Here is a list of stocks with an above 10% expected next quarter sales growth, and a 3% or higher return on equity. May these stocks be a good medium-term investment option?

CoStar Group, Inc. provides information, analytics, and online marketplaces to the commercial real estate industry in the United States and the United Kingdom.

CoStar Group, Inc. sales growth this year is expected to be 17.8% and 15.7% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 20.6%, now sitting on 1.59B for the twelve trailing months.

CoStar Group, Inc.’s sales growth for the next quarter is 14.4%. The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is a negative 14.2% and 8.6%. The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 6.48%.

CoStar Group, Inc.’s stock is valued at $848.64 at 22:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $939.00 and way higher than its 52-week low of $500.24.

CoStar Group, Inc.’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $875.49 and above its 200-day moving average of $802.14.

QUALCOMM Incorporated designs, develops, manufactures, and markets digital communication products worldwide.

QUALCOMM sales growth this year is anticipated to be 39.2% and 7.6% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 73.4%, now sitting on 23.53B for the twelve trailing months.

QUALCOMM’s sales growth for the next quarter is 34.4%. The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 110.1% and 72.7%. The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 94.63%.

QUALCOMM’s stock is valued at $149.74 at 22:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $161.07 and way above its 52-week low of $58.00.

QUALCOMM’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $143.55 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $115.46.

T-Mobile US, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides wireless services for branded postpaid and prepaid, and wholesale customers in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands.

T sales growth this year is expected to be 50.3% and 15.1% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 74.2%, now sitting on 59.93B for the twelve trailing months.

Global laser machine tools market will grow to us$ 6901.18 mn by 2028 at a CAGR of 12.09% over the forecast period – says absolute markets insights. According to today’s article on Business Insider, "Get Full Information of this premium report@ https://www.absolutemarketsinsights.com/reports/Laser-Machine-Tools-2020—2028-751", "Request for Sample Copy of This Report@ https://www.absolutemarketsinsights.com/request_sample.php?id=751"

Luckin coffee to pay $180 million to settle accounting fraud claims. According to today’s article on The Wall Street Journal, "The debacle put a spotlight on U.S. regulators’ inability to inspect the audits of American-listed Chinese companies, a compliance gap that gained attention in Congress this year.", "The settlement is subject to a federal judge’s approval."

Southern california faces more blackouts due to fire risk. According to today’s article on Bloomberg Quint, "The utility said that as many as 40,000 homes and businesses in high fire risk areas in five counties could be shut off in the coming days, according to a posting Wednesday on its website. ", "The National Weather Service has issued a high wind advisory through Thursday evening for mountain passes east and north of Los Angles."

Pan american silver announces appointment of kathleen sendall to the board of directors. According to today’s article on Business Insider, "VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 16, 2020 /CNW/ – Pan American Silver Corp.(NASDAQ: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS) ("Pan American") announced today the appointment of Kathleen Sendall to its Board of Directors. ", "She is currently a director of Enmax Corporation, an electricity utility owned by the City of Calgary, and a member of the Member Council for Sustainable Development Technology Canada, an independent federal foundation that helps Canadian companies develop and deploy clean energy technology solutions."

Global food traceability software market will grow to us$ 485.24 mn by 2028 at 8.9% CAGR – says absolute markets insights. According to today’s article on Business Insider, "Email id:sales@absolutemarketsinsights.comContact Name:Shreyas TannaPhone:+91-740-024-2424", "Get Full Information of this premium report@ https://www.absolutemarketsinsights.com/reports/Food-Traceability-Software–2020-%E2%80%93-2028-756"

China’s mission to the moon returns with samples to study. According to today’s article on Bloomberg Quint, "The capsule is set to be airlifted to Beijing for opening, and the moon samples will be delivered to a research team for analysis and study, the China National Space Administration said.", "The landing took place on the north of the Mons Rumker in Oceanus Procellarum, also known as the Ocean of Storms, on the near side of the moon."

All you need to know going into trade on December 17. According to today’s article on Bloomberg Quint, "The U.S. Federal Reserve promised to maintain its asset purchase program until it sees ‘substantial further progress’ in employment and inflation.", "The Singapore-traded SGX Nifty, an early indicator of the Nifty 50 Index’s performance in India, was little changed at 13,685 as of 6:55 a.m."

Tyre sector – ready to burn rubber: nirmal bang. According to today’s article on Bloomberg Quint, "These reports offer BloombergQuint’s subscribers an opportunity to expand their understanding of companies, sectors and the economy.", "The contents of this section do not constitute investment advice. "

Indonesia stock market May add to its winnings. According to today’s article on Business Insider, "The European markets were up and the U.S. bourses were mixed and the Asian markets figure to split the difference.", "The lead from Wall Street is cautiously optimistic as stocks showed a lack of direction Wednesday before ending mixed, although the tech-heavy NASDAQ hit a new record closing high."

Google employees sent a letter demanding leadership changes and a stronger commitment to 'academic integrity,' as tensions over AI ethicist's exit continue to rise. According to today’s article on Business Insider, "The Ethical AI team must remain reporting to Samy Bengio and stay together within Research, unless someone chooses to go to another team. ", "Holding accountable the executives involved in Timnit’s firing and gaslighting."

EQT private equity makes a majority investment in storable, the leading software & technology provider to the self-storage industry. According to today’s article on Business Insider, "EQT will support Storable’s continued scaling through investments in product innovation and commercial excellence, with a focus on sustainability. ", "EQT funds have portfolio companies in Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America with total sales of more than EUR 27 billion and approximately 159,000 employees. "

T’s sales growth for the next quarter is 70.2%. The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is a negative 43.7% and negative -42.7%. The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 5.95%.

T’s stock is valued at $131.23 at 22:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $134.24 and way above its 52-week low of $63.50.

T’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $123.77 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $113.13.

Splunk (splk) class action alert: johnson fistel encourages investors suffering losses to contact firm. According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12, "The Complaint alleges that defendants throughout the Class Period made false and misleading statements and failed to disclose that: (1) Splunk was not closing deals with its largest customers in the third fiscal quarter of 2021; (2) Splunk was not hitting the financial targets it had previously announced; and (3) as a result of the foregoing, defendants’ public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. ", "There is no cost or obligation to you."

Modi needs one more farm law to end crisis. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "Thispower imbalance, too, needs a relook.", "He has also worked for the Straits Times, ET NOW and Bloomberg News."

Vineyard wind is said to face lengthy delay after pulling permit. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "The decision does not affect the roughly 10 other offshore wind projects pending before Interior Department’s Bureau of Offshore Energy Management.", "The agency had been set to issue its verdict on Jan. 15."

Gundlach’s doubleline capital to start multi-asset trend fund. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "The DoubleLine Multi-Asset Trend Fund will seek returns similar to those of the BNP Paribas Multi-Asset Trend Index, according to a filing Friday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. ", "The fund, to be managed by Chief Investment Officer Jeffrey Gundlach and Deputy CIO Jeffrey Sherman, will rely primarily on swap contracts to emulate the index, according to the filing. "

Intact financial corporation announces $600 million medium term note private placement to finance a portion of the purchase price for RSA insurance group PLC ("rsa"). According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12, "The Notes will be direct unsecured obligations of Intact and will rank equally with all other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness of Intact. ", "This press release does not constitute or form part of any offer for sale or solicitation of any offer to buy or subscribe for any securities nor shall it or any part of it form the basis of or be relied on in connection with, or act as any inducement to enter into, any contract or commitment whatsoever."

State street, UBS in talks to merge asset management. According to The Wall Street Journal on Sat Dec 12, "The firms have held discussions since early 2020, and by this summer appeared close to an agreement, the people said. ", "Capital rules regarding large U.S. banks limit how much State Street could spend, as would its own stockholders’ initial reaction to its 2018 acquisition of Charles River Systems Inc. The bank’s shares had tumbled on the news of that deal. "

New Zealand, Cook Islands to form travel bubble in early 2021. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "The Cook Islands remains free of Covid-19, it said.", "This will be the first reciprocal travel bubble New Zealand has formed after closing its borders earlier this year to eliminate local Covid-19 transmission. "

California watchdog wants socalgas to pay bigger lobby fine. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "The state consumer advocate has been investigating SoCalGas’s activities in promoting natural gas use and how it has accounted for the cost of the activities. ", "The “request for penalties in this matter is simply absurd,” said SoCalGas spokeswoman Christine Detz in a statement. "

Canada could issue order to avoid tariffs on U.K. products. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng introduced the bill in the legislature on Wednesday, leaving just two days for parliamentarians to debate the matter.", "The accord would adopt the same terms as the EU-Canada free trade agreement, however Canadian lawmakers rose for holiday recess on Friday before the proposed deal could be passed."

U.S. authorizes the first vaccine to fight pandemic. According to The Wall Street Journal on Sat Dec 12, "”This is one of the greatest scientific accomplishments in history,” he said, speaking from the Oval Office. ", "A Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer Inc. and partner BioNTech SE was the first to gain the federal government’s permission to go into use in the U.S., a landmark step in efforts to beat back the raging pandemic."

Pharmacy organizations welcome FDA authorization of covid vaccine: "we stand ready to serve". According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12, "”This is a historic moment in the nation’s effort to end the pandemic. ", "The pharmacy profession is ready to do its part as qualified, active participants in administering these vaccines in accordance with guidance issued by the FDA, CDC, HHS and state and local health departments, as well as increasing access for the American public to these important disease prevention tools."

C spire to announce major telecommunications acquisition next week. According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12, "About C Spire C Spire is a privately-owned telecommunications and technology company driven to deliver the best experiences in wireless, fiber internet, and business IT solutions such as internet, VoIP, cloud and managed services. ", "WHEN: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 2 p.m. "

Government to mop up rs 4,374 crore from irctc offer-for-sale. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "The IRCTC OFS will help the government in meeting the Rs 2.10 lakh crore disinvestment target for this fiscal.", "We thank all investors for their participation and making the deal so successful,” Department of Investment and Public Asset Management Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey tweeted."

Pfizer says prepared to deliver first doses of Covid-19 vaccine in U.S. immediately. According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12, "The companies noted that they gather additional data and prepare to file a planned Biologics License Application (BLA) with the FDA for a possible full regulatory approval in 2021.", "It is the first COVID-19 vaccine to be approved in the U.S. The vaccine was found to be 95 percent effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19 in clinical trials."

Italy is racing to keep debt costs lower for longer while it can. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "”This means that debt-to-GDP ratios which are above 100% will be sustainable,” said Jolien van den Ende, a strategist at ABN Amro Bank NV, who recommends investors position for Italian bonds to extend a rally. ", "There are signs that other member states are also taking advantage of this voracious investor appetite. "

South Africa’s drinks makers move to fend off third booze ban. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "That costs the industry revenue, but is seen as better than coping with another shutdown.", "”The announcement that we aren’t going to support any large-scale events is a further demonstration of intent to say look, no one wins through the spread of the virus,” Rushton said. "

Fedex express to begin Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine shipments. According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12, "FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (FDX), said that it will begin transport of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine using its FedEx Priority Overnight service supported by FedEx Priority Alert advanced monitoring.", "The statement comes after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Emergency Use Authorization for the COVID-19 vaccine."

Indonesia asks spacex to study country as venue for launch site. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "Indonesia is already holding talks with Musk over potential investment in the country, with Tesla Inc. looking into the possibility of building a plant in Central Java, Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said in October. "

Farmers protest updates: security at delhi borders increased after farmers' announcement to intensify stir. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "The toll plaza employees allowed vehicles to pass through without paying any charge. ", "Thousands of farmers have been protesting at various areas on Delhi’s borders for the last 16 days and demanding that the legislations be withdrawn."

UAE looks to domestic tourism, desert winter to boost revenue. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "The potential full public use of a China-backed Covid-19 vaccine could allow for a re-opening of the Gulf nation’s economy.", "The UAE also launched a unified tourism identity across its seven emirates, and a government strategy to promote domestic tourism."

U.K. banks could be forced to refund fraud victims: telegraph. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "”In the new year, we expect to consult on some of the other steps that may be required to make sure everyone benefits from the highest possible level of protection,” a spokesman for the Payment Systems Regulator told the Telegraph.", "The Payment Systems Regulator — an independent subsidiary of the Financial Conduct Authority — will lead a consultation due to begin within weeks on whether customers who are tricked into transferring money to criminals should get mandatory refunds, the paper said, citing anonymous industry sources. "

These 2 founders sold their first startup to Alibaba in a $1 billion deal. check out the pitch deck they used to raise $6.6 million for their new e-commerce venture agora.. According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12, "Cofounders Riccardo Basile and Elizabeth Craft Townsend-Rose previously founded e-commerce firm Lazada, which was bought by Alibaba in 2016 in a lucrative $1 billion acquisition.", "The firm said it would use the new capital to scale social selling and build commerce features, allowing global and independent brands to launch flagship stores on the platform. "

Global lenders raise pressure on Nigeria to reform currency. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "The International Monetary Fund and World Bank have intensified calls on Nigeria to speed up currency reforms without which Africa’s largest economy may fail to achieve the growth it needs to prevent millions more from falling into penury.", "The country is asking for financial help to overcome a crisis that could sink an extra 11 million people into poverty by 2022, bringing the total number to 100 million, or about half of the population."

India plans to restart trade pact talks with biden team. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "India has worked on strengthening strategic and trade ties with the U.S. during President Donald Trump’s tenure. ", "There has been start-stop trade talks between Washington and New Delhi as both sides tried to resolve long-pending issues including on some sensitive sectors and greater market access."

Dubai’s aviation regulator to become more autonomous. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "The law, which consolidates Dubai’s global leadership in civil aviation, allows Dubai Civil Aviation Authority to sign air traffic rights and implement them in coordination with the federal aviation authority based in the capital Abu Dhabi. ", "The previous law stated that the DCAA had to seek approval from the federal authority."

Congress gave itself another week to strike a coronavirus stimulus deal, but there's no sign the parties will agree a plan before millions lose assistance. According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12, "The $908 billion bipartisan plan does not include new stimulus checks.", "The Times and The Wall Street Journal reported that Republicans have suggested removing both provisions from a deal to pass a narrower package. "

Classpass shares how professionals worked out during lunch breaks as most studios around the world closed during the pandemic – and why the workday workout trend May be here to stay. According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12, "Time previously spent in commuting was used to exercise instead.", "Those based in the UK preferred New York City and Amsterdam. "

Wall street is gearing up to buy your house – and lease it back to you. According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12, "Contact Daniel Geiger at dgeiger@businessinsider.com or via encrypted messaging app Signal at +1 (646) 352-2884, or Twitter DM at @dangeiger79. ", "The entry of large, corporate investors into the business of owning and renting single-family suburban homes gained traction in the aftermath of the financial crisis a decade ago, which ushered a wave of foreclosures and brought home prices crashing down."

Germany to buy 25% stake in hensoldt from kkr: reuters. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "The company makes radars for fighter jets, submarine periscopes and night vision systems for battle tanks and is betting on increased demand for electronic content in military equipment.", "Read more: Germany Moves to Shield Key Companies From Foreign Takeovers"

Two years of shaktikanta das, three more to come. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "The U.S. Fed, having reached zero bound introduced Twist in 2012 to get longer tenor bond yields lower. ", "The two years since have been adventurous and remarkable in every aspect."

Brexit hit to london’s financial service jobs overstated: FT. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "READ: London ‘Thrown to the Lions’ as Brexit Finance Deal Unlikely", "Brexit’s hit to London’s financial services sector has been milder than predicted with international banks maintaining most of their staff since the 2016 referendum, according to a Financial Times survey of 24 lenders and asset managers."

Social economy europe and american sustainable business council announce global collaboration to mark 5th anniversary of paris accord. According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12, "WASHINGTON and BRUSSELS, Dec. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ –Social Economy Europe(SEE – https://www.socialeconomy.eu.org/) and the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC – www.asbcouncil.org) today announced a global partnership of over 3.1 million social enterprises and triple bottom-line businesses.", "ABOUT ASBC (www.asbcouncil,org)"

U.S. restaurant owners get creative to try to keep workers safe. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "There’s no nationwide mask mandate, even for servers, meaning the staff preparing food, delivering meals to tables and clearing dishes could be putting themselves and others at risk, especially in indoor restaurants. ", "”We are learning as we go,” said Fiola owner Fabio Trabocchi. "

BMO private wealth CIO lesley marks shares her three key investing trends for 2021 – and her advice to young women looking to enter the industry. According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12, "This could cause a “contraction in multiples for some of the higher multiple stocks”, i.e the Big Tech and COVID winners, but the “cyclical stocks still have such a low multiples that we would expect them to be impacted less by the reflation trade, and in fact, fundamentally they’re bigger beneficiaries of this trade,” she concluded.", "This doesn’t necessarily mean that growth stocks will be hard hit, Marks said. "

Three big moves to improve american lives ASAP. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "These aren’t the only things Americans need, but affordable and reliable health care and housing, coupled with higher wages, would go a long way toward alleviating material hardship in this country.", "Those excess costs end up coming out of regular Americans’ paychecks one way or another, whether in terms of higher premiums, deductibles, unexpected bills, coverage denial, lower wages from employer contributions or payroll taxes."

Astrazeneca to buy alexion for $39 billion in cash and shares. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "The news gives Soriot a chance to focus on something other than the company’s experimental coronavirus vaccine. ", "The combined companies should have a dozen blockbuster drugs — those with more than $1 billion in sales — by 2023, up from nine as of 2019, CFO Dunoyer said on a call."

The inside story of how john chambers is using everything he learned in his legendary stint as cisco CEO to lead startups through the pandemic. According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12, "”There’s still a lot of energy in John,” VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger said. ", "That’s also why it’s so important to him that the startups he advises aim for going public, rather than getting acquired by a Silicon Valley giant. "

Elon Musk's move to texas is a publicity stunt that reveals how Tesla is maturing as an automaker. According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12, "So Tesla is bulking up: It brought a factory online in China in 2019, and has new plants slated for Germany and Texas.", "The whole arrangement, starting with Musk’s Silicon Valley provenance and extending to Tesla’s role in popularizing the electric car in a state that’s most definitely receptive to such forms of transportation, was quite satisfying."

Michigan ev-startup bollinger shows off design updates to its $125,000 electric SUV and pickup – here's what they'll look like. According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12, "Bollinger officially debuted the rugged, high-end EVs in fall 2019, shortly before Tesla unveiled a likely competitor with its Cybertruck. ", "A far cry from the sleek, futuristic styling of upcoming electric trucks like the GMC Hummer EV, Rivian R1T, or Lordstown Endurance, the Bollinger B1 and B2 are set to look like nothing else on the road when they hit streets."

Macron urges large french companies to boost climate reporting. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "”That’s why we are carrying these initiatives to G-20 next.”", "Just 17 of the CAC40 companies have set climate targets which have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative, indicating that many have yet to make rigorous commitments."

Power players: meet the 12 execs and product leaders driving google's consumer hardware vision, from the pixel phone to the ultimate smart home. According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12, "The acquisition would give Google a decent shot at become a success in the wearables space, and should give Apple reason enough to worry.", "In a talk on The Playbook podcast, Vokoun explained how a lot of his job on the PixelBook involves influencing applications, operating systems and other elements that will make the hardware a success."

UN urges nations to declare planet emergency: climate update. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "The survival of these nations depends on other countries raising ambition in their emissions pledges, she said. ", "That doesn’t bode well for the next round of climate talks next year in Glasgow, Scotland. "

Donald trump jr. joins collective using blockchain technology to make news credible again. According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12, "NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ –Overline Media Partners (OMP) welcomes Donald Trump Jr. as the first of six founding journalists and public figures in “OG1”. ", "Trump Jr., accomplished businessman, author, and political figure, brings a 365-day vision of a rebuilt American media focused on transparency and accountability."

$56 billion atlassian says it has an 'army' working to address customer concerns after plans to discontinue its server product line sparked a backlash. According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12, "The announcement gave them a greater sense of urgency, maybe, but didn’t have much effect. ", "Then there are customers who can’t move to the cloud because they have highly regulated data and need more control over it. "

Congo agrees to freeport’s sale of copper mine to China moly. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "Freeport tried to sell Kisanfu to CMOC when it was still under exploration in 2016 along with its $2.65 billion stake in the Tenke Fungurume copper and cobalt mine. ", "At the time, Freeport was asking $50 million for Kisanfu, which is located between Tenke and Glencore Plc’s massive Mutanda copper and cobalt project, according to its website."

Astrazeneca agrees to buy alexion for $39 billion. According to The Wall Street Journal on Sat Dec 12, "The deal comes at a pivotal time for AstraZeneca, which is in late-stage development of a leading Covid-19 vaccine developed in partnership with the University of Oxford. ", "The vaccine is being reviewed by U.K. and European drug regulators, and could be authorized for emergency use in the U.K. within weeks, scientists involved in it have said."

IPO frenzy goes into overdrive – inside coatue's short-lived quant fund – blackstone TV. According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12, "Keep reading for a deep dive on the rapid rise and fall of Coatue’s much-hyped quant fund; a look at how peak-pandemic bets on Airbnb are paying off; and to learn why Steve Schwarzman launched Blackstone TV -and doesn’t see it getting cancelled any time soon. ", "He launched what he dubbed “Blackstone TV” – a weekly update from Schwarzman and his management team that every Blackstone employee is invited to watch."

Tesla to replace apartment investment and management REIT upon its inclusion in the s&p 500 index later this month. According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12, "Funds that are benchmarked to the S&P 500 could also spur demand for Tesla stock. ", "Tesla has staged a meteoric rise in 2020 as investors attach an outsized premium for the electric vehicle manufacturer. "

Presenting: 8 women entrepreneurs under 30 to watch in 2021. According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12,

Twitter briefly blocked users from liking and replying to some of trump's tweets about the election that violated its rules. According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12, "While Trump lost the election to President-elect Joe Biden in November, he has refused to accept the results, launching a disinformation campaign that has leveraged false allegations of widespread voter fraud by Democrats and a number of failed lawsuits in an attempt to overturn the results.", "Representatives for Twitter did not immediately return Business Insider’s request for comment on Saturday. "

China’s xi takes small step to boost emission reduction goals. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "The promises were at the weakest end of forecasts by climate experts and raise questions about how serious China is about realizing its pledge to be carbon neutral. ", "”This is an incremental step towards the right direction, but more needs to be done to align near term action and China’s carbon free vision,” said Li Shuo, a climate analyst at Greenpeace East Asia."

South Africa’s eskom to reduce power cuts from Sunday. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "The company currently has 7,914 megawatts of capacity on planned maintenance and another 10,468 megawatts unavailable because of unexpected shutdowns."

Airbnb's vcs congratulate the company, and themselves, on its IPO and $100 billion market value: 'you had to squint very hard to see the promised land.'. According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12, "Open DMs on Twitter @meliarobin.", "The startup shifted focus, said Lin, who spoke with Chesky in near-weekly board meetings."

Padma lakshmi, david oyelowo, cody simpson and olafur eliasson team up with UNDP to shine a spotlight on inequalities caused by climate change and Covid-19. According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12, "Images available on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2l9f1jlf4r1l0ak/AACXrdDHLm_TZ-3PmbXNgYcna?dl=0", "UNDP’s #HalfTheWorld campaign is part of the World Is In Our Hands initiative founded by The Krim Group and director and photographer Justin Wu."

Astrazeneca agrees to buy alexion pharma in $39 bln cash and stock deal. According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12, "The boards of directors of both companies have approved the acquisition. ", "The acquisition terms provide that Alexion will be liable to pay a break fee of up to $1.2 billion to AstraZeneca in certain specified circumstances, including a change of Alexion’s board recommendation or completion of an alternative acquisition. "

Musk calls on Tesla workers to boost output through end of year. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "Tesla didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment Saturday.", "Elon Musk said demand for Tesla Inc. vehicles is so high that production needs to increase as much as possible for the rest of December."

NFL ratings drop leaves networks scrambling to make advertisers whole. According to The Wall Street Journal on Sat Dec 12, "While NFL ratings are down, the games are still attracting millions of viewers and providing a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy TV ad market.", "Some Thanksgiving advertisers that appeared in the NBC game on Wednesday didn’t pay at all, instead accepting the commercial time as a make-good for games earlier in the season that delivered disappointing ratings, according to people familiar with the matter."

Oracle changes corporate headquarters to texas from california. According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12, "The move comes the same week that Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk announced that he has moved to Texas from California. ", "Musk’s most prioritized projects are in Texas now, including SpaceX’s new Starship vehicle development facility and Tesla’s new Gigafactory, which is currently under construction in Austin."

Peloton is one of six companies set to be added to soaring nasdaq 100 index in annual shake up. According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12, "The Nasdaq 100 index was launched in 1985 and comprises of the 100 largest Nasdaq exchange listed non-financial companies. ", "The Nasdaq 100 is up 38% year-to-date, outpacing the S&P 500’s year-to-date gain of 13% by nearly triple."

CDC advisers vote to recommend Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "”There is much work left but it’s a very important step,” Nancy Messonnier, Director of the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, said of the vote.", "The committee had previously voted to prioritize giving the shots to health-care workers and long-term care residents, two groups at great risk of catching the coronavirus and experiencing severe illness. "

The late-year corporate bond blitz is finally set to abate. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "The leveraged loan market has been just as hot, dominated by buyout financings where private equity firms have been able to slash borrowing costs. ", "”The trading activity you’re seeing now is due to anticipated drying up of liquidity in a few weeks’ time.”"

Strategists in an epic struggle to reach a 2021 stock consensus. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "The most bullish, Dubravko Lakos-Bujas at JPMorgan, predicts the return to normal will serve up a 20% rally, with the S&P 500 ending next year at 4,400. ", "Less-optimistic ones, such as Citigroup’s Tobias Levkovich and Savita Subramanian at Bank of America, worry the gains are already priced in. "

A stock trader’s guide to the global covid vaccine rollout. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "The two are “are positioned well to benefit from vaccine-driven cold chain demand,” a team of Citigroup Inc. analysts wrote Dec. 3.", "These are some of the sectors and companies in traders’ sights for their roles in the global vaccine rollout:"

A tidal wave of cash is about to hit the markets. According to Business Insider on Sat Dec 12, "That has driven the stock market higher. ", "Thanks to this unlimited quantitative easing, the Dow and S&P 500 will continue to yield more than the 10-year Treasury, which is hanging a little below 1%. "

U.K. due to set out major energy investment plan on Monday. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "The government will trial opt-in switching — where consumers are offered a simple method of changing to a cheaper tariff if their initial contract has ended — and opt-out switching, where, unless they choose not to be, consumers are automatically switched to a competitive new contract after the initial contract ends.", "The second option, if adopted, would effectively outlaw so-called standard variable tariffs, which may in turn impact utility-company earnings."

Maduro opponents use symbolic referendum to push for change. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "The participants rejected Maduro’s “usurpation of the presidency” and last weekend’s legislative election, which the opposition boycotted citing the lack of credible monitors.", "The economy is expected to contract by a third in 2020, according to Caracas-based research firm Ecoanalitica."

Roblox to delay IPO as affirm weighs its timing. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sat Dec 12, "”That work will continue over the holidays and, as a result, we expect our listing will take place early next year.”", "There’s still a window for the San Francisco-based company to launch the share sale this year, two of the people said. "

California hits record; trader’s guide to rollout: virus update. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "The tighter restrictions, including a ban on New Year’s gatherings and related fireworks sales, will last until at least Jan. 10 after a looser shutdown failed to halt a surge in infections.", "Germany’s health minister called for swift European Union approval of the vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE, saying all necessary data are in."

Food recall warning – eggs from hilly acres farm recalled due to salmonella. According to Business Insider on Sun Dec 13, "The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. ", "Therehave been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products."

A former monk shares a simple mind trick to help you combat negative thoughts and feel calmer in times of stress. According to Business Insider on Sun Dec 13, "The instructions were simple: I’ll ring the bells three times. ", "They adjusted their posture, as if reviewing the catalog in their mind for how you’re supposed to sit when you do weird hippie stuff like this. "

BQ big decisions: how to invest overseas without the tax headaches . According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "There is a school of thought that calls for some allocation towards equity investments in markets overseas – most often in the U.S. The idea behind this is that the drivers of growth on Wall Street differ from those on Dalal Street.", "There are various ways to buy assets overseas. "

EU calls on China to allow bloomberg news staffer legal access. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "Fan has previously worked with CNBC, CBS News, Al Jazeera and Thomson Reuters. ", "The EU also expressed concern about other Chinese journalists and citizens who have disappeared this year, including for reporting on the Covid-19 outbreak."

