Stocks rise broadly; Pfizer rises after FDA approves vaccine
Stocks were solidly higher in early trading today, led by gains in a broad range of technology, financial and health care companies. Energy stocks rose…
AP Wire
U.S.. regulators give full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON — The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine today, a milestone that may help lift public confidence in the shots as the…
Pfizer to pay $2.26 billion for cancer treatment developer Trillium
Pfizer is spending more than $2 billion in cash to buy a drugmaker focused on cancer treatments. Pfizer will pay $18.50 for each share of…
Poll: School mask, vaccine mandates supported in U.S.
BOSTON — As COVID-19 cases surge around the country, a majority of Americans say they support mask mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools,…
Tech Q&A
Question: My antivirus software provider suggested that I also use the firm’s “virtual private network” (VPN) service. What is a VPN, and do you think…
MLB to end 70-year partnership with Topps trading cards
Major League Baseball is ending a 70-year relationship with trading card company Topps after signing a new partnership with a rival company. The loss of…
COVID anxiety rising amid delta surge, AP-NORC poll finds
DENVER — Anxiety in the United States over COVID-19 is at its highest level since winter, a new poll shows, as the delta variant rages,…
Deere: Fiscal Q3 earnings snapshot
MOLINE, Ill. — Deere & Co. today reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $1.67 billion. On a per-share basis, the company said it had profit of…
Foot Locker: Fiscal Q2 earnings snapshot
NEW YORK — Foot Locker Inc. today reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $430 million. On a per-share basis, the company said it had net income…
Buckle: Fiscal Q2 earnings snapshot
KEARNEY, Neb. — Buckle Inc. today reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $51.4 million. The company said it had profit of $1.04 per share. The teen…