Nasdaq jumps 3.7%, most in a nearly year, as Big Tech surges
Gains for major tech companies powered a 3.7% surge in the Nasdaq, the largest jump for the index in almost a year By DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP … Read More
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Technology rebound leads stocks higher on Wall Street
Big technology companies are leading the stock market higher on Wall Street a day after another slump in the sector pulled the Nasdaq more than 10% below its February peak … Read More
Covid UK: Matt Hancock calls closure of Nightingale hospitals ‘important step’ in pandemic recovery
Matt Hancock says closure of four Nightingale hospitals is an ‘important moment in our national recovery’ from Covid and claims £500m facilities were ‘critical’ despite lying empty most of the … Read More
Piers Morgan storms off GMB during furious row with weatherman Alex Beresford over Meghan Markle
‘It’s no-one’s place to pick apart claims of racism’: GMB’s Alex Beresford doubles down by tweeting dig at Piers Morgan after their blazing row over Meghan Markle saw host storm … Read More
Meghan Markle’s estranged father Thomas today hit back at her claims he had ‘betrayed’
‘I never played naked pool or dressed up like Hitler’: Meghan’s father Thomas Markle takes swipe at ‘snotty’ Harry, says his daughter ‘let him down but he still loves’ her … Read More
Palace aides scramble to sign off response to Harry and Meghan’s bombshell Oprah revelations
‘Devastated’ Charles breaks cover after crisis talks over Harry and Meghan’s Oprah interview as palace aides scramble to sign off response after Queen ‘refused to approve it’ yesterday The Queen … Read More
Vicar of Dibley star Trevor Peacock who played Jim Trott in hit BBC comedy dies aged 89
Vicar of Dibley star Trevor Peacock who played Jim Trott – the character famous for his ‘no, no, no, no…’ catchphrase – in hit BBC comedy dies aged 89 after … Read More
Global shares trade mixed on recovery hopes, yield worries
Global shares are trading mixed, cheered by the expected passage of the U.S. stimulus package, but that optimism was tempered by worries about inflation and the coronavirus pandemic By YURI … Read More
Kerry in Brussels for climate change talks with EU officials
US special envoy for climate John Kerry is traveling to Brussels to discuss transatlantic cooperation on climate issues ByThe Associated Press March 9, 2021, 8:36 AM • 2 min read … Read More
Yellen plays down inflation fears, pushes for relief bill
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says fears that the administration’s $1.9 trillion relief bill could trigger a rapid rise in inflation are misplaced By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer March 8, … Read More