Japan cabinet’s approval declines to 40% on virus: mainichi. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "The premier is pushing his Go To Travel program even after criticism that it has helped spread Covid-19 in Japan.", "The approval rating for Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s cabinet dropped 17 percentage points to 40% from the last survey because of dissatisfaction with the way the government has handled the coronavirus pandemic, according to a Mainichi Shimbun opinion poll."

China tells power firms to cap coal purchase cost: futures daily. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "The cap was set at 640 yuan ($98) per ton after a Saturday meeting between the National Development Reform and Commission and 10 power operators, the report said, citing people it didn’t identify. ", "The NDRC will investigate the origins of coal purchases if prices go above the cap, and require companies to file a report, Futures Daily said."

Finance ministry to take call on rs 14,500-crore capital infusion into banks in Q4. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "The fund was approved from Rs 20,000 crore cleared by Parliament in September for capital infusion of PSBs as part of the first batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for 2020-21. ", "These three lenders have been merged with various PSBs."

EPFO likely to credit 8.5% interest in employees’ provident fund by December . According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "It has planned to credit the remaining 0.35% rate by December 31, after proposed liquidation of ETFs.", "In March this year, the EPFO’s apex decision making body Central Board of Trustees headed by Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar had approved 8.5% interest rate on EPF for 2019-20."

Mclaren sells up to 33% stake in racing unit to U.S. investors. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "The pandemic hasn’t hit the racing division very hard, said Walsh, who has been working on the stake sale to the American investors since about June.", "”The cash will immediately go into racing so they can fund the operations,” Paul Walsh, executive chairman of the McLaren Group, said in a phone interview. "

Koike says tokyo likely to be suspended from travel plan: asahi. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "Asked whether he was considering a suspension of the travel subsidy campaign nationwide, Nishimura said he doesn’t think there are risks in regions where infections haven’t risen, such as the prefectures of Shimane and Tottori.", "Debate Erupts on Whether Japan Travel Campaign Fans Covid Flames."

Iran sets out ambitions to hike oil production next year. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "The projected exports are expected to cover 25% of Iran’s budget for the year ending March 2022, Qaderi said, a sign the government is planning to reduce its dependence on income from oil.", "Iran’s crude production has almost halved to 1.9 million barrels a day since U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew from a nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic in 2018 and tightened sanctions."

Fortune park hotels inks four agreements to expand footprint in India. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "Fortune Park Hotels, member of ITC Ltd.’s hotel group, on Sunday announced signing of four individual operating agreements for a hotel each at Candolim in Goa, Deoghar in Jharkhand, Haldwani in Uttarakhand and Tirupur in Tamil Nadu.", "The company, however, did not provide details about the exact number of rooms in Fortune Inn, Haldwani."

Germany to enter hard lockdown on Wednesday as infections swell. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "To check the rapid spread of the disease, non-essential stores will be shuttered, employers urged to close workplaces and school children encouraged to remain at home. ", "The government is trying to limit the impact on the economy, providing emergency relief for businesses in November and December in the amount of around 15 billion euros ($18.2 billion) a month. "

National green tribunal directs delhi government to keep vigil against burning of plastic. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "The National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi government to keep a continuous vigil against the burning of plastic and other waste for the protection of environment and public health.", "The tribunal had earlier directed the Delhi chief secretary to co-ordinate with the municipal and police authorities and other officers to ensure compliance of its previous orders at the ground-level."

Bank of Israel expands repo deals to boost small business credit. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "The Bank of Israel will take government and corporate bonds as well as short-term Makam bills as collateral from credit card companies, starting from the first week in January 2021. ", "The goal of the new program is to increase credit to small and micro businesses."

Israel likely to accelerate vaccination schedule, netanyahu says. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "The capacity of the country’s health care organizations will allow Israel to bring forward the Dec. 27 starting date for inoculation, Netanyahu said in a visit to one of the health maintenance organizations in Tel Aviv on Sunday."

Getting covid vaccines to people will cost states billions they don't have. According to The Wall Street Journal on Sun Dec 13, "The federal government is providing the vaccine, along with syringes, needles, face masks and shields. ", "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has sent more than $300 million to states to support flu and Covid-19 vaccine planning, according to a spokeswoman for the Department of Health and Human Services."

Bharti infratel gets roc nod for change of name to indus towers post mega merger. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "In a BSE filing, Bharti Infratel said it “has received approval from the Registrar of Companies, NCT of Delhi and Haryana for change of name of the company from Bharti Infratel Limited to Indus Towers Limited as provided in the scheme of amalgamation and arrangement between the company and erstwhile Indus Towers Limited and their respective shareholders and creditors.”", "”…please note that the name of the company has been changed from Bharti lnfratel Limited to Indus Towers Limited, wherever appearing in the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA) of the company,” it said."

Brexit talks expected to continue after Sunday, officials say. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "The two said they would make a decision over whether to call off the discussions by the end of the weekend.", "The conversation comes after Wednesday’s dinner meeting, which led both sides to warn that a deal looked unlikely. "

An equity chief studied 100 years of market history to pinpoint the stock-market level that would confirm a bubble is underway – and potentially mark the beginning of the next meltdown. According to Business Insider on Sun Dec 13, "The good news is that we’re not there yet. ", "That said, Bannister reminds readers that a high CAPE has historically signaled lower returns in the years that followed – and he is expecting the same during the 2020-2030 decade. "

UAE and Turkey to resume flights for first time since pandemic. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "Saudi and Turkish leaders agreed last month to keep their channels of dialogue open.", "Turkish Airlines and Emirates withheld flights between their two hubs even as both carriers revived their pandemic-depleted schedules. "

Island-hopping drones to help bridge vaccine equality divide. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "Late Friday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency authorization for the vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE. ", "They designated an area for truck parking and outlined traffic patterns to avoid congestion for payloads with a short expiration date."

Apple CEO Tim Cook says he had to take a 'meat axe' to his notifications to reduce his screen time. According to Business Insider on Sun Dec 13, "Tim Cook said he had to cut down on his iPhone notifications after realizing how much screen time he was clocking every day. ", "Read more: The battle between Facebook and Apple over privacy is about more than just ads – it’s about the future of how we interact with tech"

Rolls-royce begins search for successor to chairman: sky. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "”The board will ensure an orderly transition.”", "The board of Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc has begun the process of identifying a successor to Chairman Ian Davis, Sky News reported."

A fixed-income chief whose firm oversees $3 billion lays out his plausible scenario for a global markets crash that originates in US treasuries – and warns China continues to pose a threat. According to Business Insider on Sun Dec 13, "This, alongside large stimulus packages from the Fed, caused a rapid escalation of US Treasury prices, compressing yields and lowering borrowing costs across the US economy.", "”If the Democrats continue the same policy and are still aggressive or perhaps more aggressive, the Chinese could sell Treasuries sometimes – it’s a weapon in this commercial war,” he said."

An office pod maker pivoted during the coronavirus pandemic to create medical pods, home office pods, and the 'god pod'. According to Business Insider on Sun Dec 13, "This shift started when SnapCab and its founder and CEO Glenn Bostock realized its confined office pods would “no longer be of interest – at least for now,” according to a SnapCab news release. "

JPMorgan unveils its 50 'most compelling' stock picks to buy for 2021 – and details why each one will be a top performer. According to Business Insider on Sun Dec 13, "Case: “We view ULTA as one of the best COVID-recovery stocks in retail as makeup consumption has lagged the broader market recovery … we expect social-gathering starved consumers to engage highly in the make-up category as investors continue to look to 2022 earnings.” ", "Ticker: FTI"

I'm a copywriter who's worked on hundreds of business websites. here are 4 key strategies I use to better drive sales online.. According to Business Insider on Sun Dec 13, "That means that the copy you use on your website doesn’t need to be fancy or impressive. ", "The problem there is that when you prioritize cuteness over clarity, you run the risk of confusing your website visitors. "

These 5 surprises could jolt stocks and lead to a surge in volatility next year, bofa says. According to Business Insider on Sun Dec 13, "”The only cure for zombies is more aggregate demand,” according to BofA.", "The risk in this case is no progress on an infrastructure initiative, kicking the can further down the road."

Emerging markets look to vaccine rollout, stimulus for next spur. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "The suspense centers on whether the U.S. central bank will adjust its bond-buying program or alter its guidance for future purchases.", "China will release a slew of economic data Tuesday that’s likely to show a continued rebound from the pandemic."

I visited a brand-new Amazon go-powered store at newark airport and it's clear more airports should adopt the tech as travel returns to normal. According to Business Insider on Sun Dec 13, "Plans to expand the technology across more OTG stores are in the works, though the implementation has been delayed by the pandemic. ", "Elated with how the Just Walk Out technology successfully identified his items, especially after unsuccessful attempts to confuse the system, Blatstein knew this tech could do wonders for the OTG customer experience.  "

Abu dhabi to re-open to foreign tourists amid vaccine optimism. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "The UAE registered a China-backed Covid-19 vaccine after finding it had a 86% efficacy rate, paving the way for a full public use and allowing for a re-opening of the Gulf nation’s economy.", "Travelers from other countries with a lower safety grade will be required to quarantine for 14 days."

Average time spent on smartphone up 25% to 6.9 hours amid pandemic: vivo-cmr report. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "The report noted that since lockdown, Indians have been spending more time on their smartphone for work from home (75 % increase), calling (63% rise), and OTT (over the top services like Netflix, Spotify etc) that has seen 59% growth in time spent on smartphones. ", "There has also been a 55% increase in time spent on social media, and 45% rise in time spent gaming on smartphones."

Deutsche bank US chief says employees could be shifted to smaller hubs in next five years. According to Business Insider on Sun Dec 13, "The report said that Riley expected banks to concentrate people mostly in lower-cost areas of U.S., rather than embracing the “work from anywhere” model offered by some technology companies.", "German banking major Deutsche Bank AG (DB) could move as much as half of its 4,600 Manhattan staff to smaller hubs across the U.S. in the next five years, the head of its Americas business told the Financial Times."

Algeria’s absent president says to return to country soon. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "The prolonged absence had stirred echoes of predecessor Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who had spent months in hospital and out of the public eye before his bid for re-election triggered the mass uprising that led to his resignation last year.", "Tebboune, who’s 75, hadn’t been seen in public since flying to Germany in October, and little had been made public about his progress. "

The mass distribution of Covid-19 vaccines is under way. 'everything has to come together.'. According to The Wall Street Journal on Sun Dec 13, "Trucks filled with Covid-19 vaccine vials pulled out of Pfizer Inc.’s Kalamazoo, Mich., production plant on Sunday morning, part of one of the largest mass mobilizations since the country’s factories were repurposed to help fight World War II.", "”The biggest concern that I have is not that we don’t know what to do. "

Pepperidge farm's milano and chessmen cookies May be tough to find in stores during the holidays due to a shortage. According to Business Insider on Sun Dec 13, "”This portfolio is unique with proprietary recipes, and therefore we do not outsource production,” Campbell said in a statement to Bloomberg News. "

Iran sends ship to load Venezuela oil in defiance of sanctions. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13,

GOP senator says ‘country first’ as electoral college to meet. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "Some 126 House Republicans signed on to a Texas lawsuit that urged the Supreme Court to toss out the results from four battleground states that voted for Biden.", "The Tennessee Republican, who’s retiring at the end of the current congress, told NBC’s “Meet the Press” that courts “have resolved the disputes” around the Nov. 3 vote, which ended with Democrat Joe Biden as president-elect."

The ciusss de l'ouest-de-l'Île-de-montréal wishes to inform the population that the situation at the lakeshore general hospital emergency department has stabilized. According to Business Insider on Sun Dec 13, "To limit the risk of contamination due to the proximity of the beds in the department, patients from the Emergency were transferred to the modular building. ", "The relocation of certain beds to neighbouring hospital centres means that we can now increase the Emergency’s admission capacity."

Kiwi bulls look to GDP data as lead over g-10 peers narrows. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "The adrenalin boost the kiwi needs could come as soon as Thursday if third-quarter growth data confirm the economy has snapped back since its lockdown. ", "The rally that took the kiwi to its strongest level in more than two-and-a-half years Friday is now in danger of petering out. "

Deutsche bank May eventually allow NYC staff to move elsewhere. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "Hunter’s comments come after Christiana Riley, chief executive officer of the Americas division, told the Financial Times that Deutsche Bank could “conceivably” cut its New York headcount by half in the next five years.", "The German lender is discussing how to allow more employees to work from home and from other locations as it moves operations to the Time Warner Center in New York City, spokesman Daniel Hunter said."

After a difficult pregnancy with twins, I negotiated a flexible work schedule with my boss – here's the script I used to frame it as a win-win. According to Business Insider on Sun Dec 13, "The US could be on the verge of a mental health crisis; with half of Americans reporting that the coronavirus crisis is harming their mental health. ", "So, when my manager expressed support for a schedule where I was in the office Tuesday – Thursday and off Monday and Friday, I was open to getting paid less. "

Pound jumps after U.K.-eu agree to go extra mile in brexit talks. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "In the event of a breakthrough in negotiations, “we expect a largely parallel move higher in yields across the curve of around 15 basis points on an eventual deal,” wrote George Cole, a strategist at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. The rate on 10-year government bonds last week dropped to the lowest in two months on concern over a no-deal Brexit.", "British firms would revert to trading with the EU under rules established by the World Trade Organization in 1995. "

U.K. businesses plead for extra time to avoid brexit cliff edge. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "The pandemic makes preparation all the more challenging, she added.", "If the negotiations fail, the two sides would revert to commercial rules set by the World Trade Organization, which would mean new tariffs and customs controls. "

U.K. businesses plead for time to avoid brexit cliff edge. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "Asked about potential traffic jams after Jan. 1, French Transport Minister Jean-Baptiste Djebbari said, “There are unfortunately already lineups because we think and we know Britons are stockpiling.”", "The resulting higher prices would lead to reduced volumes and production, according to Graham Biggs, a spokesman for BMW AG, the German luxury-car maker."

Experts to discuss the essential efforts of clinical laboratories to fight the opioid epidemic at the 2020 AACC annual scientific meeting. According to Business Insider on Sun Dec 13, "In the session, “Avoiding the Bleeding Edge of the Opioid Epidemic,” three experts from the leading forensic and clinical laboratory NMS Labs-Frederick Strathmann, PhD; Donna Papsun, MS, D-ABFT-FT; and Alex Krotulski, PhD-will explain how labs’ toxicology expertise is central to making sure that drug testing keeps pace with these rapidly evolving trends. ", "The Role of Labs on the Frontline of the Crisis"

Advances in Covid-19 testing, artificial Intelligence, cancer therapies, and the future of precision medicine to be explored at the all-virtual 2020 AACC annual scientific meeting. According to Business Insider on Sun Dec 13, "These include T cell engineering using chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) and artificial T-cell receptors, as well as ex vivo expansion of antigen-specific T cells targeting viral and/or nonviral tumor-associated antigens.", "In this plenary session, Dr. Catherine Bollard, Director of the Center for Cancer and Immunology and Director, Program for Cell Enhancement and Technologies for Immunotherapy, Children’s Research Institute, will present an overview of the use of T cells to generate effective anti-cancer therapies. "

Key discoveries in cancer treatment to be presented during the virtual 2020 AACC annual scientific meeting. According to Business Insider on Sun Dec 13, "So far, however, T cell therapy has only received Food and Drug Administration approval for blood cancers such as lymphoma and leukemia, and has shown less success with solid tumors.", "Enlisting T cells in the battle against cancer isn’t the only alternative to chemotherapy and radiation therapy on the horizon. "

Artificial Intelligence advances showcased at the virtual 2020 AACC annual scientific meeting could help to integrate this technology into everyday healthcare. According to Business Insider on Sun Dec 13, "”This lab data is, in essence, a gold mine, and the development of these machine learning tools marks the start of a new gold rush.”", "Abstract A-005: Machine Learning Outperforms Traditional Screening and Diagnostic Tools for the Detection of Familial Hypercholesterolemia"

Pandemic woes bring U.S.-style gig economy to south korea. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "The field is also competitive.", "When not juggling on stage, he delivers meals and drinks from fried chicken to coffee in his Hyundai Tucson SUV, starting at noon and often finishing past midnight."

Get ready to profit from the ‘biden boom’. According to Business Insider on Sun Dec 13, "This low-cost energy powered amazing economic growth. ", "ET. "

Trump, top officials to be offered covid vaccine within days. According to Bloomberg Quint on Sun Dec 13, "”The American people should have confidence that they are receiving the same safe and effective vaccine as senior officials of the United States government on the advice of public health professionals and national security leadership,” Ullyot said.", "”The way we get through this is to achieve herd immunity,” U.S. Food and Drug Administration chief Stephen Hahn said on ABC. "

Global healthcare service robots market will grow to us$ 3091.18 mn by 2028 at a CAGR of 15.7% over the forecast period – says absolute markets insights. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "Request for Sample Copy of This Report@ https://www.absolutemarketsinsights.com/request_sample.php?id=737", "Email id:sales@absolutemarketsinsights.comContact Name:Shreyas TannaPhone:+91-740-024-2424"

New industry research finds companies that use product Intelligence are 5.5 times more likely to see 25%+ growth year over year. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "The Amplitude Product Intelligence Report is based on data from an independent quantitative study conducted by Adience, which surveyed 359 senior-level respondents in August 2020, with 25% of those surveyed representing C-level decision-makers or business owners. ", "The Amplitude Product Intelligence Report finds companies that haven’t embraced Product Intelligence as a business growth strategy are leaving revenue on the table, with most companies saying they don’t have the proper tools in place to understand and act on customer data."

Cleanbox technology inc. partners with munfarid to bring smart tech hygiene solution products to the middle east. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "Discovering and implementing revolutionary Immersive applications for Educational, Training, and Healthcare industries. ", "”We are excited to partner with Dr. Sana and her team as we bring new product lines to the Middle East,” said Amy Hedrick, Co-Founder and CEO of Cleanbox Technology Inc.,”It’s a region with endless industry possibilities and we are looking forward to working in tangent with Munfarid on how to create a safe solution for their various partners along with our Dubai-based team members.”"

U.K. to build spacecraft to chase, map comet from distant space. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The mission “will not only further our understanding of the evolution of comets, but help unlock the mysteries of the universe,” Science Minister Amanda Solloway said.", "Then, it will be set on a course to intercept the object deploying the two probes, which will make close passes to the nucleus of the comet and beam data back to the main craft."

Huawei reportedly worked with 4 additional companies to build surveillance tools that track people by ethnicity, following recent revelations that it tested a 'uighur alarm'. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "Documents publicly available on Huawei’s website detailed the capabilities of those ethnicity-tracking tools as well as more than 2,000 product collaborations, according to The Post. ", "But a new investigation published by The Post on Saturday found that Huawei has worked with dozens of security firms to build surveillance tools – and that products it developed in partnership with four of those companies claimed to be able to identify and monitor people based on their ethnicity."

Pfizer May offer shots to trial volunteers who received placebo. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE may soon allow participants in its Covid-19 vaccine trial to learn whether they received a placebo, rather than the real thing, and get the actual shot if they wish.", "The Food and Drug Administration, which oversees human trials of new drugs and vaccines, didn’t immediately comment."

The esperare foundation and pierre fabre join forces to develop and market a pioneering treatment for xlhed, a dermatologic-related rare genetic disease that requires prenatal therapeutic intervention. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "The Pierre Fabre group will be granted exclusive worldwide rights for the development, manufacturing and commercialization of ER-004.", "About THE ESPERARE FOUNDATION"

Cleveland baseball team to drop ‘Indians’ name, NYT reports. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The team doesn’t have a plan for its new name yet, and could use the Indians name for the 2021 season before shifting away from it, one of the people said. ", "The Cleveland team, which has moved away from its cartoonish tribal chief logo and had earlier announced plans to reconsider its moniker, didn’t immediately comment to the Times."

Vista equity partners nears deal to buy software maker pluralsight. According to The Wall Street Journal on Mon Dec 14, "The deal values Pluralsight at $20.26 a share, or $3.5 billion including debt, the companies said in a statement confirming an earlier report by The Wall Street Journal.", "In March, Vista rival Thoma Bravo LP took education-software company Instructure Inc. private in a roughly $2 billion deal."

Hair experts lichen professional chose cosmoprof asia digital week to introduce their home-use products to the world. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "The hair finish is nourished and moisturised on the inside and smooth, soft and bright on the outside.", "The company also works with clients on customised formulas for various requirements."

Biden team considering north carolina official to lead U.S. EPA. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The White House climate czar would work across agencies to ensure a coordinated, whole-of-government approach to confronting the challenge. ", "Transition officials have also been considering two environmental justice advocates — Cecilia Martinez and Mustafa Santiago Ali — for the role."

Reddit snaps up dubsmash to expand in fast-growing video app market. According to The Wall Street Journal on Mon Dec 14, "User-created video is behind the success of the hit app TikTok, which has inspired Facebook Inc.’s Instagram and Snap Inc.’s Snapchat to introduce similar services. ", "Also popular are platforms that let users broadcast live video such as Amazon.com Inc.’s Twitch and Alphabet Inc.’s YouTube."

Pertamina's sambu fuel terminal receives first international bunker cargo from freepoint commodities as it prepares to be Indonesia's first trading hub. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "Further to the Heads of Agreement for the Cooperation and Utilization of Pertamina’s Pulau Sambu Fuel Terminal signed between the two companies in Jakarta last year, the first international LSFO cargo into Sambu forms part of Pertamina’s efforts to optimize company assets and establish a trading Hub in Indonesia.", "Founded in 2011, Freepoint is based in Stamford, CT and has 10 offices worldwide."

Huntington bancshares and TCF financial corporation announce merger to create top 10 U.S. regional bank. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "Gary Torgow will serve as chairman of the bank’s board of directors.", "While there is no assurance that any list of risks and uncertainties or risk factors is complete, below are certain factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained or implied in the forward-looking statements: changes in general economic, political, or industry conditions; the magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the global economy and financial market conditions and our business, results of operations, and financial condition; uncertainty in U.S. fiscal and monetary policy, including the interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve Board; volatility and disruptions in global capital and credit markets; movements in interest rates; reform of LIBOR; competitive pressures on product pricing and services; success, impact, and timing of our business strategies, including market acceptance of any new products or services including those implementing our “Fair Play” banking philosophy; the nature, extent, timing, and results of governmental actions, examinations, reviews, reforms, regulations, and interpretations, including those related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the Basel III regulatory capital reforms, as well as those involving the OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the merger agreement between Huntington and TCF; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Huntington or TCF; delays in completing the transaction; the failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the transaction); the failure to obtain shareholder approvals or to satisfy any of the other conditions to the transaction on a timely basis or at all; the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the transaction are not realized when expected or at all, including as a result of the impact of, or problems arising from, the integration of the two companies or as a result of the strength of the economy and competitive factors in the areas where Huntington and TCF do business; the possibility that the transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; diversion of management’s attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the announcement or completion of the transaction; the ability to complete the transaction and integration of Huntington and TCF successfully; the dilution caused by Huntington’s issuance of additional shares of its capital stock in connection with the transaction; and other factors that may affect the future results of Huntington and TCF. "

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Indian shares likely to open on firm note. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "The issue, which came with a price band of Rs 59-60 per share, was subscribed 156.65 times.", "The data also showed India’s manufacturing sector saw a growth of 3.5% in October, the first increase in eight months."

Biden will follow fauci’s guidance on when to take vaccine: aide. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "President-elect Joe Biden will follow the guidance of Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, about when to take a coronavirus vaccine and will have it administered in public, a transition official said Sunday as the Trump administration prepared to begin offering the vaccine to top officials."

Vista equity partners agrees to buy software maker pluralsight. According to The Wall Street Journal on Mon Dec 14, "The deal values Pluralsight at $20.26 a share, or $3.5 billion including debt, the companies said in a statement confirming an earlier report by The Wall Street Journal.", "In March, Vista rival Thoma Bravo LP took education-software company Instructure Inc. private in a roughly $2 billion deal."

RBA to extend QE another a$100 billion over 6 months, westpac says. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "”The RBA has been ‘late’ to the QE table,” Evans said. ", "The Reserve Bank of Australia will extend its quantitative easing program by purchasing another A$100 billion ($75.4 billion) of government securities over a further six months when its current package ends, Westpac Banking Corp.’s Bill Evans says."

Huntington bancshares, TCF financial agree to combine in all-stock merger. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "TCF also recently announced a $1 billion commitment over five years to support minority-owned and female-owned small businesses, which will be added to Huntington’s commitment.", "Estimated cost savings of the combined company are approximately $490 million, or 37% of TCF’s noninterest expense."

Motilal oswal: global fiscal deficit narrows to 6.5% of GDP in Q3 cy20 from 20.4%  in Q2. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The views expressed in the report are that of the brokerage and do not represent the views of BloombergQuint.", "These reports offer BloombergQuint’s subscribers an opportunity to expand their understanding of companies, sectors and the economy."

Icici securities: pfc’s investment thesis intact; dividend payout guidelines to inculcate long-term discipline. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The Reserve Bank of India’s draft circular on dividend declaration by non-banking financial companies links eligibility and quantum of dividend distribution to net non-performing asset, capital to risk assets ratio and leverage.", "These reports offer BloombergQuint’s subscribers an opportunity to expand their understanding of companies, sectors and the economy."

Huntington bancshares to acquire TCF financial for $6 billion. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "Huntington Bancshares Inc. will acquire TCF Financial Corp. in an all-stock deal valued at nearly $6 billion, one of the largest regional bank tie-ups this year.", "The merger is expected to close in the second quarter, according to the statement."

Under new president umar kremlev, AIBA ushers in new constitution to strengthen governance. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "The new constitution also clarifies the tasks of AIBA’s corporate bodiesand simplifies the structures within AIBA. ", "The new constitution will give more authority to National Federations,notably as the Presidents of Continental Federations will be elected by the Congresses of Continental Confederations. "

NMDC stock jumps to the highest since January amid supply concerns in China. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The central government had reached an agreement with Karnataka and the Ministry of Steel earlier this month to extend the lease for the mine.", "The stock is up for the third straight day, and has gained in 10 of the last 12 trading sessions. "

Mrs. bectors ipo: here’s all you need to know. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The maiden offer comprises a fresh equity issue worth Rs 40.5 crore and a Rs 500-crore offer-for-sale by Linus Pvt. ", "The company manufactures and markets cookies, creams, crackers, digestives and glucose under its flagship brand ‘Mrs. Bector’s Cremica’, according to its red herring prospectus."

Small stocks in India May continue to beat large caps in 2021. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The Nifty Midcap 100 Index has climbed 20% this year, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 Index has advanced 17%, outpacing the 11% gain in the large-cap NSE Nifty 50 Index. ", "The measures of small- and mid-cap stocks fell over the last two years as concerns over slowing economic growth drove investors to the safety of their larger peers. "

Lawmakers set to unveil two-part relief plan: congress update. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The next step for the legislation will be for Republican and Democratic leaders to finish negotiating the final package that could get a vote.", "House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin spoke by phone Sunday and plan to speak again Monday. "

Okex deepens commitment to users listing a further 6 innovative projects last week. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "Earlier last week, spot trading pairs of popular tokens API3, COVER, HEGIC, PICKLE and KP3R went live against USDT with trading pairs against BTC and ETH available one hour later. ", "”There are also so many fascinating sub-sectors in the blockchain industry that don’t always grab as many headlines as Bitcoin, Ethereum, or DeFi. "

EQT offers to buy recipharm of Sweden in $2.1 billion deal. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The company, whose biggest shareholder is the Swedish state with a roughly 16% stake, has seen its share price gain about 36% this year.", "The bid comes just two days after AstraZeneca Plc agreed to buy Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc. for $39 billion in cash and shares. "

Electronic arts reaches agreement to acquire codemasters – quick facts. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14,

Agitating farmers begin day-long fast, to intensify protest against farm laws. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14,

Pound surges 1% after eu, U.K. agree to keep trying for a post-brexit trade deal. According to MarketWatch on Mon Dec 14, "”The UK could negotiate with the EU all the way through the year-end and still possibly avoid a ‘no trade deal Brexit’,” wrote Citigroup researchers in a report from its CIO group, including David Bailin, chief investment officer.", "The U.K.’s FTSE 100 , however, may face some resistance due to sterling’s weekend strengthening."

