Online Learning Helps Those Supporting Children with Healthcare Needs

Two eLearning modules, produced by the digital learning and assessment specialist, eCom Scotland, are helping those whose job is to support children with exceptional healthcare needs.
U.S. cannabis firm PharmaCann plans IPO as New York weed legalization lifts demand -sources

PharmaCann, one of the 10 original cannabis licensees in New York, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering that could value it at well over $1 billion, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
U.S. investors lean on blank-check firms in search for energy transition targets

Former U.S. oil investment bankers, portfolio managers and executives have formed over 20 listed blank-check companies to take renewable energy companies public, with more listings expected.
Deutsche Bank bolsters U.S. healthcare IB unit with new exec hires

Deutsche Bank AG (DBKGn.DE) has hired two new managing directors for its healthcare investment banking team in the United States, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters, as the bank looks to double down on healthcare dealmaking.
Stocks tread water as gold, oil declines spook sentiment

Global share prices treaded water on Monday as sharp falls in gold and oil prices and concerns over the spread of the Delta coronavirus variant dented sentiment.
BioNTech says has supplied more than 1 bln COVID-19 vaccine doses so far

BioNTech and partner Pfizer (PFE.N) have supplied more than one billion doses of their COVID-19 vaccine as per July 21, a bigger number than delivered by competitor AstraZeneca (AZN.L), the German biotech group said on Monday.
China-U.S. container shipping rates sail past $20,000 to record

Container shipping rates from China to the United States have scaled fresh highs above $20,000 per 40-foot box as rising retailer orders ahead of the peak U.S. shopping season add strain to global supply chains.
Wall St gains as unemployment claims decline; Cigna slumps

Wall Street jumped on Thursday as U.S. unemployment claims declined further last week, while a drop in shares of health insurer Cigna dragged healthcare stocks lower.
Merck KGaA raises outlook after forecast-beating Q2 profit

Merck KGaA (MRCG.DE) raised its outlook after posting forecast-beating second quarter profits on Thursday, boosted by demand for its lab gear and supplies from pharma companies making treatments and vaccines against the coronavirus.
CVS hedges on 2022 earnings growth target as COVID-19 uncertainty persists

CVS Health Corp (CVS.N) on Wednesday hedged a bit on its long-term target for double-digit earnings growth for next year, pointing to uncertainty around COVID-19 vaccination and testing demand, as well as medical costs, sending shares down 3%.