaths.
January 21st 2021, 9:01 am
New Google union ‘concerned’ after a senior A.I. ethics researcher is reportedly locked out of her a
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The Alphabet Workers Union has said it is concerned over Google's decision to lock Margaret Mitchell, a senior AI ethics researcher, out of her account.
January 21st 2021, 9:01 am
European Central Bank says it 'stands ready' to act as Covid infections continue to rise
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The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged Thursday, as euro nations continue to struggle with surging Covid-19 infections and subsequent lockdowns.
January 21st 2021, 7:58 am
Two-day bitcoin sell-off wipes off $100 billion from the entire crypto market
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The price of bitcoin slipped over 6% to fall below the $33,000 level for the first time since Jan. 13.
January 21st 2021, 6:43 am
Artificial intelligence researchers rank the top A.I. labs worldwide
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DeepMind, OpenAI, and Facebook AI Research are fighting it out to be the top AI research lab in the world.
January 21st 2021, 6:13 am
Dr. Fauci says U.S. will remain a WHO member and join global Covid vaccine plan
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The U.S. will join a global alliance that aims to deliver coronavirus vaccines to low-income countries, Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Thursday.
January 21st 2021, 6:00 am
Here are 7 of the biggest coronavirus vaccine myths busted by experts
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Vaccine skepticism and outright anti-vaccination sentiment has become rife in recent months but experts look to debunk the biggest coronavirus vaccine myths.
January 21st 2021, 6:00 am
Unilever aims to train up 10 million young people for work in strategy to tackle inequality
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Consumer goods giant Unilever says it wants to tackle social inequalities to help build a more equitable society.
January 21st 2021, 5:00 am
Jeremy Grantham says the market is in a bubble with 'very seldom seen levels of investor euphoria'
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In recent months, Grantham's been warning that the massive runs on Wall Street in the past year – and indeed, the bull run since 2009 – is turning into an "epic bubble."
January 21st 2021, 3:55 am
Millions of new investors piled into mainland Chinese stock markets in 2020
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For all of 2020, new investors increased by 18.02 million to 177.77 million, official data showed. That's about 1.5 million new accounts a month.
January 21st 2021, 2:55 am
LinkedIn says these are the fastest growing job sectors in the UK
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Jobs in e-commerce, health care and digital content freelancing are seeing the fastest growth in the U.K., according to LinkedIn.
January 21st 2021, 1:24 am
Qualcomm's chip market share plunges in China after Huawei sanctions; MediaTek takes No. 1 spot
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Qualcomm's chips shipments in China shrank 48.1% year-on-year as domestic smartphone makers looked to alternatives from rival MediaTek.
January 21st 2021, 1:07 am
White House reveals which global leader will be first to hold a call with President Biden
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New White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Wednesday said President Joe Biden's first world leader call would be to Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
January 21st 2021, 12:55 am
Twitter locks Chinese embassy's account over tweet about Uighur women
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Twitter removed the contents of the tweet and replaced it with a label stating that it was no longer available.
January 20th 2021, 11:53 pm
Offices are the top choice for Asia-Pacific property investors in 2021, survey finds
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Asia-Pacific's real estate investors are most likely to put money into offices in 2021, according to a survey by property investment firm Colliers International.
January 20th 2021, 11:39 pm
'New dawn in America': World leaders welcome U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harr
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U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris start their four-year term in the White House on Jan. 20.
January 20th 2021, 10:39 pm
Tesla Model 3 reportedly explodes in Shanghai parking garage
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A Tesla Model 3 exploded in an underground residential parking garage in Shanghai on Tuesday, Chinese media reported.
January 20th 2021, 10:09 pm
A tiny village in South India celebrates Vice President Kamala Harris with firecrackers and prayers
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Kamala Harris, 56, is a daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants.
January 20th 2021, 9:09 pm
Read the full text of Amanda Gorman's inaugural poem 'The Hill We Climb'
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Amanda Gorman made history Wednesday when she became the youngest inaugural poet during President Joe Biden's swearing-in ceremony in Washington.
