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	finance As-it-happens update ⋅ January 28, 2021
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	Reuters Wizz Air presses crisis advantage as easyJet pulls back Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - Wizz Air vowed to use the coronavirus crisis to grab business from rivals including easyJet, as the no-frills airlines both posted sharp quarterly revenue declines. FILE PHOTO: A Wizz Air Airbus A320 at Luton Airport, Luton, Britain, May 1, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Miami Heat lets dogs out to screen fans for Covid-19 -- but what does the science say? CNN As AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami reopens to a limited number of fans Thursday, the Miami Heat is bringing out dogs it is billing as "coronavirus detection dogs" to screen guests and employees as they arrive at the facility. The team will be the first in the NBA to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Motley Fool 4 Stocks Warren Buffett Is Likely to Add to in 2021 Motley Fool The Oracle of Omaha has a knack for identifying plain-as-day values and hanging onto companies with sustainable competitive advantages for long periods of time. In other words, when Warren Buffett buys or sells a stock, Wall Street and retail investors pay ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Oil steadies as COVID-19-induced demand worries persist Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - Oil steadied after earlier declines on Thursday fuelled by fresh travel curbs to prevent new coronavirus outbreaks and delays to vaccine rollouts. FILE PHOTO: Maltese-flagged crude oil tanker Captain Paris sails in the Bosphorus as it is ... Flag as irrelevant
	MarketWatch Dow futures edge higher after steep Wall St. selloff; GameStop underlines worries about market froth MarketWatch Stock futures were mixed Thursday, struggling for direction a day after steep losses for major indexes tied to worries over a slowing economic recovery. Investors continued to monitor a surge in shares of GameStop Corp. that underlined concerns about ... Flag as irrelevant
	PRNewswire The Athletic And BetMGM Announce Exclusive Sports Betting Partnership PRNewswire Key details of the agreement include the creation of The Athletic Betting Hub, a new content vertical for The Athletic, as well as further in-depth content and product integrations between the two companies. " ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Tech Stocks Drive $123 Billion Gain at Norway Wealth Fund Bloomberg Norway's sovereign wealth fund returned $123 billion last year as soaring technology stocks added to market gains fattened by crisis support packages. The result is the fund's second highest in over two decades, and Chief Executive Officer Nicolai Tangen ... Flag as irrelevant
	BNN Why Your Education and Job Could Mean You're Paying Too Much for Car Insurance ConsumerReports.org She hadn't planned to look elsewhere—she liked the customer service at Liberty—until she heard something that made her think again: An acquaintance who worked at a New Jersey consumer group told her some companies charge drivers higher premiums if ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nasdaq AMC Explodes 301% After $305M Share Sale; Street Says Hold Nasdaq Shares of AMC Entertainment exploded 301% on Jan. 27 fueled by investor optimism that the cash-strapped movie theatre operator is on the right track to avert bankruptcy. The stock dropped 27% in Wednesday's after-market trading session. Amid the share ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nasdaq UK's competition watchdog begins probe into Facebook's Giphy deal Nasdaq Jan 28 (Reuters) - UK's competition watchdog on Thursday launched its initial investigation into Facebook Inc's FB.O completed acquisition of GIF website Giphy, at a time when the social media network is under global regulatory scrutiny over antitrust concerns. Flag as irrelevant
	PR Week Golin hires first UK strategy chief to 'completely change the offering' PR Week Former Freuds head of strategy Kat Arnull has joined Golin and Virgo Health in the new role of UK group chief strategy officer. News · Tweet. Share. Golin said Arnull (pictured) will work with the UK leadership to grow the agencies' practices and offerings. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters TSMC ramps up auto chip production as carmakers wrestle with shortages Reuters TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSMC) is "expediting" auto-related products through its wafer fabs and reallocating wafer capacity, the company said on Thursday, amid a global shortage of auto chips. FILE PHOTO: A man sits ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday Where to get Valentine's Day treats for pickup, delivery on Long Island Newsday You can get a doughnut and coffee box delivery (the brainchild of Sail Away and North Fork Doughnut Company) and hot chocolate "bombs," like the geometric heart-shaped ones from Sayville Chocolatier -- and most can be picked up curbside. Flag as irrelevant
	MarketWatch Tractor Supply beats profit and sales expectations, provides upbeat outlook and raises dividend MarketWatch The rural lifestyle retailer's stock was still inactive in premarket trading. Net income fell to $135.9 million, or $1.15 a share, from $144.2 million, or $1.21 a share, in the year-ago period. Excluding nonrecurring items, adjusted earnings per share of $1.64 beat the ... Flag as irrelevant
	MarketWatch Dow swings to a profit, with adjusted earnings and sales rising above expectations MarketWatch The materials science company's stock was still essentially inactive in premarket trading. Net income was $1.24 billion, or $1.65 a share, after a net loss of $2.32 billion, or $3.14 a share, in the year-ago period. Flag as irrelevant