China regulators review huya’s $6 billion deal to acquire douyu. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "Consolidation would likely have improved the profitability of the business: The streaming networks live or die by the popularity of star players and the virtual tips and gifts that fans buy for them, leading to intense bidding wars for the most-recognized names.", "The two companies were fined 500,000 yuan ($76,500) each over failing to declare past acquisitions under the country’s anti-monopoly laws. "

Codemasters agrees to $1.2 billion counterbid from EA. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "”In some respects, EA’s move feels defensive,” said Neil Campling, analyst at Mirabaud, “because they are already under attack from Take Two and many of their franchises are becoming second rate relative to leaders.”", "”Take-Two is considering its position in relation to Codemasters and a further announcement will be made when appropriate,” Take-Two said in a statement Monday."

India’s wholesale price inflation rises to the highest in nine months. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14,

Europe-wide expansion: e-bot7 opens up new markets thanks to strong growth / market entry in benelux. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "The solution from the company, based in Munich, London, Paris, New York and Amsterdam, automates customer service inquiries and processes, analyses incoming messages, and supports customer service employees with suggested answers. ", "The company works with more than 250+ of the most prestigious international clients and has won over 20 awards. "

Netdragon leverages technological and r&d strength to assist the launch of shaanxi education informatisation platform 2.0. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "As a comprehensive and open education platform aiming at achieving the “Three Targets, Two Enhancement and One Platform” guideline (an education guideline proposed by the Ministry of Education, covering all the three fronts of teachers, students and schools, aiming to enhance both the application of informatisation and relevant knowledge of teachers and students with the construction of one “Internet + Education” platform), it is equipped with advanced technologies, including cloud computing, big data and 5G, and offers data and applications according to users’ needs. ", "The Platform also targets to provide one-stop solutions including education management and education services for education administrators, schools, teachers, students and parents, and to build an inclusive ecosystem with comprehensive education resources and tools. "

Comviva and ooredoo Kuwait form strategic partnership to deliver machine learning driven CVM campaigns. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "As part of this Data Science and Managed CVM engagement, Comviva will support Ooredoo Kuwait deliver contextual customer campaigns with MobiLytix™Real Time Marketing, a Machine Learning driven digital omni-channel marketing automation platform. ", "The AI-driven platform leverages real-time transactional data in conjunction with a rich unified customer profile to build customer life-time value.MobiLytix™ enables service providers to maximize the value of individual customers and their micro-moments of interaction using advanced machine learning analytics and contextual real-time decisioning."

US Covid-19 vaccinations to begin Monday as CDC recommends Pfizer vaccine. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "The recommendation follows the Emergency Use Authorization or EUA issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the vaccine on last Friday.", "The CDC Director accepted the recommendation by CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices or ACIP for vaccination with Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in people 16 years of age and older. "

London Mayor wants schools to close to stem tide of coronavirus. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "In a statement on Twitter, the mayor also called for face coverings to be made mandatory in all busy outdoor public spaces such as shopping streets. ", "Khan last week warned of a “long winter ahead of us” and said Tier 3 restrictions would be “catastrophic” for the capital’s hospitality industry. "

Yum China to report fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020 financial results. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "U.S. Eastern Time on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 (5:30a.m. ", "Media ContactTel: +86 21 2407 7510E-mail: Media@yumchina.com"

Ola to invest rs 2,400 crore to set up electric scooter factory in tamil nadu. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The company, which plans to roll out its first e-scooter in the coming months, said the vehicle will also cater to markets in Europe, Asia and Latin America.", "Ola, which competes with Uber Technologies Inc. in the ride-hailing market (both are backed by Softbank) is looking expand its offerings in shared mobility."

Singapore to ease virus rules on dec. 28, beginning ‘phase 3’. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "Singapore has approved the use of Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE’s coronavirus vaccine and expects the first shipments by the end of the month, by which time it also plans to move into the final phase of its virus curbs.", "The drug has already been approved in the U.K. and Canada, and recently gained emergency U.S. authorization, marking a scientific sprint that could eventually help bring an end to a pandemic that has killed more than one million people worldwide."

Trinseo to acquire arkema's polymethyl methacrylates & activated methyl methacrylates businesses. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "Trinseo noted that the company is implementing a dividend reduction to $0.08 per share per quarter and is suspending its share repurchase program to prioritize leverage reduction and preserve financial flexibility.", "For the fourth quarter, Trinseo projects adjusted earnings per share of $1.69 – $1.95."

Vivendi in talks to acquire prisma media – quick facts. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14,

U.K. to set up its own carbon trading system after brexit. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The government has said it plans to adjust its annual emissions cap to support the goal to effectively eliminate pollution by 2050. ", "”An ETS will provide a clear and predictable low carbon pathway for business, and opens up the possibility of linkage to other jurisdictions, which can move the world one step closer to a global carbon pricing system,” said Adam Berman, EU policy director at the International Emissions Trading Association."

Fed expected to offer new guidance, not action, on bond buying. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "”As long as the coordination is done willingly and without threats, it makes sense for the Fed and Treasury to coordinate during extraordinary times,” said Joel Naroff, president and chief economist at Naroff Economic Advisors Inc.", "They began large-scale purchases in March at the same time as slashing their benchmark interest rate to zero."

The world needs biden to lead on climate reporting. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "That information empowers companies to protect themselves and embrace opportunities; provides investors with information they need to make smart decisions; and will help drive more capital to companies that are acting responsibly.", "They want to reduce the risks their companies face. "

Japan to suspend travel incentives nationwide as virus spreads. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The government will halt the use of “Go To” travel incentives from Dec. 28 to Jan. 11, he said Monday. ", "The halt will cover what is usually one of the busiest travel periods of the year, when people head to family gatherings across the country."

Europe deals overtake 2019 as astra adds to blockbuster quarter. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "Landmark transactions already announced this quarter include Cellnex Telecom SA’s biggest-ever purchase, a takeover of CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.’s European wireless towers for around 10 billion euros ($12.1 billion). ", "Dirk Albersmeier, JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s co-head of global mergers and acquisitions, said in a Bloomberg Television interview this month that bankers should expect a busy Christmas period with deals getting struck across all regions and sectors."

Google will let all its staff work 2 days from home as part of a 'flexible work week' starting September 2021, sundar pichai said in an email to employees. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "The New York Times reported that CEO Sundar Pichai told employees the tech giant will be experimenting with a “flexible work week” once employees return to the office in September, three months later than previously planned. ", "According to the email obtained by the Times, employees will be asked to come into the office at least three days a week for so-called “collaboration days,” and work from home the rest of the time."

Icici securities: aviation sector 2021 outlook – problems shifting from demand to supply. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The Covid-19 impact on airlines was dominated by a regulatory clampdown on flying in the first half of FY21 while gradual opening up led to positive demand recovery from September 2020.", "This report is authored by an external party. "

Virgin Galactic shares slump after test flight to space aborted. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The pilots flew the craft back to the Spaceport America launch site in New Mexico and landed safely.", "The flight Saturday was supposed to be the first of three tests planned through the first quarter. "

U.S. Covid-19 vaccinations set to begin Monday. According to The Wall Street Journal on Mon Dec 14, "The first Covid-19 vaccinations in the U.S. are expected to begin Monday, kicking off the most urgent mass vaccination campaign since polio shots were rolled out in the 1950s.", "Some 145 U.S. hospitals and other sites will receive vaccine doses Monday, followed by 425 on Tuesday and 66 on Wednesday, according to Gen. Gustave Perna, chief operating officer of Operation Warp Speed, the federal initiative to deliver Covid-19 vaccines."

Panetta says ECB is ready to expand pandemic buying if needed. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The 2021 will likely be a “pandemic year” with high uncertainty and widespread vulnerabilities among companies and households, the Italian told a conference on Monday. ", "”The PEPP envelope can be further expanded and extended, if warranted by the inflation outlook,” Panetta said. "

Ideaya biosciences announces addition to nasdaq biotechnology index. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ –IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDYA), an oncology-focused precision medicine company committed to the discovery and development of targeted therapeutics, announced today that it has been selected for addition to the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index. ", "The NASDAQ Biotechnology Index is re-ranked annually and all securities in the index are listed on the NASDAQ Global Market or the NASDAQ Global Select Market, and meet minimum market value and share volume requirements among other criteria."

Leapfrog hospital safety grades highlight safety fundamentals needed to cope with the pandemic. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers,The Leapfrog Groupis a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps forward in the quality and safety of American health care. ", "WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers focused on health care safety and quality, today released the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. "

Care ratings: India’s IIP rebounds to eight-month high in October  . According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "These reports offer BloombergQuint’s subscribers an opportunity to expand their understanding of companies, sectors and the economy.", "The growth during the month has been supported by favorable base effect which resulted in significant growth registered by the manufacturing and electricity segment."

Czech Q3 current account swings to surplus. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "The Czech Republic’s current account logged a surplus in the third quarter versus a deficit in the same period last year, data from the Czech National Bank showed on Monday.", "Thecapital account logged a surplus of CZK 18.4 billion, and grew by CZK 12.9 billion year-on-year was due higher revenues from the EU budget recorded on the capital account."

Reliance securities: HG infra engineering poised to take A leap  . According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "This report is authored by an external party. ", "These reports offer BloombergQuint’s subscribers an opportunity to expand their understanding of companies, sectors and the economy."

Merkel’s CDU to elect new leader at virtual congress on jan. 15. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The CDU leadership agreed on the convention format at a meeting on Monday in Berlin, according to a person familiar with the proceedings.", "The convention with 1,001 delegates had to be postponed twice due to the coronavirus pandemic, delaying the process of finding a replacement for Merkel’s hand-picked successor Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer. "

Icici securities: insurance sector 2021 outlook – tailwinds to continue . According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "These reports offer BloombergQuint’s subscribers an opportunity to expand their understanding of companies, sectors and the economy.", "The contents of this section do not constitute investment advice. "

Dolat capital: NRB bearings’ countdown to growth begins  . According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "These reports offer BloombergQuint’s subscribers an opportunity to expand their understanding of companies, sectors and the economy.", "The views expressed in the report are that of the brokerage and do not represent the views of BloombergQuint."

Why the IPO market is so hot – wall street relocates to florida – what's next for betterment. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "Schwab-TD Ameritrade merger layoffs leave many ex-staffers shackled with non-compete agreements, hindering job search amid COVID-19 pandemic (RIABiz) ", "The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday that Affirm was postponing its IPO, following in the steps of Roblox."

Anand rathi: India’s IIP surprises positively in October; unlikely to continue though . According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "These reports offer BloombergQuint’s subscribers an opportunity to expand their understanding of companies, sectors and the economy.", "The contents of this section do not constitute investment advice. "

Coronavirus tally: global cases top 72.3 million, as U.S. death toll climbs closer to 300,000. According to MarketWatch on Mon Dec 14, "The U.S. has averaged 210,039 cases a day over the past week, up 30% from the average two weeks earlier. ", "The U.S. has the highest case tally in the world at 16.26 million and the highest death toll reached 299,191, or roughly a fifth of the global totals. "

Icici securities: pharma sector 2021 outlook – valuation rerating to sustain . According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "This report is authored by an external party. ", "The views expressed in the report are that of the brokerage and do not represent the views of BloombergQuint."

Care ratings: wholesale inflation firms up to nine-month high in November . According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "These reports offer BloombergQuint’s subscribers an opportunity to expand their understanding of companies, sectors and the economy.", "The contents of this section do not constitute investment advice. "

Alexion, pluralsight, Pfizer: what to watch when the stock market opens today. According to The Wall Street Journal on Mon Dec 14,

Centrum broking: ITC will continue to outperform the sector. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "This report is authored by an external party. ", "went through painful price underperformance and high disbelief on the street regarding its food business, which prompted us to initiate ITC as our ‘Lionheart Series’ stock in September 2020."

Valmet to supply an extensive paper machine grade conversion rebuild to cascades in the United States. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "VALMETCorporate Communications", "The ~8,500-mm wide (wire) containerboard machine PM 1 will produce recycled linerboard and medium grades with a basis weight range of 88-176 g/m2 and design speed of 1,370 m/min. "

Domino's pizza to pay up to $1,200 special bonus to hourly workers in December – quick facts. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "The pizza company said eligible team members will earn up to $1,200 in bonus compensation. "

UK house prices to rise 4% in 2021: rightmove. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "With the expectation of a return to more normality in the second half of 2021 and a likely ‘fresh start’ mentality for some, there are sound reasons for continued positive market sentiment that will outweigh the economic, political, and health challenges ahead, Tim Bannister, Rightmove’s Director of Property Data, said."

An Apple TV plus series about gawker media was axed after Tim Cook found out about it. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "This led to former Apple CEO Steve Jobs ordering the prototype’s return and the police raiding a Gizmodo editor’s house to find it.", "Apple shut down a TV series about Gawker Media that it was making for Apple TV Plus after an intervention from its CEO Tim Cook, the New York Times reported Sunday."

Aviva to sell entire stake in aviva vietnam to manulife financial asia – quick facts. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "The company expects the transaction to increase its IFRS Net Asset Value and Solvency II surplus by about 0.1 billion pounds.", "The sale is in line with the company’s announced strategy."

U.K. plans loan program to boost small companies after pandemic. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "They run to the end of January.", "Sunak is planning to guarantee as much of 80% of loans worth up to 10 million pounds, according to the Financial Times, which first reported the new program. "

VW CEO calls top management meeting to lay out overhaul plan. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The German manufacturer’s joint ventures in its largest market China aren’t included in the spending plan.", "The management conference and supervisory board decisions will be important for VW’s efforts to defuse tension over Diess’s push for faster and more thorough reform of the world’s largest automaker. "

New york May get up to 12 inches of snow from midweek storm. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The winter blast comes after temperatures soared to 62 degrees Fahrenheit (17 Celsius) in Central Park and 66 in Washington, the National Weather Service said. ", "The snowy and icy weather also snarls airline, highway and rail traffic, as well as creating power outages and affecting retail sales. "

Half of small businesses don't have a marketing plan. here's why you need one and where to start, according to a marketing expert.. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "Read more: The ultimate guide to building a killer personal brand that increases your income and reach, from influencers and branding experts with tens of thousands of followers", "Taking our years of expertise, we created educational programs for entrepreneurs to learn digital marketing themselves and called it AMP’D. "

Cracker barrel old country store CFO jill golder to retire – quick facts. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "The company has appointed Doug Couvillion as Interim Chief Financial Officer effective upon Ms. Golder’s retirement. ", "The company noted that Ms. Golder will continue to assist the executive team on a variety of matters following her retirement, including the orderly transition of her responsibilities, over the next several months."

Bay street likely to open on positive note. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "In company news, Pembina Pipeline Corporation (PPL.TO) said the company expects 2021 adjusted EBITDA of C$3.2 billion to C$3.4 billion and a 2021 capital investment program of C$785 million. ", "Ballard Power Systems (BLDP.TO) today announced that it has signed a collaboration agreement with Eltek Nordic, a power conversion company headquartered in Drammen, Norway and part of Delta, to provide reliable backup power solutions for telecom networks and other critical communication infrastructure, with a focus on Nordic countries, primarily Norway, Denmark and Iceland."

BRIC electrophysiology devices market outlook to 2025 – electrophysiology ablation catheters, electrophysiology diagnostic catheters and electrophysiology lab systems. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "ScopeBRIC Electrophysiology Devices is segmented as follows – – Electrophysiology Ablation Catheters – Electrophysiology Diagnostic Catheters – Electrophysiology Lab Systems Reasons to BuyThe BRIC Electrophysiology Devices Market report helps you to develop – – Business strategies by identifying the key market segments poised for strong growth in the future. ", "The BRIC Electrophysiology Devices Market report provides key information and data on – – Annualized market revenues (USD), volume (units) and average prices (USD) data for each of the market segments. "

Tech firms risk EU fines up to 10% of sales in bid to curb power. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The designations will be updated by the commission every two years, according to the document.", "The EU’s plans come as regulators around the world are bearing down on tech giants, which they see as having become too big, too powerful and too profitable. "

Convenience store company murphy USA to acquire quickchek for $645 million. According to MarketWatch on Mon Dec 14, "The deal is expected to be earnings accretive in 2022, the first full year of combined operations, and annual run rate synergies of $28 million are expected by the third year. ", "The company’s origins date back to 1888 with the delivery of dairy products. "

Dow futures point to 250-point gain with covid vaccinations set to begin in U.S.. According to MarketWatch on Mon Dec 14, "Pfizer Inc. over the weekend began shipping the vaccine it created with Germany’s BioNTech SE around the country, after the Food and Drug Administration late Friday granted emergency authorization for its use.", "The small-cap Russell 2000 , however, saw a sixth straight weekly gain, rising 1%."

Blackstone to pay $3.45 billion to brookfield asset management to buy lab office buildings. According to MarketWatch on Mon Dec 14, "The deal, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2021, will make Blackstone the largest life science office owner in Cambridge. ", "”This transaction illustrates Blackstone’s continued conviction in the life sciences space both broadly, and within real estate, investing in best-in-class assets located adjacent to top-tier research and education institutions,” said Nadeem Meghji, head of real estate Americas for Blackstone. "

Bed bath & beyond to sell cost plus chain in private equity deal. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The sale comes after Bed Bath & Beyond said in July it may generate nearly half a billion dollars through asset divestitures as part of a restructuring program spurred by flagging sales. ", "The company is selling the chain to Kingswood Capital Management, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, according to a statement Monday. "

Adidas starts reebok review, to decide by March whether to exit. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The company acquired Reebok for $3.8 billion in 2006 and in recent years returned the division to profitability and growth. ", "German publication Manager Magazin reported in October that interested parties include VF Corp., which owns the Timberland and North Face brands, as well as China’s Anta International Group Holdings."

Zynga to put words with friends-style game on google nest devices in bid to lure nongamers. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The hub already offers a number of games, such as CoolGames’ Guess the Drawing. ", "There are 68 million active Google Nests and Nest Hubs worldwide, including 32 million units sold in 2020, according to estimates from Loup Ventures."

Global thermoplastic polyurethane (tpu) market forecast to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% between 2020 and 2025. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE7. ", "INTRODUCTION2. "

Virgin Galactic falls 17% after aborting key flight test as rocket engine fails to ignite. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "The rocket motor that is supposed to propel the craft into space failed to ignite, causing the test pilots to fly back to the Spaceport America launch site in New Mexico and land safely. ", "The stock has been climbing steadily since the beginning of November and hit its highest level since late February last Monday, when the company signaled the critical test flight was almost ready to launch. "

Elliott management nominates independent, highly qualified trustee candidates to the board of public storage. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "That is why, while the new Trustees represent a step in the right direction, real change needs to come in consultation with shareholders to have credibility with investors. ", "This work has informed our views on multiple areas PSA can improve, and we believe that the current management team – along with a refreshed, independent Board of Trustees – can form a plan to address PSA’s underperformance."

The office and commercial coffee equipment and supplies market is expected to grow by $ 339.49 mn during 2020-2024 progressing at a CAGR of 1% during the forecast period. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "The office and commercial coffee equipment and supplies market in North America market analysis includes end-user segment, distribution channel segment and geographical landscapes.", "Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p05996005/?utm_source=PRN The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current North America market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. "

OPEC cuts demand forecast before meeting to review supply hike. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The alliance is currently idling 7.7 million barrels a day, or about 8% of global output. ", "That’s 1.2 million below the level required on average during the first quarter, and 2.4 million less than what’s needed in the second quarter."

Exxon promises to cut greenhouse-gas emissions. According to The Wall Street Journal on Mon Dec 14, "The company also said it would end routine flaring, or venting, of methane from its oil and gas operations by the end of the next decade. ", "The targets are related to emissions that come directly from Exxon’s operations and not from its products, like gasoline and jet fuel. "

JPMorgan offers ‘you only live once’ trade to bet on ark etfs. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "Investors therefore have to keep an eye on the note’s terms: The JPMorgan securities track the returns of the lowest-performing of three ARK funds, meaning one dud could ruin the trade. ", "The Ark notes are linked to the Innovation ETF, the Genomic Revolution fund and the Next Generation Internet product. "

U.S. prosecutors reach deal with UAW to end corruption probe. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The UAW represents more than 400,000 active members and more than 580,000 retired members in more than 600 local U.S. unions.", "Two former heads of the union have plead guilty to embezzlement, including ex-chief Dennis Williams in September and his successor, Gary Jones, in June."

Rihanna's lingerie brand, savage X fenty, is reportedly looking to raise $100 million for an expansion into athletic wear. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "But in February, Savage X Fenty was the subject of a complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission accusing the brand of “deceptive marking” after shoppers complained about its VIP membership program. ", "Savage X Fenty, which was founded by Rihanna in May 2018, has raised over $70 million to date, with backing from Marcy Venture Partners – Jay-Z’s venture capital firm – ACME Capital, TriplePoint Ventures, and Avenir Growth Capital. "

Doordash partners with payfare to over business Visa cards to delivery drivers. According to MarketWatch on Mon Dec 14, "The cards can be used at ATMs and drivers can earnings 2% cash back on fuel. ", "The stock, which has gained 0.6%."

Facebook investors don't need to fear a breakup. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "That’s the kind of win both Wall Street and Washington could get behind.", "That’s arguably what happened with Microsoft, which famously missed out on the internet, social media and smartphones in the 2000s while its core cash cows of Windows and Office remained intact."

Facebook investors don’t need to fear a breakup. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "While emerging platforms like TikTok and Snapchat are growing ad revenue, and Amazon has developed a multibillion-dollar ad platform, there’s no evidence that Facebook is in any danger of seeing its network fade away anytime soon.", "That’s arguably what happened with Microsoft, which famously missed out on the internet, social media and smartphones in the 2000s while its core cash cows of Windows and Office remained intact."

NYC moving to five days a week for as many schools as possible. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The city has opened 878 schools in the past week. ", "That number will grow week by week, de Blasio said Monday at a virus briefing."

FDA committee to meet again Thursday for Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine. According to MarketWatch on Mon Dec 14, "The same committee, the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, met Dec. 10 and voted 17-4-1 that the FDA should grant an emergency use authorization to BioNTech and Pfizer Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine. ", "(The vaccine is up 13.4% for the year."

NY fed: expected household spending levels jump to highest level since 2016. According to The Wall Street Journal on Mon Dec 14, "The increase was driven by households earning under $50,000 a year.", "The spending forecast comes against a backdrop of expected household income gain holding steady at 2.1%,which the New York Fed noted was below the long-run average of an expected 2.8% increase in income."

Automatic merchandiser and vendingmarketwatch presents USA technologies’ brian fischer and brian whitaker with pros to know award. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "The seventh annual Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com Pros to Know Awards recognizes vending, micro market and office coffee service industry professionals who are leading initiatives to help prepare their company, organization and the industry for the significant challenges of today’s business climate. ", "USA Technologies: https://usatech.com/ UR Tech Insiders Podcast: https://www.usatech.com/urtechinsiders/ Blog: https://www.usatech.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usa_tech/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/usa_tech YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/USATechnologies Resource Center: https://www.usatech.com/resources/"

Biotechs rally to record on vaccine distribution, deal optimism. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The Nasdaq Biotechnology Index, a barometer for the sector, jumped 4.1% to a record high as enthusiasm for the industry spread. ", "Also outperforming were smaller drug developers that have yet to bring a medicine to patients like Rubius Therapeutics Inc. and Homology Medicines Inc. Amicus Therapeutics Inc. and Global Blood Therapeutics Inc., which have single commercial medicines, also gained."

RBI allows kotak mahindra bank to reappoint uday kotak as MD and CEO. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The board and shareholders had already approved the reappointments.", "The Reserve Bank of India has today approved the re-appointment of top officials at Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd."

Draghi, rajan lead call to arms to avert global solvency crisis. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The report acknowledges that its recommendations require “hard choices” — such as winding down broad aid programs and limiting government support to areas where the market is failing — that could cause a political backlash.", "The report recommends three areas of core principles for policy makers to focus on:"

Outside the box: 4 tax strategies to get the best value from real estate over the long term. According to MarketWatch on Mon Dec 14, "The bottom line is that the more you can move away from ordinary income and start earning passive or investment income, the lower your tax liability will be – even as you earn more money.", "To avoid receiving a high bill from your accountant, negotiate your fees upfront. "

Two burns & mcdonnell employee-owners named to engineering news-record's 2021 national top 20 under 40 list. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "The highest-scoring candidates from each of the 10 regions were then sent to another panel of judges for selection to the national Top 20 Under 40 list, representing the best of young leaders from across the country.", "For photos and support materials, please visit our MEDIA KIT."

Vaccine set to make up for 2nd-wave virus hit to Canada’s economy. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "Widespread vaccination against the virus will begin early in 2021, and a majority of Canadians should be inoculated by fall next year, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said late last month.", "The rising number of Covid-19 cases in Canada will only delay the country’s rebound and isn’t likely to have a permanent impact on medium-term growth, according to a Bloomberg survey of economists."

Michael macdonald to step down as non-executive chairman of medifast's board of directors; chief executive officer dan chard named chairman. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "BALTIMORE, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Medifast, Inc.(NYSE: MED), the global company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, announced that Non- Executive Chairman of the Board, Michael MacDonald, has stepped down from the role. ", "Its community of thousands of independentOPTAVIA Coaches teach Clients how to develop holistic healthy habits through the proprietary Habits of Health® Transformational System. "

Inventhelp inventor develops innovative wireless TV accessory (dll-3508). According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "The original design was submitted to the Dallas sales office of InventHelp. ", "PITTSBURGH, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — “My game is connected to my TV at home, which is located right by my door and always causes people to trip over the cords, said inventor from Dallas, Texas. "

Worldwide industry for surgical sealants/tissue patches to 2025. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "DUBLIN, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The “Surgical Sealant/Tissue Patch: Global Markets” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.", "The report will portray the trends and dynamics affecting the market. "

Rhode island 529 program giving residents $250 to start saving this holiday season. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "PGlmcmFtZSB3aWR0aD0iNTYwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjMxNSIgc3JjPSJodHRwczovL3d3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbS9lbWJlZC9GMHhoWEVpRlFHNCIgZnJhbWVib3JkZXI9IjAiPsKgPC9pZnJhbWU+", "Their efforts have highlighted a growing movement of babies who are speaking out against baby showers and one little girl with a collection of teddy bears that has become a bit excessive."

Wisconsin supreme court tosses trump bid to invalidate votes. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday rejected a Hail Mary suit brought by Texas to flip the election to Trump.", "Trump, along with Vice President Mike Pence, should have brought their claims much sooner instead of waiting weeks after the Nov. 3 election, the Wisconsin Supreme Court said in a 4-3 decision Monday."

A fed failure to deliver could finally push U.S. yields above 1%. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "This week, “there is a rare bit of monetary policy excitement – admittedly not the Fed’s ideal outcome,” BMO Capital Markets strategists Ian Lyngen and Ben Jeffery wrote in a note. ", "That means Fed inaction could provide enough fuel to break through the headwinds around the key 1% mark."

Planet fitness needs to flatten more curves. According to The Wall Street Journal on Mon Dec 14, "That infuriated those forced to move or who were financially pinched, judging by social-media posts. ", "The move also artificially flattered third-quarter results reported last month since those monthly revenues were credited for future use and were deferred until gyms reopened."

Worldwide textile recycling industry to 2025 – players include anandi enterprises, american textile recycling service and boer group recycling solutions. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "Competitive Landscape:The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined with some of the key players being Anandi Enterprises, American Textile Recycling Service, Boer Group Recycling Solutions, I:Collect GmbH, Infinited Fiber Company, Patagonia, Prokotex, Retex Textiles, Unifi, Inc.", "The global textile recycling market grew at a CAGR of around 19% during 2014-2019. "

4 alpert schreyer poe attorneys earn selection to 2021 super lawyers®, rising stars. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "Each of these attorneys has made significant contributions to Alpert Schreyer Poe, a personal injury and criminal defense firm servicing Maryland and Washington, D.C. The firm has helped recover millions of dollars in compensation for clients in injury cases and has protected myriad clients facing criminal charges. ", "They are then evaluated on a dozen different categories considered by Super Lawyers® to be indicative of professionalism, achievement, and peer regard (e.g. verdicts and settlements, position within their law firm, other accolades, educational background, and more). "

CUB urges illinois consumers to contact their utilities to access consumer protections. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "The following protections are available only to customers who call and state they are experiencing hardship due to the pandemic:", "CHICAGO, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) on Monday urged Illinois consumers to contact their utility companies to take advantage of consumer protections available to them due to the pandemic."

