Omicron makes up 95% of sequenced Covid cases in U.S. as infections hit pandemic record
The omicron variant now represents nearly every Covid case sequenced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Ford plans to nearly double production of its new all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup
The increase is a good sign for the vehicle but also shows Ford significantly underestimated demand for the truck, causing it to now scramble to boost output.
Toyota dethrones GM to become America's top-selling automaker in 2021
Toyota outsold GM in 2021, marking the first time since 1931 that the Detroit automaker wasn't the best-selling car company in the U.S.
Kamala Harris aide leaves vice president's office for Capitol Hill on heels of other departures
Another aide is leaving Vice President Kamala Harris' office soon after two other advisors departed late last year.
Airlines cancel another 1,400 flights as omicron, severe weather continue to snarl travel
Airlines have canceled more than 20,000 U.S. flights since Christmas Eve.
Treasury yields rise following job openings data
U.S. Treasury yields rose on Tuesday, following the release of November's job openings report.
Sen. Tim Kaine arrives in D.C. after being stuck in a winter storm traffic jam for 27 hours
Other stranded drivers in Virginia were forced to turn off their cars to conserve gasoline, even as temperatures plunged below freezing overnight.
Pinterest closes down 9% on Guggenheim downgrade
The firm downgraded the stock to neutral from buy and lowered its price target to $39 from $46.
Joe Manchin says he has had no talks about resurrecting Biden's Build Back Better plan
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has insisted Democrats will work until they pass the Build Back Better Act, despite Sen. Joe Manchin's opposition to the bill.
Biden says more Pfizer pills are shipping this week as U.S. doubles order to fight omicron
With the new order, the U.S. has committed to purchase 20 million courses total from Pfizer.
Jury finds Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes guilty on multiple charges in criminal fraud trial
Jurors reached a verdict in the Elizabeth Holmes criminal trial after seven days of deliberations. They found the Theranos founder guilty on four counts.
CDC shortens waiting period for Pfizer Covid boosters to 5 months
The CDC on Tuesday updated its recommended waiting period for people who completed their primary Covid-19 vaccination series with Pfizer's shots.
Biden disapproval hits new high as voters give him bad grades on economy, new CNBC/Change poll says
Biden's disapproval rating reached a new high in December as more voters signaled their unhappiness with his handling of the economy.
Verdict in fraud case of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes offers lessons for investors
Theranos isn’t the only bad apple out there. Here’s how you can protect yourself and your portfolio from corporate fraud.
Homebuilder stocks rebound day after rate scare plunge
The iShares US Home Construction ETF lost 2.69% on Monday, its worst day since September 30th when it fell 2.89%.
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Why Biogen's Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm is so controversial
Biogen's Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm was heralded as a historic triumph against the memory-robbing disease. Now, the company is trying to keep it afloat.
Apple's rise to $3 trillion market cap shows the value of its massive share buybacks
Apple spent $85.5 billion to repurchase shares in its fiscal 2021, and more than $467 billion since 2012.
Stocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: Foot Locker, Under Armour, Warner Music and more
The stocks making the biggest moves in premarket trading include Foot Locker, Under Armour, Warner Music, and more.
Markets and the economy brace as the Federal Reserve's first rate hike could come in two months
If everything goes according to plan, the central bank in a little over two months will enact its first rate increase in three years.
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