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Chief scientist quits at Germany's Morphosys ahead of product launch

Morphosys’ chief scientific officer will quit after 17 years with the group, the latest change at the top of the German biotech firm as it gears up for its first product launch. The group said late on Wednesday that CSO Markus Enzelberger would step down at the end of February to explore new opportunities. The shares dropped 2.1% at 0853 GMT on Thursday as one trader pointed to Enzelberger’s “crucial position” at Morphosys. …read more […]

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China’s Top Negotiator ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About Reaching Trade Deal

(Bloomberg) — Terms of Trade is a daily newsletter that untangles a world embroiled in trade wars. Sign up here. China’s chief trade negotiator said at a dinner Wednesday night that he was “cautiously optimistic” about reaching a phase one deal with the U.S., even as talks continue to stretch out amid tensions over Hong Kong and other issues.Vice Premier Liu He made the comments in a speech in Beijing, according to people who attended the dinner and asked not to be identified. He also explained China’s plans for reforming state enterprises, opening up the financial sector, and enforcing intellectual …read more […]

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BMW orders more than 10 billion euros' worth of battery cells

German carmaker BMW on Thursday said it had ordered more than 10 billion euros’ ($11.07 billion) worth of battery cells from Chinese battery cell maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (CATL) and Samsung SDI . BMW said it had boosted its order with CATL to 7.3 billion euros from an original booking announced in mid-2018 that was worth 4 billion euros. …read more […]