Doordash partners with payfare to offer business Visa cards to delivery drivers. According to MarketWatch on Mon Dec 14, "The stock, which started trading last Wednesday with an opening trade that was 78.4% above its initial public offering price, fell 11.4% in afternoon trading Monday, and has now shed 18.1% since it closed at $189.51 last Wednesday. ", "The cards can be used at ATMs and drivers can earnings 2% cash back on fuel. "

Unilever to give investors advisory vote on climate-change plan. According to The Wall Street Journal on Mon Dec 14, "The owner of Dove soap and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream said Monday it would seek approval from investors every three years on its plan to mitigate its carbon impact and the risks of climate change on its business. "

Covid focus shifts to california, west as vaccine rollout starts. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "As a region, the West is on the cusp of surpassing the Midwest as the worst area by cases per million residents, according to Covid Tracking Project data. ", "That’s been a massive and swift reversal of fortunes some nine months after Covid first swept through New York City."

Peacock confirms plan to charge for ‘the office,’ a key new lure. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "”The Office” became a surprising hit for Netflix Inc., where it has been one of the most-watched shows on the platform, and NBCUniversal has been touting its switch to Peacock.", "It will even have “The Office Zen,” a 24-hour channel with ambient sounds from an office setting."

Global ketamine market to 2025 – by manufacturers, regions, technology and application. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "This report describes the global market size of Ketamine from 2015 to 2019 and its CAGR from 2015 to 2019, and also forecasts its market size to the end of 2025 and its CAGR from 2020 to 2025.", "T Office Hours Call +1-917-300-0470 For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call +1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900 U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907 Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716"

South Africa limits alcohol sales, closes beaches to curb covid. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The country is fast-approaching 1 million infections, with 866,127 people having contracted the disease so far, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday.", "This is good for the economy. "

Netherlands to impose strict five-week lockdown to battle covid. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The new measures will come on top of a partial lockdown in place since the middle of October that forced bars and restaurants to halt operations. ", "The number of coronavirus patients in hospitals rose by 105 in the past day, taking the total to 1,872."

Microsoft and warner bros. pictures assemble all-star team in lebron james, bugs bunny and xbox to celebrate gaming and coding education inspired by the upcoming animated, live-action adventure 's…. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "The video game contest, coding workshops and lessons align with Microsoft’s greaterskilling initiative, which aims at helping 25 million people -including those from underrepresented populations-acquire new digital skills and apply them to their passions.", "The second lesson includes building a web app that uses additional machine learning models in real time to help a coach decide whoneedsa water break and who should be put in the game to yield the highest likelihood of winning."

GM to invest more than $76 million in new york, ohio plants. According to MarketWatch on Mon Dec 14, "GM’s Tonawanda, N.Y., engine plant will receive the bulk of the investment, with the Parma, Ohio, plant receiving about $6 million. ", "The Tonawanda investment will be used to increase capacity on the engine block machining line and the Parma investment will be used to construct four new metal assembly cells to support increased truck production volumes, GM said. "

Google now sees employees returning to offices in September. According to The Wall Street Journal on Mon Dec 14, "Google’s parent, Alphabet Inc., now expects that workers will start showing up in offices again in September, according to a report in the New York Times. ", "That is a shift from an earlier plan that had workers returning in July, and from one that would have required employees to return to work next month. "

Bipartisan group to unveil covid aid legislation. According to The Wall Street Journal on Mon Dec 14, "Meanwhile, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) was expected to confer again with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Monday as a parallel set of negotiations continued between congressional leaders and the White House over both a coronavirus relief package and a full-year spending bill lawmakers expect will be finished Tuesday. ", "WASHINGTON-Lawmakers settled in for the final stretch of negotiations over a coronavirus relief package, as a bipartisan group prepared to release its proposal for the two most controversial portions Monday afternoon."

Uber, doordash raising prices in california to fund driver perks. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The largest gig economy companies said they will begin offering workers a health care subsidy and other perks that were promised as part of their winning ballot measure, Proposition 22.", "Uber Technologies Inc. raised prices for customers in California on Monday, and DoorDash Inc. will soon follow, adding fees to fund new driver perks granted by the state’s voters in last month’s election."

China set to plug liquidity gap as $92 billion of funds mature. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "This month, they’ll also need another 2.4 trillion yuan to repay short-term interbank debt and buy newly issued government bonds.", "The PBOC typically conducts MLF operations on or around 15th day of every month. "

Cleveland Indians to begin process of changing name. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The New York Times reported that the club was planning to drop the name on Sunday.", "The name change will occur over a phased process that will take time, and the team will continue to use its current name and branding until a new one is determined, Dolan said. "

Worldwide industry for NMC lithium-ion batteries to 2025 – players include a123, saft and nissan. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "This report describes the global market size of NMC Lithium-Ion Battery from 2015 to 2019 and its CAGR from 2015 to 2019, and also forecasts its market size to the end of 2025 and its CAGR from 2020 to 2025.", "T Office Hours Call +1-917-300-0470 For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call +1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900 U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907 Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716"

Sipup announces LOI to merge with vegannation. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "VeganNation was founded by four childhood friends and family: Isaac Thomas, Yossi Rayby, Shneor Shapira and Rena Thomas. ", "As a public company, we aim to be a leader in the new green revolution and bridge the corporate world to sustainability” said Thomas."

Kodi lee teams up with foundation fighting blindness and two blind brothers for music to our eyes livestream music series. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "”We’re excited to be collaborating with Two Blind Brothers again for a livestream musical performance with Kodi Lee,” says Jason Menzo, COO at the Foundation. ", "COLUMBIA, Md., Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Foundation Fighting Blindness,the world’s leading organization committed to finding treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases, presents the second installment of their livestream music series, Music to Our Eyes. "

Bernie sanders urges democrats to reject the 'totally inadequate' bipartisan stimulus bill, blasting the lack of $1,200 direct payments and smaller price tag. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "That is a collapse,” Sanders told the publication. ", "In a Fox News interview that aired Sunday, Trump said, “Right now, I want to see checks – for more money than they’re talking about – going to people.”"

Bill gross’s girlfriend denies playing music to harass neighbor. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "Schwartz contradicted the testimony of a Laguna Beach police officer and a city official who testified last month the couple told them they’d stop playing the music if Towfiq dropped his complaint.", "Towfiq testified the music began booming from Gross’s beachfront home after he filed the complaint with Laguna Beach officials about the netting over the art in late July."

Dow down over 150 points as stocks sink to session lows. According to MarketWatch on Mon Dec 14, "The Dow was most recently trading 121 points lower (-0.4%), as shares of Walt Disney and Chevron have contributed to the blue-chip gauge’s intraday decline. ", "Editor’s Note: This story was auto-generated by Automated Insights using data from Dow Jones and FactSet. "

Oracle’s larry ellison says he has moved to hawaii, fleeing california. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "”The answer is no. ", "”I’ve received a number of inquiries about whether or not I will be moving to Texas,” Ellison wrote in a memo to Oracle’s employees. "

Biden to call for unity as electoral college finalizes vote. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "Even though more than 50 post-election lawsuits challenging the results by Trump’s campaign and its allies were rejected, including by the U.S. Supreme Court, the president and some of his supporters continue to say he won based on groundless claims of widespread fraud.", "Biden’s 306-to-232 Electoral College win over Trump was finalized as electors in each state voted. "

Stocks end mostly lower on fears of new restrictions to contain Covid-19. According to MarketWatch on Mon Dec 14, "The Dow Jones Industrial Average touched an intraday record in early action, but ended the day down around 186 points, or 0.6%, near 29,861, according to preliminary figures, while the S&P 500 fell around 16 points, or 0.4%, to close near 3,647. ", "The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose 62 points, or 0.5%, to finish near 12,440."

Pinterest pays $20 million to end discrimination suit by ex-coo. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The executive also said she was paid less than male peers and was left out of Pinterest’s initial public offering process despite her role as the No. 2 executive. ", "The women, Ifeoma Ozoma and Aerica Shimizu Banks, also said they were underpaid and had their discrimination concerns dismissed by the company’s human resources department. "

The rising cost to feed animals is squeezing meat producers. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The combination has pushed Brazilian meat prices to another level, according to Ricardo Santin, head of the meat exporter group ABPA.", "The company, which also raises the majority of its pigs, reports fourth-quarter earnings on Dec. 17."

EU to conduct safety review at Belarus nuclear plant this month. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "That document also cited “important recommendations that necessitate an appropriate follow up.”", "The nuclear station has drawn criticism from neighboring Lithuania, part of the 27-member EU. "

Call to arms, finding FX fair value, new fed guidance: eco day. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "Welcome to Tuesday, Asia. "

La-z-boy to resume share buyback program. According to MarketWatch on Mon Dec 14, "The company said it plans to resume the share repurchases under its previous share repurchase authorization, of which 4.5 million shares remain available for repurchase. "

Amperity launches anonymous engage™ to help brands turn anonymous customers into marketable audiences. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "This creates a huge blind spot for brands, preventing them from understanding and tailoring their experience for the majority of their customers. ", "SEATTLE, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Amperity, the leading enterprise customer data platform (CDP), announced today the launch of Amperity Anonymous Engage™, a new anonymous data identity solution designed to help brands grow their marketable base of customers by over 2X. "

Optical microscope global market insights (2020 to 2025) – analysis and forecasts. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "T Office Hours Call +1-917-300-0470 For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call +1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900 U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907 Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716", "This report covers the following regions:"

Donaldson company makes strategic investment with key appointment to accelerate growth in life sciences. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "Wood will report to Tod Carpenter, chairman, president and CEO, and be responsible for Donaldson’s acquisitive growth initiatives into life sciences markets.", "The LifeTec® filtration line-a technological-based solution-introduced to food and beverage manufacturers represented a meaningful step into life sciences. "

Away cofounder jen rubio and Slack CEO stewart butterfield are expecting a baby together after a long fertility journey rubio described as 'a whole road to get here'. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14,

A guide to biden’s agenda when he takes office in January. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The Trump administration eliminated a financial penalty for noncompliance and cut funding for programs that help sign people up. ", "Don’t expect a swift reversal of Trump’s “America First” policy. "

Hackers used obscure texas IT vendor to attack top U.S. agencies. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "The breadth of the damage caused by the hacking campaign still unknown. ", "Hackers penetrated Orion’s update system, introducing malicious code disguised as legitimate Orion updates, according to blog posts by FireEye and Microsoft Corp. The malicious vulnerability existed in updates between March and June, the company said. "

TC studios and shadowlight merge to create one of the largest creative studios in the nation. According to Business Insider on Mon Dec 14, "The integration of both studios will take place over the next few months. ", "”Our clients will continue to receive the same quality of content creation they have come to expect from both studios and will be able to work with the talented, creative professionals they have worked with in the past,” stated Ted Clements, CEO."

Covid-19 vaccine's initial scarcity leads to tough choices for hospitals. According to The Wall Street Journal on Mon Dec 14, "These are brand new vaccines. ", "”There were many days we did not have enough,” said Doug White, a doctor and ethicist at the University of Pittsburgh. "

Bill gross says he sought peace in text to ‘peeping mark’. According to Bloomberg Quint on Mon Dec 14, "He insisted loud music was never played, contradicting prior testimony from Towfiq and Laguna Beach police who said they heard loud music coming from the billionaire’s home.", "Towfiq claims Gross began blasting the music after the tech entrepreneur filed a complaint with the city about the netting over the art."

U.K. sets out sweeping law to curb illegal and harmful content. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "Technology companies face fines, blocked sites and liability for senior executives if they fail to remove illegal and harmful content, U.K. ministers said.", "Read more: Tech Firms Risk Fines of 10% of Sales in EU Power Curb Bid"

Choose your attitude™ gives back to a cause that hits close to home. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "Community members can support this cause by making a donation directly to LEVL Up Festby texting LIFTUP to 707070 and by holiday shopping at Choose Your Attitudewhich has a selection of clothing and accessories allowing men and women alike to embrace the essence of Choose Your Attitude while inspiring others to do the same.", "Thousands of talented people became unemployed – including Stand – and according to the Department of Labor and other sources, 77 percent of the workers in this industry have lost 100 percent of their income."

More in GOP ready to ‘move on’ after electors vote for biden. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "”The orderly transfer of power is a hallmark of our democracy, and although I supported President Trump, the Electoral College vote today makes clear that Joe Biden is now President-Elect,” he said in a statement.", "QuickTake: How Congress Will Have a Role in Settling Biden’s Win"

Atlanta oral & facial surgery and bay area oral surgery management have partnered with blue sea capital to form beacon oral specialists. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ –Atlanta Oral & Facial Surgery (“AOFS”) and Bay Area Oral Surgery Management (“BAOSM”), both well-respected and nationally recognized oral surgery groups, announced today that they have entered into a strategic partnership with Blue Sea Capital (“Blue Sea”), a leading growth-oriented private equity firm, to form Beacon Oral Specialists (“Beacon”) and to position AOFS and BAOSM for continued expansion. ", "The firm has more than $700 million in assets under management and invests across three industry verticals: aerospace & defense, healthcare and industrial growth. "

Tasmania’s bid to become Australia’s battery gets funding boost. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The federal government will contribute A$93.9 million ($70.8 million) for the Marinus Link project, a 370-kilometer (230-mile) cable under the Bass Strait, which when completed will be able to send 1,500 megawatts of capacity from Tasmania. ", "Tasmania’s ambition to turn itself into Australia’s battery received a boost after Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s government on Tuesday announced new funding toward a plan to a build a second undersea power cable to the mainland."

More U.S. homeowners seek to delay mortgage payments. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "”There is a chance the forbearance deadline could be extended — it’s the logical thing to do,” Krylov said.", "The prospect of borrowers defaulting en masse may spur lawmakers to agree to more relief for homeowners, said Don Brown, senior managing director at the mortgage analytics firm RiskSpan Inc. in Stamford, Connecticut."

Wework, softbank fail to get suit over stock deal dismissed. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "A separate group of directors countered the start-up should shy away from taking the Tokyo-based company to court over the collapsed deal.", "Two independent WeWork directors — acting as special board committee reviewing the deal — then sued the Japanese conglomerate, arguing in court papers SoftBank’s “buyer’s remorse” didn’t justify pulling out of the agreement. "

South korea criminalizes sending anti-kim leaflets to north. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The main conservative opposition People Power Party has said it might challenge the law in the Constitutional Court.", "Biden has said he wants to “jump start” a campaign with U.S. allies and others for denuclearization, and move away from the personal diplomacy embraced by outgoing President Donald Trump and Moon, which led to high-profile summits but no tangible steps to wind down Kim’s nuclear program."

"pocky k.o. challenge" to return on December 15. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "Period: From December 15, 2020 to January5, 2021 (JPT)", "The four lucky participants will be selected to get a chance to play against last year’s winner of the Pocky K.O. Challenge, RobTV, at a special exhibition matchduring the Pocky K.O. GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP. "

Australia close to taking China to WTO over barley tariffs. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "Australia has been working closely with the grains industry to “build the strongest possible case,” Trade Minister Simon Birmingham told reporters Tuesday. ", "He said Australia has legal avenues it can pursue via the WTO over barley and wine, which has also been targeted with duties."

Uber and doordash are hiking food delivery and rideshare prices for californians to pay for new driver benefits. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "The surcharges are intended to help cover the costs of minimum earnings, per-mile expenses, healthcare stipends, accident insurance, and other benefits that rideshare and food delivery companies will soon be required to pay workers.", "That’s a major victory for rideshare and food delivery companies, which were facing substantially higher labor costs under AB-5 – Uber and Lyft gained a combined $13 billion in market value following Prop 22’s passage. "

Hong Kong stock market tipped to open under pressure. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "The Hang Seng Index now sits just beneath the 26,390-point plateau and it may extend its losses on Tuesday.", "The European and U.S. markets were mixed to lower and the Asian markets figure to follow suit."

Asiapay partners with azupay to provide real-time payments across Australia. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "The aim of this partnership is to support the ecommerce ecosystem in Australia through the provision of AsiaPay’s payment gateway – PayDollar, which will extend Azupay’s merchant network. ", "”This strategic agreement will bring more flexible payment methods and excellent consumer experience to customers,” said Joseph Chan, CEO of AsiaPay. "

Global rubber chemicals market will grow to us$ 6601.94 mn by 2028 at CAGR of 4.3% over the forecast period – says absolute markets insights. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "Request for Sample Copy of This Report@ https://www.absolutemarketsinsights.com/request_sample.php?id=743", "Email id:sales@absolutemarketsinsights.comContact Name:Shreyas TannaPhone:+91-740-024-2424"

Rally expected to stall for Indonesia stock market. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "The Indonesia stock market has tracked higher in back-to-back sessions, climbing almost 80 points or 1.4 percent along the way. ", "The lead from Wall Street is uninspired as stocks opened higher on Monday, although the Dow and the S&P were unable to hold their gains and ended in the red."

Nevro reaches agreement to conclude patent lawsuit in california against Boston Scientific. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "There was no ruling which would impose any restrictions on any current or future Boston Scientific product, Boston Scientific said in a statement.", "The case has now ended, with Nevro receiving none of its requested relief. "

Motilal oswal: GAIL India – improving macros to drive earnings,  rerating  . According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The views expressed in the report are that of the author entity and do not represent the views of BloombergQuint.", "The contents of this section do not constitute investment advice. "

Echelon financial holdings inc. moving to the TSXV. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "This information includes, but is not limited to, statements about the operations, business, financial condition, priorities, targets, ongoing objectives, strategies, litigation outcomes and outlook of EFH. ", "This news release contains forward-looking information based on current expectations. "

Singapore to open for business travelers and house them in bubble. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "”Guests can meet their local counterparts or other guests from the region safely in specially designed meeting rooms outfitted with air-tight glass panels, reducing the risk of transmission,” Temasek said in a statement Tuesday. ", "The segregated travel lane, announced by Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing on Tuesday, builds on Singapore’s efforts to reopen its borders in a controlled manner. "

Farm laws to badla, change is scary…but it need not be. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "To use a cliché, all hell broke loose. ", "Heated, Polarised, Split-Down-The-Middle Debate Between Pro-Changers And Naysayers"

Stoneway announces change to meeting date and other key dates in connection with restructuring transaction. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "TORONTO, Dec. 14, 2020 /CNW/ -Stoneway Capital Corporation (“Stoneway” and, together with its subsidiary and parent entities, the “Company”) announced today that the meeting (the “Noteholders’ Meeting”) of holders (“Noteholders”) of the Company’s outstanding 10.000% senior secured notes due 2027 (the “Existing Notes”)to consider and vote upon its previously disclosed plan of arrangement (as amended, the “Plan of Arrangement”) to implement the Company’s proposed restructuring transaction(the”Transaction”) will now be held at 12:00 p.m. ", "The Company will announce the effective date of the Plan of Arrangement (the “Effective Date”) in a subsequent press release once it has been determined. "

Xiamen's film, TV industry on fast track. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "The Xiamen Film and TV Shooting Base, located in Jimei district, started operating on Nov 20. ", "The city, dubbed the “most beautiful natural film studio” for its charming coastal landscapes and year-round warm weather, has attracted 200 to 300 film and TV crews every year since 2015."

Apple push into India dealt setback as protest turns to violence. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The Morgan Stanley analysts wrote the immediate impact for Apple is likely to be negligible because the Kolar complex had started up only in past months with a capacity for just 5 to 10 million iPhones yearly. ", "The Cupertino, Calif.-based company has long had its iPhones and iPads made in China by contractors such as Wistron and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., but the political tensions between China and the U.S. have raised the risks and costs of dependence on a single production base."

Omavidates brings the nutritious value of an ancient fruit to modern consumers. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "PALM DESERT, Calif., Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ –As we come to the end of another year, many people will reflect on their health and wellnessand will begin to think about their goals for 2021. ", "Considered the oldest fruit on record, there is archaeological evidence of dates being grown between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers before 3000 B.C."

BNP paribas expects sensex to touch 50,500 by 2021-end. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "Some Key Takeaways", "The 30-stock gauge is currently trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.36 times."

London beats brexit and pandemic woes to top europe’s IPO charts. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "This, despite the poor relative performance of U.K. stock markets. ", "The FTSE 100 index is down 13% in 2020, more than double the 5.3% dip in the Stoxx Europe 600, while the more domestically oriented FTSE 250 benchmark has slumped 9.1%. "

Targeting barclays, climate activists fight their way to draw. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The supporters included more than 100 individual investors and a dozen institutions, including Brunel Pension Partnership Ltd. ", "The contest between ShareAction, a 55-person charity that until earlier this year was operating out of a re-purposed liquor warehouse on the edge of London’s financial district, and an institution with 80,000-plus employees and around $2 trillion in assets is the classic underdog story – but without the cinematic finale. "

Motilal oswal: Indian mutual fund tracker – equities see highest ever outflows, AUM scales new highs to rs  30 trillion. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The rally was propelled by strong foreign institutional investors inflows, a good corporate earnings season, and trends from the festive season, which indicate continued demand recovery.", "This report is authored by an external party. "

Why borosil renewables stock surged to A record high. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The company may, in accordance with the special resolution of the shareholders dated Sept. 28, 2020, at its discretion, offer a discount of not more than 5% on the floor price as permitted under SEBI guidelines.", "The floor price of the QIP issue was set at Rs 133.19 apiece, a discount of 15.4% to Monday’s closing level of Rs 157.5, according to an exchange filing late on Monday. "

Uber fined $59 million by california regulators for repeatedly refusing to turn over data about sexual assaults. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "Transparency should be encouraged, not punished.”", "Still, Uber refused to comply, and according to Monday’s ruling, “inserted a series of specious legal roadblocks tofrustrate the Commission’s ability to gather information that would allow the Commission to determine if Uber’s TNC operations are being conducted safely.”"

Apple reportedly plans 30% rise in iPhone production in h1 to up to 96 mln. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "The decision to boost the production reflects the strong demand for its first-ever 5G handsets during the coronavirus pandemic.", "This includes the latest iPhone 12 range and the older iPhone 11 and iPhone SE. "

Lawmakers rush to complete relief before break: congress update. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The Senate will convene at 10 a.m. ", "McConnell and Schumer will have press conferences on Tuesday, in which they could indicate what they are willing to include in and exclude from the coronavirus relief bill. "

Biden stumps for Georgia democrats to forge path for his agenda. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "That Biden is even welcome in Georgia reflects a change in the state’s Democratic politics, which for years tried to distance itself from the national party. ", "They’ve moved about 50 staffers to the runoff efforts and are paying for their organizing work on the ground in the state. "

Japan plans huge offshore wind expansion to hit climate goal. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The country still needs to open a discussion on expanding grid connections and supply chains to support growth in offshore generation, according to Kikuma.", "The new target is being set as Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga looks to green investment to support the nation’s growth strategy, and amid calls from the energy sector for the government to set long-term goals to help stimulate investment in offshore projects."

Due to the hard lock-down, kamux's car sales go online in Germany. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "”This is unfortunate but the situation in Germany is worrying. ", "This lock-down means that also Kamux will have to close its eight stores in Germany."

Bangladesh plans export revamp as it aims to dump ‘least developed country’ status. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "Readymade garments currently account for more than 80% of the nation’s total exports, with the bulk of the shipments headed to either Europe or the U.S. The pandemic-induced global demand slump has already contributed to a slowdown in exports, which makes up about 15% of the economy. ", "”To reduce such risks, the government wants to encourage exports of products that have high export potential but lack necessary capacity,” Kamal said."

Turkey budget swings to surplus after two months of deficit. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "That compares with a deficit of 92.9 billion liras in the first 11 months of 2019.", "The central government posted a monthly budgetary surplus of of 13.4 billion liras ($1.7 billion), lowering the deficit for the year to 132.1 billion liras, according to data published by the Treasury and Finance Ministry on Tuesday. "

Novo holdings repair impact fund supports upsized minervax EUR 47.4m series B financing to advance novel vaccine against group B streptococcus. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "The Fund focuses on priority pathogens as defined by the World Health Organization and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a catalogue of 18 families of bacterial and fungal pathogens that pose the greatest threat to human health. ", "The REPAIR Impact Fund supports companies involved in the discovery and early-stage development of therapies targeting resistant microorganisms. "

Icici securities: cement- outlook cy21: earnings upgrade to continue. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "This report is authored by an external party. ", "The views expressed in the report are that of the brokerage and do not represent the views of BloombergQuint."

Major social media cos. asked to provide data on collection, use of personal information. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "The orders are being sent to Amazon.com, Inc., ByteDance Ltd., the parent company of TikTok, Discord Inc., Facebook, Inc., Reddit, Inc., Snap Inc., Twitter, Inc., WhatsApp Inc., and YouTube LLC.", "These companies are also required to provide reports on how these practices affect children and teens."

No winter session of parliament due to Covid-19, says government. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The government has said the winter session of Parliament will not be held this year in view of the Covid-19 pandemic and that it will be appropriate to convene the budget session in January next year.", "The Constitution broadly stipulates one major rule that there should not be a gap of more than six months between two sessions of Parliament."

U.K.’s johnson to visit India in January to boost trade ties. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The British government has made the expansion of global trading opportunities a priority after Brexit, and is pursuing trade deals with countries including the U.S., New Zealand and Australia. ", "The U.K. has also invited India, alongside South Korea and Australia, to join next year’s G-7 summit as a guest country."

IEA sees crude glut enduring to end-2021 amid strained demand. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The 23-nation network has made vast production cutbacks to offset the slump in consumption, and earlier this month agreed to scale back plans for restoring the idled supply. ", "”The market remains fragile,” it warned."

IEA sees crude glut enduring to end-2021 amid demand strains. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "”The market remains fragile,” it warned.", "The Paris-based agency advises major economies on energy policy."

UK unemployment hits its highest since 2016 just as several parts of the country return to strict lockdown before the holidays. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "London and large parts of the areas around the capital will fall under the government’s Tier-3 rules. ", "The rate was up from 4.8% in the three months to September, reflecting how things are only getting worse, even without taking into account the full lockdown that was in effect for November and before the latest round of restrictions that come into force this week."

Saudi Arabia to launch its coronavirus vaccination program. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The kingdom, which has one of the largest populations in the Middle East, has been reporting a steady decline in the daily number of coronavirus cases for months, reaching as low as 125 on Monday. ", "Saudi Arabia Approves Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine for Covid-19"

S&p raised India GDP forecast to 7.7% contraction in fy21 . According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "S&P Global Ratings on Tuesday raised India’s growth projection for the current fiscal to -7.7% from -9% estimated earlier on rising demand and falling Covid infection rates.", "The U.S.-based rating agency said its revision in growth forecast reflects a faster-than-expected recovery in the quarter through September. "

Icici direct: healthcare global enterprises update – waning leverage, improving scenario to the fore. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The domestic business has already reached near pre-Covid levels on the back of strong growth seen in Tier-II/III cities.", "This report is authored by an external party. "

De beers buys another year to strike diamond deal with Botswana. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The accord was due to end this year, but the two parties said logistical challenges from the coronavirus pandemic mean they need more time to negotiate its replacement.", "The extension will be under terms of the existing agreement, De Beers said in a statement Tuesday. "

Airconsole arrives on Amazon fire TV. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "Founded by Ex-Google Tech-Lead and ETH Zurich Alumnus Andrin von Rechenberg, the company quickly rose to fame by overcoming the previously unsolved challenges of latency when playing games using smartphones as controllers. ", "”We are very excited to bring AirConsole to Fire TV customers. "

India will grow to be among top 3 economies in two decades: mukesh ambani. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "Mukesh Ambani on Tuesday said India will grow to be among the top three economies in the world in the next two decades and per capita income would more than double."

Thiel-backed bridgetown spac weighs up to $10 billion tokopedia deal. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "E-commerce platforms including Tokopedia, Alibaba’s Lazada Group and Shopee — a unit of Singapore-based Sea Ltd. ", "Bridgetown Holdings Ltd., the blank-check company backed by billionaires Richard Li and Peter Thiel, is considering a potential merger with Indonesia’s e-commerce giant PT Tokopedia, according to people with knowledge of the matter."

