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South African virus strain more dangerous than the UK mutant warn UK health officials
January 05, 2021 02:23 AM EST| By Team Kalkine MediaNew coronavirus mutation identified in South Africa is considered more infectious than the strain found in the UK. Experts say that there is no need to panic, even though the British Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, is very concerned about the late.....
Is Jack Ma Missing Since Criticizing Chinese Govt?
January 04, 2021 04:40 AM EST| By Team Kalkine MediaThe whereabouts of high-profile Alibaba founder Jack Ma has been the hot topic for a while now. Reports have it that the billionaire has been allegedly missing since criticizing the Chinese government, having not made any public appearances in over.....
A Roller-Coaster Ride for Wall Street In 2020; What To Expect Ahead?
January 04, 2021 03:07 AM EST| By Team Kalkine MediaThe benchmark index S&P 500 has broken the ‘Rectangle Pattern’ at 3,602.50 level and prices made a new all-time high. After consolidating in the range for more than 3 months, the index registered a decisive breakout that suggests a .....
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India greenlights two COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use
January 04, 2021 02:06 AM EST| By Kunal SawhneyIndian drug regulator has authorised two COVID-19 vaccines for millions of Indians. The approval was received just hours after the country initiated a trial run of its massive vaccination program. Covaxin and Covishield got consent by the DCGI (Dr.....
3 Chinese Telcos in the US off to a dismal start of 2021, booted out of NYSE
January 04, 2021 01:07 AM EST| By Team Kalkine MediaThe United States is intensifying its crackdown on Chinese companies listed on the US-based stock exchanges as three Chinese telcos are set to delist. Source © Kalkine Group 2020 Overseas companies can list their shares on the US sto.....
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Tesla in the fast lane: How the automaker drove its way into a stellar 2020
January 03, 2021 11:18 PM EST| By Team Kalkine MediaTesla Inc released a media statement on Saturday revealing its vehicle deliveries in 2020. Founder Elon Musk congratulated the Tesla team on Twitter for delivering 499,550 electric vehicles in 2020. The steady rise in the popularity and adoption of e...
GE’s new wind turbine has the power of 4 Boeing 747 jet engines
January 03, 2021 09:24 PM EST| By Edita Ivancevicare racing to build the most powerful wind turbine for futuristic sustainability. An American conglomerate, General Electric (GE) has manufactured a massive wind turbine prototype in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, currently thought to be the large....
COVID-19: Top US official says Wuhan lab leak most credible theory
January 03, 2021 08:54 PM EST| By Team Kalkine MediaIt has been one year since the world first confronted COVID-19, a deadly respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. The colossal damage caused by the pandemic is evident from the fact that 83.32 million cases have been c.....
Three pandemic-triggered travel changes that are here to stay
January 02, 2021 08:16 AM EST| By Team Kalkine MediaThe year 2020 has made it clear that few things will never remain the same because of the coronavirus pandemic. Such as - travelling. As the pandemic started, international travel came to a standstill. Slowly, the pandemic led to a change in the b.....
Major events that shaped the markets in 2020
December 31, 2020 08:59 AM EST| By Kunal SawhneyHaving changed our lives in myriad ways, the unprecedented year of 2020 is finally coming to an end. The year began with health and economic panic triggered by the COVID-19 infections and lockdowns across the globe. As per the WHO, the deadly virus...
WHO warns coronavirus can become endemic; a wake-up call for 2021?
December 30, 2020 11:00 PM EST| By Kunal SawhneyThe ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has taken innumerable lives and caused enormous disruption to economies, families, and societies worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there have ~80.77 million confirmed COVID-19 cases, includin.....
Fashion legend Pierre Cardin breathes his last at 98
December 30, 2020 08:48 PM EST| By Kunal SawhneyFrench couturier Pierre Cardin, who was known for his new and surprising designs, passed away at the age of 98 on Tuesday. The designer had become famous for bringing luxury fashion to the masses. He designed avant-garde style clothes and preferred.....
How is ESG impacting mining companies?
December 30, 2020 08:28 PM EST| By Team Kalkine MediaThe metals and mining arena is progressively presented with environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns which include critical issues around discharges, water usage, deforestation, and community relations. ESG is a comprehensive approach t.....
Biden's $2 trillion green plan to soon be a political reality?
December 30, 2020 08:23 PM EST| By Hina ChowdharyThe newly elected United States president, Joe Biden’s ambitious $2 trillion green plan might be reaching a political reality for transitioning from the oil industry. The Biden plan to build sustainable infrastructure and economy had been one o...
Growing role of AI in healthcare: Pharma giants make big investments in 2020
December 30, 2020 08:22 PM EST| By Team Kalkine MediaHealthcare industry is already using artificial intelligence (AI) to diagnose diseases and analyse patients’ data and scans. Now, pharma and biotech players are also harnessing AI for the development of new therapies. Artificial intelligence .....
The Very First Boeing 737 Max Commercial Flight Takes Off In Nearly Two Years!
December 30, 2020 08:08 PM EST| By Team Kalkine MediaBoeing’s 737 Max has finally returned to the skies in the US with American Air. It’s return to commercial service in the US comes after nearly two years, since the two deadly crashes prompted one of the nation’s longest aircraft g.....
2020: The year tech giants took healthcare space by storm
December 30, 2020 07:56 PM EST| By Kunal SawhneyMedical technology is transforming the pharmaceutical and biotech sector. The big technology giants have shown interest in the healthcare industry with the accelerated technology adoption amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Many technology behemot.....
Senator McConnell rejects stimulus check increase to US$2000
December 30, 2020 12:37 AM EST| By Kunal SawhneyAfter the House voted in favour of the stimulus check increase as per Trump's demand, the legislation is stuck at the Senate level. On 29 December 2020, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell obstructed Democrats' effort to immediately increase the C...
A snapshot of 20 most valuable companies on NASDAQ
December 29, 2020 10:05 PM EST| By Team Kalkine MediaNASDAQ is a stock exchange based in New York, United States of America. It is one of the leading stock exchanges in the world where many technology companies aspire to list. It has also pioneered the electronic stock market, being the world’s f...
Intel shares closed higher after agreeing with Third Point LLC
December 29, 2020 08:55 PM EST| By Kunal SawhneyIntel Corporation shares closed 4.93% on Tuesday in the US after the company acknowledged to improve ‘shareholder value’ and work with Third Point LLC towards the goal of enhancing shareholder value. Source: MegapixlTM Third P.....
