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Shell ends 2021 on high note, hikes dividend, buybacks again

Shell (SHEL.L) again boosted its dividend and share repurchases on Thursday after fourth quarter profits hit their highest in eight years, fuelled…

4 years ago

Analysis: Vaccinated Singapore shows zero-COVID countries cost of reopening

Few are left to inoculate in wealthy Singapore after a vigorous campaign achieved a level of coverage envied by many…

4 years ago

U.S. pharmacies strike first deals with counties over opioids

Pharmacy operators Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc(WBA.O), CVS Health Corp(CVS.N), Rite Aid Corp(RAD.N) and Walmart Inc(WMT.N) have agreed to pay a…

4 years ago

Biden supply chain ‘strike force’ to target China on trade

The United States will target China with a new "strike force" to combat unfair trade practices, the Biden administration said…

4 years ago