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742,000 Americans file unemployment benefits last week. US Covid deaths exceed a quarter-million as transition remains blocked. Alan Greenspan says he’s never seen anything like this.
46 mins; November 19, 2020
President Trump fires Senior Official who publicly rejected election fraud. Pfizer and BioNTech say vaccine is 95% effective. 20 months later, the Being 737 Max can fly once more.
45 mins; November 18, 2020
Joe Biden warns delay in transition may cost lives. Lockdown measures in the EU reveal diverging results. CEOs of Facebook and Twitter face lawmakers over election misinformation.
46 mins; November 17, 2020
Moderna says its vaccine is near 95% effective. 15 Asia-Pacific nations agree on a major trade deal. Global stocks soar, the Dow poised to break 30 thousand.
46 mins; November 16, 2020
Joe Biden wins Arizona, President Trump still refuses to concede. Fed Chair Jay Powell says the US will never return to its pre-Covid economy. China congratulates President-elect Joe Biden on election victory.
46 mins; November 13, 2020
Millions of Americans are still out of work with no prospect of help in sight. DC deadlock continues as the US hits fresh Covid19 records. Alibaba's Singles Day rakes in $74 billion as China shakes off Coronavirus.
45 mins; November 12, 2020
Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers resign en masse. Alibaba pulls in a record $56 billion in Singles Day sales. TikTok asks US court to suspend President Trump's deadline sale.
46 mins; November 11, 2020
US health officials daunted by strict requirements to distribute Pfizer's vaccine. Team Biden weighs legal options as White House stalls transition. Stocks steady as investors grow cautious of vaccine logistics & chances of more stimulus.
47 mins; November 10, 2020
Pfizer says its Coronavirus treatment could be more than 90% effective – global stocks soar on the good news. Joe Biden prepares to assume power and makes Covid his top priority.
44 mins; November 09, 2020
A powerful earthquake destroys multiple buildings in Turkey. With four days until Election Day, Trump and Biden hold rallies in key battleground states. EU economy grows a record 12.1% in Q3.
46 mins; October 30, 2020
A knife-wielding man kills three people at a church in Nice, France. U.S. economy grows at a record 33.1% annualized rate in Q3. Germany and France announce new Covid-19 lockdowns.
46 mins; October 29, 2020
Global stocks fall amid surging Covid19 cases. CEO's of Facebook, Twitter and Google to be grilled in Senate hearing over liability law. 40 out of 50 American states see a rise in Coronavirus cases.
46 mins; October 28, 2020
More than 60 million Americans have cast their vote early with 7 days to go until Election Day. Judge Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed to the US Supreme Court. Shares in HSBC jump as the bank says it may resume payouts.
46 mins; October 27, 2020
Covid cases hit new records just 8 days from the US presidential election. China to test 5 million residents in Xinjiang after finding a single asymptomatic case. EU governments take drastic steps to contain second wave of Coronavirus.
46 mins; October 26, 2020
The FBI says Russia and Iran are taking "specific actions" to influence US voters. President Trump and Joe Biden face-off in final debate tonight. Tesla reports a 5th straight quarter of profits.
46 mins; October 22, 2020
Nancy Pelosi's stimulus deadline expires without a deal. Netflix growth slows as lockdown boom fades. Cathay Pacific slashes workforce by 24%.
45 mins; October 21, 2020
President Trump and Joe Biden will be muted for parts of the final presidential debate. Volunteers in the UK to be infected with Coronavirus for vaccine trials. The US Justice Dept to sue Google over alleged antitrust violations in search.
47 mins; October 20, 2020
China's economy grew 4.9% in Q3. Nancy Pelosi gives White House until Tuesday to agree on a stimulus plan. Europe braces for winter season amid surge in Coronavirus cases.
46 mins; October 19, 2020
President Trump and Joe Biden hold drastically different town halls. Retail sales in the US jump 1.9% in September. New restrictions enforced in Europe as Coronavirus cases rise.
47 mins; October 16, 2020
898,000 Americans file jobless claims last week. President Trump and Joe Biden to hold separate town halls tonight. K-Pop band BTS steals the spotlight on stock market debut.
