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US Treasury cuts off Fed emergency lending program. Georgia confirms Joe Biden's victory after statewide audit. Pfizer becomes the first vaccine maker to ask for emergency use authorization in US.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nancy Pelosi's stimulus deadline expires without a deal. Netflix growth slows as lockdown boom fades. Cathay Pacific slashes workforce by 24%.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nancy Pelosi blames republicans for stimulus stalemate. Apple unveils iPhone12. Johnson & Johnson halts vaccine trial over safety concerns.

President Trump suggests restarting stimulus talks. The UN World Food Programme wins Nobel Peace Prize. President Trump rejects virtual presidential debate.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Elon Musk to unveil new Tesla battery technology.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

First Move honors the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

President Trump focuses only on market bounce backs, minimizing the record 22 million jobs lost from covid19. Police in Hong Kong arrest pro-democracy lawmakers over offenses committed last year. CEO of tech firm Palantir blasts Silicon Valley tech culture ahead of IPO filing.

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.

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.

Another 1.1 million Americans filed new jobless claims last week. Steve Bannon is arrested for fraud. Russian opposition leader hospitalized after suspected poisoning.

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.

US stocks approach all-time highs despite pain from covid19. Tightened restrictions on Huawei by the US will limit the smartphone maker's access to vital technology. Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, takes Apple to court over app store ban, calling the tech giant a bully.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Beijing imposes measures on U.S. politicians after detaining media tycoon Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong. President Trump's orders on Coronavirus relief spark confusion amid questions over their legality. Protesters in Beirut call for the government resignation after last week's explosion.

Recovery efforts continue in Lebanon where the death toll climbs to 154 lives and 5,000 injured. The US economy adds 1.8 million jobs in July. President Trump signs executive order banning Tik Tok and WeChat in 45 days if they are not sold by Chinese companies.

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.

At least 100 people have lost their lives and 4,000 are injured after a catastrophic explosion in Beirut, Lebanon.

Microsoft has 45 days to clinch a deal with President Trump after he threatens to ban TikTok in the United States. Millions of Americans lose their enhanced unemployment benefits as lawmakers scramble to agree on a stimulus deal. New business model for space - we hear from NASA's administrator.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Republicans and the White House agree on a Covid19 relief package as another 1.4 million Americans file for unemployment benefits last week. The US accuses China of harboring a fugitive scientist with military links in their San Francisco consulate. Negotiators warn a trade deal between Britain and the EU is looking unlikely.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stock markets rebound, after Thursdays tumble. 170,000 Pro-China Twitter accounts removed for manipulation. Ben and Jerry's proposals to end racial injustice.

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.

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.