	Rappler Aeromexico pilots' union says agrees to cuts of $350 mln over bankruptcy talks Reuters MEXICO CITY, Jan 27 (Reuters) - A pilots' union for Mexico's Grupo Aeromexico said it had accepted cuts amounting to $350 million on collective bargaining pacts in negotiations required for the airline to win a second tranche of bankruptcy financing. Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Global shares drop after US stocks' worst day since October Seattle Times TOKYO (AP) — Global shares skidded on Thursday as a reality check set in about longtime economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic, giving Wall Street its worst day since October. France's CAC 40 slipped 0.7% in early trading to 5,422.70, while ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Samsung Net Profit Misses Estimates After 5G iPhone's Debut Bloomberg Samsung Electronics Co. missed analyst estimates for the fourth quarter and warned profitability will likely decline this quarter, citing weakness in its memory chip business and challenges with currency fluctuations. South Korea's biggest company reported ... Flag as irrelevant
	Investor's Business Daily American Airlines Jumps, Southwest Rises After Q4 Results, Challenging Outlook Investor's Business Daily American Airlines (AAL) and Southwest (LUV) reported smaller-than-expected fourth-quarter losses but continued struggles ahead on Thursday, as airline stocks face a turbulent rebound from the coronavirus pandemic. American Airlines stock jumped early ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Tech Baidu secures license for full driverless road tests in California Yahoo Tech To secure the permit, the company had to prove to the California DMV that its technology is capable of Level 4 or 5 autonomy. It also had to write up detailed instructions on how law enforcement and first responders should interact with their test vehicles in case ... Flag as irrelevant
	MarketWatch Bankia profit halves due to coronavirus provisions MarketWatch Bankia SA's net profit more than halved last year as the bank set aside more than half a billion euros in extraordinary provisions to weather the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The Spanish lender said Thursday that profit fell almost 58% last year to 230 ... Flag as irrelevant
	KITV Honolulu DOH: 3 deaths, 103 new COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday KITV Honolulu 64 new COVID-19 cases are on O'ahu, 27 on Maui, three on Hawai'i Island and nine residents were diagnosed outside of the state. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters JPMorgan to launch UK consumer bank within months Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - JPMorgan will launch its digital consumer bank in Britain under its Chase brand within months, the US banking giant said on Wednesday. The bank said the new business had already recruited 400 people and would offer a range of ... Flag as irrelevant
	ETF Trends KraneShares Launches First China STAR Market ETF, KSTR, in the US ETF Trends On Wednesday, Krane Funds Advisors, LLC, ("KraneShares"), a global asset management firm known for its China-focused ETFs and innovative China investment strategies, announced the launch of the KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (KSTR) ... Flag as irrelevant
	WSMV Nashville Tennessee saw a record number of firearm background checks in 2020 WSMV Nashville NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) - A new report from the TBI shows background checks in 2020 hit a record number, topping the previous year by more than 50 percent. NEWS ALERT: New data on firearms background checks in our state, provided by TBI's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nasdaq Valero Energy Corp. Q4 adjusted earnings Beat Estimates Nasdaq -EPS: -$0.88 in Q4 vs. $2.58 in the same period last year. -Excluding items, Valero Energy Corp. reported adjusted earnings of -$429 million or -$1.06 per share for the period. -Analysts projected -$1.42 per share -Revenue: $16.60 billion in Q4 vs. $27.88 billion ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKYC.com Hobby Lobby discontinuing 40% off coupon in February WKYC.com "By making this decision, we are intensifying our efforts to discount thousands of items every day. This will offer a better value instead of providing a discount on only one item with the coupon," Hobby Lobby wrote in the comment. Flag as irrelevant
	Oklahoman.com Stanley Black & Decker: 4Q Earnings Snapshot San Francisco Chronicle NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) _ Stanley Black & Decker Inc. (SWK) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter profit of $467.3 million. On a per-share basis, the New Britain, Connecticut-based company said it had net income of $2.88. Earnings, adjusted for costs ... Flag as irrelevant
	Crain's Chicago Business How did Ken Griffin get in the middle of a massive Reddit-fueled trading scrum? Crain's Chicago Business (Bloomberg) — The first sign of trouble for hedge fund wunderkind Gabe Plotkin came in late October: A poster on Reddit's popular wallstreetbets forum was taking aim at his wildly successful investment firm. "GME ... Flag as irrelevant