Fannie, freddie privatization call likely to be left to biden. According to The Wall Street Journal on Tue Dec 15, "In exchange, the Treasury received a new class of so-called senior preferred shares that originally paid a 10% dividend. ", "WASHINGTON-Joe Biden’s election victory has likely ended theTrump administration’s efforts to returnFannie Mae andFreddie Mac to private hands."

U.S. to help Sudan clear world bank arrears with $1 billion loan. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "That could in turn allow Sudan to get $1.5 billion in annual development assistance via an initiative for so-called heavily indebted poor countries, she said.", "The U.S. will give a $1 billion bridge loan to the World Bank to help clear Sudan’s arrears with the institution, Sudan’s finance minister said, a day after Washington rescinded the African country’s decades-old designation as a terror sponsor."

Turkey vows to work with ‘other nations’ in response to U.S.. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "U.S. Sanctions Turkey’s Arms Industry, Spares Banks, Economy (2)", "”With or without sanctions, Turkey will continue to protect its national interests, develop its own defense industry and work with other nations as a sovereign country,” Kalin said in a statement in response to U.S. sanctions over Turkey’s acquisition of a Russian missile-defense system."

I Squared sells grupo t-solar to cubico for $1.8 billion. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "T-Solar recently completed one of the largest financings in the Spanish renewable energy market, with a green bond issue of 568 million euros, said Chief Executive Officer Marta Martinez Queimadelos.", "Naturgy Energy Group SA, China Three Gorges Corp. and a consortium formed by CPPIB and Q-Energy were among those to pass the first cut in the bidding process, Cinco Dias newspaper reported in November. "

Lilly announces agreement to acquire prevail therapeutics. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "THE TENDER OFFER MATERIALS (INCLUDING AN OFFER TO PURCHASE, A RELATED LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL AND CERTAIN OTHER TENDER OFFER DOCUMENTS) AND THE SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. ", "The CVR entitles Prevail stockholders to up to an additional $4.00 per share in cash (or an aggregate of approximately $160 million) payable (subject to certain terms and conditions) upon the first regulatory approval for commercial sale of a Prevail product in one of the following countries: United States, Japan, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy or Spain. "

Eli lilly to acquire prevail therapeutics – quick facts. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) and Prevail Therapeutics Inc. (PRVL) announced a definitive agreement for Lilly to acquire Prevail for $22.50 per share in cash (or an aggregate of approximately $880 million) payable at closing plus one non-tradable contingent value right worth up to $4.00 per share in cash (or an aggregate of approximately $160 million), for a total consideration of up to $26.50 per share in cash (or an aggregate of approximately $1.04 billion).", "Prevail is developing PR001 for patients with Parkinson’s disease with GBA1 mutations (PD-GBA) and neuronopathic Gaucher disease (nGD); PR006 for patients with frontotemporal dementia with GRN mutations (FTD-GRN); and PR004 for patients with certain synucleinopathies."

China’s hunger for foreign meat to wane as local herds expand. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The rapid recovery in China’s pig population could signal that the strength in U.S. hog prices is about to ease. ", "The global benchmark has climbed more than 50% from a low in April on robust exports to China."

Lilly to buy prevail for about $1 billion in parkinson’s push. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The move follows a trend toward rare-disease treatments at big drugmakers, one that AstraZeneca Plc jumped into recently with its $39 billion deal for Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.", "The contingent value right is payable upon the first regulatory approval of a product from Prevail."

Take-two, occidental petroleum, Moderna: what to watch when the stock market opens today. According to The Wall Street Journal on Tue Dec 15, "ET are expected to register an increase in November on the back of strong demand for autos.", "The real-estate investment trust, which Tesla will replace in the S&P 500, tumbled more than 70% premarket."

TC pipelines stock rallies after TC energy buyout deal values company at about $2.3 billion. According to MarketWatch on Tue Dec 15, "The deal is now expected to close late in the first quarter or early in the second quarter. ", "Shares of TC PipeLines have dropped 27.3% year to date through Monday and TC Energy have shed 17.1%, while the S&P 500 has gained 12.9%."

Horiba medical receives FDA clearance and health Canada clearance for the yumizen c1200 clinical chemistry system designed to help labs deliver faster results to clinicians and patients. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "The analyzer is designed with micro-sampling technology ensuring minimal sample is used, and robust components ensuring high quality results and maximum uptime, which lowers the overall cost of ownership.", "The Yumizen C1200 provides additional workflow efficiencies through random continuous access ensuring samples are analyzed swiftly during peak hours of operation. "

Abu dhabi turns to poultry, fish farms for food security. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "Much of the money will go toward using new technologies to improve large-scale production of food in climate-controlled conditions, the Abu Dhabi Government Media Office said Tuesday in a tweet.", "The biggest single investment is 150 million dirhams for Emirates National Poultry Farms, according to the tweet. "

Germany orders electric air taxis to carry emergency doctors. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "Though the VoloCity model has no room for a third person in its cabin with the pilot and medic, only 25% of helicopter missions today require a casualty to be evacuated by air, it said.", "Read More: Singapore Set to Get Flying Electric Taxis Within Three Years"

Centene to acquire pantherx rare pharmacy for undisclosed terms – quick facts. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "PANTHERx offers a suite of synchronized compliance, logistics, and analytics solutions to help streamline the process of delivering orphan medications and care to people living with complicated rare diseases.", "The terms of the deal were not disclosed."

Penn national to acquire operations of hollywood casino perryville – quick facts. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15,

The EU is threatening to break up big tech companies that repeatedly flout incoming rules around competition. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "Meanwhile, Twitter, Tumblr, and Vimeo published a joint letter to EU officials last week, begging them to take a flexible approach towards the policing of harmful content online. ", "Under the proposals, which are unlikely to be enacted in any form for at least another two years, companies that are found guilty of repeated anticompetitive behavior would face “any behavioural or structural remedies which are proportionate to the infringement committed and necessary to ensure compliance,” the FT said. "

Global edge computing market report 2020-2027: 5g poised to drive edge computing adoption in China, the fastest growing market. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "As the World Searches for a Solution to Latency in IoT Devices, Edge Computing Will Receive a 27.7% Growth BoostThe global market for Edge Computing is expected to reach US$18.7 billion by the year 2027, trailing a post COVID-19 CAGR of 27.7% over the analysis period 2020 through 2027. ", "The approach reduces latency and improves performance as well as increasing security levels. "

Indie semiconductor to go public through SPAC buyout deal that values company at $1.4 billion. According to MarketWatch on Tue Dec 15, "The deal provides up to $495 million in cash to the combined company. ", "Indie Semiconductor announced Tuesday an agreement to go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Thunder Bridge Acquisition II Ltd. "

Vaccine adds to ‘excellent recipe’ for recovery in middle east. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The UAE and Bahrain have already registered China-backed Sinopharm Group Co Ltd.’s vaccine for use, and Egypt received its first shipment. ", "Hasnain Malik, chief equity strategist at emerging-markets research company Tellimer"

Cardtronics agrees to buyout by apollo and hudson at price that's 13% above the previous bid price. According to MarketWatch on Tue Dec 15, "Cardtronics PLC announced Tuesday an agreement in which Apollo Global Management Inc. and Hudson Executive Capital LP will buy the ATM owner and operator in a deal valued at $2.3 billion, including debt. "

Hello neighbor receives $300,000 from the Walmart foundation to expand national hello neighbor network. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "This $300,000 grant will support the expansion of a national network of grassroots nonprofits supporting refugees and immigrants: the Hello Neighbor Network.", "The Network’s mission is to provide these organizations with a supportive peer network, education, skills and resources to better fulfill their own missions and to elevate grassroots voices in the ongoing conversation around refugee and immigrant inclusion in the U.S. The Network supports nonprofits through the most challenging time of their growth and development, getting them over the hump during which between 30-50% of small businesses and small nonprofits fail (Bureau of Labor Statistics)."

Command center solutions to save millions of dollars for hospitals by addressing operational inefficiencies. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "For six decades, Frost & Sullivan has been world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, Mega Trends, new business models, and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. ", "The Middle East, with new healthcare infrastructure developments, is expected to have a higher demand for command centers, whereas, in Asia-Pacific, developed countries could account for the adoption of command centers. "

Impilo and anders larnholt form a partnership to create a new pan-european pharmaceutical platform. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "They have a profound understanding of the healthcare sector and are long term investors. ", "The following files are available for download:"

The moneyist: my aunt stole my mother’s social security, and persuaded my elderly father to sign over power of attorney. According to MarketWatch on Tue Dec 15,

FDA vaccine ‘no’ votes needs to be explained. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "This is where the whole thing went wrong. ", "The next day, the FDA granted the emergency use authorization, launching one of the biggest vaccination efforts in U.S. history. "

High-yield debt market momentum to roll into 2021. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "”Things are not as rosy as valuations would suggest,” said Andrey Kuznetsov, senior credit portfolio manager at Federated Hermes, who expects 2021 to be a relatively volatile year.", "”This is one of the risks that we are keeping in the front of our minds when we think about the late stage of next year.”"

Buffett urges congress to extend PPP to help small businesses. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "”The steps that the Fed and Treasury took to put liquidity into the market have certainly helped large businesses,” Solomon said. ", "”There will be fraud connected to it, if you try to do something huge like that,” Buffett said, adding that he believes in prosecuting those who cheat the system. "

Twitter will use Amazon web services to power user feeds. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "Under a multiyear deal announced on Tuesday, Twitter will use the Amazon.com Inc. unit to provide “global cloud infrastructure to deliver Twitter timelines,” supplementing the social media company’s own computing capacity. ", "Twitter has long relied on its own data centers to store and show text, photos and videos. "

New york fed factory gauge falls to four-month low in December. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s general business conditions index decreased to 4.9 from 6.3 a month earlier, according to a report Tuesday that fell below estimates in Bloomberg’s survey of economists. ", "The index indicated little growth in activity for Empire State producers, though it held above zero, the line between expansion and contraction, for a sixth-straight month."

Central banks preach green with decisive actions yet to come. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "Twenty-six central banks representing 51 countries participated in the poll.", "That’s according to a separate survey the NGFS presented Tuesday."

No coercive action against republic TV owner arg’s employees, mumbai police tells court. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "ARG Outlier Media had filed several pleas and interim applications in the court urging transfer of the probe in the TRP case to the Central Bureau of Investigation or any other independent agency.", "The pleas also requested the high court to stay in the meanwhile, any further investigation in the case, and to restrain the police from taking any coercive action against the petitioners, their employees, or investors."

PDM constructors / durapods to provide pre-manufactured bathrooms for the penn state health lancaster medical center. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "The new five-story building will feature 129 private inpatient beds, an emergency department, specialty inpatient services, an imaging lab, complete medical and surgical capabilities and an attached medical office building for outpatient services. ", "The hospital is scheduled to open in summer 2022."

The ultimate guide to getting a job at Shopify. here's how to land one of the 2,000-plus jobs the e-commerce company is adding in 2021, according to the director of talent, director of diversity,…. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "To that end, Connelly said each role has a unique set of questions asked during the initial online application, which the company spends more time looking at than screening resumes. ", "That doesn’t mean that an applicant needs to have a background in commerce or retail. "

AWS says twitter will use its cloud services to help scale its timeline. According to MarketWatch on Tue Dec 15, "Twitter’s stock has climbed 62% so far this year as Amazon’s has increased 71% and as the S&P 500 has gained 13%.", "AWS said that the expansion onto its global cloud infrastructure marks the first time that Twitter is using the public cloud to help scale its service. "

Stocks climb at the open as lawmakers move closer to fiscal stimulus package. According to MarketWatch on Tue Dec 15, "U.S. stocks opened higher Tuesday as Congress appeared to make progress in negotiations toward another round of coronavirus aid. ", "The Nasdaq Composite Index jumped 103 points, 0.8%, and opened near 12,543. "

U.K. officials re-evaluate plan to allow christmas socializing. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "In a rare joint editorial Tuesday, the British Medical Journal and the Health Service Journal said the government’s relaxation of social distancing rules over the holiday period will increase coronavirus infections and risk putting further strain on hospitals.", "Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed talks will take place with the other U.K. administrations on Tuesday. "

Pfizer-biontech covid shot to get european review next week. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "European regulators will review Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE’s Covid-19 vaccine next week, earlier than initially planned, amid growing pressure across the continent to speed up approval of the shot.", "The moves paved the way for unprecedented campaigns to protect people from a pathogen that’s killed more than 1.6 million worldwide."

Uganda seeks to block youtube accounts linked to pop star. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The regulator is seeking to enforce the law and it’s just “a coincidence” that the affected accounts are linked to pop star Bobi Wine, Waiswa said. ", "Uganda asked Google to block at least 14 YouTube accounts linked to the country’s main challenger in next month’s elections for “sensationalist” broadcasts."

Xavier niel SPAC said to weigh bid for french supermarket chain. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "This rising demand for healthier eating has attracted investors like PAI Partners, which agreed in November to buy 60% of Euro Ethnic Foods SA, which operates the grocery section of Grand Frais.", "The special purpose acquisition company, known as 2MX Organic SA, is considering a purchase of Grand Frais’s parent company Prosol, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing confidential information. "

India’s trade deficit narrows to $9.87 billion in November as exports dip. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "Trade deficit during the month narrowed to $9.87 billion as imports too declined by 13.32% to $33.39 billion, the data showed.", "Trade deficit stood at $42 billion for the first eight months of the fiscal as compared to $113.42 billion in the same period last year."

Inventhelp inventor develops unique way to personalize a vehicle (cba-3816). According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "The patent-pending invention provides a unique way to personalize the lower front end of a vehicle. ", "PITTSBURGH, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — “I wanted to create a fun vehicle accessory that allows drivers to show support for their favorite team, advertise for a business or share a thought,” said an inventor, from Aiken, S.C., “so I invented THE I TAG. "

Anna wintour promoted to condé nast chief content officer. According to The Wall Street Journal on Tue Dec 15, "The decision by Condé Nast Chief ExecutiveRoger Lynch to give the 71-year-old Ms. Wintour broader responsibilities is a vote of confidence in her ability to help lead the company as it tries to return to profitability.", "Mr. Lynch took charge of Condé Nast, whose many titles include Vanity Fair, the New Yorker,Bon Appétit and GQ, in April 2019, after stints running Pandora Media Inc. and Sling TV. "

Repeal, then re-enact: chidambaram’s advice to government on farm laws. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The government has been defending the laws, saying they will open new market avenues for farmers and raise their incomes, besides ushering in new technologies in the sector.", "Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram Tuesday asked the government to repeal the new agri laws, which have sparked protest by farmers, and bring in a fresh bill after reaching an agreement with the agitating peasants."

ICRA says toll collection on national highways likely to fall 5-7% in fy21. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The government’s step by step unlocking measures and relaxations, starting Unlock 3.0 from August onwards has been the inflexion point for toll collections, it said.", "This along with festive season supported the growth in toll collections, peaking at 16% on y-o-y basis in October 2020 implying a traffic growth of around 12%. "

Guinea president conde vows to fight graft as third term begins. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The election results were validated by Guinea’s Constitutional Court after four groups challenged the outcome.", "The country is home to Simandou, the world’s largest undeveloped iron-ore deposit."

SIP inflows fall to 31-month low in November. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "They, further, said SIP inflows still remain lacklustre as many retail investors paused such investments during the lockdown. ", "This was the lowest-level since April 2018, when the investment through the route was Rs 6,690 crore."

BPCL to consider buying Oman oil stake in bina refinery. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The company board will on Dec. 17 “consider a proposal for according ‘in-principle’ approval” for “acquisition of 36.62% of equity shares in BORL from OQ S.A.O.C. (formerly known as Oman Oil Company S.A.O.C.),” it said.", "has said its board will on Thursday consider buying out Oman Oil Company in the Bina refinery project in Madhya Pradesh."

Kushner to travel to Israel, Morocco to mark diplomatic deal. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner will be in Israel on Monday and then take the first commercial flight from the Jewish State to Morocco on Tuesday, to mark the two countries’ U.S.-brokered deal to re-establish diplomatic relations.", "The U.S. agreed to recognize the country’s contested claims to Western Sahara as part of the diplomatic deal struck last week."

Mark hulbert: is it wise for retirees to actively trade stocks? what we can learn from 2020. According to MarketWatch on Tue Dec 15, "The former, which would contain the bulk of your assets, would be invested in index funds and held for the long term with little or no change.", "That turned out to be the case in slightly more than half of the portfolios my firm monitors-52%, to be exact. "

Tulane university doctor to receive national kidney foundation's prestigious 2021 david m. hume memorial award. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "He chaired the Trials of Hypertension Prevention (TOHP), Trial of Nonpharmacologic Interventions in the Elderly (TONE), Antihypertensive and Lipid Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial (ALLHAT), Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) and the 2017 ACC/AHA Blood Pressure Guideline Writing Committee.", "The award was created in memory of one of the NKF’s most distinguished members. "

Richard breslow: from first word to last word. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The amount of wisdom Richard crammed into one brief column, both on investment and markets, and on the specifics of the pandemic situation, is quite extraordinary. ", "The last Trader’s Notes to appear was on Oct. 16. "

Prism vision group® moves headquarters to berkeley heights, NJ. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "The new office is located in a Class-A, four-story corporate center in the popular Interstate 78 Corridor area of northern New Jersey. ", "Contact:CathyToscano / 973-271-2289 //ctoscano@prismvisiongroup.com"

Lanxess said to join race for $1 billion emerald kalama chemical. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The specialty ingredients business being sold by Switzerland’s Lonza Group AG has also attracted interest from Lanxess, Bloomberg News reported last week.", "Emerald Kalama has also attracted interest from buyout firms HIG Capital, Rhone Capital and TPG, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing confidential information."

The wall street journal: trump administration likely to keep fannie mae and freddie mac in conservatorship, mnuchin suggests. According to MarketWatch on Tue Dec 15, "WASHINGTON – Joe Biden’s election victory has likely ended the Trump administration’s efforts to return Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to private hands.", "Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin suggested in an interview with The Wall Street Journal that he is unlikely to support a legal move – called a consent order – to end the government conservatorships of the mortgage-finance companies before President Trump leaves office. "

M&m to hike prices of passenger, commercial vehicles from January. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "This has been necessitated due to the increase in commodity prices and various other input costs, it added.", "The company had also stated that the price increase would vary for different models, without specifying details."

Vanguard to push companies on racial diversity next year. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The money manager, which oversees $6.3 trillion, acknowledged that corporations are in the early stages of developing their boardroom diversity strategies, and that regional differences and regulations need to be considered.", "The initiative was expanded this year to identifying and interviewing diverse director candidates, and developing relationships with executives who lead functions such as finance, technology and investing. "

Citi pushes witness to say his firm returns mistaken payments. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The case is Citibank NA v. ", "The bank, which was acting as administrative agent on the Revlon loan and made the payment out of its own pocket, argues that the lenders must return the money since it was clearly sent in error and isn’t theirs to keep. "

Don’t force employees to get the Covid-19 vaccine. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "He is a professor of law at Yale University and was a clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. ", "That’s a lot of people to force."

Vedanta’s anil agarwal urges India to restart stalled mines. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "Today we are just at the tip of the iceberg… ", "”(Through) self-certification, people can increase their production to at least to double…,” he said."

Daily burn uses socialbakers to engage audiences as demand for home fitness soars amid pandemic. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "”The data from Socialbakers has been a total game changer,” said Madison Geery. ", "Now that everything is in one community feed – Instagram, Twitter, Facebook – it’s like, boom, boom, boom, done. "

Empty hotels find new life as governments seek to house homeless. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The county’s efforts to house the homeless in hotels has already generated controversy. ", "The county leased it in April as a part of its initial Covid-19 response, housing more than 200 people."

Canada to receive early access to Moderna Covid-19 vaccine. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 15, 2020 /CNW/ – The Government of Canada is delivering on its commitment to ensure that Canadians have access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines, as soon as possible.", "The logistical planning for the delivery of Moderna doses is complete, and shipments to Canada could begin within 48 hours of regulatory approval."

Renowned chicago skincare expert leah chavie to merge with renew U medispa. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "MEDIA CONTACT: RACHEL SHAYKIN847-331-5861 261386@email4pr.com"

US manufacturing output beats November estimates as car factories continue to shine through the pandemic. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "The US reported 193,384 new cases on Monday, according to The COVID Tracking Project. ", "The prolonged climb in cases and virus hospitalizations has prompted several state and city governments to reinstate lockdown measures. "

Top SEC markets regulator to step down. According to The Wall Street Journal on Tue Dec 15, "The experiment was designed to help the SEC study whether such fees and rebates skew incentives for brokers and result in investors getting worse prices on their trades.", "They pushed back against many of Mr. Redfearn’s market-data reforms, which threatened a key business for them, and they repeatedly sued the SEC to block initiatives that he supported, winning some key court victories."

Reliance securities: sun TV network update – directional long . According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The views expressed in the report are that of the brokerage and do not represent the views of BloombergQuint.", "These reports offer BloombergQuint’s subscribers an opportunity to expand their understanding of companies, sectors and the economy."

NYC comptroller asks SEC to investigate tyson’s virus response. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "These failures have material impacts on its business operations that carry serious risks for shareholders.”", "A Tyson spokesperson didn’t immediately reply to a request for comment."

Congressional leaders to meet Tuesday on covid, year-end spending. According to The Wall Street Journal on Tue Dec 15, "WASHINGTON-The top four congressional leaders plan to meet Tuesday afternoon to discuss a coronavirus relief package and a sweeping spending bill, as Congress races to find an agreement before critical support programs expire at year’s end.", "ET Saturday."

Prime minister welcomes report from special advisor for Canada's ongoing response to iran's shooting-down of Ukraine international airlines flight 752. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "To that end, the Special Advisor has posed vital questions that Iran should answer comprehensively, with supporting evidence, to demonstrate the credibility of its investigations, and to convince the international civil aviation community that Iran can provide a safe airspace. ", "This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca/"

Walmart just announced the last days to place orders for christmas and the deadlines are earlier than last year. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "Satish Jindel, president of shipping data software company ShipMatrix, told The Wall Street Journal that 86.3 million packages per day would likely be sent between Thanksgiving and Christmas, exceeding the industry capacity of 79.1 million daily packages.", "The last day to order packages for Christmas with standard shipping has already passed for many retailers, including Best Buy and Home Depot. "

Pittsburgh international airport to provide Covid-19 testing starting at $95, and won't accept insurance. According to MarketWatch on Tue Dec 15, "The airport said it will not accept insurance for the tests. ", "”This is yet another initiative under the airport’s Safe Travels program to improve safety protocols and offer passengers options to feel more confident when they travel,” the airport said in a statement. "

Wall street’s banner year cushions blow to new york city budget. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "That could be temporary, though, since declines in property values don’t appear until later assessments.", "That bodes well for the city as it prepares to borrow $1.5 billion Wednesday to refinance higher-cost debt, with its 10-year bond yields dropping to about 0.3 percentage point above what top-rated governments pay, indicating little concern about any long-term risks."

Trump to tout vaccine but hasn’t decided when he’ll get it. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "Asked whether Trump would receive the vaccine before President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, she declined to say.", "Trump wants to send a “parallel message” that the vaccine is safe and that front-line workers and long-term care residents should be first in line to receive it, McEnany said."

Extending solar tax credits tentatively linked to covid aid deal. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "There is support for the inclusion of a one-year extension of lucrative tax credits for the wind and solar industries at their current level as well as the multiyear extension and expansion of a tax credit for the underground storage of carbon dioxide backed by both environmental groups and oil companies. ", "The package renewing tax breaks, which could also provide tax cuts for beer-brewers and the storage of carbon dioxide, has been the subject of bipartisan talks that have yielded agreement on the House and Senate tax writing committees, according to a congressional aide, who also asked not to be identified."

Gold's gym partners with lou ferrigno to get the world's feedback on what makes the perfect gym. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "For more information, visitgoldsgym.comor follow Gold’s GymonFacebook,InstagramandTwitter.", "Our product portfolio comprises 17 strong and innovative brands like Gold’s Gym, McFIT, the JOHN REED Family (JOHN REED Fitness Music Club, JOHN REED Women’s Club, JOHN & JANE’S, THE REED), High5, CYBEROBICS, LOOX, Qi², McFIT MODELS, PEARL Management, Steven Baker, Master of Enthusiasm, THE MIRAI and our international management agency TIGERPOOL with which we lead selected designers and artists like fashion label MARCELL VON BERLIN, street art collective RON MILLER and conductor Gerd Schaller to success. "

Verishop brings group video shopping to its e-commerce platform. According to The Wall Street Journal on Tue Dec 15, "The goal is to engage consumers with an experience that captures some of the social feeling of a trip to bricks-and-mortar stores with friends. ", "The feature, called Shop Party, lets users set up an online shopping event at a dedicated time and invite five friends to join. "

Worldwide invisible orthodontics industry to 2025 – players include 3m, align technology and american orthodontics. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "They are usually preferred by adolescents and adults to align the teeth and minimize the spaces between them. ", "They include invisible or transparent aligners, ceramic and lingual braces and clear retainers. "

Inventhelp inventor develops modified puppy training pad to deter chews & rips (wdh-2624). According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "PITTSBURGH, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — “My dogs would constantly chew and destroy their pee pads. ", "The original design was submitted to the Washington D.C. sales office of InventHelp. "

Facebook building cameo-inspired tool to let fans pay celebrities for face time. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The company launched a group chat feature called Rooms in April to compete with Zoom Video Communications Inc., and has also made a public showing of building products for creators. ", "The NPE team was unveiled in July 2019, and Facebook describes the group as “an internal community of entrepreneurs testing new standalone experiences.” "

Getting u.s to zero carbon will take a $2.5 trillion investment by 2030. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "That’s in part because oil-price volatility is a major factor determining how much U.S. households and businesses pay for their energy system.", "The areas from the Great Plains south to Texas remain a huge potential source of wind power, but tapping that would require new transmission lines and would likely generate public debate about land use."

Facebook to allow political ads for Georgia runoffs. According to The Wall Street Journal on Tue Dec 15, "Facebook Inc. told advertisers Tuesday it would allow political ads for the Georgia runoff elections starting Wednesday but would maintain a broader blackout for ads about social issues, elections or politics in the U.S. as part of its efforts to reduce misinformation, according to an email viewed by The Wall Street Journal."

FDIC eases path for Amazon and Facebook to become lenders. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The FDIC said in a rule notice released Tuesday that the agency is obliged to implement federal law as it exists today, citing an increased urgency to clarify the application process as more companies express interest in seeking charters.", "The FDIC is “violating the cardinal rule established almost 70 years ago that banking and commerce should remain separate,” said Steve Hall, legal director for Better Markets, a Washington-based group advocating for tougher financial rules. "

Disney to release ‘nomadland’ in time for best-picture deadline. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "Theaters in Los Angeles, the second-largest U.S. city, have been closed since March. ", "The awards are scheduled to be given out April 25."

Disney to release ‘nomadland’ ahead of best-picture deadline. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The deadline for appearances in theaters was extended until Feb. 28.", "They include “Mank” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” both on Netflix."

Worldwide cocoa powder industry to 2025 – key drivers, restraints and opportunities. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "The market growth is further supported by the use of cocoa powder in foodservice restaurants as an ingredient in many food and beverages. ", "The cocoa powder market is predicted to soar at a CAGR of 4.59% to reach a market size of US$3,022.869 million in 2025 from US$2,309.289 million in 2019. "

Mackenzie scott announces philanthropic gifts to hundreds of national nonprofits including easterseals. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "”This gift from Ms. Scott represents a transformational gift for Easterseals as we begin our second century of service to people with disabilities in America,” said Easterseals President and CEO Angela F. Williams. ", "She continued, “The response from these organizations in talking with us often included personal stories and tears which invariably made me and my teammates cry. "

95% of mcdonald's franchisees vote to cut all 'non-essential' contact with corporate in protest over millions in new costs. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "The company also rolled out a subsidy that made the popular Travis Scott meal more profitable for franchisees.", "McDonald’s said in a statement to Business Insider that it had a “productive meeting” with the NFLA on Tuesday morning, and is actively working through these issues. "

Treasuries move back to the downside amid optimism about stimulus. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "The Fed’s monetary policy announcement is likely to be in focus on Wednesday, as the central bank is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged but many traders are optimistic the Fed will provide additional stimulus.", "The weakness among treasuries came as unrelenting optimism lawmakers will eventually agree on a new fiscal stimulus bill reduced the appeal of safe havens such as bonds."

