Roche buys GenMark for $1.8 million to challenge test rivals
ZURICH (Reuters) – Roche is filling a testing portfolio gap by buying U.S.-based GenMark Diagnostics in a $1.8 billion deal that the Swiss pharmaceuticals manufacturer said taps one of the fastest-growing diagnostics areas.
Bitcoin falls after weekend record high as India considers a ban
TOKYO/LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Bitcoin dropped on Monday, falling from a record high above $60,000 over the weekend, as investors digested a potential ban from India on cryptocurrencies.
EU regulator to meet on Thursday to discuss AstraZeneca vaccine
(Reuters) – The European medicines regulator said on Monday it would hold a meeting this week on the information gathered into whether the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine contributed to thromboembolic events in those inoculated. While its investigation is ongoing, the European Medicines Agency remains of the view that the benefits of the AstraZeneca vaccine in preventing […]
Banks boost European stocks as recovery hopes grow
(Reuters) – Shares of banks and automakers lifted European shares on Monday as investors continued to move into economy-linked sectors on hopes of a solid economic rebound from the coronavirus downturn.
Virgin Atlantic set to raise 160 million pounds in new financing
(Reuters) – British airline Virgin Atlantic, which has been hammered by the COVID-19 pandemic like much of the sector, is set to raise 160 million pounds ($222.75 million) in new financing, a spokeswoman for Richard Branson’s airline said in an emailed statement. “We continue to bolster our balance sheet in anticipation of the lifting of […]
First Digital goes live as Israel’s first new bank since 1978
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – First Digital Bank, the first new bank in Israel since 1978, started operations on Sunday on a trial basis, and said it planned to open to the public later in 2021. The bank, which Israel’s banking regulator approved last year, has 140 staff and has begun opening accounts and providing all banking […]
UK firms see sharper 2021 rebound than international peers – Accenture
US STOCKS-Dow notches fifth straight record high
* Ulta Beauty slumps as revenue forecast disappoints * Benchmark 10-year bond yield hits one-year high * The Nasdaq and S&P 500 post best week in five (Adds 4 p.m. close) NEW YORK, March 12 (Reuters) – The blue-chip Dow powered to its fifth consecutive record high on Friday as investors bought shares that should […]
European shares at fresh one-year peak after dovish ECB signal
(Reuters) – European stocks hit their highest level in a year on Thursday as worries about a spike in inflation eased and the European Central Bank said it was ready to accelerate money-printing to keep a lid on euro zone borrowing costs.
Leading in a Time of Great Change
This is a difficult time for leaders, particularly, new or emerging leaders. It’s difficult when you can’t interact with your team face to face. It’s difficult when you know their personal lives, as well as their professional lives, have been turned upside down. It’s difficult when your personal and professional lives have also been turned […]