	Economic Times Reducing duty on gold is good for industry & economy: PR Somasundaram Economic Times While Q4 was a positive story in terms of gold demand, the doom and gloom is expected to continue into 202, says MD-India, World Gold Council. ETMarkets ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Fevertree Sales Ahead of Guidance as Covid Boosts Home Drinking Bloomberg Fevertree Drinks Plc, the British maker of high-end tonic, said full-year earnings were ahead of expectations as more people drink at home during Covid-19 lockdowns. Total sales fell about 3% in 2020, the company said Thursday, with gains in the U.S. ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Straits Times Keppel to exit rig-building business, yet to confirm how many jobs will be cut The Straits Times "When we succeed in executing these plans, we will see a transformed and more competitive Keppel O&M, well placed to support the global energy transition," CEO Loh Chin Hua said during a briefing on the results. Flag as irrelevant
	Livemint Maruti Suzuki reports 24% rise in Q3 net profit; margin contraction disappoints Livemint On a sequential basis Maruti Suzuki managed to engineer a sharp turnaround from the June quarter when it reported a loss of ₹249.9 crore, first ever in two decades. Flag as irrelevant
	Financial Times Nine banks ate into capital buffers under ECB's pandemic relief Financial Times Nine eurozone banks took advantage of the European Central Bank's relaxed rules to fall below its minimum capital requirements last year as part of supervisory efforts to keep credit flowing during the coronavirus crisis. The number of ... Flag as irrelevant
	WLS-TV COVID vaccine scams use fake appointments, shot promises to steal money, personal info WLS-TV CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Better Business Bureau has issued an alert as COVID-19 vaccine scams become more common as distribution ramps up. The BBB said victims have given up personal information and lost money as they try to get vaccinated. Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Fall in gold prices continues for fifth day Hindustan Times The global markets are also witnessing decline in the prices of gold on the back of a stronger dollar. READ FULL STORY. By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Deepali Sharma, Hindustan Times, New Delhi. PUBLISHED ON JAN 28, 2021 05:32 PM IST. Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 7 Austin Oakland airport 1st in nation to sell COVID kits in vending machines FOX 7 Austin The vending machines are selling kits called "At-Home Saliva RT-PCT" tests. Customers take the test on their own and then return saliva samples via FedEx. They'll get their results on a mobile phone app within 24 hours, said airport spokesman Robert ... Flag as irrelevant
	Kern Valley Sun Red Cross plans blood drives to shore up supply Greenfield Daily Reporter The Red Cross typically has a tough time keeping the blood supply strong during the winter months, when inclement weather and seasonal illnesses can impact donors. This year, the pandemic adds in another challenge in maintaining the blood supply. Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Johnson & Johnson says COVID vaccine data is coming early next week nj.com "I am proud of the progress of our COVID-19 vaccine candidate and the fact that we've moved so quickly while maintaining the highest level of science and safety standards," said Alex Gorsky, chairman and CEO of Johnson & Johnson, during an investor ... Flag as irrelevant
	City A.M. Sky owner Comcast beats revenue forecasts on broadband and streaming boost City A.M. Comcast today posted better-than-expected revenue for the fourth quarter, as higher demand for broadband services offset a pandemic-induced hit to theme park and film takings. The US media giant posted revenue of $27.7bn (£20.3bn) in the final three ... Flag as irrelevant
	PRNewswire Rising cost of chicken wings is challenging to already hurting restaurant industry in western Pennsylvania KCTV Kansas City "Being voted best wings in Pittsburgh, our sales are out the door," said Richard Rattner of William Penn Tavern in Shadyside. Rattner says wholesale prices for chicken wings have gone up from about $70 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Sydney Morning Herald CBA boosts tech spending to fend off fintech rivals The Sydney Morning Herald The Commonwealth Bank has flagged a lift in its technology spending, as it faces a wave of competition from fintech rivals and looks to cement its key position in customers' financial lives. Chief executive Matt Comyn on Thursday indicated the bank's ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu BusinessLine Stocks tumble in US on recovery fears; dollar climbs The Hindu BusinessLine Dow Jones Industrial Average down 2.05 per cent, the S&P500 lost 2.57 per cent and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 2.61 per cent. Stocks fell around the world on Wednesday as investors turned more cautious over stretched valuations and the economic ... Flag as irrelevant
	ET Now Aditya Birla Fashion Buys 51% stake in Sabyasachi Couture for Rs 398 crore ET Now The deal is expected to be completed in 30-45 days, Aditya Birla Fashion said in a statement. Established in 1990, the Sabyasachi brand deals in categories such as apparel, accessories and jewellery and has a strong franchise in India, the US, UK and Middle ... Flag as irrelevant
	Let's Go Tribe New Broadcast Owners, New Channel Names Let's Go Tribe Curt Schilling has asked the Hall of Fame to remove his name from the 2022 BBWAA ballot after not being elected Tuesday. Former Indians shortstop Omar Vizquel sees his vote total drop from 52.6% to 49.1%. Flag as irrelevant
	Valdosta Daily Times Low-Cost Satellite Market Size Will Grow Over $ 1 Billion During 2020-2024 | Wide-scale Deployment of Secure and ... Valdosta Daily Times LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 27, 2021--. The new low-cost satellite market research report from Technavio indicates negative growth in the short term as the business impact of COVID-19 spreads. This press release features multimedia. View the full ... Flag as irrelevant
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