U.K. officials to hold further talks on christmas socializing. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "In a rare joint editorial Tuesday, the British Medical Journal and the Health Service Journal said the government’s relaxation of social distancing rules over the holiday period will increase infections and risk putting further strain on hospitals.", "Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove discussed the issue with his counterparts from the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on Tuesday but no decisions were made."

U.S. asks supreme court to halt mail delivery of abortion pills. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The justices said then that a federal trial judge should first consider whether to modify or lift its order blocking the in-person requirement.", "The Trump administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate a requirement that women visit a medical facility to obtain abortion-inducing pills, seeking to lift a lower-court order that has allowed delivery by mail during the pandemic."

House republican vows to carry on trump’s election fight. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "McConnell, during a call on Tuesday, told GOP senators to refrain from joining any effort to object, according to a person familiar with the matter. ", "The law allows for members of Congress to object to votes from any given state. "

Ladder capital corp announces fourth quarter 2020 dividend to holders of class A common stock. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "These forward-looking statements are only predictions, not historical fact, and involve certain risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions. ", "There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements made herein including, most prominently, the risks discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in each of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2020, as well as its consolidated financial statements, related notes, and other financial information appearing therein, and its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. "

Worldwide rough terrain crane industry to 2025 – players include liebherr, terex and link-belt. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "DUBLIN, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The “Rough Terrain Crane Global Market Insights 2020, Analysis and Forecast to 2025, by Manufacturers, Regions, Technology, Product Type” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.", "Types Segment:"

Keurig dr pepper announces appointment of new director to its board. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "Tan will fill the seat vacated by Fabian Simon, who resigned from the KDP board on September 7, 2020, upon his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of JDE Peet’s.", "Through its powerful sales and distribution network, KDP can deliver its portfolio of hot and cold beverages to nearly every point of purchase for consumers. "

Biden savors victory, hails Georgia duo in bid to swing senate. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The Republicans had an early financial advantage in the runoffs, raising $95 million between Election Day and Nov. 23, more than four times as much as the $18 million Democrats gave allied groups over the same period.", "Biden was referring to a lawsuit filed to the U.S. Supreme Court by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and supported by hundreds of Republicans that sought to overturn the election results in key states. "

IBM buys canadian fintech expertus to bolster payments offerings. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The Montreal-based firm is also one of the largest North American services bureaus of the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Transactions, or SWIFT, a network banks use to manage money transfers and treasury transactions.", "Expertus has been added to the IBM Global Business Services unit, the Armonk, New York-based buyer said in a statement Tuesday. "

Illinois plans to cut more than $700 million from budget. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "Illinois must freeze hiring, reduce grant funding and potentially furlough state workers to cut its fiscal 2021 budget by $711 million, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced on Tuesday.", "The cuts also come amid signals from Congress that the next stimulus package may not include more aid for state and local governments."

Asia stocks to climb as U.S. rallies before fed: markets wrap. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The dollar weakened for a second day. ", "The 10-year Treasury yield moved above 0.90% as investors awaited the conclusion of the Fed’s two-day meeting on Wednesday. "

Trump’s $200 medicare drug cards expected to be mailed jan. 1. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The White House has said the program is a legal “test” allowed under a provision of the Medicare program that allows the federal government to experiment with methods to improve medical outcomes and lower costs.", "Trump announced the program – which is expected to cost at least $6.6 billion – in late September, promising the cards for Medicare recipients would be mailed out “in coming weeks.”"

Wish is poised to price IPO at least at top of range. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "Wish’s parent company, San Francisco-based ContextLogic Inc., is selling 46 million shares in an IPO set to price Tuesday that will raise as much as $1.1 billion. "

Shareholder alert: weisslaw LLP investigates TC pipelines, LP. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ –WeissLaw LLPis investigating possible breaches of the limited partnership agreement, fiduciary duty, and other violations of law by the board of directors of TC PipeLines, LP (“TCP” or the “Partnership”) (NYSE: TCP) in connection with the proposed interested-party acquisition of the Partnership by TC Energy Corporation (“TRP”), pursuant to which TRP will acquire all of the minority units of TCP that it does not already own. ", "Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, TCP unitholders will receive 0.70 shares of TRP common stock for each TCP unit that they hold, representing implied per-share merger consideration of $30.95 based upon TRP’s December 14, 2020 closing price of $44.21."

Australia manufacturing PMI climbs to 56.0 in December – markit. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "The report also showed that the services PMI rose from 55.1 to 57.4 and the composite climbed from 54.9 to 57.0 – both also five-month highs.", "The manufacturing sector in Australia continued to expand in December, and at a faster pace, the latest survey from Markit Economics showed on Wednesday with a five-month high manufacturing PMI score of 56.0."

Environmentalists ask court to block trump’s arctic oil auction. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "Once the Trump administration conducts the auction, any formally issued leases become legal contracts with the federal government that would be difficult for the Biden administration to revoke.", "The intervention could be critical to ensuring President-elect Joe Biden is able to fulfill his campaign promise to protect the refuge. "

True health new Mexico selects healthsparq to power cost transparency program. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "HealthSparq’s fully white-labeled user experience will be available through the True Health New Mexico website and will allow federal employee members to better plan for the financial impacts of health care by sharing out-of-pocket cost estimates for common procedures. ", "About True Health New MexicoTrue Health New Mexico is a physician-led health plan committed to keeping New Mexicans healthy. "

Moderna to offer covid shots to volunteers who got placebo. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The participants will first be given the opportunity to learn whether they got the vaccine. ", "Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE, whose Covid shot was authorized by the FDA last week, have also said they aim to give trial participants who received a placebo the opportunity to get actual shots."

Biden to tap jennifer granholm for energy secretary. According to The Wall Street Journal on Tue Dec 15, "It would be a sharp contrast with the Trump administration, which de-emphasized the department’s role at promoting the growth of cleaner power in the U.S. Mr. Trump has challenged the science of climate change and worked to promote fossil-fuel consumption to boost the U.S. oil and coal industries. ", "WASHINGTON-President-elect Joe Biden is expected to choose former Michigan Gov. "

Biden picks former michigan governor granholm to lead energy. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "The agency is expected to play an enlarged role in the battle against climate change.", "The Biden administration is expected to restart the department’s energy efficiency standard shop, which ground to a halt under Trump, as well as reinvigorate the agency’s loan programs which holds billions of dollars in loan authority for clean energy projects."

Norfolk iron & metal to acquire cd'a metals. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "”This investment represents a strategic opportunity to increase our capacity and geographic presence and is integral to our commitment to meet the growing needs of our customers. ", "The acquisition will complement NIM’s market coverage, adding three new locations in the Northwest, and further expand NIM’s product lines and processing capabilities. "

Varian and yonsei cancer center, yonsei university health system sign MOU to further innovation to treat cancer patients. According to Business Insider on Tue Dec 15, "For more information, visit https://www.varian.comand follow @VarianMedSys on Twitter.", "1 International Agency for Research on Cancer, Cancer Tomorrow. "

Bill gross reaches back to vietnam to describe neighbor encounter. According to Bloomberg Quint on Tue Dec 15, "Gross also noticed some kind of device in Towfiq’s hands.", "Nakahara testified on Tuesday that she began getting ready for bed without turning on the lights in her master bedroom because doing so would provoke her neighbors into once again blaring the tale of the stranded sitcom castaways."

Covid vaccines to cost U.K. £11.7 billion, watchdog says. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The U.K. will spend as much as 11.7 billion pounds ($15.7 billion) on purchasing, manufacturing and roll-out of coronavirus vaccines, according to estimates from the public spending watchdog.", "The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is being rolled out across the U.K. after it was approved by the medicines regulator."

Trump’s staff secretary lyons to leave white house this month. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "He informed Trump of his decision on Tuesday, the person said.", "As staff secretary, Lyons held the unheralded but influential position of handling the flow of documents to Trump and coordinating the president’s official remarks, major addresses and policy initiatives. "

Zovio CEO to participate in water tower research fireside chat series on December 16, 2020. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "The topics covered will include the new Zovio and the Changing World of Education.", "ET. "

Google to face off with ken starr in texas antitrust lawsuit. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "Starr, who also served on President Donald Trump’s impeachment defense team, would help lead the Texas trial team alongside firm founder Mark Lanier, said the person, who asked not to be named discussing law enforcement investigations. ", "Paxton, who unsuccessfully sought to help Trump overturn his election loss this month with a lawsuit at the Supreme Court, has been accused by senior aides of potential crimes including bribery, which he denies. "

Global construction equipment rental market will grow to us$ 118.45 bn by 2028 at 4.5% CAGR – says absolute markets insights. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "Request for Sample Copy of This Report@ https://www.absolutemarketsinsights.com/request_sample.php?id=746", "Contact Us:Email id:sales@absolutemarketsinsights.comContact Name:Shreyas TannaPhone:+91-740-024-2424"

China bourse tipped to reverse Tuesday's losses. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "The SCI finished barely lower on Tuesday, nudged into the red by weakness from the financials, properties and resource stocks.", "The China stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last four trading days since the end of the three-day slide in which it had fallen almost 75 points or 2.1 percent. "

Teall capital to revolutionize premium game and event day experiences with launch of revelxp, acquisition of colonnade group. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "Teall Capital is led by Ben C. Sutton, Jr. and invests in complementary organizations that can strategically work together to realize greater value, sharing in expertise, thought leadership, and networks. ", "The company’s leadership has extensive experience in sports, media, marketing, and entertainment, and the group provides its operating companies deep expertise in a number of disciplines: corporate strategy, organizational management, culture and training, financial strategy, employee operations, recruiting, and expert legal diligence."

Hong Kong stock market predicted to find traction on Wednesday. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbeat on coronavirus vaccine rollout. ", "The European markets were mixed and the U.S. bourses were firmly higher and the Asian markets are predicted to follow the latter lead."

Novartis : FDA panel recommends entresto to treat patients with hfpef. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "The FDA is expected to make a decision on the supplemental New Drug Application or sNDA in the first quarter of 2021.", "Novartis (NVS) said Tuesday that the US Food and Drug Administration’s Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs Advisory Committee voted 12 to 1 that the data presented support the use of Entresto in treatment of patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction or HfpEF."

Australia to challenge China barley tariffs through WTO. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "China’s National Development and Reform Commission on Saturday appeared to formalize those curbs after giving power plants approval to import coal without restrictions, except from Australia, under efforts to tame price gains, the Global Times reported.", "”WTO dispute resolution processes are not perfect, and they take longer than would be ideal, but ultimately, it is the right avenue for Australia to take.”"

Global digital farming market will grow to us$ 12.67 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 11.3% over the forecast period – says absolute markets insights. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "Request for Sample Copy of This Report@ https://www.absolutemarketsinsights.com/request_sample.php?id=745", "Email id:sales@absolutemarketsinsights.comContact Name:Shreyas TannaPhone:+91-740-024-2424"

Billionaire aiming to reshape carmaking one microplant at a time. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The company already has two microfactories — one northwest of London in the town of Bicester, and the other in Rock Hill, South Carolina — and aims to have 31 plants by 2024. ", "”This model can be as scalable as McDonald’s or Starbucks.”"

Explore xidas's new approach to everlasting power in new white paper. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "Wireless sensor lifetime, or battery lifetime becomes the most critical selling criteria for the Wireless IoT products, particularly for industrial or B2B applications, as the cost and headache of replacing batteries is substantial.", "Our products are first of their kind and shatter the conventional limitations that hold back the potential of a society powered by IoT. "

MSCI is third index giant to cull chinese stocks banned by U.S.. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The deletions will take effect at the Jan. 5 close. ", "The firms include China Railway Construction Corp, China Spacesat Co., China Communications Construction Co., CRRC Corp., Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Dawning Information Industry Co. and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp, according to a statement late Tuesday. "

Texas hires lawyers to handle antitrust case against google. According to The Wall Street Journal on Wed Dec 16, "”That notification has occurred.”", "WASHINGTON-Texas’s attorney general said Tuesday he is hiring two prominent law firms to handle a possible antitrust case against Alphabet Inc.’s Google, a signal that the filing of a lawsuit is likely imminent."

Wish prices IPO at $24 to raise more than $1 billion. According to MarketWatch on Wed Dec 16, "And the Amplify online Retail ETF has skyrocketed more than 116% for the period.", "The San Francisco company had previously stated a targeted pricing range of $22 to $24."

New labour codes: salaries are about to get bigger and smaller… and other things. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "Gig, Platform and Fixed-Term Employees", "For instance, lets say that X is employed at a CTC of Rs 100. "

Global glyoxylic acid market will grow to us$ 1500.87 mn by 2028 at 3.9% CAGR – says absolute markets insights. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "Request for Sample Copy of This Report@ https://www.absolutemarketsinsights.com/request_sample.php?id=748", "Email id:sales@absolutemarketsinsights.comContact Name:Shreyas Tanna Phone:+91-740-024-2424"

Hospital group BDMS partners with plug and play to accelerate its innovation capabilities to become the medical hub of asia pacific. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "The engagement of BDMS will provide them access to the best digital health startups in the world and giving them visibility across industries,” said Mr.", "The excellent combination of advanced medical technology and digitalization will bring substantial value to provide better care through state-of-the-art technology,” saidMs. "

Ex-trump lawyer powell asks high court to nullify two biden wins. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "Former Donald Trump campaign lawyer Sidney Powell asked the Supreme Court to overturn Joe Biden’s election victories in Michigan and Georgia, continuing with a flurry of long-shot litigation despite repeated rejections in the courts.", "In Georgia, U.S. District Judge Timothy Batten dismissed the suit orally after an hourlong hearing."

Juhani taskinen to lead picosun's new picomedical business area. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "Today, PICOSUN®ALD equipment are in daily manufacturing use in numerous leading industries around the world. ", "More information:Mr. Jussi RauteeCEO, Picosun GroupTel: +358 50345 4457Email: info@picosun.comWeb:www.picosun.com"

Updated food recall warning – certain compliments brand and levitts brand deli meat products recalled due to listeria monocytogenes. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "Therehave been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. ", "This recall was triggered by CFIA test results. "

Indian shares set to follow global peers higher. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "The dollar languished near 2 1/2-year lows and gold eased ahead of the Federal Reserve decision, with analysts looking for some guidance on when and how the U.S. central bank might change its bond purchases. ", "The S&P 500 climbed 1.3 percent to snap a four-day losing streak and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite surged 1.3 percent to hit a fresh record closing high, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.1 percent."

Biden enlists team of veteran leaders to fight climate change. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "Biden’s advisers continued deliberating over who should lead the EPA on Tuesday, though Regan is seen as a frontrunner for the post. ", "”Taken together, Biden’s picks emphasize economic as well as environmental experience, reflecting the need to jump-start the ailing economy through clean energy and infrastructure investments,” said Paul Bledsoe, a former climate aide in the Clinton White House, now with the Progressive Policy Institute."

China secures 100 million doses of biontech shot to boost supply. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "That will create a shortfall as China seeks to inoculate its 1.4 billion people, spurring the need for additional supplies.", "The German vaccine maker will supply no fewer than 100 million doses for China by 2021, Fosun said in a statement filed with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Wednesday."

Google is reportedly about to get hit this week with a second major antitrust lawsuit – this time from states accusing the company of designing its search engine to hurt rivals. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "From there, they could end up visiting sites like Amazon and Etsy, LinkedIn and Monster.com, TripAdvisor and Airbnb, or Yelp and OpenTable – or Google’s own products, such as: Google Shopping, Google Careers, Google Flights, and Google Maps.", "A bipartisan group of state attorneys general – led by Colorado’s Democratic Attorney General Phil Weiser, and Nebraska’s Republican Attorney General Doug Peterson – plan to file a complaint against Google as early as Thursday, according to Politico."

Gilead says not to pursue FDA approval of filgotinib for rheumatoid arthritis treatment. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "Therefore, Gilead Sciences and Galapagos said they have agreed to amend their existing arrangement for the commercialization and development of Jyseleca or filgotinib.", "The majority of activities supporting filgotinib in Europe are expected to be assumed by Galapagos by the end of 2021. "

Motilal oswal: piramal enterprises’ consumer finance segment to be the next growth driver. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The company launched four retail lending products in November 2020 – loan against property, affordable housing finance, mass housing finance, and small business loans.", "The contents of this section do not constitute investment advice. "

India slips to 131 in human development index ranking. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The nation, however, ranked in the top third for low unemployment rate and high number of seats held by women in local governance. ", "Sri Lanka, Thailand and China, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam were ranked lower but were classified as economies with high human development. "

Icici securities: oil and gas 2021 outlook – vaccines to drive oil, lng, gross refining margin up yoy. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "This augurs well for GAIL India Ltd.’s H2 FY21E-FY22E gas marketing and earnings outlook versus its poor showing in H1 FY21.", "The contents of this section do not constitute investment advice. "

Cityhealth urgent care partners with sacramento international airport to offer Covid-19 testing. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "SAC CONTACT INFO", "The Molecular PCR test is the most reliable COVID-19 test available, returning results with over 99% accuracy."

A brexit vote on christmas day? the dash to ratify any agreement. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The U.K. and the European Union will have only days to ratify any post-Brexit trade agreement — if they manage to reach one this week.", "There’s a remote chance the process could be delayed by a last-minute intervention by an EU leader like French President Emmanuel Macron, or by opposition in the European or British parliaments. "

Germany pushes EU to double aid limit for firms ravaged by covid. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The commission in Brussels didn’t immediately respond to a request for further comment.", "These include a program setting a 3 million-euro limit on help with companies’ fixed costs and another, concerning small amounts of aid, that allows up to 1 million euros."

Snb’s frenzied currency battle May give way to easier 2021. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "Jordan’s actions have raised red flags at the U.S. Treasury, and Switzerland is set to meet its criteria for currency manipulation, though it could dodge the label.", "That should bring relief for Jordan ahead of the last scheduled policy decision of 2020 on Thursday. "

Aphria, tilray announce deal to create biggest cannabis company. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "BNN Bloomberg Television earlier reported that Aphria and Tilray were in advanced talks. ", "Tilray and Aphria’s combined assets represent an early step toward that goal of creating a global cannabis operation."

Sovereign Intelligence launches new geodata-analysis-as-a-service to provide accurate location Intelligence on a global scale.. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "The Sovereign team has a history of solving difficult intelligence problems for the largest social network, ride-sharing service, payment processing company, and hotel group.", "WASHINGTON andLONDON and TOKYO, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ –Sovereign Intelligence, a bespoke Artificial Intelligence specialist in financial services and enterprise risk software, is launching a powerful software application built for those who need automated answers for real world problems involving marketing strategies, corporate investigations, business intelligence, national security, law enforcement, and physical security."

Lookout exposes new spyware used by sextortionists to blackmail ios and android users. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "The goal of adversaries is likely extortion or blackmail, based on the information gathered and the quality of the sites that distribute these malicious apps. ", "The culprits spearheading Goontact are still unknown but based on the Lookout research, it is highly probable that Goontact is the newest addition to a crime affiliate’s arsenal, rather than nation-state actors."

The six pests coming to eat your crops. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The pest infested about 15% of Zambia’s corn crop this year. ", "The bug used to stick around lower, warmer elevations, but rising temperatures have coaxed them higher uphill. "

The moneyist: my father moved his girlfriend, her cousin, and two kids into his 2-bedroom condo. I struggle to pay rent. what about me?. According to MarketWatch on Wed Dec 16, "The Moneyist:group where we look for answers to life’s thorniest money issues. ", "There are now five people living in a two-bedroom condo. "

Kenya to open consulate in breakaway soMali region’s capital. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "Taiwan Woos Unrecognized Somaliland in Hunt for Allies", "The office will open in the Somaliland capital of Hargeisa by end of March, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Somaliland counterpart Muse Bihi Abdi said in a joint statement on Tuesday. "

Bajaj finance’s journey from 52-week low to all-time high. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The motive only got stronger as the company’s now focussed to get back to pre-Covid growth rates by March 2021. ", "The stock is trading 28.7% higher than its 12-month Bloomberg consensus price target of Rs 3,703.9 apiece. "

Nokia to sacrifice network margins for 5g growth in new strategy. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "Read More: Nokia’s New CEO Will Do ‘Whatever It Takes’ on 5G, Shares Fall", "The company will develop its products for so-called Open RAN, a type of architecture that allows operators to use equipment from multiple vendors, and virtual RAN, which can be run as software on generic hardware, Nokia said in a statement on Wednesday."

What led to A rally in realty stocks. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The funding situation, IIFL said, is unlikely to improve in the near term as global liquidity is unlikely to flow into the residential space. ", "”If we consider a seven-year horizon to gauge price growth across cities and markets, average property prices in the top seven cities saw close to a 14% jump,” Prashant Thakur, director and head of research at the property consultant, said in a note."

Merkel hints at lockdown extension as fatalities surge to record. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "Merkel told lawmakers from her parliamentary caucus that Germany faces a new peak of Covid-19 infections next month and predicted that the first two months of 2021 will be particularly tough, according to a participant in the virtual meeting Tuesday. ", "The number of new cases rose by 21,456, to 1.38 million, according to data from Johns Hopkins University."

U.S. printing firm r.r. donnelley is said to weigh asia exit. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The group has been selling assets to raise cash and reduce debt amid declining earnings. ", "The majority of the assets are in China, the people said, which means a divestment would mark the U.S. printing and information services company’s exit from the world’s second-largest economy after almost three decades."

Biden’s win adds pressure on bolsonaro to adjust to new reality. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "Bolsonaro’s non-conforming views on climate and his fervor for Donald Trump are increasingly worrying Brazilian officials about the long-term damage he’s sowing, according to two people with direct knowledge of the issue. ", "Despite Bolsonaro styling himself as a Brazilian version of Trump — including dismissing the coronavirus pandemic as overblown — he got very few concrete achievements from his alliance with the U.S. in his two years in power."

E-tech's altant ozonized alcohol disinfectant shown to inactivate both novel coronavirus and swine fever virus, world's first. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "- Testing at Kitasato Research Center for Environmental Science ALTANT can quickly kill the hay bacillus, “B. ", "- Patents ALTANT has been patented in Japan, the United States, the European Union, and other places."

Some gop-led states defy trump to push for expanded voter access. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "”The people they’re going to hear from the most are the county and town officials who had to wade into this and are now enduring death threats,” Levitt said.", "Any such moves would be going against the current in the Republican Party, where Trump’s baseless claims of fraud have spurred GOP state lawmakers in Georgia, Michigan and Pennsylvania to consider tightening requirements on mail-in ballots."

Changsha IFS creates igo, the first MR shopping navigator in China, to open smart shopping with one click. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "By virtue of iGO, merchants of Changsha IFS can display in real time the store information, new product details, and flash sale information through such windows as “Time-limited Promotion” and “Store Discounts”, thus guiding customers to different areas of the shopping mall in a subtle way, and extending customers’ time of stay at the merchants. ", "Thanks to the intelligent analysis on the surrounding environment through the mobile phone camera, iGO can identify the location in the shopping mall accurately. "

Icici securities: greenlam industries’ market share gains in laminates to persist . According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The contents of this section do not constitute investment advice. ", "These reports offer BloombergQuint’s subscribers an opportunity to expand their understanding of companies, sectors and the economy."

Indonesia to offer free vaccines, with jokowi first in line. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The country that’s home to the world’s fourth-largest population previously laid out a plan to pay for nearly 74 million doses through its national health coverage, while the rest of its 270 million people would have to shoulder the cost themselves. ", "The expense is a key concern for Indonesians, with only one-third of those who want to be vaccinated against the virus saying they would be willing to pay for the shots, according to a government survey in September."

Altice raises take-private bid to appease hedge fund rebels. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The Dutch Enterprise Chamber was set to hold a court hearing on Dec. 23.", "”This revised offer represents a significant increase in price, demonstrating that the company and its independent directors recognize the inherent value of Altice Europe stock,” Lucerne said in an emailed statement."

Continental aims to roughly triple returns with tech-focused CEO. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The company said it will spin off its powertrain unit Vitesco next year. ", "The company has decided against producing battery cells, much like its unlisted German peers Robert Bosch GmbH and ZF Friedrichshafen AG. "

AMP German cannabis group provides year-end letter to shareholders. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "Beginning in January 2021, we will be introducing the “AMP 18/1 Classic”, our high-THC flower sourced from Schroll Medical ApS of Denmark, which is a partnership between Schroll Flowers and Aphria. ", "We also received an AmRadV license, which allows us to import irradiated cannabis products from within and outside the EU, which have undergone microbial germ reduction from The Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM). "

Elbit systems awarded a $15 million contract to supply XACT nv32 micro night vision systems to the Netherlands armed forces. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "For additional information, visit: https://elbitsystems.com/, follow us on Twitter or visit our official Youtube Channel.", "Elbit Systems’ XACT product family is already operational with a number of NATO countries, including Germany, as well as with the Israeli and the Australian Armed Forces."

Lipidor signs cooperation agreement with contract manufacturer to offer licensees the opportunity for GMP production. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "STOCKHOLM, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Lipidor AB (Nasdaq First North: LIPI)announced today that the Company has signed a new cooperation agreement with Aurena Laboratories AB. ", "This is followed by a number of activities and sub-milestones to ensure the unit’s capacity up to full-scale commercial production."

Twitter to use Amazon web services to support tweets delivery. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "This is the first time that Twitter has leveraged the public cloud to scale their real-time services.", "Amazon.com’s unit Amazon Web Services Inc. or AWS said Twitter has signed a multi-year agreement to provide global cloud infrastructure to deliver Twitter timelines."

Elbit systems awarded $50 million contract to supply additional digital soldier systems to the royal Netherlands army. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertaintiesand assumptions about the Company, which are difficult to predict, including projections of the Company’s future financial results, its anticipated growth strategies and anticipated trends in its business. ", "The contract will be performed over a three-year period."

Diamyd medical and critical path institute announce data sharing collaboration to develop advanced drug development tools in type 1 diabetes. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "This information was brought to you by Cision https://news.cision.com", "”Progress towards the establishment of approved therapies for people with T1D is critically reliant on participation from our partners in industry with their data”, said Simi Ahmed and Elizabeth Robertson, on behalf of the charity partnership."

Arçelik and hitachi global life solutions announce their intention to form a joint venture in the global home appliances business (excluding Japan). According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "Through the establishment of this joint venture, we look forward to contributing to the improvement of people’s quality of life (QoL) by delivering Hitachi branded home appliances to broader areas.”", "The transaction value is calculated as USD 300 million on a cash-free and debt-free basis for 60% of the business, which is subject to customary adjustments based on the balance of net debt, net working capital of the Company, and minority shares adjustment for the outstanding minority shares as of the closing date."

Israel shops to close as country nears third wave, official says. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The country hopes to avert a third lockdown as it begins administering Pfizer Inc.’s vaccine this month, but Kisch said a further shutdown is still possible if the new restrictions aren’t effective.", "The resurgence of Covid-19 cases in Israel will lead to a new round of tightened restrictions, and possibly the country’s third lockdown, Deputy Health Minister Yoav Kisch said."

U.K. to set out tougher holiday guidance as covid cases soar. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, ""Thinking of some of the examples we can see internationally like Thanksgiving, for example, where lots of people coming together did have consequences after the event."", "The number of people testing positive for the virus rose by 30% in the last seven days across the U.K. and talks between ministers in London and the devolved administrations in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to find a common approach to Christmas were due to continue on Wednesday."

Japan post insurer plans $2.9 billion buyback to cut owner stake. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The insurer’s board will meet as early as this month to discuss the buyback, the people said. ", "The company also plans to raise about 100 billion yen in subordinated bonds, Bloomberg News reported earlier this week."

Money managers pledge to hit net zero. now the hard part. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "Only after finishing the reviews will the fundassess whether companies are on a viable path to a low-carbon economy, according to Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.", "The consortium is similar to the Climate Action 100+, an investor organization that requires portfolio companies to lower their emissions (or risk losing investment) and supports the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, or TCFD."

S&p global platts to publish first voluntary carbon credit price assessments. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "S&P Global Platts will reflect credits from projects certified by the following groups: The Gold Standard, Climate Action Reserve (CAR), Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), Architecture for REDD+ Transactions, and American Carbon Registry. ", "The voluntary carbon markets have evolved and encompass a large range of project types, geographies and standards ranging from renewables in India to forestry in Brazil. "

Investors pile into etfs devoted to ESG. According to The Wall Street Journal on Wed Dec 16, "Asset managers have launched 31 ESG-related ETFs so far this year, nearly double last year’s sum and bringing the total number of products in the U.S. to more than 100, according to Elisabeth Kashner, director of ETF research at FactSet.", "This year investors have put a record $27.4 billion into ETFs traded in U.S. markets that say they focus on environmental, social and corporate governance, or ESG, practices, according to data from FactSet, doubling the size of the sector."

