Powell praises economic recovery and sees Fed pulling back help after 'substantial' progress
At some point, that will allow the central bank to dial back the help it has provided, though Powell said now is not that time.
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Facebook's acquisition of Giphy raises competition concerns, U.K. watchdog says
A U.K. regulator has found that Facebook's acquisition of GIF website Giphy raises competition concerns around digital advertising and the supply of GIFs.
Compensation for victims of Covid vaccine injuries is limited
Two government programs compensate victims of rare vaccine adverse reactions. Currently the Covid-19 vaccine is eligible for only a less generous program.
Fauci says AstraZeneca will likely issue modified statement on Covid vaccine
AstraZeneca will likely release a modified statement regarding its Covid-19 vaccine, White House Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said Wednesday.
Weekly jobless claims tumble to lowest level in more than a year
Claims totaled 684,000 for the week ended March 20, the first time the number has been below 700,000 during the Covid-19 era.
Olive Garden parent's earnings beat, forecasts stronger sales next quarter
Darden Restaurants stock surges after the company reported quarterly earnings that topped analysts' expectations.
Stocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: Rite Aid, Coherent, RH, Nike & more
The stocks making the biggest moves in premarket trading include Rite Aid, Coherent, RH, Nike, and more.
Space infrastructure conglomerate Redwire to go public via a SPAC
Space infrastructure conglomerate Redwire Space is preparing to go public via a SPAC, the company announced Thursday.
Yellen supports banks’ share buybacks. Sen. Warren wants BlackRock designated too big to fail
Banks have improved their capital positions and should be allowed to continue to buy back their own shares, Yellen said.
North Korea fires unidentified projectiles into Sea of Japan, U.S. allies say
The string of tests comes as Pyongyang ignores invitations from Washington to discuss denuclearization.
Fidelity to launch bitcoin ETF as investment giant builds its digital asset business
Fidelity is preparing to launch its own bitcoin fund as the investment giant works to cement its clout in the market for digital assets.
Top U.S. diplomat warns China threatens NATO security, calls for joint approach to counter Beijing
Blinken said the U.S. won't force allies into an "us or them choice," but called for a joint approach to counter China.
GOP strategist warns Republicans will use migrant border surge to ‘start political blame machine’ against Biden
Murphy, a NBC News Political Analyst, said that he thinks there's a lot of political fear within the GOP to move forward on a path to citizenship.
Satellite imagery shows mega container ship blocking Egypt's Suez Canal
Satellite imagery gives another perspective on the developing situation in Egypt's Suez Canal, where a mega container ship was turned sideways and became stuck.
White House to add Asian American Pacific Islander liaison after Democrats threaten to block Biden nominees
The row over AAPI representation among Biden nominees comes as lawmakers condemn a rise in anti-Asian violence amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Schumer and McConnell clash over election reform as Democrats push voting rights legislation
Republicans say the bill would create an "implementation nightmare" for election administrators and officials and impose federal laws on state election systems.
Vice President Harris will oversee effort to resolve problems at U.S.-Mexico border
Vice President Kamala Harris will oversee the effort to resolve problems at the U.S.-Mexico border, President Joe Biden said Wednesday.
General Mills CEO says company takes food safety very seriously after shrimp tail claims go viral
General Mills CEO Jeff Harmening said that the company takes food safety very seriously after a man claimed that he found shrimp tails in his cereal.
Facebook's suggestion to reform internet law is a 'masterful distraction,' says Silicon Valley congresswoman
The CEOs of Facebook, Google and Twitter will face lawmakers on Thursday to discuss their approaches to misinformation.
AstraZeneca missteps threaten to further erode trust in Covid vaccine as company seeks U.S. approval
AstraZeneca's data misstep is just the latest example in a series of blunders by the company that could impact people's willingness to take the vaccine.
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