January 20th 2021, 8:21 pm
No question the Biden administration has to appear 'very tough' on China, former Singapore diplomat
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There's also an understanding that the administration needs to work with rest of East Asia and China on global issues, said Kishore Mahbubani.
January 20th 2021, 8:21 pm
Photos mark the transition of power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden
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Wednesday marked the transfer of power from former President Donald Trump to President Joe Biden.
January 20th 2021, 7:38 pm
Japan stocks set to rise after Wall Street surges to records following Biden's inauguration
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The Bank of Japan is expected to released its monetary policy statement at around 11:00 a.m. HK/SIN on Thursday.
January 20th 2021, 6:51 pm
Stock futures flat after markets hit records in previous session, Biden takes office
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U.S. equities rose to record highs on Wednesday as the latest batch of strong corporate earnings rolled in.
January 20th 2021, 6:07 pm
President Joe Biden rejoins the Paris climate accord in first move to tackle global warming
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President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order to rejoin the U.S. into the Paris climate agreement, his first major action on global warming.
January 20th 2021, 5:37 pm
The Fed under Biden: New mandates, a close White House tie and big challenges ahead
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All presidents watch the Fed closely, and Biden won't be an exception as he looks to get through the current crisis.
January 20th 2021, 3:52 pm
China sanctions Pompeo, O'Brien, Azar and other Trump administration officials
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The crumbling relationship between Washington and Beijing intensified under the Trump administration.
January 20th 2021, 1:34 pm
Kamala Devi Harris is sworn in as the country's first Black, female, Asian American vice president
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Kamala Harris was sworn in Wednesday as the nation's first female, Black and South Asian American vice president.
January 20th 2021, 12:06 pm
Joe Biden is sworn in as president: 'Democracy has prevailed'
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Joe Biden was inaugurated in a smaller and heavily fortified bipartisan ceremony, facing economic and health crises and he succeeds Donald Trump.
January 20th 2021, 12:06 pm
Europe and Biden ‘on the same page’ over Big Tech regulation, EU chief says
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is confident that U.S. President Joe Biden will be an "ally" when regulating tech firms.
January 20th 2021, 11:35 am
Denmark to trial green hydrogen production using offshore wind turbines
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The facility is expected to generate its first hydrogen toward the end of the year.
January 20th 2021, 10:06 am
EU antitrust regulators just fined PC gaming giant Valve for restricting cross-border sales on Steam
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The EU has fined Valve and five other firms for restricting sales of video games based on the geographical location of users.
January 20th 2021, 9:02 am
Dr. Fauci to lead U.S. delegation at WHO meetings as Biden plans to reverse Trump withdrawal
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Dr. Anthony Fauci is scheduled to give remarks on Thursday as the United States' head delegate for the WHO's annual executive board meetings.
January 20th 2021, 8:50 am
China will be the biggest geopolitical challenge for Biden this year, Dan Yergin says
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Biden administration appointees, currently being confirmed by Congress, have pushed a hard line on China similar to that of the Trump administration.
January 20th 2021, 7:50 am
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine found to be effective against Covid variant discovered in the UK
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The Covid vaccine developed by Pfizer-BioNTech is likely to be effective against a mutant strain of the virus that was first discovered in the U.K.
January 20th 2021, 5:47 am
‘The U.S. is back’: Europe cherishes Trump’s departure on Biden’s Inauguration Day
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On Inauguration Day, European officials weren't afraid of expressing their happiness at Biden's forthcoming term and ambitions for the new administration.
January 20th 2021, 5:15 am
Biden to rejoin Paris climate agreement, revoke Trump 'Muslim ban' in first executive orders
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Biden will sign 17 executive orders on Wednesday aimed at combatting Covid-19 and rolling back some of Trump's directives.
