NewsWatch: Coinbase IPO: Everything you need to know about the ‘watershed moment’ in crypto

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Here’s what you need to know about the coming Coinbase direct listing. See full story.

Rare blood clots tied to J&J’s COVID-19 shot are similar to issues with AstraZeneca’s vaccine, FDA official says

Federal health officials say the ultra-rare blood clots reported in six people who received Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine are similar to blood clots detected in a very small number of people in Europe who were immunized with AstraZeneca’s shot. See full story.

Dow up 200 points to hit intraday record as big banks book better-than-expected earnings and revenues

U.S. stocks are slightly higher Wednesday morning as earnings of big banks kick off the first quarter reporting season, beginning with results from JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs. See full story.

Biden’s infrastructure plan must look to the future, not wrap itself in a nostalgic view of past American greatness

Government ought to be the partner of the private sector, not its adversary, Dani Rodrik writes. See full story.

GameStop’s stock price is down 50% from the highs — and it’s still crazy

To justify GameStop’s valuation, the company needs to grow faster than the videogame industry through 2027. See full story.

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‘Obviously, I don’t want to sound greedy, but I feel as though this is important information for me and the rest of my family to know.’ See full story.