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Covid Live Updates: Fauci Says Highly Contagious U.K. Variant ‘Very Well Covered' by Vaccines
The nation’s top health officials are testifying before Congress Thursday as the U.S. enters a critical phase in its battle to emerge from the Covid pandemic.
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Fourth Stimulus Checks Are Unlikely. Here's What Federal Aid Could Be Coming Next
As Washington lawmakers pivot to recovery planning, many Americans hope financial help will keep coming. Here’s how the Covid-19 aid could continue.
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CEO of World's Largest Money Manager: ‘I Am Incredibly Bullish' on the Stock Market
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink told CNBC he’s optimistic about financial markets, downplaying concerns about government deficits for now.
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Citigroup Beats Estimates on Reserve Release, Says It Is Exiting 13 Retail Markets Outside the US
Fraser, reporting results for the first time at the helm of the country’s third-biggest bank, wasted no time making changes to the firm’s sprawling operations.
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Bank of America Tops Estimates on Wall Street Trading and Banking, Release of Loan-Loss Reserves
Bank of America joined rivals in posting a quarterly boost from an improving credit outlook.
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Out of Work and Desperate: Here's What College Graduates Are Facing and What They Can Do About It
Almost a year after college graduation, 45% of the class of 2020 are still looking for work, according to a survey from career website Monster.
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Daily U.S. Covid Cases Remain Above 70,000 Amid Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Pause
The rate of new U.S. Covid cases remains elevated as the country continues efforts to ramp up its vaccination campaign.
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Merck Ends Development of Covid Drug It Acquired From OncoImmune
Merck announced Thursday it will end the development of its experimental drug for patients hospitalized with severe Covid-19.
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Shake Shack Has ‘Big Plans for Asia' as It Ramps Up Expansion in the Region
New York burger chain Shake Shack has “big plans for Asia,” its CEO has said, as the company embarks on a regional expansion drive.
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India's Second Wave of Covid Shows No Signs of Slowing as Country Reports Over 200,000 New Cases
Since the beginning of April, India has reported more than 1.9 million new cases and over 10,600 deaths, per CNBC’s calculations of health ministry data.
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Myth Or Reality? Health Experts Weigh in on Whether ‘Herd Immunity' Is Possible
Some experts say it is achievable, though difficult — but others are warning that herd immunity may not be possible when it comes to COVID-19.
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Maldives to Offer Holidaymakers Vaccines on Arrival in a Push to Revive Tourism
Maldives is set to offer visitors vaccinations on arrival as part of its three-pronged initiative aimed at reviving the country’s hard hit tourism sector.
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J&J Vaccine to Remain in Limbo While Officials Seek Evidence
U.S. health officials are weighing next steps as they investigate a handful of unusual blood clots in people who received Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine
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Surgeon Says Pausing J&J Vaccine for Younger Populations Makes Sense, But Could Be Lifted for Older Age Groups
Dr. Atul Gawande explains why he “thinks there is something distinct going on here” when it comes to blood clotting and J&J’s single-dose Covid-19 vaccine.
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Senate Bill Would Expand Unemployment Benefits and Pay $250 a Week to Gig Workers
A bill proposed by Senate Democrats would put states on more equal footing relative to jobless benefits and expand the pool of recipients.
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CDC Panel Postpones Decision on J&J Vaccine While It Investigates Rare But Serious Blood-Clot Issue
A CDC panel on Wednesday postponed a decision on J&J’s Covid vaccine while it investigates cases of six women developing a rare blood-clotting disorder.
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Photos: How the Pandemic Affected Workers With Intellectual Disabilities
These workers are disproportionately employed in jobs that have disappeared during the pandemic.
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Top Biden Covid Officials to Discuss Vaccine Rollout With House After J&J Shots Paused
The hearing comes two days after dozens of states abruptly stopped administering Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose Covid vaccine.
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March Retail Sales Are Expected to Have Surged as Consumers Spent $1,400 Checks
March retail sales are expected to be strong, and some economists say stimulus checks may have contributed to an even bigger gain of 10% or more.
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Wells Fargo Earnings Top Estimates on $1.05 Billion Release of Loan Loss Reserves, Stock Jumps 5.6%
Wells Fargo beat expectations for earnings and revenue in the first quarter.