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Dr. Scott Gottlieb believes omicron BA.2 subvariant unlikely to cause ‘national wave’ in U.S.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb told CNBC on Tuesday that he believes the U.S. this spring will avoid a “national wave” of infection related to the more contagious omicron BA.2 subvariant. However, the former Food and Drug Administration commissioner said on “Squawk Box” that he thinks cases are being “dramatically” underreported in some parts of the country. […]
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Microsoft wants to help business customers simplify those annoying software updates
Satya Nadella, chief executive officer of Microsoft Corp., speaks during the Windows 10 Devices event in New York on Oct. 6, 2015. Microsoft Corp. introduced its first-ever laptop, three Lumia phones and a Surface Pro 4 tablet, the first indication of the company’s revamped hardware strategy three months after saying it would scale back plans […]
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Russia debt default prospect resurfaces as U.S. blocks bond payment
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with members of the Security Council at a residence outside Moscow, Russia April 1, 2022. Mikhail Klimentyev | Sputnik | Reuters The prospect of a Russian debt default has once again been brought to the fore with the U.S. Treasury blocking dollar-denominated debt payments from Moscow via U.S. […]
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Inside the consulting firm run by Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas
(L-R) Associate Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife and conservative activist Virginia Thomas arrive at the Heritage Foundation on October 21, 2021 in Washington, DC. Drew Angerer | Getty Images Virginia “Ginni” Thomas runs a little-known consulting company that some campaign watchdog groups say could create yet another conflict of interest for her […]
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Ivanka Trump to testify Tuesday before House Jan. 6 committee
Ivanka Trump arrives to introduce her father, US President Donald Trump during a “Make America Great Again” rally at Total Sports Park on November 1, 2020, in Washington, Michigan. Brendan Smialowski | AFP | Getty Images WASHINGTON — Ivanka Trump, the daughter and senior White House adviser of former President Donald Trump, is set to […]
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Op-ed: Here’s what every woman needs to know about investing
Thomas Barwick | Getty Images Despite setbacks during the pandemic, the financial influence of women in the U.S. only stands to grow in the coming years. To that point, as more and more women embrace their economic power, they’re increasingly tackling the fundamentals of personal finance. McKinsey projects that by 2030, American women will control […]
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Tuesday
Here are the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Wall Street looks lower after two-session winning streak Traders on the floor of the NYSE, April 4, 2022. Source: NYSE U.S. stock futures dipped Tuesday after back-to-back gains on Wall Street. The Nasdaq advanced nearly 2% to […]
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There’s no shortage of aspiring Goldman bankers as record 236,000 students apply for internships
David Solomon, CEO, Goldman Sachs, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 23, 2020. Adam Galacia | CNBC Last year, a slide deck made by Goldman Sachs junior bankers detailing harsh working conditions made waves across the industry, fueling speculation that the industry had lost its appeal for younger workers. But that […]
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Teva is primed for a big bounce after years of underperformance, Barclays says
A series of opioids lawsuits have plagued the pharmaceutical company for years. Source
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Elon Musk to join Twitter’s board of directors, teases ‘significant improvements’
Joe Raedle | Getty Images News | Getty Images Elon Musk will join Twitter’s board of directors after taking a 9.2% stake in the social media company, according to a release filed with the SEC. Shares were up more than 5% in premarket trading. “Through conversations with Elon in recent weeks, it became clear to […]
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