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OPEC Expects Coronavirus To Curb Oil Demand Recovery Into 2021
Global oil demand will rebound more slowly in 2021 than previously thought because of rising coronavirus cases, OPEC said on Wednesday, hampering efforts by the group and its allies to support the market.
Pfizer CEO Sold 62% of His Stock in Company the Day it Announced Covid-19 Vaccine Trial Result: Report
The CEO sold 132,508 shares in the company at an average price of $41.94 a share, or $5.6 million in total, according to filings registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The 52-week-high for Pfizer stock is $41.99, which means Bourla cashed...
Late To The Game, AB InBev Still Sees Victory In Seltzers
Having missed out on the hottest new alcohol trend in the United States, AnheuserBusch InBev reckons it can still overhaul rivals by ramping up innovation, marketing and harnessing its top brand, Bud Light.
Oil Rises On Hopes For COVID-19 Vaccine, Declining U.S. Crude Stocks
Oil prices climbed on Wednesday as hopes of an effective COVID19 vaccine continued to bolster sentiment, while an industry report showed U.S. crude inventories fell more than expected.
Gold Firms On Softer Dollar, Concerns Over Rising Virus Cases
Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday, supported by a softer dollar, while concerns about surging COVID19 cases in the United States and logistical challenges over the mass rollout of a potential vaccine further bolstered the metal's appeal.
Amazon, Beyond Meat Fall; Eli Lilly, Ulta Beauty Rise
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U.S. Bankruptcy Court Approves Sales Of J.C. Penney
J.C. Penney is on course to emerge from bankruptcy by Thanksgiving, after a U.S. bankruptcy court approved the sale of the ailing 118yearold retailer to its two largest landlords and its primary lenders.
Nearly $2 Trillion Traded On COVID-19 Vaccine News
News of a breakthrough in the race to find a COVID19 vaccine sparked one of the heaviest trading days since the height of the pandemic crisis, according to early data analysed by Reuters, with nearly $2 trillion (1.51 trillion pounds) changing hands on Mo...
RBI Imposes Rs 50 Lakh Penalty on Central Bank of India
A notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for non-compliance with the directions.
Pfizer, Carnival Rise; Biogen, Newmont Fall
Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Monday:
SoftBank In Talks To Sell Robot Maker Boston Dynamics To Hyundai - Bloomberg News
SoftBank Group Corp is in talks to sell robot maker Boston Dynamics Inc to Hyundai Motor Co , Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Expert Views: Pfizer, BioNTech Say Their COVID-19 Vaccine Is More Than 90% Effective
Pfizer Inc said on Monday its experimental vaccine was more than 90% effective in preventing COVID19 based on initial data from a large study, a major victory in the fight against the pandemic.
Ethiopia Downplays War Fears While Seeking To Quell Tigray
Ethiopia's Nobelwinning leader said on Monday his nation was not descending into "chaos" despite a military offensive against the restive Tigray region where air strikes and fighting have killed at least half a dozen people in recent days.
Timeline: Norwegian Air's Rise And Battle For Survival
Having grown rapidly to become Europe's thirdlargest lowcost airline and one of the few to apply the budget model to transatlantic flights, Norwegian Air is fighting for its survival again after the Oslo government on Monday ruled out further support.
Japan's SoftBank Back In The Black As Investments Improve
Japanese technology company SoftBank Group Corp. said Monday it restored its profitability in the last quarter as its investments improved in value.
Stocks Higher, Dollar Extends Losses On Biden Win
Wall Street stock futures started strong on Monday while the dollar extended its downward trend as risk assets got a boost on expectations of fewer regulatory changes and more monetary stimulus under U.S. presidentelect Joe Biden.