Shares rose Tuesday, raising concerns – tensions in Washington-Beijing, the lack of a US incentive package for coronavirus, and the resurgence of viruses in Europe. The optimists helped push the Nasdaq Composite COMP, + 1.00% to log another record on Monday, while some see a new S&P 500 SPX, + …
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Cai Xia was a Communist party insider in China. Then she announced Xi.
During her career teaching at the Communist Party’s top academy, Cai Xia cheered on signs that China’s leaders would make their political move, making them an unusually prominent voice for democratic change close to the heart of ‘ the party. Now Mrs. Cai has turned her back on such hope, …
Read More »Optimism over Covid-19 immunity rises as studies show antibodies protect and T cells last longer
It followed the 122 strong crew of a fishing boat working in the Pacific off the coast of Seattle, Washington. All were tested for both antibodies and the virus before and after. An outbreak occurred on the ship and 104 people were infected – an attack rate of 85 percent. …
Read More »Cowboys Gerald McCoy For years with Quad Tendon Tear
FRISCO – Gerald McCoy grew up loving the Dallas Cowboys. And because this weekend’s training camp was going on here at The Star, at the age of 32, he was a standout, and the Cowboys have reason to love him back. But on Monday morning, somewhat less happy news, than …
Read More »Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway investment is ‘ultimate privilege’: CEO of Barrick Gold
Barrick Gold CEO and President Mark Bristow on why gold and precious metals have rallied in recent weeks. Barrick Gold Corp. CEO Mark Bristow thinks Warren Buffett’s inaugural investment in Berkshire Hathaway is an “important step” for his gold mining company and the sector. Berkshire announced a new 20.9 million …
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