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Australia heads for lowest virus count in three months
- September 22, 2020
Victoria, Australia's second-most populous state and home to a quarter of its 25 million people, recorded 21 new cases of the virus that causes Covid-19 in the prior 24 hours, less than half the previous day's number and its lowest since June 24. (more...)
- September 22, 2020
Victoria, Australia's second-most populous state and home to a quarter of its 25 million people, recorded 21 new cases of the virus that causes Covid-19 in the prior 24 hours, less than half the previous day's number and its lowest since June 24. (more...)
Graham: Senate will confirm Trump’s Supreme Court pick before election
- September 22, 2020
He declined to name the other two possible choices in a wide-ranging interview on the court vacancy and other issues on the Fox & Friends show. Trump is in a tight contest with former Vice President Joe Biden, a Democrat, to keep the White House. (more...)
- September 22, 2020
He declined to name the other two possible choices in a wide-ranging interview on the court vacancy and other issues on the Fox & Friends show. Trump is in a tight contest with former Vice President Joe Biden, a Democrat, to keep the White House. (more...)
US Dow Plummets 509 Points Amid Fears of Pandemic Worsening
- September 22, 2020
Meanwhile, prospects of further USA coronavirus fiscal stimulus became bleaker as lawmakers brace for a Supreme Court confirmation fight as President Donald Trump rushes to nominate a successor to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died on Friday. (more...)
- September 22, 2020
Meanwhile, prospects of further USA coronavirus fiscal stimulus became bleaker as lawmakers brace for a Supreme Court confirmation fight as President Donald Trump rushes to nominate a successor to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died on Friday. (more...)
Nikola's chairman steps down, stock crashes following allegations of fraud
- September 21, 2020
However, his departure led to company stocks to drop 26% on September 21 pre-market trades. Milton tweeted that the whole report was a "hit job" while a Nikola spokesperson claimed that Nikola has been vetted by some world's leading companies and investors. (more...)
- September 21, 2020
However, his departure led to company stocks to drop 26% on September 21 pre-market trades. Milton tweeted that the whole report was a "hit job" while a Nikola spokesperson claimed that Nikola has been vetted by some world's leading companies and investors. (more...)
HSBC, StanChart shares fall too 22-year lows over dirty money scandal
- September 21, 2020
The report said that red flags associated with the origin of the money were deliberately ignored as the banks moved funds over the past twenty years. Several financial firms, including banks, filed SARs (suspicious activity reports) with the United States Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the Department of Treasury. (more...)
- September 21, 2020
The report said that red flags associated with the origin of the money were deliberately ignored as the banks moved funds over the past twenty years. Several financial firms, including banks, filed SARs (suspicious activity reports) with the United States Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the Department of Treasury. (more...)
Bank shares slide on reports of rampant money laundering
- September 21, 2020
The International Consortium for Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has released the results of an investigation based on more than 2,100 so-called suspicious activity reports (SARs) filed by banks and financial institutions with the US Department of Treasury's Financial Crime Enforcement Network (FinCEN) between 1999 and 2017. (more...)
- September 21, 2020
The International Consortium for Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has released the results of an investigation based on more than 2,100 so-called suspicious activity reports (SARs) filed by banks and financial institutions with the US Department of Treasury's Financial Crime Enforcement Network (FinCEN) between 1999 and 2017. (more...)
Tesla can achieve 'record deliveries' in Q3, says Elon Musk
- September 21, 2020
Tesla's previous record deliveries were at 112,000 vehicles that were all delivered during the previous fourth quarter of 2019. According to the CEO Elon Musk, it's actually extremely important that people keep the whole factory output just as high as possible throughout the last 10 days remaining. (more...)
- September 21, 2020
Tesla's previous record deliveries were at 112,000 vehicles that were all delivered during the previous fourth quarter of 2019. According to the CEO Elon Musk, it's actually extremely important that people keep the whole factory output just as high as possible throughout the last 10 days remaining. (more...)
When will COVID-19 vaccines be generally available in the U.S.?
- September 21, 2020
Depending on the success of the trials, Dr Rahman said that the COVID-19 vaccine will be available in the country between April and June. Now, as part of this effort, Adar Poonawalla-led Serum Institute of India is set to begin the final phase of human trials for the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca. (more...)
