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	finance As-it-happens update ⋅ March 1, 2021
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	Washington Post Johnson & Johnson vaccine deepens concerns over racial and geographic inequities Washington Post Governors weigh ease of use against perception of a two-tiered system if new coronavirus vaccine is deployed primarily to harder-to-reach communities. Image without a caption. Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R) speaks at a mass vaccination site in Natick, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Amazon Union Is a Tough Sell in Town Where $15 an Hour Goes a Long Way Bloomberg On a rainy Saturday afternoon in early February, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union held a rally in a grassy lot a five-minute drive from Amazon.com Inc.'s fulfillment center in Bessemer, Alabama. Organizers handed out pizzas supplied by U.S. ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg China Region Declares War on Crypto Mining, Stirring Wider Fear Bloomberg Sign up for Next China, a weekly email on where the nation stands now and where it's going next. China's Inner Mongolia has banned cryptocurrency mining and declared it will shut all such projects by April, spurring fears the world's No. 2 economy will take ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Turkey emerges from COVID-19-hit 2020 with 1.8% economic growth Reuters Propelled by a burst of credit in mid-2020, fourth-quarter GDP grew 1.7% from the previous quarter on a seasonally and calendar-adjusted basis, the Turkish Statistical Institute said. A surge ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes China's Surging Bond Market Puts Default Risk On Wall Street Forbes In the search for yield, China's growing corporate bond market has been the place to go for foreign investors. No emerging market debt has been sexier, based on inflow data from EPFR Global in Cambridge, Mass. If you were graphing their inflow charts, you ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Private Equity Has $300 Billion for Pandemic-Hit Real Estate Bloomberg Buyout firms' global real estate funds are now sitting on more than $300 billion of unspent cash, according to Preqin data. "There is a lot of money ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters AstraZeneca sold out of vaccine maker Moderna last year Reuters (Reuters) - AstraZeneca sold a stake it held in rival COVID-19 vaccine maker Moderna over the course of last year, the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker's latest annual report shows. FILE PHOTO: The AstraZeneca logo is pictured outside the AstraZeneca office ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Klarna funding round makes it Europe's most valuable startup at $31 billion Reuters STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Swedish payments firm Klarna has nearly tripled its valuation to $31 billion in less than six months with a new $1 billion private fundraising round, the company said on Monday. Slideshow ( 2 images ). The new round, which was ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Local pharmacies say they need more COVID vaccines as CVS, Walgreens ramp up shots USA TODAY He bought a specially equipped freezer for storage purposes, certified additional employees to administer vaccines and bought scheduling software to gear up for the push. "Everybody stepped up to do everything that the CDC asked, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC These 12 Amex cards will soon offer cell phone protection for damage or theft CNBC American Express will soon provide eligible card members with cell phone protection, allowing you to be reimbursed for repair or replacement costs (terms apply). Updated Mon, Mar 1 2021. Flag as irrelevant
	MarketWatch Ladbrokes owner Entain hikes offer for rival Enlabs to $440 million MarketWatch Two weeks later, MGM abandoned its attempt to buy Entain after its bid was rebuffed by the target's board. A surge in online betting from stay-at-home customers during the COVID-19 pandemic ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Rocket Lab CEO eats (part of) his hat revealing new rocket capable of human spaceflight WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando CEO Peter Beck announced its latest venture in the unique style Rocket Lab has become known for during the past five years with mission names including "That's a Funny Looking Cactus" and "Look Ma, No Hands.". Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Gold prices edge higher on softer dollar CNBC Spot gold rose 0.3% to $1,739.31 per ounce by 0108 GMT, after hitting its lowest since June at $1,716.85 on Friday. U.S. gold futures gained 0.4% to $1,736.10. A one kilo Swiss gold bar and US dollars gold coins are pictured in Paris on February 20, 2020. Flag as irrelevant
	MarketWatch Royal Caribbean launches $1.5 billion public stock offering MarketWatch The company said it plans to use the proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes. Based on Friday's stock closing price of $93.27, the offering could represent about 16.08 million shares, or about 6.8% of the shares outstanding. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Fukushima operator completes removal of second set of spent fuel rods Reuters TOKYO (Reuters) - Tepco, the operator of Japan's wrecked Fukushima atomic plant, said it had successfully removed spent uranium fuel from a damaged reactor building in a key step in its clean up of the site after a nuclear disaster a decade ago. Formally ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday The key to closing the gender pay gap may be closer than you think Newsday Want to avoid gender pay gaps? The solution starts (and mostly ends) with your mate. Economist Patricia Cortés is an expert on the gender pay gap. If you ask her advice on how to avoid a gender pay gap in your own life, her answer is surprisingly close to ... Flag as irrelevant
