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CNBC's Eunice Yoon reports from Beijing on the state of life and commerce in China exactly one year after a Wuhan doctor first raised a flag about Covid-19.

"We agree that that number is lower than what we had hoped for," Moncef Slaoui, chief advisor of Operation Warp Speed, said Wednesday.

The new variant "could lead to more cases and put even more strain on our already heavily burdened" hospitals, the CDC's Dr. Henry Walke said.

In an effort to stave off bankruptcy, AMC has made an additional 50 million shares available for sale.

On Tuesday, Colorado health officials confirmed the nation's first case of a new and potentially more infectious strain of Covid-19.

The Carolina Panthers offensive linemen agreed to have roughly $6 million of his salary diverted to mobile payment company Strike to purchase bitcoin investments.

Bond market traders and Wall Street experts have been signaling rising inflation from its current dormant levels.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will hold a press briefing on the coronavirus Wednesday as the state reportedly searches for more hospital capacity.

The company's new owners are seeking a new leader after the legacy retailer emerged from bankruptcy.

Morgan Stanley is paying back 2,300 customers invested in high-cost 529 plans, which are tax-advantaged accounts for education.

"We also need to broaden our entertainment offerings beyond just the film product," Flix Brewhouse CEO Allan Reagan told CNBC.

Cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death globally, killing 7 million to 9 million people a year. The Neurescue medical device aims to change that.

As part of the deal, Wondery will join Amazon Music, the e-commerce giant's music streaming business.

The action delays House Democrats' efforts to obtain years of Trump's personal and business records.

The most recent stimulus package will increase monthly food stamps for families by 15%. It also makes it easier to qualify for the benefit.

The National Basketball Association's opening week was led by the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks Christmas Day game, which averaged 7 million viewers.

Trump's Operation Warp Speed promised 20 million doses in the U.S. by year-end, but states have received only 11.4 million doses, according to the CDC.

People who died this year may receive the $600 stimulus checks the government began issuing Tuesday, similar to a round of one-time payments made in the spring.

The U.K. government has added millions of people to its strictest Tier 4 category as coronavirus cases continue to rise.

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading.