AstraZeneca to buy Pfizer's rare disease gene therapy portfolio for up to $1 billion
(Reuters) -AstraZeneca said on Friday its unit Alexion has agreed to buy U.S. drugmaker Pfizer's early-stage rare disease gene therapy
2023-07-28 14:25
Hong Kong's leader may be barred from a key economic summit. The city says that breaks conventions
Hong Kong's government is calling on the United States to invite its city leader to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting, following reports that Washington will bar the top official from the major economic summit
2023-07-28 14:23
Sweden’s GDP Shrinks More Than Expected, Fueling Recession Risks
Sweden’s economy had its biggest contraction since the pandemic in the second quarter, reviving prospects of a hard
2023-07-28 14:19
Young Chinese opt out of the rat race and pressures at home to pursue global nomad lifestyle
A growing number of young Chinese are moving overseas to escape their homeland's ultra-competitive work culture, limited opportunities and family pressures
2023-07-28 13:59
Sanofi Lifts Guidance on Dupixent, Covid Vaccine Sales
Sanofi raised its forecast for the year as the French drugmaker gains new patients for blockbuster drug Dupixent
2023-07-28 13:52
French Economy Grows More Than Expected in Boost to Euro Zone
France’s economy grew significantly faster than estimated in the second quarter, providing a positive surprise as recession fears
2023-07-28 13:50
Japan's central bank retains key interest rate while fine-tuning bond purchases for more flexibility
Japan's central bank has opted to keep its benchmark interest rate at minus 0.1% but will fine-tune its bond purchases to allow greater flexibility
2023-07-28 13:27
China Early Economic Data Show Growth Weakening More in July
China’s economic recovery continued to lose momentum in July, high frequency indicators show, with consumers pulling back on
2023-07-28 13:23
The Mega Millions jackpot is now $910 million after months without a big winner
Lottery players will have another shot at a huge Mega Millions jackpot and a chance to break a stretch of more than three months without a big winner of the game
2023-07-28 13:18
Schools lost track of homeless kids during the pandemic. Many face a steep path to recovery
Homeless kids often fell through the cracks during the tumult of the pandemic, when many schools struggled to keep track of families with unstable housing
2023-07-28 12:25
Mounting job vacancies push state and local governments into a wage war for workers
Pay is rising for many public sector employees as governments try to compete for new workers and stem a tide of retirements and resignations
2023-07-28 12:22
BOJ Loosens Grip on Long-term Yields in Ueda’s First Surprise
The Bank of Japan jolted financial markets by loosening its grip on bond yields in Governor Kazuo Ueda’s
2023-07-28 12:18