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The group of activist investors looking to seize control of Kohl's board reduced the number of directors that it plans to nominate, to five from nine.

The pandemic has inspired retailers and consumer packaged goods brands to experiment with new ways to introduce products to customers.

On Thursday, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act, which would extend the program deadline to May 31.

GE stock fell 8% on Thursday, extending losses after the company said it will sell its jet-leasing business. JPMorgan analyst Steve Tusa warned of looming debt.

The highly contagious coronavirus variant first identified in the U.K. is associated with a 64% higher risk of dying than earlier strains, a new study said.

Nike has laid out a five-year roadmap to creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce, the company announced Thursday.

These college students are stepping up to help stop the spread of Covid on campus. This is part of CNBC's College Voices series.

Pfizer said its Covid-19 vaccine blocked 94% of asymptomatic infections in an Israeli study – a result CEO Albert Bourla called "extremely important."

An NFT by the artist Beeple sold at Christie's for over $60 million, making it the most expensive NFT ever sold at auction.

"I'm convinced we are going to find out fairly soon," Dr. Peter Daszak, a member of the WHO-led team and an animal disease specialist, said.

People born in Southern U.S. states had a lower life expectancy when compared with people in other parts of the country, the CDC found.

The vaccine has the added benefit of only requiring a single dose and can be stored in most standard refrigerators at temperatures of 2 to 8 degrees Celsius.

Despite warnings from the Biden administration, more states are lifting capacity restrictions on businesses and ending mask mandates.

Dow futures rose about 100 points Thursday, one day after the 30-stock average surged 1.5% to close at a record high.

At some Sygma warehouses, procedures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 have rarely been enforced, employees of the fast-food distributor told CNBC.

The use of unmanned aerial vehicles within the energy sector is well established.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is speaking at a press conference following the institution's latest monetary policy decision.

When the Covid pandemic hit, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar pivoted so his nonprofit foundation could still bring a STEM education to underserved students.

These are the stocks posting the largest moves before the bell.

Both sides are watching for any potential spike in Covid-19 cases following the Lunar New Year festivities, said Singapore's Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung.