Republicans in the U.S. Congress faced growing blowback on Monday from businesses that said they would cut off campaign contributions to those who voted last week to challenge President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
The Chinese President made several political moves last year to strengthen his power, says Christian Le Miere.
Outgoing US President Donald Trump's trade chief on Monday urged President-elect Joe Biden to maintain tariffs imposed on China, arguing that they have shifted the balance of power in Washington's favour.
Chesapeake Energy Corp's value has soared since its June bankruptcy filing, the U.S. judge overseeing the natural gas producer's trial indicated, and is worth US$5.13 billion, far above the shale gas pioneer's estimate.
U.S. stock index futures slipped from record levels on Monday, as investors assessed a surge in coronavirus cases and faltering economic indicators following a solid run on hopes of more fiscal stimulus.
Office supplies retailer Staples on Monday said it made an offer to buy Office Depot owner ODP Corp for US$2.1 billion in cash.
Twitter's German-listed shares slumped 8per cent on the first trading day after it permanently suspended U.S. President Donald Trump's account late on Friday.
Top executives at U.S. pharmaceutical company Novavax Inc aren't waiting to see how well their COVID-19 vaccine works before they reap the financial rewards.
U.S. stock index futures slipped from record levels on Monday, as investors assessed a surge in coronavirus cases and faltering economic indicators following a solid run on hopes of more fiscal stimulus.
Twitter's German-listed shares slumped as much as 8per cent on Monday, the first trading day after it permanently suspended U.S. President Donald Trump's account late on Friday.
