Street Smarts: Marriott CEO left his mark on the region
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Moderna exec tells of company’s pursuit of COVID vaccine
Moderna didn’t expect to go to market with its new vaccine technology for several years when 2020 began, the company’s CFO said in a recent talk, but that changed after the technology Moderna spent almost a decade developing helped fast-forward development for COVID-19 vaccines. More than 1,000 people watched a virtual discussion on Feb. 17 Read More →
Trade Desk reports record revenue in 2020, but shares drop with no 2021 guidance
The Trade Desk ended its 2020 fiscal year on strong note, with 26% growth in revenue and 123% growth in net income from 2019, according to the fourth quarter and full year financial results the Ventura-based internet advertising company released Feb. 18. Trade Desk CEO Jeff Green spotlighted the company’s continued market share gain, as Read More →
Mars rover lands safely, with drone helicopter from Simi Valley on board
The Mars 2020 rover, carrying on board a first-of-its-kind drone developed by Simi Valley-based AeroVironment, touched down in the Jezero Crater on Feb. 18. The rover was confirmed to have landed safely at 12:56 p.m. Pacific Time, after what’s known as the “seven minutes of terror,” a delay in signal between the Red Planet and Read More →
Arcutis shares flat on earnings report
Arcutis Biotherapeutics saw a steep rise in operating expenses resulting in a 183% increase in net loss compared to the previous year when the company revealed its fourth quarter and full-year financial results on Feb. 16. However, the Westlake Village biotech company is still in high spirits, as the company is in a “strong financial Read More →
Santa Barbara Film Festival to build drive-in theaters for distanced screenings
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival plans to create two beachside drive-in theaters so that the public can attend film screenings in a socially distanced environment, event organizers announced Feb. 16. The 36th Santa Barbara International Film Festival will be hosted online and in person from March 31 through April 10, and will include more Read More →
Dubroff: More shots, fewer infections mean the worst is likely behind us
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