	MarketWatch L3Harris to sell its military training, combat propulsion businesses for $1.45 billion MarketWatch CAE expects the deal to add to earnings in the first full year after the closing, which is expected to occur in the second half of 2120. L3Harris' military training business had revenue of about $500 million in 2020. Flag as irrelevant
	MarketWatch Aggreko swings to pretax loss MarketWatch Aggreko PLC said Monday that it swung to a pretax loss for 2020 as revenue fell and that it expected 2021 to be a year of transition before returning to pre-Covid-19 levels of activity in 2022. The London-listed power-equipment-supplier made a pretax loss of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Moneyweb.co.za S.Africa's RCL Foods delivers higher interim profit on unit performance Reuters JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African food producer RCL Foods on Monday reported a 12% increase in half-year profit, boosted by the performances of its sugar, baking and logistics segments. RCL, which owns Selati sugar, Ouma rusks and Rainbow ... Flag as irrelevant
	WWLTV.com Deadline to file sexual abuse by Catholic clergy 5 pm Monday WWLTV.com The deadline, known as a 'bar date,' comes 10 months after the Archdiocese filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, May 1, 2020. Flag as irrelevant
	MarketWatch Walmart to scrap $35 minimum for Express delivery MarketWatch "Customers told us sometimes the items they needed in a hurry didn't meet the minimum, so we're removing it, making it even easier for customers to get what they need when they need it," said Tom Ward, senior vice president of customer product, in a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bay News 9 Raymond James Stadium Covid-19 Vaccine Site Opens Bay News 9 And now even more people will be eligible to get a shot. The new vaccination site is set up at Lot 14 across from the stadium. By 8 a.m., plenty of vehicles already were snaking through ... Flag as irrelevant
	DirectorsTalk Interviews Bunzl profit rises, sees more revenue growth ahead MarketWatch Bunzl PLC said Monday that pretax profit for 2020 rose 23% on higher revenue, and that it expects further growth in 2021. Pretax profit was 555.7 million pounds ($773.8 million), compared with GBP453.3 million in 2019, the U.K. distribution-and-outsourcing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post China manufacturing weakens for third month in February Washington Post BEIJING — China's manufacturing recovery weakened for a third month in February as exports and new orders declined, according to two surveys released Monday. A monthly purchasing managers' index issued by a prominent business magazine, Caixin, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WWMT-TV Grand Rapids manufacturing facility to ship first doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine WWMT-TV GRAND RAPIDS , Mich. — Leaders of a West Michigan company producing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine said they would provide an update on the vaccine and timeline Monday, March 1, 2021. Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing in Grand Rapids was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fredericksburg.com WATCH NOW: Fredericksburg-area commercial sector weathering COVID crisis Fredericksburg.com Stafford was primed to attract this type of project thanks to its location, relatively low cost of land and a change in its tax code for warehouses over 100,000 square feet in 2018. "Then ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livemint Bank credit to large industries, infrastructure a concern: RBI Livemint However, credit growth to medium industries has accelerated, pointing to the positive impact of several measures taken by the Government and RBI, the bulletin noted. "The muted credit offtake in the recent ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTSP.com Florida man wins $500K lottery prize using lucky numbers from fortune cookie WTSP.com Those lucky numbers ended up winning him $500,000. According to lottery officials, the odds of winning a Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million. Sorzano is moving from Estero to Huntersville, North Carolina ... Flag as irrelevant
	Modern Ghana Report Recommends Revamp for Cleveland Waste, Recycling Programs WKSU News "It's an integrated system that involves regular trash pickup, recycling, bulk pickup, all of these special waste streams that we also collect at various locations," Cleveland Chief of Sustainability Jason Wood told ideastream Friday. Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 2 Detroit Texas woman hits jackpot, wins over 300k at Las Vegas airport slot machine FOX 2 Detroit Megan H. of Flower Mound, Texas, won a $302,000 jackpot at the Las Vegas McCarran International Airport while waiting to get on her flight home. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN You can help the Girl Scouts develop leaders one cookie at a time WDRB LOUISVILLE, Ky (WDRB) - Local troops are out in full force delivering Girl Scout Cookies. WDRB's Keith Kaiser joined some Girl Scouts to see how the sweet treats are making a difference. The lineup includes Samoas, Thin Mints, Tagalongs, Do-si-dos, ... Flag as irrelevant
	News by Decresearch Angling Pfizer, AstraZeneca jumps into commercial PD-(L)1 fight in China Endpoints News Notably, both have their own checkpoint drugs. But unlike Pfizer's Bavencio, AstraZeneca's Imfinzi is actually approved in China for unresectable non-small cell lung cancer. And in toripalimab, the British drugmaker is scoring a more mature drug that earned ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Australian Financial Review John Poynton 'valuable', 'enormously committed' at Crown The Australian Financial Review Similarly departed board member Andrew Demetriou, in a rather marked contrast, merely had investors informed of his leave-taking, forcing him to put out his own statement vowing to "defend [his] reputation at every opportunity". Flag as irrelevant