December fed meeting to focus on asset purchases. According to The Wall Street Journal on Wed Dec 16, "WASHINGTON-Federal Reserve officials resume deliberations Wednesday about how to communicate their plans to support the economy with large-scale bond buying.", "At their meeting last month, Fed officials suggested they should provide updated guidance "fairly soon" about how long they expect to continue buying Treasury and mortgage securities."

Xpeng delivers first EVs to Norway in slow-going europe entry. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The Guangzhou-based company has begun handing over the first 100 of its G3 sport utility vehicles to customers in the country where EVs have seized a dominant market share. ", "The model starts from 358,000 krone ($41,000)."

Wedoctor close to raising $350 million even as CFO quits. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The company is still pushing ahead with an IPO in Hong Kong and plans to file its prospectus around the Lunar New Year in February, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing an internal matter. ", "WeDoctor is close to raising $350 million ahead of a planned initial public offering that’s been complicated by the departure of Chief Financial Officer John Cai, who joined the Tencent Holdings Ltd.-backed firm this year, according to people familiar with the matter."

A $7 billion bet Japanese workers return to office life. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "Investment in commercial real estate in Tokyo has surged this year, contrasting with declines in New York and Paris, according to Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. BentallGreenOak bought properties worth 100 billion yen ($968 million) earlier this year, and is in talks on a few deals worth several hundred millions of dollars each, Kalsi said.", ""That’s part of the reason we are bullish on Japanese offices — more so than any other market.""

Shareholder activism poised to rebound in 2021 after tough year. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The numbers may change as new campaigns are launched in the second half of December.", "There were a total 181 campaigns launched this year by shareholder activists against companies with a market valuation of $1 billion or more through Dec. 15, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. "

All county property management expands to north dallas, texas. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "The creators of All County® Property Management today are proud to announce they are expanding service to the North Texas area. ", "Transitioning from a career in management consulting for large and small businesses, Matt Albright is excited to be a full-time property manager and business owner. "

Bain, cd&r are said to vie for advent-owned health firm mediq. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The private equity firms have made binding offers for the Utrecht-based business, the people said, asking not to be identified as the discussions are private.", "The company, started as a pharmacists’ buying cooperative in 1899, now has about 3,000 employees. "

Global aesthetic services market report 2020-2027: developed regions dominate, developing to drive market growth. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "The time of non-activity was also used effectively by many practitioners to better connect to their clients. ", "GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVEIII. "

China charges h.k. activists over attempted flight to taiwan. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The other charge is punishable by a jail term of less than a year.", "All but one had been barred from leaving Hong Kong before departing for Taiwan, Hong Kong Security Secretary John Lee said on Sept. 14."

China's champion chip maker checks if co-ceo still wants to work there. According to The Wall Street Journal on Wed Dec 16, "The department said exports to SMIC risked being used for Chinese military activities.", "Those restrictions could cut SMIC off from equipment used to manufacture chips, since American companies are major suppliers of such hardware."

Sabadell is set to name cesar gonzalez-bueno as next CEO. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "TSB has proved a drag on Sabadell earnings ever since it was purchased in 2015 on the cusp of Brexit. ", "The CEO change also falls into a wider European trend of the replacement of top executives. "

Coronavirus tally: global cases climb to 73.6 million, U.S. hospitalizations rise to a 10th straight record. According to MarketWatch on Wed Dec 16, "The U.S. has roughly one-fifth of the global totals, with a case tally of 16.73 million and a death toll that climbed to 303,867. ", "The U.S. recorded 201,649 new cases on Tuesday, and at least 2,957 new deaths, according to a New York Times tracker. "

Pound rises to highest since 2018 on brexit hope, weak dollar. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The pound has been beholden to the twists and turns of Brexit trade negotiations as the year-end deadline for the U.K. and the EU to reach a deal nears. ", "The pound climbed a third day to its highest level in over two years as optimism the U.K. and European Union may reach a trade deal coincided with a weakening dollar."

Pound, euro rise to multi-year highs on brexit hope, weak dollar. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The pound has been beholden to the twists and turns of Brexit trade negotiations as the year-end deadline for the U.K. and the EU to reach an agreement nears. ", "The euro is on track for its best annual performance since 2017. "

American outdoor brands, tilray: what to watch when the stock market opens today. According to The Wall Street Journal on Wed Dec 16, "ET, are expected to fall 0.3% from the prior month."

Massachusetts regulators to file complaint against robinhood. According to The Wall Street Journal on Wed Dec 16, "In a final draft of a more than 20-page administrative complaint reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, the enforcement arm of the Massachusetts Securities Division said Robinhood failed to protect its customers and their assets, violating state laws and regulations. ", "Traders tend to be drawn to the user-friendly platform that allows customers to trade securities like stocks for free."

The 2020 response to a downturn: trade up. According to The Wall Street Journal on Wed Dec 16, "Shoppers have a new mantra this year: Treat yourself.", "The splurging defies the norms of past economic downturns, when consumers traded down to less-expensive items. "

Uruguay tax breaks to fuel 2021 covid recovery, says developer. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "Uruguay’s global services industry may even benefit from the pandemic, he added, as multinational companies turn to the country’s free-trade zones to qualify for tax breaks and house their accounting, financial and IT services. ", ""Today, there are a series of tax benefits the likes of which have rarely been seen," said Lecueder, who owns minority stakes in the malls and a free-trade zone that is finishing its second tower this month. "

Esg, project bonds set to surge in Canada after record year. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, ""There are areas of growth right there," said St. John, who is also NBF’s co-head of risk management solutions. ", ""That will provide a certain relief to the corporate bond market after a lot of issuers prefunded their maturities.""

Bankruptcy is the solution to the student loan crisis. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The key point is that 18-year-olds with big dreams would no longer be the ones deciding whether they could repay $100,000 or more in student loans. ", "The idea is that after graduating, the former student pays a percentage of income (usually 10%) for a fixed period of time (usually 10 years). "

BMW warns hard brexit poses major risk to earnings momentum. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "While there’s optimism on earnings, the executive said he’s concerned about the state of trade talks between the European Union and the U.K. The 10% tariffs on autos that would follow a hard Brexit would cost BMW a "mid-three-digit" million-euro amount per year, Peter said. ", "That’s causing headaches at BMW, which produced around 230,000 Mini and Rolls-Royce cars in the U.K. last year, more than half of which were exported to the EU. "

Mozambique weighs help to fight insurgents in gas-rich north. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The projects, Africa’s biggest investments yet, haven’t suffered direct attacks, with logistical operations limited to maritime or air deliveries.", "Total Warns of Islamic State Instability Risk in Mozambique"

Restaurants lure new yorkers to states with fewer restrictions. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The Tropicana Hotel is offering a $44 room rate on Thursday nights for Carmine’s patrons in Atlantic City.", "To persuade diners to visit their other locations outside New York City and make up for lost sales in the dining capital, business owners are offering promotions and shifting workers to New Jersey, Connecticut and other parts of New York state."

Curai health secures $27.5 million in series B funding to make virtual primary care accessible for everyone. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "The Covid-19 pandemic has only exacerbated primary care challenges by creating an expected $15 billion shortfall for primary care practices.", "This is an investment with potential for global impact, giving access to potentially life-saving care," said Gerald Chan, Co-Founder of Morningside Group. "

Seattle becomes latest large market to launch nextgen TV with all major broadcasters. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, ""TEGNA’s KONG is proud to serve as a lighthouse station as we begin NEXTGEN TV broadcasts in one of the largest and most technologically innovative areas of the United States. ", "We are thrilled to introduce the myriad benefits of NEXTGEN TV to Seattle, taking the television viewing experience to new heights.""

Global crowdfunding market report 2020: non-profit organizations are providing financial support through crowdfunding campaigns due to Covid-19. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "DUBLIN, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The "Crowdfunding Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.", "These campaigns offer easy accessibility to vast networks of people and help an entity in raising funds in a shorter timeframe. "

Ready to invest in 2021? A new platform backed by investing heavyweights that oversee over $2 trillion cuts through the jargon, demystifies the investing process and aims for positive change -…. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "The impact methodology helps the Big Exchange provide a summary to retail customers on the current stage of the fund’s impact both in relation to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, as well as on overall ESG.", "The icons and medal system help simplify the impact of the fund. "

EU unveils plans to help banks clean up soured Covid-19 loans. According to The Wall Street Journal on Wed Dec 16, "The issue is less severe in richer northern European countries such as Germany and the Netherlands, which have blamed individual countries and their banks for their troubles.", "The European Union unveiled plans to assist countries in setting up a network of national "bad banks" to help cope with a possible avalanche of defaulted loans triggered by the pandemic."

Khamenei gives key backing to revive iran nuclear deal with U.S.. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "Trump imposed a crippling sanctions regime on Iran in 2018 after walking away from the multilateral nuclear accord, severely weakening the country’s economy and its ability to manage the Middle East’s worst coronavirus outbreak.", "The top cleric was meeting the family of General Qassem Soleimani, killed by the U.S. in January, and the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to his official website. "

Indian auto-parts industry to take 3-4 years to return to growth, says ACMA. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "That’s according to the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association, which said the overall turnover of such companies, which rose 18% year-on-year to $57.1 billion in 2018-19, has contracted by more than a third in the first half of FY21 to $15.9 billion.", ""These are the key hurdles in the V-shaped recovery in the sector," he said."

Iqvia to collaborate with servier on r&d transformation program – quick facts. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "For almost two years, IQVIA will deliver to Servier a robust program led by a team spanning R&D consulting, Digital Transformation, Technology and R&D solutions.", ""The SCORE program is an R&D initiative that drives digital and business transformation, accelerates clinical development, enhances drug candidate value and better addresses unmet medical needs while improving patient outcomes," said Patricia Belissa-Mathiot, director of Clinical Development and R&D CMO at Servier."

Novo nordisk plans to initiate phase 3 development of semaglutide in alzheimer's disease. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "The expected main treatment period in the trials is around two years.", "The program is planned for initiation in the first half of 2021 and will investigate the efficacy and safety of once-daily oral semaglutide, compared to placebo. "

Inflation accelerates in Canada to fastest since pandemic hit. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "That said, the November reading was the strongest since the pandemic began, largely due to the effects of shelter costs, which contributed most to the increase.", "The average of the core inflation measures — often seen as a better gauge of underlying price pressures — held steady at 1.7% in November. "

Dubai wealth fund adds another builder in distress to its roster. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The mall’s prospects were already tenuous given its location near one of the world’s largest shopping centers. ", "The review of Meydan’s business is likely a step in partial consolidation of some of its operations with Nakheel, the people said, asking not to be identified because the deliberations are private."

Facebook claims brexit forces shift of U.K. users to U.S.. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The social media giant said there would be no change to the privacy controls or the services it offers its U.K. users, in spite of moving legal oversight out of the EU, which has tough data protection laws.", "The company said the change wouldn’t impact how it collects and processes British users’ data and that individuals would keep the protection of the EU’s privacy laws."

Swiss defy U.S. with pledge to keep up currency intervention. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The Swiss National Bank pledged to push ahead with interventions to rein in the franc, defying a U.S. decision to designate the nation a currency manipulator.", "The U.S. Treasury also labeled Vietnam a manipulator. "

Lyft wants people to be hailing fully driverless cars on its app by 2023. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "That could also mean the rides would eventually be cheaper to operate.", ""This agreement marks the largest robotaxi deployment partnership for a major ridesharing network and is a quantum leap from Motional’s current partnership with Lyft," he said."

Tokopedia picks morgan stanley, citi to manage debut listing. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The SoftBank Group Corp.-backed firm could be valued at $8 billion to $10 billion in a transaction.", "Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Temasek Holdings Pte have also invested about $350 million in Tokopedia, people familiar with the matter have said."

Robinhood reportedly facing complaint by massachusetts regulators over risks to young users. According to CNBC on Wed Dec 16, "This year’s success has also brought growing pains. ", "Robinhood said it saw 4.3 milliondaily average revenue trades, or DARTs, in June,outperformingall of the publicly traded, incumbent brokers. "

Massachusetts to file a complaint against robinhood, WSJ says. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The state said Robinhood exposed Massachusetts investors to "unnecessary trading risks" by "falling far short of the fiduciary standard" that requires broker-dealers to act in their clients’ best interest, the Journal reported Wednesday, citing a draft of an administrative complaint.", "The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, which polices brokerages, are investigating the company’s handling of the March outages following a deluge of customer complaints that it was unresponsive to their concerns, Bloomberg reported in August."

Simplr partners with gorgias, creating an ecommerce stack designed to empower CX leaders to generate revenue and loyalty. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "The Gorgias/Simplr Partnership in Action: Princess Polly Princess Pollyis an Australian-based online fashion boutique. ", "The global brand has undergone tremendous growth since its founding in 2010, and has become a go-to spot for young women to shop the newest looks. "

Global deep learning in medical image processing market to 2030 with ibm, GE healthcare and google entering into strategic alliances with big pharma players. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "CASE STUDY: ANALYSIS OF DEEP LEARNING-BASED CLINICAL TRIALS REGISTERED IN THE US10.1. ", "COMPANY VALUATION ANALYSIS9.1. "

U.K. eases requirements on EU stocks to keep trading in london. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The FCA said it was publishing the guidance now ahead of what could be a "significant evolution in the pattern of trading" in European shares.", "The Financial Conduct Authority said that if the European Union doesn’t grant easy cross-border access to London trading venues, it will then remove certain hurdles to trading European companies’ shares in the U.K. from Jan. 1."

Cerner to acquire kantar health for $375 mln in cash – quick facts. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "The merger will create leading data insights and clinical research platform."

Supreme court to review NCAA student-athlete compensation case. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The cases are Nat’l Collegiate Athletic Ass’n v. ", "The athletic conferences are represented by Mayer Brown LLP; Polsinelli PC; Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson PA; Seifert Law Firm; Proskauer Rose LLP; Covington & Burling LLP; Jones Walker LLP; Fox Rothschild LLP; Walter Haverfield LLP; Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP; and Bradley Devitt Haas & Watkins PC."

Europe will need a loan crisis to create a post-covid bad bank. According to The Wall Street Journal on Wed Dec 16, "The proposal announced by the European Union’s executive arm Wednesday supports creating national bad banks and a data hub for NPLs, while also pushing long-stalled proposals to harmonize debt recovery and insolvency rules. ", "The glacial pace of recent reform on the banking and capital market unions attests to the challenge. "

Germany is set for hottest year on record in blow to farm crops. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The forecaster said no cold spells are expected for the remaining two weeks of the year, making it certain that 2020 will go down as the warmest year in the country’s history. ", "That will beat the record set in 2018."

Brazil nears deal to allow more corn sales to grain-hungry China. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The nation’s imports could reach 22 million tons this season, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agriculture Service, while Goldman Sachs Group estimates purchases of 33 million.", "The move comes as China, the world’s top commodities buyer, needs to boost grain purchases to feed a hog herd that’s recovering faster than expected from a deadly pig disease. "

Europe wants its own alternative to Elon Musk’s starlink network. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The new constellation would cost an estimated 6 billion euros, paid for by the European Union, a regional recovery fund and the companies, Les Echos said.", "The work could draw upon existing European programs around government satellite communications and quantum technology."

Nitor connector for sap® ariba® and qualtrics® XM for suppliers provides integration to help improve supply chain resiliency and continuity. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "The Qualtrics Partner Network consists of over 300 partners that provide organizations with access to experience management consulting, technology, and services. ", ""These capabilities provide a combination of the right operational and experience data to help improve supply chain resiliency and continuity.""

Air liquide to invest billions in bet on hydrogen boom. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The gas could account for 20% of worldwide energy consumption by 2050, with a market value of about $2.5 trillion, Benoit Potier told a French senate hearing on Wednesday. ", "This means global investment of $5 trillion to $7.5 trillion, enabling carbon dioxide emissions to be cut by 6 billion tons."

Georgia behavioral health professionals to join lifestance health brand, affirm commitment to clients. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "To learn more, please visit www.", "ATLANTA, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ –Georgia Behavioral Health Professionals, a respected behavioral health company in Georgia, has announced a rebrand of its visual identity to unite with its parent company, LifeStance Health. "

Carmel psychological associates to join lifestance health brand, affirm commitment to clients. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "The rebrand solidifies the company’s stance as an industry leader offering compassionate, convenient, and comprehensive mental health services. ", "To learn more, please visit www."

Sameday testing expands access to Covid-19 testing with high-tech facilities nationwide. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "The innovative startup is rapidly expanding to deliver its stress-free, reliable testing experience to these communities by the end of 2020, including five flagship testing facilities in select Westfield shopping centers.", "Sameday Testing’s labs also offer PCR tests with 3-day turnarounds and no out-of-pocket costs for clients with insurance coverage."

Bitcoin price surges to fresh record above $20,000. According to MarketWatch on Wed Dec 16, "The world’s most well-known cryptocurrency traded at a fresh record high above $20,000 on Wednesday, nearly three years after the asset slumped as it attempted to breach a similar price.", "The renewed run-up for bitcoin, which was created in 2009, also comes as central banks weigh the case for digital currencies and payment platforms move to include them."

U.K. foreign secretary dominic raab meets prime minister modi to discuss post-brexit ties. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, ""This Serum Institute and Oxford University partnership demonstrates the U.K.-India relationship at its best: a vaccine developed in the U.K. and made in India, drawing our brightest minds together to save lives as a global force for good," Raab was quoted as saying in the statement.", "The new hub will enable British and Indian experts to share knowledge on clinical trials and regulatory approvals and get vaccines to people who need them most in a safe, secure and energy-efficient way, it said."

Big drugmakers need more m&a as investors turn to smaller peers. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "That sentiment has been building because investors are bypassing established names like Pfizer Inc. or Eli Lilly & Co. as smaller biotechs curried favor in 2020.", "That discount has become "too big to ignore," analysts led by Cory Kasimov wrote in a research note."

Zimbabwe central bank to sell gold unit stake to lift compliance. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The central bank will offer 50% of the refining business to large gold producers, with 7% going to small-scale miners and 3% to gold-buying agents. ", "The mining sector is key to rebooting an economy suffering from acute shortages of fuel and food, as well as dollars. "

Should you borrow to the hilt and put it all into stocks?. According to The Wall Street Journal on Wed Dec 16, "The £29 billion, or $39 billion, medical charity-Britain’s biggest foundation-piled on protection for 20% of its stock exposure using derivatives when the market was complacent about the danger, and has strongly outperformed global equities as a result.", "This isn’t just a story about getting 2020 right, although Wellcome’s longstanding portfolio of growth stocks, including China’s Alibaba, Tencent and JD.com , also did very well. "

Nigeria orders mobile users to link phones to ID numbers. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The matter was resolved a year later, when the company paid 330 billion naira ($859 million) after extensive negotiations.", "In a bid to clampdown on the use of unregistered lines, the NCC in 2015 fined MTN for failing to disconnect undocumented SIM cards as part of a security crackdown. "

Israel’s netanyahu to get covid vaccine on Saturday. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "They will be followed by those with pre-existing medical conditions, and finally the rest of the population."

Some Pfizer vaccine doses returned after getting too cold to use. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The same thing happened at one location in Alabama, Perna said at a news briefing Wednesday.", "The four trays never left the trucks they arrived on, Perna said, adding "we were taking no chances.""

Farmers’ protests: supreme court suggests forming panel to resolve deadlock, farmers say that’s not A solution. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "There will be no meaning of new committee at this stage," BKU Ekta Ugrahan’s Punjab general secretary Sukhdev Singh said.", "The top court was hearing a batch of applications seeking a direction to authorities to immediately remove the farmers from the roads, saying commuters were facing hardships due to the blockades and the gatherings might lead to an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases."

World market outlook for the iot managed services market – network iot managed services in the USA is forecast to surpass $10 billion by 2025. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "1.0 Executive Summary2.0 Introduction3.0 IoT Managed Service Market Considerations4.0 IoT Managed Service Market Dynamics5.0 IoT Managed Service Market Considerations6.0 IoT Managed Service Market Segmentation7.0 Managed IoT Data Infrastructure8.0 IoT Identity Management Managed Services9.0 IoT Managed Service Market Outlook and Forecasts10.0 IoT Managed Service Case Studies11.0 Select Companies involved in IoT Managed Services12.0 Summary and Recommendations", "Managed IoT services also provide organizations the ability to achieve higher levels of digital transformation and a more streamlined reach across external and internal supply chains."

Inventhelp inventor develops simple and sanitary way to collect pet waste (hlw-2281). According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "PITTSBURGH, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — "I thought there could be an easier, strain-free way for dog owners to clean up after their pets," said an inventor, from Weston, Fla., "so I invented the POOP SCOOP PLUS. ", "The patent-granted invention provides a convenient and sanitary way to pick up and dispose of pet dog waste. "

/c O R R E C T I O N — pokerstars/. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "This site does not provide an opportunity to win real money. ", "Together we’ll be creating moments for our community and fans all over the world.""

Government of Canada awards contract to build parks Canada's artifact collection facility. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada,announced a contract has been awarded to Pomerleau Inc. for the construction of Parks Canada’s new artifact collection facility. ", "Today’s $42 million investment will ensure the protection of this important collection for generations to come, while enhancing Parks Canada’s ability to share the stories of these objects with Canadians in new and innovative ways.""

JPMorgan names james roddy to run corporate client banking. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "Roddy has worked at the biggest U.S. bank for more than two decades and replaces Rob Holmes, who recently left JPMorgan to join Dallas-based Texas Capital Bancshares Inc. as CEO and president.", "The group has been seeking to do more business with midsize companies in Europe and Asia, expanding in a market that’s traditionally dominated by local banks."

How to land gigs and build a 6-figure career on freelancer.com, according to the CEO and freelancers who've done it. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "In terms of expectations, one of the downsides of many crowdsourcing platforms, according to Teofilo, is when dealing with people virtually they’re more likely to ask for more. ", "To avoid her content getting stale, she said she tries to update this section every few weeks."

Lindsey graham wants special counsel named to probe hunter biden. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "Barr has already tapped prosecutor John Durham as a special counsel in his investigation of officials who conducted the government’s probes into Russia and Trump.", "Senator Tom Cotton and Trump have also expressed interest in a special counsel."

Aphria and tilray to merge to create biggest global cannabis company. According to The Wall Street Journal on Wed Dec 16, "The deal between Aphria and Tilray could signal more mergers and acquisitions ahead across the industry, according to some analysts. ", "Two Canadian cannabis companies have agreed to merge, creating what they said would be the largest cannabis operation globally by revenue and potentially signaling more deals ahead among cannabis firms."

Premier lacrosse league merging with rival in bid to unify sport. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The merged entity, which will keep the PLL name, will have the right to add the former MLL teams as expansion clubs. ", "The upstart Premier Lacrosse League is taking over two-decade-old Major League Lacrosse in a deal that underscores the tough economics for two organizations vying in a still-fledgling sport."

Supreme court agrees to hear NCAA student-athlete compensation case. According to MarketWatch on Wed Dec 16, "The NCAA is in the process of changing its rules to permit athletes to be compensated for the use of their names, images and likenesses. ", "The high court has been hearing arguments in cases by phone because of the coronavirus pandemic, and the justices have said they will continue to hear cases by phone at least through January. "

Hero motocorp to increase prices by up to rs 1,500 from January 2021. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "There has been a steady rise in commodity costs across the spectrum, including steel, aluminium, plastics, and precious metals, the company said in a statement.", "Two-wheeler market leader Hero MotoCorp Ltd. "

California worker safety concerns intensify during the holiday season due to increased demand for products and services. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "TheCalifornia Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. ", "The campaign is particularly focused on low-wage workers of color who face a higher risk of exposure to the virus. "

Insights on the low-cost satellite global market to 2027 – featuring airbus, Boeing & exone among others. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "The 185-page report presents concise insights into how the pandemic has impacted production and the buy side for 2020 and 2021. ", "EXECUTIVE SUMMARY1. "

Russian airline aeroflot will move passengers who refuse to wear masks to a separate section of the plane. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "Travelers who can’t wear masks for medical reasons won’t be allowed to board under the stricter rules.", "The new policy came after Aeroflot announced Tuesday that it would deny boarding to any passenger not wearing a mask, regardless of the reason they provide. "

Blade CEO founded his first startup at 49 and just sold it for nearly $1 billion. he cautions founders not to join startups straight from college.. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "The going rate for a 40-minute flight from Manhattan to East Hamptons starts at $795 a seat.", "That’s because the SPAC deal won’t just make Blade a public company but will also infuse $400 million in cash into Blade’s coffers, the company said. "

Citi to offer workers a 12-week sabbatical, extra vacation days. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The new perks are a byproduct of months of meetings among the firm’s top human resources professionals to discuss what work would look like after the pandemic subsides, said Diane Arber, who leads human resources for the bank’s institutional clients group."

Alibaba vs. Amazon: what Amazon can learn to improve its policies against brand infringement of trademark copyrights and patents. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "There is a lot of blow back and risk when brand protection is done improperly."", "This prerequisite is important for brands because it stops unauthorized entities from asserting the brand’s intellectual property rights."

Fund manager brian barish has returned more than 550% to investors over 2 decades, and he just had 2 of his best years ever. he told us how he did it – and 3 top picks for the next 5 years.. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, ""There are a lot of businesses that are under-earning very badly what they’re capable of earning, but they should go right back to earning what they were capable of earning."", "Trane and PPG, they wound up appreciating so much so rapidly in the second and third quarter of 2020 that we wound up selling them at what we thought were full prices.""

Apple adds TV service to google chromecast, continuing expansion. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "Apple Inc.’s streaming video TV app and TV+ subscription service are coming early next year to Google’s new Chromecast TV device, the companies said on Wednesday.", "The wider availability of Apple’s music and video apps is key to expanding a services portfolio that topped $50 billion in annual sales in fiscal year 2020 and now makes up almost 20% of the Cupertino, California-based company’s total revenue."

U.S. agencies failed to heed cybersecurity warnings, GAO says. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "Until then, according to the report, "They will continue to be vulnerable to malicious actors that could exploit the ICT supply chain risks to disrupt mission operations, cause harm to individuals or steal intellectual property."", "The report offers the first clues to a crucial question about the recent cyber-attack: how did the U.S. government miss hackers in the computer networks of so many agencies?"

First hiccups seen in U.S. push to deliver Covid-19 vaccine. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, ""To date we have had less visibility into their manufacturing processes, their manufacturing capacities, their locations, supplies, raw material issues, supply chain management, than we do with" other companies, including Moderna Inc., AstraZeneca Plc, and Johnson & Johnson, he said.", "Four delivery trays of the Pfizer-BioNTech SE vaccine were pulled back from delivery to California and Alabama this week and sent back to the company because they were colder than anticipated, according to Gustave Perna, the army general who serves as Operation Warp Speed’s chief operations officer."

Facebook declares war on Apple over upcoming changes to iPhone operating system. According to MarketWatch on Wed Dec 16, "Previously: Big Tech is turning on one another amid antitrust probes and litigation", "Levy also said Apple’s moves are "anticompetitive," echoing antitrust sentiment against Big Tech, and said Apple is trying to "go back 20 to 30 years" to a time before targeted advertising."

