UK COVID strain 56% more infectious according to study.
Israel locks down due to COVID.
Gold gains as dollar weaker as Brexit deal awaits.
China starts monopoly probe into Jack Ma’s Alibaba empire.
Oil poised for first drop in 2 months due to COVID disruption to demand.
Asian markets gain on S&P 500 momentum.
Moderna says vaccine will be effective against variant COVID strains.
Zoom is exploring email and calendar services.
Pound gains on Brexit talk news.