Another Covid-19 Vaccine Developer Gets Help From Big Pharma

Pharmaceuticals giant Bayer is joining forces with Germany's CureVac to support the biotech firm in its development of a Covid-19 vaccine.

 
Starbucks Recruits Company Veteran for CFO Role

The coffee chain named Rachel Ruggeri as its new finance chief, replacing Patrick Grismer.

 
Dutch Lawsuit Seeks Quicker Resolution in Google Case

A consumer group is suing the Netherlands' privacy regulator over a two-year wait for action on a complaint against Google, arguing there are flaws in the European system for handling data privacy and security cases involving multinationals.

 
LafargeHolcim to Buy Bridgestone Unit

LafargeHolcim has agreed to acquire Firestone Building Products from Bridgestone in a deal valued at $3.4 billion.

 
U.S. Weighs Adding Alibaba, Tencent to China Stock Ban

Federal officials have discussed expanding a blacklist of companies off limits to U.S. investments over concerns about ties to Chinese authorities.

 
EV Dreams Power Baidu But May Not Last

The company needs a new growth model. But a road trip into the frothy electric-vehicle industry might prove long and bumpy.

 
Gene-Therapy Startup Lexeo Raises $85 Million

Lexeo Therapeutics Inc. is one of several companies seeking to cure diseases through genetic medicines such as gene therapy.

 
CEOs, Industry Groups Denounce Capitol Riots

A manufacturing trade group and a coalition of unions suggest President Trump should be removed from office.

 
Twitter, Facebook Lock Trump Out of His Accounts

The social-media companies have removed posts by the president and temporarily locked his accounts, citing the risk of violence.

 
Trump's Ban on Chinese Apps Falls to Biden to Execute

Restrictions on the use of Alipay, WeChat Pay and other apps wouldn't kick in until February, meaning the new administration has a chance to modify or suspend the ban.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

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