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Equities outside the U.S. should largely thrive under the Biden-Harris administration's more globalist policies, market analysts say.

Everyone is watching two key Senate races in Georgia. Those elections, headed for runoff, could determine whether a raft of tax hikes is coming down the pike.

Arizona has 11 Electoral College votes. Polling averages had indicated that Joe Biden was a slight favorite to win the state.

Consumers have turned toward premium purchases such as higher-end coffees, cheeses and frozen entrees instead of value brands, market research firm IRI found.

Morgan Stanley is betting on growth for Facebook and Alphabet in 2021. Bill Baruch of Blue Line Capital lays out levels that could signal a buying opportunity.

It is hoped a vaccine could help bring an end to the coronavirus pandemic that has claimed over 1.29 million lives worldwide.

Naguib Sawiris leveled strong criticism at Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, accusing the leader of making a "very big mess" in the Middle East.

If completed, the sale would be the first American transfer of lethal drones and stealth aircraft to any Arab country.

A research team at Deutsche Bank proposed that people pay a 5% tax for the "privilege" of working from home, if they continue to do so after the pandemic.

It's the question on the minds of many Europeans as the holiday season approaches, but experts at JPMorgan say Covid-19 restrictions will be eased before the festivities begin. 

China's State Administration for Market Regulation released draft rules that, for the first time, defines what constitutes anti-competitive behavior.

A vaccine along with distancing, masks and hygiene will be "very effective" in containing Covid-19, said Jerome Kim of the International Vaccine Institute.

But the yuan's outlook is also influenced by geopolitical motivations, a weaker dollar and China's economy.

Apple and Google have the technology to compete in the health arena, but it would mean facing even more regulatory scrutiny than they already do.

Wisconsin Doctor Paul Casey said, “all hospitals across the state are either at or nearing capacity,” as it hits a record number of coronavirus cases.

The U.S. rising as a leader in climate change could either be a source of conflict or an opportunity to collaborate with China, said the energy consultancy.

The Commerce Department will not challenge a preliminary injunction allowing TikTok to control operating in the U.S.

"We just don't know if we're going to be able to leave the ship in Barbados," Sue Bryant, a cruise editor for the Sunday Times, who is currently on the ship, said.

"When most investors are bullish, it means, well, there's no one left to buy," the "Mad Money" host said.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday acknowledged to employees that Joe Biden will be the next president of the United States.