46 mins; October 15, 2020
Nancy Pelosi blames republicans for stimulus stalemate. Apple unveils iPhone12. Johnson & Johnson halts vaccine trial over safety concerns.
46 mins; October 14, 2020
President Trump suggests restarting stimulus talks. The UN World Food Programme wins Nobel Peace Prize. President Trump rejects virtual presidential debate.
46 mins; October 09, 2020
President Trump halts stimulus talks, then calls for targeted aid deals. Amazon, Apple, Google, Facebook accused of abusing their dominance. The White House grapples with coronavirus cluster.
45 mins; October 07, 2020
Stocks stabilize on news of President Trump's improved health. China sees a boost in domestic tourism thanks to Golden Week holiday. President Trump's medical staff misleads Americans on the truth of his condition.
46 mins; October 05, 2020
Another 837,000 Americans filed fist-time unemployment claims last week. A technical glitch brings trading to a halt at the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Debate Commission will make format changes to limit interruptions in next debates.
46 mins; October 01, 2020
President Trump and Joe Biden will face-off in their first presidential debate tonight. The World Bank warns poverty is on the rise again after years of decline in East Asia. LVMH countersuing Tiffany in feud over its $16 billion acquisition.
46 mins; September 29, 2020
The New York Times reveals two decades worth of President Trump's tax returns. US judge temporarily blocks a TikTok ban, allowing downloads to continue. China's biggest chipmaker hit with new US sanctions.
46 mins; September 28, 2020
The US has a new deadline to make a TikTok deal. Top republicans promise a peaceful transition as President Trump continues to cast doubt on the election. Big tech is manipulating us, we learn how.
27 mins; September 25, 2020
Another 870,000 Americans filed unemployment benefits last week. Disney pushes back movie releases until 2021 - delaying Marvel's highly anticipated "Black Widow." An exclusive interview with Queen Máxima of the Netherlands.
47 mins; September 24, 2020
China pledges to be carbon neutral by 2060. Johnson & Johnson begins final stage of its one-dose Covid19 vaccine trial. Elon Musk unveils new battery technology that will drive down costs.
27 mins; September 23, 2020
Elon Musk to unveil new Tesla battery technology.
46 mins; September 22, 2020
President Trump approves an Oracle/Walmart deal for TikTok. The world's biggest banks flag $2 trillion worth of transactions as suspicious behavior. Growing fears of a Covid19 second wave and drama in DC send the markets into a 4th week of uncertainty.
46 mins; September 21, 2020
The US will ban TikTok and WeChat downloads on Sunday. Unity Software makes their IPO debut. The health-tech company helping African hospitals transition from paper to digital.
46 mins; September 18, 2020
President Trump disputes the Director of the CDC’s vaccine timeline. The Fed says it will keep rates low for long but wants stimulus help now! President Trump casts doubt on the Oracle / TikTok deal.
46 mins; September 17, 2020
The US House Panel blasts Boeing’s failures that caused 346 preventable deaths on their 737 Max. Snowflake begins trading in the biggest IPO of 2020. Hurricane Sally is creeping along the US Gulf Coast unleashing threatening floods.
47 mins; September 16, 2020
Oracle's deal with TikTok will undergo review by the US Treasury Dept. Amazon and FedEx ramp up their hiring to meet E-commerce boom. Israel to sign normalization pacts with the UAE and Bahrain.
46 mins; September 15, 2020
Microsoft’s bid for TikTok is rejected. Pfizer CEO says they will know by the end of October if their Covid19 vaccine works. The market enters a busy week for IPOs where all eyes are on Snowflake.
46 mins; September 14, 2020
First Move honors the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
44 mins; September 11, 2020
AstraZeneca pauses Covid19 vaccine trials over safety concerns. Uber plans to be all electric, zero-emissions by 2040. Why LVMH might be skipping breakfast at Tiffany's.
47 mins; September 09, 2020
President Trump says he won't meet with the Democrats but blames them for the stimulus stalemate. Disney facing criticism over Mulan release. Nine global drug makers promise to put safety before speed in the race to a Covid19 vaccine.
