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FDA expands monkeypox vaccine authorization to increase dose supply five-fold
A health worker administers a dose of the Bavarian Nordic A/S Jynneos monkeypox vaccine at a vaccination site in West Hollywood, California, on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022. Jill Connelly | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday expanded its authorization for the monkeypox vaccine in a way that would significantly boost […]
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Sweetgreen stock plummets after salad chain lowers forecast, announces layoffs and office downsizing
A worker wears a Sweetgreen Inc. hat while preparing food inside the company’s restaurant in Boston, Massachusetts. Adam Glanzman | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Sweetgreen plunged 23% in extended trading Tuesday after the salad chain lowered its 2022 forecast. The restaurant company also said it will lay off 5% of its workforce and […]
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Citi’s stocks to play the biggest themes of our time like automation and AI
As markets remain saddled with short-term turmoil and recession fears, one top strategist recommends investors start seeking out stocks with long-term structural growth stories. Citi’s Scott Chronert believes stocks that play into the biggest trends of our time, such as artificial intelligence and automation, could start outperforming from here. “Why are we considering themes now? […]
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Norwegian Cruise Line slips as revenue, outlook still lag pre-pandemic levels
The Norwegian Pearl uses the turning basin as it docks at PortMiami on January 05, 2022 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Shares of Norwegian Cruise Line fell Tuesday after the company reported second-quarter results that lagged pre-pandemic levels and warned of persistent volatility ahead. The company reported revenue of $1.19 billion and […]
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Northrop Grumman moves Antares rocket work to U.S. from Russia & Ukraine with Firefly partnership
Northrop Grumman’s Antares rocket lifts off from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia on Aug. 10, 2021 carrying a Cygnus spacecraft with cargo for the International Space Station. Terry Zaperach / NASA Wallops Northrop Grumman is moving production of the engines and structures for its Antares rockets to the U.S. from Russia and Ukraine, a […]
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Ford raises price of electric F-150 Lightning by up to $8,500 due to ‘significant material cost increases’
Ford F-150 Lightning trucks manufactured at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn Michigan. Courtesy: Ford Motor Co. DETROIT – Ford Motor on Tuesday said it is increasing the starting prices of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup due to “significant material cost increases and other factors.” The Detroit automaker said the price increases – between […]
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Zales owner Signet buys online jewelry brand Blue Nile to bolster its portfolio
A pedestrian walks past a Zales store in New York. Scott Eells | Bloomberg | Getty Images Signet Jewelers said Tuesday that it will acquire online jewelry retailer Blue Nile for $360 million in an all-cash deal, in a bid to appeal to younger consumers and grow its bridal business. Separately, Signet cut its financial […]
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Japanese shipping giant to take part in tidal power project planned for Singapore
Buildings in Singapore at dusk. Asia is already home to a number of tidal power projects. Guvendemir | E+ | Getty Images Japanese shipping giant Nippon Yusen Kaisha is to take part in a tidal power project planned for Singapore, as the emerging marine energy sector gains traction. The demonstration project, run by Singapore-owned Bluenergy […]
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Tuesday
Traders work on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, August 8, 2022. Andrew Kelly | Reuters Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Stock futures mixed U.S. equities markets were poised for a subdued open Tuesday morning, a day […]
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Spirit Airlines posts loss on surge in costs, expects Florida challenges to continue
Spirit Airlines planes on the tarmac at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on February 07, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Spirit Airlines reported a second-quarter loss as strong travel demand and higher fares weren’t enough to overcome a surge in costs. Spirit reported results less than two weeks after it […]
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