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Wockhardt Signs Deal with UK Govt to Manufacture and Supply Covid-19 Vaccines
As per the terms of the agreement, the company has reserved the manufacturing capacity to allow for the supply of multiple vaccines to the UK government in its fight against Covid-19.
Gold pulls back from record high on profit-taking, dollar strength
Gold prices retreated from a record high on Monday after investors booked some profits and the dollar rose, although concerns over rising coronavirus cases and its impact on global economy limited bullion's losses.
U.S. manufacturing activity near 1-1/2-year high - ISM
U.S. manufacturing activity accelerated to its highest level in nearly 11/2 years in July as orders increased despite a resurgence in new COVID19 infections, which is raising fears about the sustainability of a budding economic recovery.
Cheaper cocoa may not be a recipe for lower chocolate prices
Chocolate fans will not necessarily benefit from predictions of a fall in cocoa prices this year. A Reuters poll of London cocoa futures published on Monday forecast cocoa would cost 10% less at the end of the year because of rising production and a hit t...
Sanofi formally investigated over epilepsy drug Depakine
Healthcare company Sanofi Aventis France said it had been placed under formal investigation on charges of manslaughter over Depakine, which is an epilepsy drug that caused birth malfunctions and slow neurological development when taken during pregnancy.
Battle brews for control of Latin American lender as some reject Trump candidate
A battle is brewing for control of Latin America's main development bank.
Russian regulator backs Hyundai purchase of GM plant in St Petersburg
Russia's AntiMonopoly Service said on Monday it had approved Hyundai's possible acquisition of a General Motors factory in St Petersburg, the Interfax news agency reported.
After RBI Slashing Key Interest Rates, Real Lending Rates Have Gone Up by 44 Basis Points: Report
According to the house economists at BofA Securities India, this high lending rate is the main reason for the steeply falling credit flows, which conversely also point to a deeper GDP contraction, accentuated by the pandemic.
Asia's factory pain eases as China's activity jumps
Asia's factory pain continued to ease in July with contraction slowing in big exportreliant nations, adding to hopes the region is steadily emerging from the devastating hit of the coronavirus pandemic.
Exclusive: Prescription drug marketplace GoodRx files for IPO - sources
U.S. online prescription drug price marketplace GoodRx Inc has submitted paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a potential initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter.
Hong Kong's Mom-and-Pop Investors Squeeze Funds as IPOs Sizzle
Record participation by retail investors in a recent Hong Kong initial public offering and sky-high demand in some other IPOs has forced big investors to hold onto newly listed shares.
Ensured LPG Supply to Customers amid Covid-19, Floods in Assam, Says BPCL
LPG cylinders are being sent to the flood-affected people by using boats, while delivery men have been maintaining social distancing norms to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease, he said.
GST Collections Drop to Rs 87,422 Crore in July
The ministry further said although the June collections were higher than that in July, however, it is important to note that during the previous month, a large number of taxpayers also paid taxes pertaining to February, March and April 2020 on account of...
Chevron posts $8.3 billion loss on writedowns, job cuts
Chevron Corp on Friday reported an $8.3 billion quarterly loss, its largest in at least three decades, and joined rival oil producers in writing down billions of dollars in assets due to plunging demand for fuel.
U.S. consumer spending presses ahead; declining income poses challenge
U.S. consumer spending increased for a second straight month in June, setting up consumption for a rebound in the third quarter, though the recovery could be limited by a resurgence in COVID19 cases and the end of expanded unemployment benefits.
Global Markets: European shares rebound from lows, euro set for best month in a decade
European shares recovered from their lowest levels in a month on Friday, as investors looked past a severe economic contraction in the euro zone and on to company earnings, while the euro reached its highest in more than two years, set for its best month...