46 mins; September 08, 2020
Shares of China's biggest chipmaker plunge 23% on fears of US sanctions. China imposes visa restrictions on US news outlets. Softbank reportedly responsible for driving tech's big rally on giant bets.
46 mins; September 07, 2020
The US economy adds 1.4 million jobs in August. A new model predicts over 400,000 Americans will die from Covid19 by January 1st. Russia gets a positive review from The Lancet after the first peer view of their Sputnik-V Covid19 vaccine.
46 mins; September 04, 2020
Another 881,000 Americans file for unemployment last week. Facebook to ban new political ads the week before the 2020 Election. Mackenzie Scott is now the richest woman in the world.
47 mins; September 03, 2020
The private sector added 428,000 jobs in August - way below estimates. Facebook and Twitter say Russia is targeting Americans with disinformation... again. Dr. Anthony Fauci expresses confidence in a Covid19 vaccine by year end.
46 mins; September 02, 2020
President Trump heads to Kenosha, WI despite pleas from the Mayor & Governor to stay away. Samsung’s heir indicted over controversial 2015 merger. Zoom profits soar more than 3,000% in Q2.
46 mins; September 01, 2020
The Dow reshuffles on its new debut amidst Apple and Tesla stock split. China's new laws complicate the sale of TikTok. Berkshire Hathaway invests more than $6 billion in Japan's 5 leading trading companies.
46 mins; August 31, 2020
Japan's longest serving Prime Minister resigns. President Trump formally accepts Republican nomination for the 2020 Election. Walmart teams up with Microsoft in attempt to buy TikTok.
46 mins; August 28, 2020
CNN goes inside Beijing’s vaccine research labs. Jack Ma’s Ant Group files for IPO in Hong Kong & Shanghai. Epic Game’s ongoing battle with Apple leaves the game restricted.
46 mins; August 25, 2020
The US grants emergency approval for convalescent plasma treatment for Covid19. The WeChat owner stock climbs, amid reports Trump's executive order may be limited. The widening economic disparity shows a k-shaped recovery.
46 mins; August 24, 2020
Another 1.1 million Americans filed new jobless claims last week. Steve Bannon is arrested for fraud. Russian opposition leader hospitalized after suspected poisoning.
46 mins; August 20, 2020
Democrats & republicans hint at a smaller relief deal. Regeneron & Roche team up to boost antibody production. We speak to the CEO of shipping giant Maersk.
46 mins; August 19, 2020
Democrats aim to tackle President Trump's attempt to squeeze the U.S. Postal Service. The Japanese economy contracts for a third straight quarter. Crowds heckle the Belarusian President as protests grow over elections.
47 mins; August 17, 2020
US consumers spend less than expected in July as efforts to reopen the economy stall. Epic Games, the owner of Fortnite, sues Apple and Google over app ban. iQIYI, the Netflix of China, is under investigation by the US for alleged fraud.
46 mins; August 14, 2020
Jobless claims in the US fall below 1 million for the first time since mid-March. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris criticize President Trump’s handling of Covid19 at their public debut. The IEA blames the pandemic and stalling air travel for the slump in oil.
46 mins; August 13, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris to be his running mate. Britain is in the deepest recession of any major global economy. The travel market is getting back on its feet.
46 mins; August 12, 2020
Russia claims it's approved the world's first Coronavirus vaccine. The global tech rally helps SoftBank post a $12 billion quarterly profit. Lebanon's government steps down amid protests.
46 mins; August 11, 2020
At least 137 people have lost their lives in the Beirut explosion that has left thousands of Lebanese injured, homeless, and still searching for missing loved ones.
47 mins; August 06, 2020
At least 100 people have lost their lives and 4,000 are injured after a catastrophic explosion in Beirut, Lebanon.
46 mins; August 05, 2020
The US economy suffers its worst quarter in history. Attention now shifts from antitrust to earnings for tech giants. The United States launches the world's latest mission to mars.
46 mins; July 30, 2020
Congress to grill CEOs of tech giants Facebook, Apple, Amazon and Alphabet today. Boeing, GM, and General Electric take an earnings hit. Kodak’s CEO discusses their $765 million pharmaceutical loan that has sent the stock soaring.
