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January 27 (Monday)

Markets
Momentum Indicators Help Preserve Stock-Market Rally W
Boom in exchange traded funds continues with socially responsible investing and active management C
The Hidden Factor Making Junk Bonds Less Risky W

Virus
China Urges Calm Over Virus in ‘Critical Period’ W
How coronavirus is beginning to hit China’s economy C
Hong Kong bans entry of visitors from China virus province R
World Health Organization chief to meet Chinese officials in Beijing as coronavirus deaths rise C
Behind the Global Race to Contain China’s Killer Bug B
Three More Cases of Coronavirus Confirmed in U.S. W

Europe
After Brexit-settling election, UK firms see business bounce R

US politics
Trump’s Defense Says Democrats Have Failed to Make Impeachment Case W
Trump says lead impeachment Democrat Schiff has not paid ‘price, yet’ R
Warren Says She’s Ready to Fight After Des Moines Register Nod B

Geopolitics & trade
Trump increases tariffs on derivative steel, aluminum products from some countries R
In Bid for Trump Trade Deal, EU Turns to Shellfish from Soybeans B

Industries & companies
Aerospace: Boeing’s 777X, the world’s largest twin-engine jet, completes maiden flight C
FAANGs: Apple Was Headed for a Slump. Then It Had One of the Biggest Surges Ever. W
Retail: The Pharmacist Is Out: Supermarkets Close Pharmacy Counters W
Tech: Microsoft health’s Peter Lee says medical data needs to be opened up so patients can get better access C

Corporate finance
Europe’s Banking Regulator Paves the Way for Bank Mergers W

Offbeat
Ignore the Fake Climate Debate W
Louise Linton sides with Greta Thunberg after husband Steve Mnuchin takes jab at climate crisis activist NN
What’s Missing at Davos: True Communication BR
Sports Gambling Will Be a Huge Opportunity. Bet on These Stocks. BR
NBA superstar Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash at 41 C
At the Grammys, a New Guard in the Spotlight and a Nasty Fight Backstage W

YRI
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