	AutoExpress New Volkswagen ID.3 convertible could be on the way AutoExpress Volkswagen is considering a convertible version of its pure-electric hatchback, with these official renders previewing its styling. by: Luke Wilkinson. 1 Mar 2021. 0. Volkswagen ID.3 Convertible. Volkswagen executives could soon give the green light to a ... Flag as irrelevant
	City A.M. Brits head back to the high street as roadmap out of lockdown boosts shopper numbers City A.M. Non-essential retail, restuarants and pubs are, for now, still forced to stay closed, but the prospect of an end of lockdown restrictions boosted confidence and led to a nearly 16 per cent rise in footfall on UK high streets week-on-week. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Wagamama owner burns through £5.5ma month in Covid-19 lockdown The Guardian The group said it had secured another loan worth £500m that would help consolidate its debt and give it a larger financial cushion as it prepareed to reopen the rest of its sites to diners when lockdown lifts. Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 61 Ansonia latest town tackling catalytic converter thefts FOX 61 Credit: Ansonia Police Dept. Ansonia police believe this vehicle was involved in the theft of catalytic converters from local vehicles. February 27, 2021. Author: Associated ... Flag as irrelevant
	DriveSpark.com Review: Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan — When Style Meets Aerodynamics DriveSpark.com Mercedes-Benz is known to have the most inviting interiors with the top-notch build quality. Their cars offer comfort, luxury, and performance too. If the brand has been given the task of making their most affordable offering by retaining the core values of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	BNN BOJ Still Ready to Defend Yield Range Before Review BNN Others say recent jumps in yields have made it harder to do widen the range because the bank doesn't want to give the impression there's a green light for higher yields. ©2021 Bloomberg L.P.. Flag as irrelevant
	Meath Chronicle Bank of Ireland to close three branches in Meath Meath Chronicle Its branches in Athboy, Enfield and Ratoath will close as part of the bank's plans to reduce its network in the Republic by about a third and its locations in the North by more than half. Flag as irrelevant
	The Australian Financial Review Labor support warms gas industry but cost remains key The Australian Financial Review Federal Labor's broad support for gas to help meet net zero emissions goals should help clear the way for the federal government's targeted reforms for gas but price and cost are expected to be more important in determining how big a role the fuel will play in ... Flag as irrelevant
	ArabianBusiness.com Fiscal year-end demand, rising crude prices spook India rupee in the short-term ArabianBusiness.com Gulf-based expat Indians account for a major portion of remittances sent to India. The Indian rupee is expected to see a fall in the coming days ... Flag as irrelevant
	Dothan Eagle Answer Man: Will federal debt increase affect the value of the dollar? Dothan Eagle The website says the federal government borrows money from the public by issuing securities – bills, notes, and bonds – through the Treasury. Support Local ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNA Hang Seng Indexes shakes up Hong Kong benchmark, aims to include 100 companies CNA A man walks past a bank's electronic board showing the Hong Kong share index at Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Jan 12, 2021. (Photo: AP Photo/Vincent Yu). 01 Mar 2021 06:20PM (Updated: 01 Mar 2021 06:30PM ) ... Flag as irrelevant
	ArabianBusiness.com Abu Dhabi de facto ruler cements control over oil firm Adnoc ArabianBusiness.com Adnoc pumps almost all the oil and gas in the United Arab Emirates, the third-biggest crude producer in OPEC. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Flag as irrelevant
	City A.M. Online share of grocery sales hits record level during third lockdown City A.M. The third national lockdown pushed the share of online grocery sales to a record high in January, double the level the previous month. The pandemic has accelerated the shift to online shopping with Britain's big four supermarkets expanding their capacity ... Flag as irrelevant
	Simple Flying After Some Bumps Boeing 727 Successfully Transported Overland In The UK Simple Flying Since then we've also reported on the project's progress and setbacks. But now, Johnny Palmer's goal of moving the old jet from Cotswold Airport to Bristol has finally been achieved, making for some spectacular sights along the way as the fuselage was moved ... Flag as irrelevant
	Khaleej Times Wizz Air Abu Dhabi launches automated refund process Khaleej Times Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, which operates four new state-of-the-art Airbus A321neo aircrafts, has launched an automated refund process that handles cash conversion refund requests within just one week, offering travellers an easy way to manage their bookings. Flag as irrelevant
	ET Now Global cues for Sensex: Asian shares trade higher as bond market calms; oil resumes gains ET Now USA Dow closes 470 points lower & closed below the 31,000 milestone as rising yields saddle stocks with weekly losses. U.S. tech stocks staged a modest rebound on the last day of a tumultuous week as a global bond rout eased, sending the yield on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Financial Times Economics class: Extra stamp duty holiday would raise house prices, say lawyers Financial Times Specification: Synoptic questions: demand and supply, interrelationships of markets, AD-AS, macroeconomic objectives. Click to read the article below and then answer the questions:. Flag as irrelevant
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