46 mins; July 29, 2020
Republicans unveil $1 trillion stimulus plan, slashing enhanced benefits. Twitter, Facebook YouTube remove a fake Covid19 cure video, seen by millions. Sales plummet at McDonald’s.
46 mins; July 28, 2020
U.S. Republicans to propose their $1 trillion stimulus plan today. The U.S. consulate in Chengdu is forced to close amid tit-for-tat tension with China. Moderna becomes the first to reach phase 3 trials in the United States.
46 mins; July 27, 2020
China orders the US to close its Chengdu consulate. Goldman Sachs agrees to pay nearly $4 billion to settle 1MDB scandal. The UK government expands face mask mandate in England.
47 mins; July 24, 2020
The US orders China to close its consulate in Houston, Texas as tensions between the two countries escalate. Twitter takes down 7,000 accounts tied to QAnon conspiracy theories. President Trump urges people to wear a face mask.
46 mins; July 22, 2020
European leaders agree on a $860 billion Coronavirus relief package. The White House and GOP remain divided over a Covid19 relief package. The United States sanctions 11 Chinese firms over alleged human rights violations in Xinjiang.
46 mins; July 21, 2020
US congress members have just 10 days to agree on a new Coronavirus relief package. The UAE launches historic first mission to Mars. Early results from Oxford University reveal a safe Covid19 vaccine that produces a strong immune response in humans.
46 mins; July 20, 2020
Lawmakers fight over face coverings, while United States Coronavirus cases hit records. Netflix warns investors of disappointing subscription growth. Uber vows to rid its business of racism.
48 mins; July 17, 2020
The UK, US and Canada jointly accuse Russia of cyberattacks against Coronavirus research centers. China says their economy grew 3.2% in Q2. A massive cryptocurrency scam leaves Twitter and high-profile users scrambling.
46 mins; July 16, 2020
Moderna’s positive news on vaccine trials lifts stocks. Goldman Sachs reports a 41% surge in revenue, smashing estimates. President Trump revokes preferential trading status for Hong Kong.
46 mins; July 15, 2020
California reimposes restrictions as Coronavirus cases surge. US bank giants begin to report earnings. The UK government reverses policy and bans Huawei from 5G network.
47 mins; July 14, 2020
Almost 1 in every 100 Americans has tested positive for Coronavirus. U.S. companies brace for the worst results since the financial crisis. Beijing imposes sanctions on 4 U.S. politicians.
46 mins; July 13, 2020
Disney World prepares to reopen as Coronavirus cases spike in Florida. TikTok taking corporate measures to keep their US market. Johnson & Johnson begin clinical testing for a Covid19 vaccine.
46 mins; July 10, 2020
Another 1.3 million Americans file for unemployment last week. Positive data pushes China markets up for eighth straight day. Hong Kong tackles a new Coronavirus outbreak.
47 mins; July 09, 2020
The United States nears 3 million Coronavirus cases. Civil rights groups call yesterday's Facebook meeting a "disappointment.” The Fed’s Vice Chair tells Richard Quest they can do more to help the US economy.
46 mins; July 08, 2020
Investors charge into a bull market on renewed optimism. Coronavirus cases at new highs in Florida and California. Warren Buffett strikes a multi-billion dollar energy deal.
46 mins; July 06, 2020
The U.S. breaks another Coronavirus record. The UK lifts travel restrictions and prepares to ease its lockdown. And how Coronavirus could mean an end to the summer blockbuster weekend.
46 mins; July 03, 2020
4.8 million jobs are added in June and unemployment falls to 11.1%, but will rising Covid19 cases stall recovery? The US house passes a sanctions bill following the Hong Kong security law. Tesla becomes the world’s most valuable car maker.
48 mins; July 02, 2020
Protesters in Hong Kong are arrested under the new national security law. Dr. Fauci warns the U.S. could see 100,000 Coronavirus cases a day. New report says the plane maker kept key information from regulators.
46 mins; July 01, 2020
The EU reopens its borders to 15 countries, the United States is not one of them. China passes its contentious Hong Kong security law, though details are scarce. How Japan is using a supercomputer to fight the virus.