January 20th 2021, 5:15 am
The U.S. remains important in the oil market, even if Biden is less vocal than Trump: UAE energy min
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The U.S. will remain important in oil markets, even if President-elect Biden is less vocal than President Trump, says UAE Energy Minister Suhail al-Mazrouei.
January 20th 2021, 5:04 am
Oaktree's Howard Marks says this tax proposal in the U.S. makes investing less attractive
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Janet Yellen, Biden's nominee for Treasury Secretary, reportedly said she would consider taxing unrealized capital gains to boost government revenues.
January 20th 2021, 3:47 am
Here's what it costs to book Disney’s new cruises to Antarctica and the Galapagos Islands
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Adventures by Disney is launching new expedition cruises to Antarctica and the Galapagos Islands.
January 20th 2021, 3:17 am
Trump pardons Anthony Levandowski, the engineer sentenced to prison for stealing trade secrets from
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Tech billionaire Peter Thiel — previously one of Trump's top allies in Silicon Valley — was among those the White House listed as supporters of Levandowski's pardon.
January 20th 2021, 2:46 am
Germany's vaccine rollout is not going to plan, frustrating officials and experts
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Since Germany kicked off its vaccination drive in late December it's come across a raft of logistical challenges.
January 20th 2021, 1:47 am
After unprecedented stimulus, the European Central Bank is set for a change of focus
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The ECB's Governing Council, led by President Christine Lagarde, will now likely pause for the foreseeable future and use this week's meeting to steer markets in a new direction.
January 20th 2021, 1:47 am
Trump pardons Steve Bannon, Elliott Broidy, dozens of others, on last night in White House
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Trump since losing the election to Joe Biden has issued pardons to political allies, such as Paul Manafort and Michael Flynn, and several dozen others.
January 20th 2021, 1:00 am
OPEC chief pledges to deepen ties with new U.S. administration even as Biden calls for climate actio
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OPEC will continue to strengthen relations with the U.S. energy industry under Joe Biden's administration, its Secretary General Mohammed Barkindo told CNBC.
January 20th 2021, 12:46 am
Alibaba founder Jack Ma reappears for the first time since crackdown on his tech empire
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Alibaba founder Jack Ma has emerged after weeks out of the spotlight that has sparked speculation about his whereabouts as his companies face increased scrutiny.
January 20th 2021, 12:13 am
India ministry reportedly asked WhatsApp to drop privacy policy changes that sparked backlash
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The update relates specifically to features that allow users to interact with businesses on WhatsApp.
January 20th 2021, 12:00 am
TikTok owner ByteDance launches payments in China as it pushes into fintech and e-commerce
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ByteDance has launched a new payment services within Douyin, the Chinese sister app of TikTok.
January 19th 2021, 10:28 pm
Tencent teams up with Chinese automaker Geely on driverless and smart car tech
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China's Tencent has teamed up with automaker Geely on various car technologies as traditional vehicle manufacturers continue to partner with technology giants.
January 19th 2021, 9:29 pm
Netflix and Disney are trading places: Disney is the upstart, Netflix the old guard
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Investors want Disney to use excess capital for more streaming video, while Netflix suggests it may start buying back stock as it turns cash-flow positive.
January 19th 2021, 8:58 pm
New map shows where China's latest virus cases are clustered
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More than half a year since Covid-19 stalled its spread within mainland China, new cases have emerged in and around the capital city of Beijing.
January 19th 2021, 8:58 pm
Trump doesn't mention Biden in farewell address that glosses over Capitol riot and Covid deaths
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Trump praised his administration's efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic, the death toll of which topped 400,000 earlier Tuesday.
January 19th 2021, 7:44 pm
Lockdowns caused by China's new Covid-19 outbreak are sparking concerns over steel, iron ore
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China is the world's top steel producer and analysts say Hebei contributes over 20% of the country's total output.
January 19th 2021, 7:44 pm
Japan stocks set to trade higher; China's latest benchmark lending rate ahead
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A majority of traders and analysts in a snap Reuters poll predict no change to either the one-year loan prime rate (LPR) or the five-year LPR.