- September 21, 2020
Depending on the success of the trials, Dr Rahman said that the COVID-19 vaccine will be available in the country between April and June. Now, as part of this effort, Adar Poonawalla-led Serum Institute of India is set to begin the final phase of human trials for the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca. (more...)
Maryland added 24,200 jobs in August, unemployment falls under 7%
- September 21, 2020
The national rate fell 1.8 percentage points from July's level to 8.4%. Compared to August of 2019, the state has seen a decrease of 45,500 jobs, with the manufacturing industry reporting the largest loss of 17,900 positions. The U.S. unemployment rate fell from 10.2% in July to 8.4% in August. Graham County posted the highest jobless rate in northwest Kansas at 6.5 percent, while Russell, Rooks, Rush and Barton counties all had unemployment rates at or above 5 percent. (more...)
- September 21, 2020
The national rate fell 1.8 percentage points from July's level to 8.4%. Compared to August of 2019, the state has seen a decrease of 45,500 jobs, with the manufacturing industry reporting the largest loss of 17,900 positions. The U.S. unemployment rate fell from 10.2% in July to 8.4% in August. Graham County posted the highest jobless rate in northwest Kansas at 6.5 percent, while Russell, Rooks, Rush and Barton counties all had unemployment rates at or above 5 percent. (more...)
Apple to celebrate Diwali with 1st India online store on Sep 23
- September 20, 2020
With the September 23 launch, it has hit the deadline although according to the Bloomberg report, Apple had planned to launch online much sooner, but found its plans disrupted by the coronavirus outbreak. These are being done in order to make the products more affordable to the masses. Additionally, students can take advantage of special pricing on Mac and iPad products, as well as receive discounts on accessories and AppleCare+, Apple said . (more...)
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- September 20, 2020
With the September 23 launch, it has hit the deadline although according to the Bloomberg report, Apple had planned to launch online much sooner, but found its plans disrupted by the coronavirus outbreak. These are being done in order to make the products more affordable to the masses. Additionally, students can take advantage of special pricing on Mac and iPad products, as well as receive discounts on accessories and AppleCare+, Apple said . (more...)
Moderna likely to get vaccine trial results by year-end
- September 20, 2020
Among the half of Americans who say they would not get a vaccine, 76pc said concern about side effects was a major reason why they would definitely or probably not get it. Earlier in September, the final trial of the controversial vaccine started in Moscow. The decision by Moderna, which has received $2.5 billion in U.S. (more...)
- September 20, 2020
Among the half of Americans who say they would not get a vaccine, 76pc said concern about side effects was a major reason why they would definitely or probably not get it. Earlier in September, the final trial of the controversial vaccine started in Moscow. The decision by Moderna, which has received $2.5 billion in U.S. (more...)
Newcastle to gain new lockdown-like restrictions from Friday
- September 20, 2020
All hospitality businesses will also be restricted to offering table service only under the new measures, which were first briefed last night . Argar also said on Thursday that nationwide measures to control the spread of coronavirus in Britain are not now needed. (more...)
- September 20, 2020
All hospitality businesses will also be restricted to offering table service only under the new measures, which were first briefed last night . Argar also said on Thursday that nationwide measures to control the spread of coronavirus in Britain are not now needed. (more...)
New Lighthouse Labs to boost NHS Test and Trace capacity
- September 20, 2020
Mr Burgon said: "This issue is too important to have someone in charge who just isn't up to the job". Prime Minister Boris Johnson had promised that 100 per cent of tests results would be returned within a day by June, but only 33 per cent have been this month. (more...)
- September 20, 2020
Mr Burgon said: "This issue is too important to have someone in charge who just isn't up to the job". Prime Minister Boris Johnson had promised that 100 per cent of tests results would be returned within a day by June, but only 33 per cent have been this month. (more...)
Stocks rise as AstraZeneca resumes vaccine trial
- September 20, 2020
All follow-up appointments with people already vaccinated continued as normal during the week's pause, the university said. The volunteers have been recruited in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Salvador in the northeastern state of Bahia where a hospital is conducting the tests. (more...)
