pfizer Pfizer Seeks Emergency FDA Approval for Highly Effective COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer and BioNTech officially request emergency use authorization from the FDA for their COVID-19 vaccine after clinical trials show 95% effectiveness. The company states it is ready to begin distributing the vaccine within hours of receiving federal approval.
zoom Zoom Removes 40-Minute Meeting Limit for Thanksgiving Virtual Gatherings Zoom lifts its standard 40-minute time restriction for free global meetings on Thanksgiving Day to help families connect during the pandemic.
moderna Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine Shows 94.5% Efficacy in Late-Stage Trials Moderna reports that its two-dose coronavirus vaccine demonstrates a 94.5% effectiveness rate in preventing Covid-19. The promising results follow a similar announcement from Pfizer as regulators prepare for fast-tracked emergency approvals.
moderna Moderna Reports 94.5% Efficacy for Its Coronavirus Vaccine Moderna announces that its experimental coronavirus vaccine demonstrates a 94.5% effectiveness rate in preventing COVID-19. The results closely follow similar positive data released by Pfizer last week.
moderna Moderna Reports 94% Effectiveness in COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Moderna reveals its experimental COVID-19 vaccine demonstrates a 94.1% effectiveness rate at preventing illness. The promising results bring a second viable vaccine closer to widespread public distribution.
moderna Moderna Reports High Effectiveness in Late-Stage COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Moderna reveals that its experimental COVID-19 vaccine demonstrates strong effectiveness at preventing the virus. This breakthrough adds a second highly viable candidate to the global pandemic response.
disney plus Disney+ Reaches 73.7 Million Subscribers in Record-Breaking First Year Disney+ surpasses 73.7 million subscribers in its first year, easily smashing its original four-year goal. The rapid growth positions the streaming service as a formidable competitor to Netflix.
alibaba Alibaba's Singles Day Sales Hit $75 Billion Despite Ant Group IPO Turmoil Alibaba breaks its own Singles Day record with $75 billion in sales, showcasing China's consumer recovery amid the pandemic. The shopping event unfolds alongside heavy regulatory scrutiny that halts the massive Ant Group IPO.
stock market Dow Jumps Over 1,500 Points as Pfizer Vaccine News Lifts Markets US stock markets surge after Pfizer announces promising early results for its Covid-19 vaccine, adding to optimism following the presidential election.
pfizer Pfizer Reports Over 90% Efficacy for Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer announces that its experimental COVID-19 vaccine demonstrates more than 90% effectiveness in preventing infection based on early trial data.
stock market Markets Surge as Pfizer Reports Highly Effective COVID-19 Vaccine Global stock markets experience massive gains after Pfizer announces its coronavirus vaccine shows more than 90% effectiveness. The historic rally lifts industries hit hardest by the pandemic while dropping tech stocks.
pfizer Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine Shows Over 90% Effectiveness in Clinical Trials Pfizer and BioNTech report their coronavirus vaccine is more than 90% effective at preventing infection, far exceeding initial expert expectations. The breakthrough sparks a massive global market rally and offers renewed hope for ending the pandemic.
coupa Coupa Acquires Llamasoft for $1.5B to Unify Spend and Supply Chain Data Coupa Software purchases AI-powered supply chain firm Llamasoft for $1.5 billion to merge spending insights with logistics modeling. The acquisition helps businesses navigate pandemic-related disruptions by combining massive transaction data with intelligent supply chain design.
mit MIT AI Detects Asymptomatic COVID-19 by Analyzing Cough Sounds MIT researchers develop an AI model that identifies COVID-19 in asymptomatic individuals with perfect accuracy by analyzing the subtle acoustic patterns of their coughs.
amazon Amazon Projects $4 Billion in COVID Costs for Final Quarter Amazon expects to spend $4 billion on pandemic-related expenses in the fourth quarter as the company rapidly expands its workforce and operations. The tech giant reveals that COVID-19 uncertainties currently outweigh all other traditional holiday season business risks.