International Companies
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.
US SEC warns market participants to follow rules, warns on volatility
America's stockmarket regulator warned of the possible fallout from the recent sharp volatility in the share prices of smaller firms.
Facebook to develop tools for advertisers to remove harmful content
Facebook said Friday it would develop “topic exclusion controls” on its platform to give advertisers tools to remove harmful content that appears alongside their ads.
CMA launches inquiry into Uber's Autocab acquisition
Uber’s acquisition of Autocab is the subject of the new inquiry by the UK’s competition watchdog that was launched on Friday.
Johnson and Johnson Covid-19 vaccine 85% effective against severe illness
Drugmaker Johnson & Johnson reported topline efficacy and safety data from a Phase three clinical trial on its single-dose Covid-19 vaccine on Friday, stating the drug had met all primary and key secondary endpoints.
Facebook shuts Robinhood Stock Traders group amid Wall Street chaos
Facebook closed down a Wall Street discussion group on its platform, Robinhood Stock Traders, amid the frenzy around GameStop shares on Wall Street.
Power management company Eaton to buy Tripp Lite for $1.65bn
US power management company Eaton has agreed to buy Tripp Lite, a supplier of power quality products and connectivity solutions, for $1. 65bn.
Novavax Covid-19 vaccine nearly 90 per cent effective, less so in South Africa
Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine candidate achieved a very high efficacy, the results of the company's late-stage clinical trials showed.