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Australia last recorded zero locally acquired cases of Covid-19 at the start of November last year
There s less than 300 active cases in Australia with the majority of infected people stuck in hotel quarantine
Australia has been able to contain virus due to strict quarantine procedures, as well as policing lockdowns
Meanwhile, UK and the US have seen new daily records of deaths with cases skyrocketing around the world
Australia has once again become the envy of the world after recording zero local cases of coronavirus across the entire country in the past 24 hours.
There are still a handful of active cases lingering around the country, but they pale in comparison to the pandemic s impact in places such as the US and the UK.
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Beyond Meat is rising more than 14% in midday trading Thursday, following news that it’s partnering with Taco Bell, as the latter looks to expand vegetarian offerings.
Yum! Brands ’ (ticker: YUM) Taco Bell said that it is “exploring a new plant-based protein” with Beyond Meat (BYND) that will be tested “in the next year.” The move is part of its larger menu revamp, emphasizing nonmeat options. Taco Bell said that two popular vegetarian items, the Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes and the Spicy Potato Soft Taco, which fell victim to streamlining last year, will once again be available in March.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill stock rose some 60% in 2020, but the burrito chain’s rally isn’t over yet, according to RBC Capital.
Analyst Christopher Carril boosted his rating on Chipotle Mexican Grill (ticker: CMG) to Outperform from Market Perform, and lifted his price target to $1,650 from $1,320. He argues that the stock has legs because the company continues to expand when much of the broader restaurant industry is not.
Chipotle was up 1.4% to $1,415 in morning trading.
Carril is optimistic about the company’s same-restaurant sales. He is forecasting growth of 13% for 2021, above the 11% Wall Street expects, saying the chain can gain from continuing innovation with its menu, its ability to take market share from peers, and growth in online sales. He’s just as enthusiastic that Chipotle is reaccelerating opening new stores, saying it will lift nea