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People walk by a CVS Pharmacy store in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York,
CVS boosts 2021 profit forecast after strong first-quarter, shares rise

CVS Health Corp on Tuesday boosted its 2021 adjusted profit forecast as it expects to record higher earnings from its health insurance and pharmacy benefits management (PBM) units this year, and its shares jumped more than 4%.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon speaks at the North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) 2019 legislative conference in Washington, U.S.
Working from home 'doesn't work for those who want to hustle': JPMorgan CEO

Working from home does not work for everyone, especially those who want "to hustle," JPMorgan Chase & Co's chief executive said on Tuesday at a conference in New York.

U.S. Treasury Secretary-designate Janet Yellen in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Treasury's Yellen: Interest rates may need to rise modestly

U.S. interest rates may need to rise to prevent the economy from overheating as more of U.S. President Joe Biden's economic investment programs come on line and boost growth, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in remarks released Tuesday.

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Exclusive: Blackstone asks its companies to regularly report on sustainability

Blackstone Group Inc has for the first time asked executives in companies controlled by its private equity arm to regularly report on environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters to their boards, according to a letter seen by Reuters.

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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies before the Senate Banking Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S.
Fed's Powell says economic recovery clouded by racial, education gaps

The U.S. economy is doing better but is "not out of the woods yet," Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Monday in remarks that flagged an upcoming central bank study documenting the disproportionate blow suffered by the less educated and working parents during the coronavirus downturn.

Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc, pauses while playing bridge as part of the company annual meeting weekend in Omaha,
Warren Buffett says Greg Abel would become Berkshire CEO after he's gone -CNBC

Warren Buffett ended years of speculation about who would succeed him at Berkshire Hathaway Inc by saying Vice Chairman Greg Abel would take over as chief executive officer if he were to step down.

An Intel Tiger Lake chip is displayed at an Intel news conference during the 2020 CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Intel seeks $10 billion in subsidies for European chip plant

Intel wants 8 billion euros ($9.7 billion) in public subsidies towards building a semiconductor factory in Europe, its CEO was cited as saying on Friday, as the region seeks to reduce its reliance on imports amid a shortage of supplies.

A Tesla supercharger is shown at a charging station in Santa Clarita, California, U.S
Tesla slips below 10% of Cathie Wood's flagship fund

Cathie Wood's flagship Ark Innovation fund has allowed its stake in Tesla Inc, its largest holding, to slip below 10% this week for the first time in over a month.

Commissioner Hester Peirce participates in a U.S Securities and Exchange Commission open meeting to propose changing its decades-old definition of an
China's digital yuan will not topple the dollar, SEC official says

China's planned digital yuan will not dethrone the dollar, a top Securities and Exchange Commission official said on Thursday, citing the growth of so-called stablecoins backed by the greenback.

A trader walks outside the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, U.S.,
Facebook fuels S&P 500 to record high close

The S&P 500 closed at a record high on Thursday, fueled by gains in Facebook following its strong earnings report, while Amazon jumped in extended trade following its quarterly report.

A Boeing 737 MAX 8 sits outside the hangar during a media tour of the Boeing 737 MAX at the Boeing plant in Renton, Washington
Boeing halts 737 MAX deliveries due to electrical issues, shares fall

Boeing Co on Wednesday confirmed a halt on 737 MAX deliveries after electrical problems re-grounded part of the fleet, and voiced concerns over a surging pandemic in India and U.S.-China political tensions.

General view of Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal in Saudi Arabia
Exclusive: Major Chinese investors in talks to take Aramco stake - sources

Major Chinese investors are in talks to buy a stake in Saudi Aramco, several sources told Reuters on Wednesday, as Saudi Arabia's state oil firm prepares to sell another slice of its business to international investors.

Soybean plants are seen on a drought-affected farm near Chivilcoy, Argentina, February 28, 2018. Picture taken
Argentina dry weather to propel stalled soybean harvest

Argentina's stalled soy harvest is set for a boost from a period of expected dry weather, meteorologists and grains analysts said, after recent heavy rains in key farming areas had slowed down farmers gathering in their crops.

The Federal Reserve building is pictured in Washington, DC, U.S.,
Fed nods to strengthening economy but waves off policy shift talk

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday took a rosier view of the U.S. economic recovery and the nation's war against the coronavirus, but said it was too early to consider rolling back its emergency support with so many workers still left jobless by the pandemic.

Pipelines run down the deck of Hin Leong's Pu Tuo San VLCC supertanker in the waters off Jurong Island in Singapore
Oil rises despite OPEC+ sticking to output hike amid India COVID surge

Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday as OPEC, Russia and their allies agreed to stick to plans to raise output slightly from May 1, suggesting they don't see a lasting impact on demand from India's coronavirus crisis.

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