Cisco Systems Inc. reported financial results that were largely in line with the Wall Street estimate, but another revenue decline and accompanying soft income battled the stock in trading after hours Wednesday. The company also announced the retirement of longtime Chief Financial Officer Kelly Kramer, once a successor is found. …
Read More »Vaping makes teens up to 7 times more likely to catch COVID-19: study
Here is another cloud on the horizon for e-cigarette companies. A new Stanford study links vaping to a “substantially increased risk” of COVID-19 in teens and young adults. The nationwide sample of more than 4,000 participants conducted in May found that people who were armed were five to seven times …
Read More »Modern stockrally disappears as analysts weigh on what US government deal means for COVID-19 vaccine prices
The rally in shares in Moderna Inc. jumped through news late Tuesday that the U.S. government ordered 100 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate on Wednesday as analysts waited for what the order meant for prices. Modern MRNA, + 1.94% is widely regarded as a front-runner in the race …
Read More »Shares run despite inflation news, Stimulus fear
Text size Getty Images U.S. equities stand despite the lack of progress in efforts to negotiate another stimulus package and further data showing strengthening inflation. Shortly after the open, the Dow Jones Industrial Average averaged 263 points, or 1%, up 27,950. The S&P 500 also advanced 1%, while the Nasdaq …
Read More »Funding for $ 300 per week unemployment benefits could run out in six weeks
An additional $ 300 a week in federal unemployment benefits will likely take a few weeks to reach out to workers and funding could be depleted a month and a half later, a Labor official said. The official said states should be able to start making the payments after applying …
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