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December 26 2023 - 7:15AM
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AstraZeneca to Buy Gracell Biotechnologies
AstraZeneca has agreed to buy Gracell Biotechnologies for a
transaction value of $1.2 billion, as part of the former's efforts
to grow its cell therapies business.
Chinese Gaming Stocks Rebound After Regulators Soften Stance
Chinese gaming stocks listed in Shanghai and Shenzhen rebounded
after regulators softened their stance on the latest proposal to
further tighten controls on online games.
Verano Executive Bullish on the Future of the U.S. Cannabis Industry
A potential decision to reclassify cannabis as a less
restrictive drug and pending banking legislation could have a
lasting impact on the sector, says company executive Darren
Weiss.
Fog at Chicago's Midway Airport Scuttles Southwest Holiday Flights
The airline canceled hundreds of flights Sunday and more than
100 on Monday as it deployed a new strategy to deal with
weather-related fallout.
Return Policies Have Gotten More Annoying This Holiday Season
Retailers such as Amazon and Macy's have added fees or shortened
the window for returning online purchases.
Maersk to Resume Red Sea Shipments as Multinational Force Deploys
Moller-Maersk had paused shipping via the waterway that leads to
the Suez Canal after several attacks on its vessels.
Amazon Is a Go-To for Toilet Paper, Batteries. Can It Sell Cars?
The online retailer said car buyers will be able to finance and
purchase Hyundai vehicles on its platform starting next year.
Nelson Peltz Resigns From Wiesenthal Board Over Its Ben & Jerry's Tweet
The Jewish organization called for consumers to shun the
ice-cream maker following pro-Palestinian posts from its
chairman.
The Crypto Queen Pulling the Strings at Binance
Yi He, a former talk-show host, has sweeping control over the
crypto giant's marketing and investment divisions. She is also
founder Changpeng Zhao's longtime romantic partner.
Sam Altman's Knack for Dodging Bullets-With a Little Help From Bigshot Friends
The OpenAI CEO lost the confidence of top leaders in the three
organizations he has directed, yet each time he's rebounded to
greater heights.
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December 26, 2023 07:00 ET (12:00 GMT)
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