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Joe Biden has officially been sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. Here's what his presidency means for the business world. Read on for more stories. Clifton Leaf
Editor-in-chief, Fortune BY ARIC JENKINS JANUARY 21, 2021 The S&P 500's performance on Wednesday—when it closed up almost 1.4%—was the largest Inauguration Day pop since 1985. BY ANNE SRADERS
JANUARY 21, 2021 Put simply, what Biden is proposing amounts to one of the most daring wagers ever in U.S. economic policy. BY SHAWN TULLY JANUARY 18, 2021 Some promoted new conspiracy theories that suggested the battle for the White House wasn't over.
BY DANIELLE ABRIL JANUARY 20, 2021 Here's a peek at Fortune Analytics, our exclusive newsletter for Premium subscribers that brings you weekly business insights based on timely data analysis by our editorial team and exclusive polling. This week, we polled 2,554 U.S. adults on their sentiments towards Big Tech. 64% - ... of U.S. adults would like to see the federal government investigate at least one big tech firm for antitrust violations. That includes 76% of Republicans and 56% of Democrats.
48% - ... of U.S. adults would like to see the federal government break up at least one Big Tech firm. That includes 62% of Republicans and 40% of Democrats.
52% - ... of U.S. adults support Twitter's decision to ban Donald Trump, while 45% oppose it. The support for the move is spilt along party lines: 89% of Democrats compared to 16% of Republicans.
To get the full briefing, consider becoming a Fortune Premium subscriber. You'll also get access to all of our stories on the web and in print. Your support makes our journalism possible. Thank you. What you need to know in this moment of change Unlock market insights from leading experts and news analysis that gives you an edge. Save 40% with an annual premium subscription. Subscribe now "The most common vaccine production method uses chicken eggs. This process takes about five months, according to GlaxoSmithKline. Millions of fertilized eggs are used as a culture to grow influenza viruses, which are then harvested, purified and packaged into vials. Manufacturers and the FDA then test for potency and safety before shipping the lot releases around the country. This method has been in practice since the 1950s. It's slow and tedious, especially given the challenges. Firstly, manufacturing relies on the availability of enough fertilized eggs. If egg supplies were ever compromised it would affect our ability to produce enough serum. Second, some flu strains don't grow that well in chicken eggs and undergo undesirable mutations that affect the potency of a seasonal vaccine." |
