News Highlights: Top Company News of the Day
26 January 2021 - 12:15AM
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Apollo CEO Leon Black to Step Down Following Probe of Epstein Ties
Leon Black will leave the top job at Apollo Global Management by
late July, following a review that found larger-than-expected
payments to Jeffrey Epstein but no evidence of involvement in his
criminal activities.
GameStop Stock Surges to Record
Shares of the once-moribund mall retailer reached new highs in
what has become a gladiator match between Reddit-driven day traders
and Wall Street shorts.
Citadel, Point72 to Invest $2.75 Billion Into Melvin Capital Management
Hedge fund Melvin Capital has been hit hard by a series of short
bets to start the year, down nearly 30% for 2021 through Friday,
people familiar with the firm said.
Moderna Developing Booster Shot Against Strain First Identified in South Africa
Moderna said its Covid-19 vaccine appeared to protect against
emerging strains in lab tests, but due to a weaker immune response,
the company will develop a booster shot targeting the variant first
identified in South Africa.
UPS to Sell Freight Trucking Business for $800 Million
United Parcel Service has agreed to sell its freight business to
rival TFI International, saying it plans to focus on the soaring
small-package-delivery business.
Merck Scraps Covid Vaccine Candidates
Merck is halting development of its two experimental Covid-19
vaccines, after early clinical-trial data showed the shots
generated disappointing immune responses against the virus.
Google Pursues Plan to Remove Third-Party Cookies
The Alphabet unit is pushing forward with its plan to remove a
widely used tracking technology from its Chrome web browser,
despite complaints from rivals that rely on it to target ads at
individuals.
Kimberly-Clark Stock Gains on Earnings, Dividend Increase
The results highlight how consumers are still flocking to
trusted brands during the Covid-19 pandemic.
NBCUniversal's Peacock to Become WWE's Exclusive Streaming Home
World Wrestling Entertainment content will move to Peacock
starting March 18 in a deal worth more than $1 billion.
Diamond Offshore Strikes Restructuring-Plan Agreement
The restructuring plan would cut more than $2.1 billion of the
contract driller's debt.
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January 25, 2021 19:00 ET (00:00 GMT)
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