Pfizer to Seek Authorization of Covid-19 Vaccine 
 

Pfizer says it will ask the FDA on Friday to clear the company's Covid-19 vaccine, a rapid milepost in the vaccine's development expected to pave the way for distribution in December.


 
WHO Recommends Against Use of Gilead Covid-19 Drug Remdesivir 
 

The World Health Organization said there isn't evidence that the antiviral drug reduces deaths or recovery times for patients suffering from the coronavirus.


 
Roblox Files to Go Public Amid Surge in Videogame Spending 
 

Videogame company Roblox has filed to go public at a time when the pandemic has supercharged demand for online gaming.


 
Regal Cinemas Owner in Talks for Rescue Package to Weather Theater Shutdowns 
 

Regal Entertainment Group owner Cineworld Group is in talks with investors for financial lifelines after months of empty theaters in the U.S. and U.K. during the coronavirus pandemic, according to people familiar with the matter.


 
Scooter Startup Lime Projects Year of Positive Ebitda as Riders Return 
 

Lime's CEO says the electric scooter rental company sees a resurgence in users after a steep drop in the spring. Its improvement could be a hopeful sign for the sector.


 
Oil Giant Aramco's Strong Stock Is a Mirage 
 

The best-performing big oil stock this year is one roundly rejected by global investors: Saudi Aramco. Most of the credit belongs with its shareholders rather than its management.


 
Think Tank Urges Financial Sector Action on Cyber Threats 
 

Despite decades of heavy investment in cybersecurity, the global financial system remains vulnerable to cyberattack because banks and regulators fail to coordinate their activities, a report from a leading think tank said Wednesday.


 
Freight Tech Firm Loadsmart Raises $90 Million in New Funding Round 
 

Digital freight-booking service Loadsmart closed a $90 million funding round, as technology-focused efforts to boost efficiency in logistics operations draw increased attention during the coronavirus pandemic.


 
Tyson Suspends Managers After Lawsuit Claims They Bet on Covid-19 Infections 
 

Tyson Foods said it suspended managers at an Iowa pork plant following allegations that some wagered on the number of workers who would become infected with Covid-19, as the pandemic roiled the meat industry last spring.


 
Reliance's Retail Unit Completes $6.38 Billion Fund Raising 
 

Reliance Industries' retail unit has raised $6.38 billion by selling 10.09% stake to over half-a-dozen foreign investors including TPG Inc. and KKR, making it one of the largest such fundraising exercises in India within two months.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

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