By Stephen Culp NEW YORK – The S&P 500 ended lower on Wednesday, taking an abrupt nosedive that reversed earlier solid gains after the U.S. Federal Reserve released its statement …
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Trial for first Omicron specific booster shot started by Moderna
by Reutersby ReutersModerna Inc said on Wednesday it had started a mid-stage study, testing a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine specifically designed to target the Omicron coronavirus variant, a day after …
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FAA chief to testify at U.S. House hearing on 5G impact on aviation safety
by Reutersby ReutersBy David Shepardson WASHINGTON – The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to testify before a Feb. 3 U.S. House of Representatives hearing on new C-Band 5G …
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-Levi Strauss & Co forecast annual sales and profit above analysts’ estimates after topping quarterly results on Wednesday, bolstered by higher prices and strong demand for its jeans and jackets, …
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Omicron subvariant appears more contagious, but not more severe, Denmark says
by Reutersby ReutersCOPENHAGEN -The BA.2 subvariant of the Omicron coronavirus variant, which is dominant in Denmark, appears more contagious than the more common BA.1 sub-lineage, Danish Health Minister Magnus Heunicke said on …
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By Svea Herbst-Bayliss BOSTON -Billionaire investor William Ackman has built a new stake in streaming service Netflix Inc worth more than $1 billion since its stock price tumbled starting last …
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Amazon workers eligible to hold union election at New York warehouse -NLRB
by Reutersby ReutersBy Julia Love -A group of Amazon.com workers has met the requirements to hold a union election at a warehouse in Staten Island, New York, a spokesperson for the U.S. …
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NY AG Letitia James urges dismissal of Trump’s lawsuit blocking her from investigating family business
by Reutersby ReutersNEW YORK – New York State attorney general Letitia James on Wednesday urged the dismissal of Donald Trump’s lawsuit seeking to stop her civil probe into him and his family …
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Robinhood says it is in ‘strong position’ to face unlikely market events
by Reutersby Reuters(This January 25 story corrects to read “$2.8 billion, 21 times” rather than “$2.7 billion, more than 25 times” in paragraph 3) – Robinhood Markets Inc on Tuesday highlighted steps …
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Intel posts record quarterly revenue, sees supply strains through year
by Reutersby ReutersBy Jane Lanhee Lee and Chavi Mehta -Chipmaker Intel Corp posted record fourth-quarter revenue, but forecast first-quarter earnings short of Wall Street expectations, as the world’s largest chipmaker faces challenges …
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Prince Andrew seeks jury trial, denies Virginia Giuffre’s sex abuse claims
by Reutersby ReutersBy Luc Cohen NEW YORK – Britain’s Prince Andrew on Wednesday asked for a U.S. jury trial as he again denied Virginia Giuffre’s accusations that he sexually abused her more …
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– Bank of America Corp is raising the base salary for senior bankers, according to a person familiar with the matter, its latest attempt to retain top talent in one …
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Fed says bond maturity runoff will be main tool for shrinking balance sheet
by Reutersby ReutersBy Jonnelle Marte – The Federal Reserve said on Wednesday it will rely primarily on letting bond holdings run off the balance sheet as they mature as it grapples with …
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Evergrande targets restructuring proposal within six months as state tightens control
by Reutersby ReutersBy Clare Jim and Jason Xue HONG KONG -China Evergrande Group said on Wednesday it aims to have a preliminary restructuring proposal in place within six months as the debt-laden …
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Senator wants U.S. government, automakers to address ‘alarming’ jump in carjackings
by Reutersby ReutersBy David Shepardson WASHINGTON – A senior U.S. senator on Wednesday called on major automakers and the Transportation Department to take action to address an “alarming” rise in carjackings in …
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Former public defender Jackson among possible Biden Supreme Court picks
by Reutersby ReutersBy Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON – Ketanji Brown Jackson, a federal judge seen as a potential U.S. Supreme Court nominee for President Joe Biden, could make history as the first Black …
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Instant View: FOMC reaffirms March for taper end, and, maybe, rate hike
by Reutersby ReutersNEW YORK – The Federal Reserve on Wednesday signaled it is likely to raise U.S. interest rates in March and reaffirmed plans to end its bond purchases that month before …
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– Belgian drugmaker Galapagos NV on Wednesday named former Johnson & Johnson senior executive Paul Stoffels as its chief executive officer, effective April 1. Stoffels was the chief scientific officer …
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Explainer-The Fed is planning to cut its balance sheet. Here’s what we know
by Reutersby ReutersBy Jonnelle Marte – The Federal Reserve is beginning to lay out the specifics of how it plans to cull the bond holdings amassed to bolster the U.S. economy during …
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Ethnicity next step in UK financial sector diversity, says watchdog advisor
by Reutersby ReutersBy Huw Jones LONDON – Britain’s financial watchdog will publish requirements within a year for boosting ethnic diversity among employees in finance by using targets and not quotas, one of …
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Rate traders see risk of more than four U.S. Fed hikes this year after hawkish Powell
by Reutersby Reuters– Hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday have led short-term interest rate traders to begin pricing for the possibility that the U.S. central bank could raise …
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Chevron, Marathon raise quarterly dividend as energy prices rally
by Reutersby Reuters-Chevron Corp and Marathon Oil Corp on Wednesday became the latest U.S. oil and gas companies to raise quarterly dividends as a rebound in fuel demand drives energy prices higher. …
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By Sabrina Valle HOUSTON – Shares of U.S. oil major Chevron Corp on Wednesday touched an all-time high intraday amid a strong stock market rally and ahead of the release …
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U.S. SEC to ramp up hedge fund, private equity fund scrutiny
by Reutersby ReutersBy Katanga Johnson WASHINGTON -The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Wednesday proposed new rules to boost hedge fund and private equity fund disclosures as it looks to increase oversight …
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By Herbert Lash NEW YORK – The dollar rose to a five-week high on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it is likely to raise U.S. interest rates in March …