Dec 18 (Friday)

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Daily Markets

Markets
Stock market today: Stocks close at record highs as traders bet that a fiscal stimulus deal is coming | C

US politics
Coronavirus stimulus update: Congress tries for Covid relief bill | C
The Right Answer Is to Throw Money at the Problem | The Nation
Biden Energy secretary pick Jennifer Granholm has past ties to utilities, chemical companies | C

Geopolitics & trade
China a No-Show at Joint Military Safety Meeting With U.S. | W

Industries & companies
Consumer: Coca-Cola to Cut 2,200 Jobs | W
Logistics: FedEx (FDX) earnings Q2 2021 | C
Retail: Home Depot to Pay $21 Million Penalty for Alleged Lead-Safety Violations | W

Virus
Moderna Covid vaccine: FDA panel recommends emergency approval | C
Tracking Viral Misinformation: Latest Updates | N
French President Macron Tests Positive for Covid-19 | W

Cybersecurity
Exclusive: Suspected Russian hacking spree reached into Microsoft – sources | R
Department of Energy says it was hacked in suspected Russian campaign | C
Biden hints at a tougher stance against state sponsors of cyberattacks | C

Corporate finance
Google Must Silo Fitbit Data, EU Says, Clearing $2.1 Billion Deal | W
Poshmark releases S-1 for IPO and shows profits | C

Offbeat
10 money moves to make before the year ends | MW