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Novartis inks deal to help Pfizer-BioNTech ramp up output of Covid-19 vaccine
Switzerland's Novartis AG has inked a deal with Pfizer-BioNTech aimed at boosting the world's output of Covid-19 vaccines.
BofA sees 'correction' ahead in stockmarkets
Strategists at Bank of America are anticipating a 'correction' in global stockmarkets over the next few months but within the context of more enduring changes in the backdrop for financial markets.
Chinese warplanes simulate attacking US aircraft carrier
Chinese military aircraft simulated attacking a nearby US carrier with missiles during an incursion into Taiwan’s air defence zone this week.
Iran will not reverse nuclear steps unless US first lifts sanctions
Iran will not reverse the acceleration of its nuclear programme until Washington lifts economic sanctions, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Friday.
UK grants Hong Kong citizens route to British passports
Britain on Friday announced it would be offering Hong Kong citizens a route to citizenship but China said it would no longer recognise special British passports.
France and Spain beat GDP forecasts in fourth quarter
France and Spain's economies beat expectations in the fourth quarter, suggesting eurozone will produce a positive surprise with many countries under strict Covid-19 restrictions.
EU considers legal means if Covid-19 vaccines delayed, Council President says
The European Union should explore legal means to secure supplies of Covid-19 vaccines if companies do not deliver them on time and if negotiations with pharmaceutical companies prove unsuccessful, the European Council President, Charles Michel, said on Thursday.
Covid-19 takes its toll on US new home sales in December
New home sales in the US rose a bit less quickly than expected at the end of 2020 as the rising number of Covid-19 infections took its toll.
Germany recommends AstraZeneca vaccine only for use in those under 65 years
German health officials recommended only administering the Covid-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University to people under the age of 65, citing "insufficient data".
US gross domestic product continued to expand in Q4, as expected
America's economy continued expanding at the tail-end of 2020 with economists anticipating that the rebound from the Covid-19 crisis was set to continue.
US jobless claims drop unexpectedly during latest week
The number of Americans filing for unemployment claims slipped again during the latest week.
GameSpot avalanche continues
The dizzying rise of GameStop shares continued on Thursday as fresh investors continued to pile in and - possibly - as more hedge funds opted to 'throw in the tunnel'. Gamestonk!! https://t. co/RZtkDzAewJ — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 26, 2021.
Musk says Tesla Semi ready for production; Flags battery cell shortage
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk said engineering work on the company's Semi truck was complete and it was ready for production, but added that the lack of battery cells was still an issue.
Green groups call on Carney to raise concerns over carbon offsetting blueprint
Leaders of two UK environmental charities have raised concerns over a blueprint for carbon offsetting with former Bank of England governor and now UN climate envoy, Mark Carney.
Boeing 737 Max to resume service in Europe - EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) gave its approval for the return to service of a modified version of the Boeing 737 Max in Europe after a nearly two-year ban.
GameStop's stonking run collapses retail trading platforms
GameStop shares continued their recent surge in the middle of the week catapulted higher by continued market speculation.
Two-thirds of people want action against climate change - UN global poll
Two-thirds of people around the world believe climate change is a global emergency and seek action, revealed a global survey carried out by the United Nations.
German consumer confidence slumps in lockdown
German consumer confidence slumped as households in Europe’s biggest economy put spending on hold during a second severe Covid-19 lockdown, a survey showed.
Pfizer to deliver more Covid-19 vaccine doses to US
The US will receive more Covid-19 vaccine doses from Pfizer and BioNTech and more quickly than expected.
Sector movers: Cyclicals pace gains on US stimulus hopes, vaccine news
Cyclicals paced the advance on Tuesday helped by news that Democrats in the US were willing to go it alone on approving further fiscal stimulus if needed through recourse to so-called 'budget reconciliation'.