Danes head into lockdown as PM warns toughest weeks are to come. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, ""The Danish economy now faces the threat of higher unemployment and bankruptcies," he said.", "Shopping centers will be closed across the country from Thursday, while all school kids that aren’t already doing virtual lessons will be sent home on Monday. "

New report: vanguard charitable donors have granted nearly $1.3 billion in response to Covid-19. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "NAViTM: A Free, Online Tool to Help Donors Navigate Their Charitable Response", "To help individuals identify nonprofits serving COVID-19-vulnerable communities, Vanguard Charitable launched the Nonprofit Aid Visualizer™ (NAVi). "

Global industrial maintenance coatings market (2020 to 2025) – increasing use of nano-coatings presents opportunities. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "Ltd.12.13 Goa Paints12.14 Continental Coatings Inc.12.15 Other Players12.15.1 Teknos Group12.15.2 Noroo Paint & Coatings12.15.3 Weilburger12.15.4 The Chemours Company12.15.5 The Valspar Corporation12.15.6 Whitford Corporation12.15.7 Belzona International Ltd.12.15.8 Chemco International Ltd.12.15.9 General Magnaplate Corporation12.15.10 Sika Ag13 Appendix13.1 Discussion Guide13.2 Knowledge Store: Subscription Portal13.3 Available Customizations13.4 Related Reports13.5 Author DetailsFor more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/epwfun", "The demand for industrial maintenance coatings in APAC is driven majorly by consumption in China. "

U.S. drivers spending more to fill up in wake of oil’s rally. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "This combination typically leads to lower pump prices.", "Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude futures are up about $6 a barrel since mid-November. "

How sleep-tracking ring oura went from a kickstarter campaign to becoming silicon valley and the NBA bubble's favorite gadget. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "By the end of 2018, Oura had raised a total of $20 million, including a Series A led by Dell’s venture firm, MSD Capital, with participation from more than a dozen high-profile investors, including YouTube cofounder Steve Chen, Twitch cofounder Kevin Lin, unicorn investor Dave Morin, and celebrities Lance Armstrong, Shaquille O’Neal, Will Smith, and Momofuko’s David Chang.", ""Then Jack Dorsey reached out to me on Twitter," Rai said, describing how he landed Square’s participation. "

Nikola plans to buy cheap power in arizona to make hydrogen. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The deal would mark a significant step for a startup that’s faced a series of setbacks since going public in June and whose business plan rests on being able to produce hydrogen fuel cheaply. ", "To achieve this, the Phoenix-based company aims to build a network of 700 fueling stations across North America in the next eight to 10 years."

Government of Canada supporting manitoba farmers to develop and implement solutions to combat climate change. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "The technologies and best management practices developed under this initiative are helping to give Manitoban farmers the tools to adjust to climate change and better address water quality, soil conservation and improve biodiversity on agricultural landscapes.", "The Living Lab-Eastern Prairies project has been launched throughout the last year on farms within the Upper Oak Lake, Swan Lake, North Shannon Creek and Main Drain watersheds."

AFC energy and ABB partner to power-up the future of clean EV charging. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "The charging systems could also be used to power marine and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) craft as electrification continues to permeate the aviation and marine industries.", "This is a key step on the journey to full decarbonisation of mobility and transport across the globe, as we continue to drive down costs and further increase manufacturing scale, underwritten by emerging global market opportunities.""

Spain moves to tighten christmas curbs as virus gains pace. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "Travel between regions is limited between Dec. 23 and Jan. 6."

More americans are too sick to work as virus cases surge. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The number of employed Americans fell by 4.3 million in the two weeks ended Dec.7, according to the latest edition of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey. ", "The total number of employed people in the U.S. is about 140 million, according to the survey released Wednesday."

Dish network's stock tumbles to pace s&p 500's losers after $2 billion convertible debt offering. According to MarketWatch on Wed Dec 16, "The company, with a current market capitalization of $16.96 billion, said it plans to use the proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, which includes costs to build out its 5G network. ", "The stock has shed 9.1% year to date, while the SPDR Communication Services Select Sector ETF has run up 25.3% and the S&P 500 has advanced 14.5%."

Fed to maintain bond buys until ‘substantial’ economy gains seen. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The Fed meeting came as lawmakers on Capitol Hill tried to wrap up an agreement on new stimulus after months of deadlock, with both fiscal and monetary policy poised to help continue cushioning an increasingly shaky economy during the wait for widespread vaccine distribution.", "Ten year Treasury yields rose after the statement was released to trade at about 0.94% – up from about 0.91% just before. "

Pakistan to start building LNG pipeline with russia in July. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "Two more LNG terminals, Energas and Mitsubishi’s Tabeer Energy, are expected to start in the next few years.", "The nation has also decided that it will only import cleaner Euro-5 diesel from January after doing the same for gasoline earlier this year. "

Loki therapeutics to participate in biotech showcase digital, BIO @ JPM during "J.P. Morgan week 2021". According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ –Loki Therapeutics, an immuno-oncology company developing next-generation cancer therapeutics that leverage childhood vaccination recall antigens, announced today its Chief Executive Officer Chris Bradley will participate in Biotech Showcase Digital and BIO @ JPM being held January 11-15, 2021.", "For more information on Loki Therapeutics please visit www.lokitx.com."

Outlook on the marine composites global market to 2025 – impact of Covid-19. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "T Office Hours Call +1-917-300-0470 For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call +1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900 U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907 Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716", "These composite-based parts are used for assembling powerboats, sailboats and cruise ships as they offer advantageous properties, such as high mechanical strength, fuel efficiency, reduction in the overall weight, corrosion resistance, and customizability."

Fed updates plans for bond buying, but makes no changes to asset purchases. According to The Wall Street Journal on Wed Dec 16, "They pledged in September to support the economy’s recovery, providing new guidance that set a higher bar to raising interest rates. ", "The Fed updated that guidance in a policy statement released Wednesday after concluding a two-day meeting. "

Betty white's PET set: A TV icon's show returns after 50 years. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "Special features on the BETTY WHITE’S PET SET DVD will include a look behind the scenes of the series, original promotional spots, the featurettes "Betty White: Game Show Goddess" and "Betty White: Queen of Television," Betty’s Photo Album and her public service ads.", "About Darren Wadyko Media: Instagram: @hollywad Twitter: @wadyko"

Fed commits to keep buying bonds until the economy gets back to full employment. According to CNBC on Wed Dec 16, "The Fed had joined the Treasury in stimulus efforts but recently learned that several lending programs it had deployed would end at the close of 2020. ", "The Fed delivered in that respect, saying it would continue to buy at least $120 billion of bonds each month "until substantial further progress has been made toward the Committee’s maximum employment and price stability goals," the post-meeting statement said."

Dow adds to losses following fed statement on the 2021 U.S. economic path. According to MarketWatch on Wed Dec 16, "The Dow Jones Industrial Average was trading of by about 100 points, or 0.3%, lower at 30,104, the S&P 500 index slipped into negative territory at 3,693, while the Nasdaq Composite Index pared its gains, up 0.2% at 12,618. ", "The central bank increased its GDP forecast but did little to adjust its asset purchases, as had been expected by some Fed watchers. "

Dow adds to slight losses Wednesday as fed says path of economy next year depends on coronavirus. According to MarketWatch on Wed Dec 16, "The Dow Jones Industrial Average was trading of by about 100 points, or 0.3%, lower at 30,104, the S&P 500 index slipped into negative territory at 3,693, while the Nasdaq Composite Index pared its gains, up 0.2% at 12,618. ", "The Fed said it was optimistic on the current recovery but noted that the outlook for the economy will hinge on how the U.S. deals with the worst viral outbreak in more than a century. "

Amazon lobbies for its workers to receive Covid-19 vaccine. According to The Wall Street Journal on Wed Dec 16,

Airlines are rushing to deliver Covid-19 vaccines. According to The Wall Street Journal on Wed Dec 16, "The global aviation industry, laid low by the pandemic, is gearing up to play a critical role in delivering the billions of vaccine doses the world needs to fight Covid-19.", "Pfizer Inc. and Germany’s BioNTech SE -pharmaceutical partners that currently make the only approved vaccine in the West-used trucks to move early shipments from a factory in Belgium to the U.K. and from a Michigan plant to U.S. health agencies and hospitals. "

Emcor to boost dividend by 63%. According to MarketWatch on Wed Dec 16, "The company expects to pay the new dividend on Jan. 29 to shareholders of record on Jan. 19. ", "Chief Executive Tony Guzzi said the dividend was being raised because of "confidence in the financial strength and futures prospects of Emcore in 2021 and beyond." Based on current stock prices, the new annual dividend rate implies a dividend yield of 0.58%, which compares with the implied yield for the S&P 500 of 1.56%. "

EU said to expedite covid vaccine seeking pre-christmas rollout. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "That would enable shipping the first shots to vaccine centers as early as Wednesday, one of the people said.", "The EU is pushing for speed after member countries’ leaders have struggled to explain to residents why they’re still waiting for shots already being rolled out in the U.S. and U.K. — a particular sore spot given that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was pioneered in Germany. "

Record NTT bond deal forces Japan’s firms to pay more to borrow. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "Panasonic Corp. is marketing a note sale with higher yields than last week’s record 1 trillion yen ($9.7 billion) Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. debt deal. ", "NTT’s mammoth bond sale has pushed up total corporate note offerings to 1.57 trillion yen this month, reversing last month’s decrease for the most active December since at least 2009, according to Bloomberg-compiled data. "

The fresh market, inc. appoints two executives to board of directors. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "Heather will be a great addition to the Board and will lend her general management and marketing expertise in helping position our company for growth in the future," said Andy Jhawar, Chairman of The Fresh Market.", "She has held senior level positions with national retailers and consulting firms in the retail sector, and currently serves on the boards of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., IAA, Inc. and Conn’s, Inc. Ms. Gove obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Texas, Austin."

Elon Musk’s proposed vegas strip transit system to get city council vote. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The proposed expansion bringsthe tunnel-based transportation system as far north as Ogden Avenue, near attractions such as the Downtown Container Park and classic casinos like the Golden Nugget. ", "The county commission in August approved plans from two hotels, the Wynn Las Vegasand Resorts World Las Vegas, to use Boring Co. tunnels to connect their properties to the convention center Loop."

Therapeutic solutions international signs letter of intent with premier adipose stem cell company synova life sciences to file IND for suicide prevention. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "The Company’s corporate website is www.therapeuticsolutionsint.com, and our public forum is https://board.therapeuticsolutionsint.com/and Campbell Neurosciences at https://www.campbellneurosciences.com", ""The rapid development and track record of success possessed by the team at Synova, makes them ideal partners for us as we enter this brave new world of regenerative psychiatry.""

Good riddance to william barr. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "Perhaps you recall his failed dead-of-night scheme to install new leadership at the U.S. attorney’s office in New York’s Southern District, just weeks before that very office indicted Trump’s former campaign manager?", "Heedless of the reputational damage to the Justice Department, Barr intervened in the prosecutions of Roger Stone (Trump’s friend) and Michael Flynn (his former adviser), prompting protests and resignations. "

AbbVie wins bid to block U.S. imports of a botox rival. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The U.S. International Trade Commission on Wednesday upheld a judge’s finding that Evolus Inc. and its partner Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co. made their treatment with a secret process stolen from Abbvie’s South Korean partner. ", "The import ban will take affect after the completion of a 60-day presidential review period. "

Indonesia, Philippines set to hold rates with outlook dim: guide. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "Here’s what to watch out for in Thursday’s decision:", ""The pressure is more on the government with its fiscal policies.""

Powell busts out fed model to defend high equity valuations. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The comparison, known as the Fed model, sits well above what the spread was before the burst of the internet bubble, when bonds yielded more than equities by that measure.", "The S&P 500’s earnings yield — profit relative to share price — is 2.5 percentage points higher than the yield on 10-year Treasury notes. "

Planet fitness promotes bill bode to chief operations officer. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "HAMPTON, N.H., Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S. with more members than any other fitness brand, today announced that Bill Bode has been promoted to Chief Operations Officer. ", "Throughout his tenure at Dunkin’ Brands, Bode also held responsibility for U."

Spatial genomics & transcriptomics market by technique, product, application and end-user – global forecast to 2025. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "The global spatial genomics and transcriptomics market is projected to reach USD 404 million by 2025 from USD 178 million in 2020, at a CAGR of 17.8% during the forecast period.", "2 Research Methodology3 Executive Summary4 Premium Insights4.1 Spatial Genomics and Transcriptomics Market Overview4.2 North America: Spatial Genomics and Transcriptomics Market Share, by Product & Country (2019)4.3 Spatial Genomics and Transcriptomics Market Share, by End-user (2019)4.4 Spatial Genomics and Transcriptomics Market, by Application, 2020 Vs. 2025 (USD Million)4.5 Spatial Genomics and Transcriptomics Market: Geographic Growth Opportunities5 Market Overview5.1 Introduction5.2 Market Dynamics5.2.1 Drivers5.2.1.1 Increasing Adoption of Spatial Genomics & Transcriptomics in Drug Discovery & Development5.2.1.2 Introduction of Novel Products5.2.1.3 Increasing R&D Investments and Public-Private Funding5.2.2 Restraints5.2.2.1 High Capital Investments5.2.3 Opportunities5.2.3.1 Increasing Use of Spatial Omics for Biomarker Identification5.2.4 Challenges5.2.4.1 Dearth of Skilled Professionals5.3 Pricing Analysis5.4 Impact of COVID-19 on the Spatial Genomics & Transcriptomics Market6 Spatial Genomics and Transcriptomics Market, by Technique6.1 Introduction6.2 Spatial Transcriptomics6.2.1 Immunohistochemistry (Ihc)6.2.1.1 Emergence of Multiplex Immunohistochemistry/ Immunofluorescence (MIHC/IF) is Likely to Propel Growth in this Segment6.2.2 in Situ Hybridization6.2.2.1 High Adoption of Merfish Technique to Drive the Growth of this Segment6.2.3 Sequencing Technologies6.2.3.1 Microdissection-Based Sequencing6.2.3.1.1 Increasing Use of Microdissection-Based Sequencing Techniques is Likely to Contribute Towards Market Growth6.2.3.2 in Situ Sequencing Technologies6.2.3.2.1 Increased Adoption of in Situ Sequencing Technologies is Likely to Drive the Growth of the Sequencing Technology Segment6.2.3.3 Other Sequencing Technologies6.2.4 Microscopy-Based Rna Imaging6.2.4.1 Increasing Utilization of Microscopy-Based Rna Imaging Techniques for Spatial Analysis to Drive Segmental Growth6.2.5 Other Spatial Transcriptomics Techniques6.3 Spatial Genomics Analysis6.3.1 Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization (Fish)6.3.1.1 Emerging Potential of Spatial Genomics Analysis as a Cancer Diagnostic Tool is Likely to Propel Segmental Growth6.3.2 Sequencing Techniques6.3.2.1 Growing Adoption of Massively-Parallel Sequencing to Boost Growth in this Market Segment6.3.3 Other Spatial Genomics Analysis Techniques7 Spatial Genomics and Transcriptomics Market, by Product7.1 Introduction7.2 Consumables7.2.1 Growing Use of Consumables for Various Spatial Genomics and Transcriptomics Applications to Drive Market Growth7.3 Instruments7.3.1 Introduction of Novel Instruments to Drive Growth in this Market Segment7.4 Software7.4.1 Increasing Use of Spatial Omics for Disease Diagnosis is Propelling the Demand for Software8 Spatial Genomics and Transcriptomics Market, by Application8.1 Introduction8.2 Translational Research8.2.1 Increased Funding for Research Activities to Propel the Growth of this Application Segment8.3 Drug Discovery & Development8.3.1 Increasing Use of Spatial Genomics and Transcriptomics in Drug Discovery & Development Applications to Drive Market Growth9 Spatial Genomics and Transcriptomics Market, by End-user9.1 Introduction9.2 Academic & Research Institutes9.2.1 Increase in Research Intensity to Drive the Use of Spatial Genomics and Transcriptomics in Academic & Research Institutes9.3 Contract Research Organizations9.3.1 Increasing Dependence on Contract Research Organizations for R&D by Market Players to Drive Market Growth9.4 Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies9.4.1 Growing Importance of Biomarkers to Drive the Use of Spatial Genomics & Transcriptomics Systems & Services in Pharma & Biotech Companies10 Spatial Genomics and Transcriptomics Market, by Region10.1 Introduction10.2 North America10.2.1 US10.2.1.1 the US Dominates the North American Spatial Genomics and Transcriptomics Market During the Forecast Period10.2.2 Canada10.2.2.1 Government Initiatives Are Supporting the Growth of the Market in Canada10.3 Europe10.3.1 Germany10.3.1.1 Increasing Adoption of Spatial Genomics and Transcriptomics by Biopharma & Biotech Companies in Germany to Drive Market Growth10.3.2 UK10.3.2.1 Rising Government Support for Biotech Companies to Propel the Demand for Advanced Technologies, Including Spatial Genomics & Transcriptomics10.3.3 France10.3.3.1 Increasing Investments in Life Science R&D Infrastructure Development to Support Market Growth10.3.4 Rest of Europe (RoE)10.4 Asia-Pacific (APAC)10.4.1 China10.4.1.1 Increasing R&D Spending by Government and Biopharma Companies to Support Market Growth10.4.2 Japan10.4.2.1 Increased Research Funding in Japan Has Created Growth Opportunities for Spatial Genomics & Transcriptomics Research10.4.3 Rest of Asia-Pacific (Roapac)10.5 Latin America (Latam)10.5.1 Brazil10.5.1.1 Increased Adoption of Spatial Analysis for Translational Research in Brazil Likely to Propel the Market10.5.2 Mexico10.5.2.1 Increasing Investments in the Biotechnology Industry to Drive Market Growth in Mexico10.5.3 Rest of Latin America (Rolatam)10.6 Middle East & Africa (Mea)10.6.1 South Africa10.6.1.1 Growing Investments in Research & Development Support Market Development10.6.2 Rest of Middle East & Africa (Romea)11 Competitive Landscape11.1 Overview11.2 Right-To-Win Approaches Adopted by Key Market Players11.3 Market Share Analysis11.4 Key Market Developments11.4.1 Key Product Launches11.4.2 Key Mergers & Acquisitions11.4.3 Key Partnerships, Agreements, and Collaborations11.4.4 Expansions12 Company Evaluation Matrix and Company Profiles12.1 Spatial Genomics and Transcriptomics Market: Company Evaluation Matrix, 201912.1.1 Stars12.1.2 Emerging Leaders12.1.3 Pervasive Players12.1.4 Participants12.2 Company Profiles12.2.1 Nanostring Technologies, Inc.12.2.1.1 Business Overview12.2.1.2 Products Offered12.2.1.3 Recent Developments12.2.1.4 SWOT Analysis12.2.1.5 Analyst’s View12.2.2 10X Genomics, Inc.12.2.2.1 Business Overview12.2.2.2 Products Offered12.2.2.3 Recent Developments12.2.2.4 SWOT Analysis12.2.2.5 Analyst’s View12.2.3 Illumina Inc.12.2.3.1 Business Overview12.2.3.2 Products Offered12.2.3.3 Recent Developments12.2.3.4 SWOT Analysis12.2.3.5 Analyst’s View12.2.4 Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.12.2.4.1 Business Overview12.2.4.2 Products Offered12.2.4.3 Recent Developments12.2.5 Bio-Techne12.2.5.1 Business Overview12.2.5.2 Products Offered12.2.5.3 Recent Developments12.2.6 Fluidigm Corporation12.2.6.1 Business Overview12.2.6.2 Products Offered12.2.6.3 Recent Developments12.2.7 Genomic Vision12.2.7.1 Business Overview12.2.7.2 Products Offered12.2.8 Seven Bridges Genomics12.2.8.1 Business Overview12.2.8.2 Products Offered12.2.8.3 Recent Developments12.2.9 Readcoor, Inc.12.2.9.1 Business Overview12.2.9.2 Products Offered12.2.9.3 Recent Developments12.2.10 S2 Genomics, Inc.12.2.10.1 Business Overview12.2.10.2 Products Offered12.2.10.3 Recent Developments12.2.11 Dovetail Genomics12.2.11.1 Business Overview12.2.11.2 Products Offered12.2.11.3 Recent Developments12.2.12 Akoya Biosciences, Inc.12.2.12.1 Business Overview12.2.12.2 Products Offered12.2.13 Vizgen Corp.12.2.13.1 Business Overview12.2.13.2 Products Offered12.2.14 Biospyder, Inc.12.2.14.1 Business Overview12.2.14.2 Products Offered12.2.15 Optical Biosystems, Inc.12.2.15.1 Business Overview12.2.15.2 Products Offered12.2.16 Miltenyi Biotec12.2.16.1 Business Overview12.2.16.2 Products Offered12.2.16.3 Recent Developments12.2.17 Rarecyte, Inc.12.2.17.1 Business Overview12.2.17.2 Products Offered12.2.17.3 Recent Developments12.2.18 Ultivue, Inc.12.2.18.1 Business Overview12.2.18.2 Products Offered12.2.18.3 Recent Developments12.2.19 Cytiva12.2.19.1 Business Overview12.2.19.2 Products Offered13 Appendix"

Jerome Powell sees fed’s limits and punts to congress. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The likelihood of success is low. ", "This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners."

Southwest airlines to enter fresno and santa barbara in 2021. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16,

Firms like aqr, blackstone, and point72 are all leaning into systematic strategies in bond trading, and industry experts expect the quant hiring frenzy to only increase in 2021. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "Tony Gould, a managing director on AQR’s fixed-income team, said the firm first began trading credit systematically around 2013.", "The fact systematic strategies are already well established in portfolio management for a variety of asset classes means the trend is more palatable."

Innovative hydraulics awarded contract to support nasa's artemis program. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "To learn more about NASA’s ARTEMIS program, visit https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis/ To learn more about Innovative Hydraulics LLC, visit https://innovativehyd.com/ For more information, contact Thomas J. Collins at 715-803-2597.", "This will help grow our small business, creating jobs in Wausau and other central Wisconsin communities." -Dave Tetzlaff, CFPE, Lead Engineer"

At&t forges deal to get HBO max on Roku after long impasse. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "Terms weren’t disclosed.", "The agreement makes it easier for Roku’s tens of millions of U.S. users to access the streaming service, which AT&T’s WarnerMedia launched in May. "

Asia stocks to track U.S. gains; bonds dip on fed: markets wrap. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, ""The 12-month outlook looks quite a bit better, because we have high conviction now that there is going to be mass vaccination," Brian Nick, chief investment strategist at Nuveen, said on Bloomberg TV. ", "The S&P 500 notched back-to-back gains after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Congressional leaders are still talking about fresh aid and he thinks "we’re gonna get there." Retailers and technology shares drove the advance in the benchmark gauge amid thin trading volume. "

Roku signs deal to carry HBO max, ending standoff. According to The Wall Street Journal on Wed Dec 16, "The stakes were raised for both sides when WarnerMedia said the highly anticipated movie "Wonder Woman 1984" would be released simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max on Christmas Day.", "Roku Inc. reached a deal on Wednesday with AT&T Inc.’s WarnerMedia to carry the HBO Max streaming service, ending an eight month standoff between the companies and ensuring that Roku customers will be able to watch content such as the upcoming "Wonder Woman" movie."

Luckin to pay $180 million to settle SEC accounting probe. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The Chinese coffee chain intentionally fabricated more than $300 million in sales from at least April 2019 through January of this year, the Securities and Exchange Commission said in a Wednesday statement.", "The issue prompted Congress to pass legislation this month that could lead to businesses being kicked out of U.S. markets."

: Roku announces HBO max is coming to service. According to MarketWatch on Wed Dec 16, "Roku Inc. and WarnerMedia, which is owned by AT&T Inc. , said Wednesday they reached an agreement to have HBO Max content stream to Roku devices. ", " Availability will go into effect on Thursday, the companies said."

Playstation 5 scalpers use bots to hunt down scarce consoles. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, ""The real test for the PlayStation 5 is whether the hardware would continue to sell well even when there’s enough supply," said games industry consultant Serkan Toto. ", "The PS5 is compatible with PlayStation 4 game and comes with Astro’s Playroom pre-installed, so players may not be immediately compelled to buy new titles."

Netflix appoints Zimbabwean telecom billionaire to its board. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "In a continent of more than a billion people, Netflix has just a couple million customers, according to Digital TV Research. ", "The streaming giant already has two directors from Europe, which has been its fastest-growing region."

EIP pharma announces publication of preclinical results demonstrating potential of neflamapimod to promote functional recovery after ischemic stroke. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "The major findings showed that neflamapimod treatment, relative to vehicle treatment:", "In addition, the cognitive effects of neflamapimod appeared to be clinically meaningful, with a statistically significant effect on the Timed Up and Go Test and encouraging trends on other secondary clinical endpoints."

White house holds urgent daily talks on hacking linked to russia. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "The 2016 directive was designed to address incidents that had significant impact on an entity, national security or the economy that would require a unified government response and close coordination between the public and private sectors.", "In addition to the daily meetings, a separate U.S. cyber response group is investigating the scope of the breach, which involved the departments of State, Commerce, Treasury and Homeland Security. "

Syxsense offers a year of free IT and patch management software to vulnerable hospitals battling pandemic. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, ""The entire Syxsense team wanted to do all we could to support hospitals at this critical time by providing a free one-year subscription to Syxsense Manage."", "Syxsense Manage is an advanced IT and patch management solution that will allow hospitals to see and manage all endpoints inside and outside the network with coverage for all major operating systems and endpoints, including Windows, Linux and Mac as well as Virtual and Cloud endpoints. "

Vmware will allow its 33,000-plus employees to work remote permanently, if they want, as it embraces a hybrid model: 'work location does not dictate success'. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "The hybrid policy also underscored the changing view of big tech campuses, which had long been status symbols in the industry.", "The Silicon Valley giant said it plans to transform VMware campuses in 42 locations worldwide into "innovation and collaboration hubs" where teams can work together, including employees who would be able to work remotely on a part-time or full-time basis."

Nasa, USDA sign agreement to improve agricultural, earth science research. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, ""This partnership between USDA and NASA will bring together the best research, science, and technology we have to offer to help produce more food to feed the growing world. ", "The collaboration also will address recommendations made in the 2017 National Academies’ Earth Science Decadal Survey."

NASA awards launch services contract to blue origin for new glenn launch services. According to Business Insider on Wed Dec 16, "The New Glenn launch service will be available to NASA’s Launch Services Program (LSP) to use for future missions in accordance with the on-ramp provision of NLS II.", "The NLS II contracts support the goals and objectives of the agency’s Science Mission Directorate, Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, and the Space Technology Mission Directorate. "

Pence to get Covid-19 vaccine Friday, biden to get his next week: reports. According to MarketWatch on Wed Dec 16, "Vice President Mike Pence plans to get the coronavirus vaccine live on TV on Friday, and President-elect Joe Biden will get his early next week, according to reports late Wednesday.", "Axios reported that Pence will get his shot Friday morning at the White House, and wants it to be carried live by TV networks to build confidence in the vaccine with the American people."

Pence to receive vaccine Friday to ‘build confidence’ in shot. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wed Dec 16, "President Donald Trump will encourage Americans to take the coronavirus vaccine though it isn’t clear when he’ll receive it, White House Press SecretaryKayleigh McEnany said this week."

K12 Inc., a technology-based education company, provides proprietary and third-party online curriculum, software systems, and educational services to facilitate individualized learning for students primarily in kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) in the United States and internationally.

K12 Inc sales growth this year is anticipated to be 41.9% and a negative 1.3% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 44.3%, now sitting on 1.15B for the twelve trailing months.

K12 Inc’s sales growth for the next quarter is 42.8%. The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 5.8% and 40.9%. The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 6.98%.

K12 Inc’s stock is valued at $22.65 at 22:27 EST, way under its 52-week high of $52.84 and way higher than its 52-week low of $15.06.

K12 Inc’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $23.88 and way under its 200-day moving average of $31.56.

NetEase, Inc., an Internet technology company, provides online services focusing on content, community, communication, and commerce in the Peoples' Republic of China and internationally.

NetEase sales growth this year is expected to be 23.8% and 18.2% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 27.5%, now sitting on N/A for the twelve trailing months.

NetEase’s sales growth for the next quarter is 37.2%. The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 19.8% and negative 0%. The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 17.37%.

NetEase’s stock is valued at $88.39 at 22:27 EST, way below its 52-week high of $103.53 and way above its 52-week low of $53.17.

NetEase’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $89.18 and under its 200-day moving average of $90.49.

First Savings Financial Group, Inc. operates as the holding company for First Savings Bank that provides various banking products and services to consumers and businesses in southern Indiana.

First Savings Financial Group, Inc. sales growth this year is anticipated to be 12.3% and a negative 0% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 136.4%, now sitting on 172.55M for the twelve trailing months.

First Savings Financial Group, Inc.’s sales growth for the next quarter is 25.5%. The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 252.8% and 900%. The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 24.45%.

First Savings Financial Group, Inc.’s stock is valued at $64.10 at 22:27 EST, below its 52-week high of $67.73 and way higher than its 52-week low of $29.50.

First Savings Financial Group, Inc.’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $61.85 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $49.89.

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