- September 20, 2020
All follow-up appointments with people already vaccinated continued as normal during the week's pause, the university said. The volunteers have been recruited in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Salvador in the northeastern state of Bahia where a hospital is conducting the tests. (more...)
One in seven volunteers for Sputnik V report side effects
- September 20, 2020
The Sputnik V is among several vaccine candidates being considered by Indian authorities for the country. The Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine has been developed by Moscow's Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology and it was touted as the "World's first Coronavirus vaccine " when it received approval for public use in August. (more...)
- September 20, 2020
The Sputnik V is among several vaccine candidates being considered by Indian authorities for the country. The Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine has been developed by Moscow's Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology and it was touted as the "World's first Coronavirus vaccine " when it received approval for public use in August. (more...)
Latin American nations plan to join COVAX vaccine facility after deadline
- September 20, 2020
Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline are running a bit behind other companies in terms of clinical testing, but that doesn't mean they aren't ready to ink their own momentous supply deals. "Malaysia's approach in joining Covax, forming strategic partnerships with other countries and directly negotiating with pharmaceutical companies will ensure Malaysia obtains sufficient supply of the vaccine". (more...)
- September 20, 2020
Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline are running a bit behind other companies in terms of clinical testing, but that doesn't mean they aren't ready to ink their own momentous supply deals. "Malaysia's approach in joining Covax, forming strategic partnerships with other countries and directly negotiating with pharmaceutical companies will ensure Malaysia obtains sufficient supply of the vaccine". (more...)
Wall St posts third week of declines as tech slide drags on
- September 20, 2020
Last week, all three major USA stock indexes posted a second straight week of declines as investors sold tech-related names that had powered the S&P 500 to record highs in a dramatic rally from the March lows. US-listed Chinese companies traded mostly lower, with eight of the top 10 stocks by weight in the S&P US Listed China 50 index ending the day on a downbeat note. (more...)
- September 20, 2020
Last week, all three major USA stock indexes posted a second straight week of declines as investors sold tech-related names that had powered the S&P 500 to record highs in a dramatic rally from the March lows. US-listed Chinese companies traded mostly lower, with eight of the top 10 stocks by weight in the S&P US Listed China 50 index ending the day on a downbeat note. (more...)
OPEC+ pressures Iraq, UAE to further cut oil production
- September 20, 2020
Prince Abdulaziz was speaking at a closed-door meeting of OPEC and its allies, led by Russian Federation, which pressed for better compliance with oil output cuts against the backdrop of falling crude prices as uncertainty reigns over the global economic outlook . (more...)
- September 20, 2020
Prince Abdulaziz was speaking at a closed-door meeting of OPEC and its allies, led by Russian Federation, which pressed for better compliance with oil output cuts against the backdrop of falling crude prices as uncertainty reigns over the global economic outlook . (more...)
Ford Debuts Its New ‘Built For America’ Brand Campaign
- September 19, 2020
While speaking with the media during the company's announcement of a $700 million expansion of its Rouge complex to build the F-150 EV, Ford's president of the Americans and International Markets Group, Kumar Galhotra, said the lifetime cost of ownership of the electric model will be roughly half that of a current-generation ICE F-150. (more...)
- September 19, 2020
While speaking with the media during the company's announcement of a $700 million expansion of its Rouge complex to build the F-150 EV, Ford's president of the Americans and International Markets Group, Kumar Galhotra, said the lifetime cost of ownership of the electric model will be roughly half that of a current-generation ICE F-150. (more...)
Moderna's COVID vaccine expected to be ready by end of year
- September 19, 2020
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla told CNBC on Monday that it is likely that his company will have a "conclusive efficacy result of our Phase 3 [trial] before the end of October". The vaccine race has become deeply politicized in the USA in the run-up to the presidential election in November, as President Donald Trump touts a quick vaccine in response to criticism of his handling of the pandemic. (more...)
- September 19, 2020
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla told CNBC on Monday that it is likely that his company will have a "conclusive efficacy result of our Phase 3 [trial] before the end of October". The vaccine race has become deeply politicized in the USA in the run-up to the presidential election in November, as President Donald Trump touts a quick vaccine in response to criticism of his handling of the pandemic. (more...)
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