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If you’ve ever wondered how your retirement savings compares with your peers, you’re in good company. See full story.
Nvidia sales and earnings hit records as videogame and server chips surge
Nvidia Corp.’s quarterly results blew past estimates to set records in the extended session Wednesday as sales rocketed past the $4 billion milestone for the first time as the chip maker rolled out new gaming cards and data-center demand held firm. See full story.
Dow falls 345 points as New York City says public schools will close amid rising COVID-19 cases
The S&P 500 books first back-to-back loss in 3 weeks, as cases of COVID-19 continues to surge, adding to concerns of more restrictions on social gatherings. See full story.
Why this Tesla partner is betting big on the European electric-vehicle market
Panasonic is the latest company making a big bet on the European electric-vehicle market, powering into the region with plans to establish a lithium-ion battery business in Norway with two industry partners. See full story.
Coronavirus update: U.S. death toll tops 1,500 in a day, as Pfizer provides glimmer of hope for a vaccine with plans to seek emergency approval
After a another grim day in new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths, a glimmer of hope on the vaccine front was provided when Pfizer Inc. said it has enough data on its vaccine candidate’s safety to seek emergency-use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration. See full story.
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The director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases spoke about political transitions and past mistakes. See full story.