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Read More »NewsWatch: What could rattle markets in 2021, even as vaccines are rolling out
MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE As a brutal year draws to a close, Wall Street is optimistic about 2021 as the first round of COVID-19 inoculations take place, even though plenty still could go awry. See full story. Fed lending dispute resolved, Capitol Hill eyes coronavirus stimulus votes Sunday Democratic Congressional leaders …
Read More »Market Extra: Bank workers could get COVID vaccines before most Americans
The American Bankers Association is seeking vaccine prioritization for bank tellers and frontline community-bank employees. An earlier version of this story suggested that the industry group was seeking a broader prioritization for the financial industry, including traders. The story has been corrected. Frontline bank employees could get a shot in …
Read More »Key Words: Dr. Fauci on Cuomo’s decision to review vaccines for New Yorkers after FDA approval: ‘Trust the process’
Dr. Anthony Fauci has some advice for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and the four other states that have vowed to independently review the efficacy and safety of a vaccine before making it available to their residents. “Trust the process because it is a sound process,” he said. Fauci, the …
Read More »There are four coronavirus vaccines in late-stage studies — here’s how they differ
Johnson & Johnson’s investigational COVID-19 vaccine entered Phase 3 clinical trials this week, making it the fourth vaccine candidate in the U.S. to do so and providing additional details that can help investors differentiate the pool of late-stage coronavirus vaccines. Shares of J&J JNJ, +0.68% were up 0.3% in trading …
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