46 mins; June 30, 2020
A Coronavirus warning from America's Health Secretary that more effort is needed. Starbucks joins growing list of big companies suspending ads from Facebook. Taiwan’s Digital Minister talks tackling both the virus and misinformation.
46 mins; June 29, 2020
Bill Gates' stark warning on America's handling of Covid-19. Wirecard's auditors say they were victims too. Verizon joins the Facebook advertising boycott.
46 mins; June 26, 2020
Dire warnings for the US as Coronavirus cases spread in the 3 most populous states. Germany's Wirecard files for insolvency as the fraud scandal deepens. Singapore’s Trade Minister joins us live.
46 mins; June 25, 2020
Dr. Fauci sounds the alarm as 26 US states report spiking Coronavirus cases. The EU considering banning US visitors according to reports. Ben and Jerry's pulls advertising from all Facebook platforms.
46 mins; June 24, 2020
President Trump assures investors that the China Trade Deal is intact, after his advisor sparks fears that it's off. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces major reopenings in July. The former Wirecard CEO in police custody over the missing billions.
46 mins; June 23, 2020
United States coronavirus cases on the rise, as phased reopenings continue. Wirecard says a missing $2 billion sum may never have existed at all. Did TikTok users trick President Trump's team over rally attendance?
47 mins; June 22, 2020
Coronavirus cases rising in US states as the country reopens. Twitter flags President Trump’s fake video as manipulated media. We speak to the founder of Nikola - on their hydrogen fueled trucks.
46 mins; June 19, 2020
Another 1.5 million Americans file for first time unemployment benefits. President Trump's former National Security Adviser explains why he thinks the president is unfit for office in new book. The $3 trillion recovery plan for a green Covid recovery.
46 mins; June 18, 2020
Beijing cancels flights and extends lockdown measures. The world's richest sports league returns to action. The dad teaching his son the value of financial literacy.
46 mins; June 17, 2020
Retail surges 17.7% in May as stores reopen. China extends lockdown measures as coronavirus spreads. Singapore's Foreign Minister talks timing, Covid19 tracing and the road to recovery.
46 mins; June 16, 2020
Global investors spooked by rising Covid19 cases and second wave fears. Parts of Beijing back in lockdown after a new Coronavirus cluster. Regeneron creates an antibody cocktail treatment.
46 mins; June 15, 2020
Stock markets rebound, after Thursdays tumble. 170,000 Pro-China Twitter accounts removed for manipulation. Ben and Jerry's proposals to end racial injustice.
46 mins; June 12, 2020
Another 1.5 million Americans file first time unemployment claims last week. Amazon suspends sales of facial recognition technology to police forces. We speak to the man with a plan for saving middle America.
46 mins; June 11, 2020
George Floyd’s brother testifies on police reform on Capitol Hill today. Corporate America’s continued response to the protests. The Central Bank's first outlook since the Coronavirus crisis began.
46 mins; June 10, 2020
Another 2.1 million Americans file for unemployment. China approves Hong Kong law crackdown. Tensions boil over in Minneapolis over the death of a man being restrained by police.
46 mins; May 28, 2020
SpaceX prepares to take US astronauts back into orbit. President Trump says he might shut down social media platforms. Police respond with tough measures at Hong Kong protests.
45 mins; May 27, 2020
The New York Stock Exchange reopens! The US brings forward its travel ban as Brazilians catch the virus in their thousands. Stocks are set to surge and futures rally on hopes for a vaccine.
46 mins; May 26, 2020
China warns the US against getting involved. Millions honor Memorial Day outdoors, many with no masks. Another big brand enters bankruptcy protection.
46 mins; May 25, 2020
A Pakistan International Airlines flight crashes in Karachi. China set to pass strict security law in Hong Kong. "Strong likelihood" of another stimulus bill is needed in the US says Steve Mnuchin.
46 mins; May 22, 2020
Another 2.4 million Americans file unemployment claims last week. AstraZeneca gets more than $1 billion in funding. Live entertainment adapts under the pandemic.
46 mins; May 21, 2020
Cyclone Amphan makes landfall in India and Bangladesh. Jay Powell and Steve Mnuchin offer different views on Covid19 recovery. Inovio makes progress on a vaccine.
46 mins; May 20, 2020
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