Banking stocks rise in Dublin, boosted by upbeat broker report from Deutsche Bank

Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff declared victors making it easier for Biden to achieve policy goals

Some Republicans may lodge objections at session to confirm officially next president

Both Republicans and Democrats claim victory as economy is thrown lifeline

Covid-19 vaccinations could begin in US as early as Monday, health secretary says

Investors hope a gridlock in US congress would be able to stall major policy changes

Rust belt’s identification with Democrat gives slight lead in Michigan and Wisconsin

Martin raises absence of bilateral engagement and serious implications for Northern Ireland

The billionaire on life with Grimes and Baby X, Trump, Tesla, tunnels and blasting off

Amazon posts record profit, while Google, Apple and Facebook also beat expectations

S&P 500 finishes volatile period on sour note with late afternoon sell-off

Paris Letter: The French face the possibility Washington has reduced them to vassal status

One employee wrote: ‘This airplane is designed by clowns, who are in turn supervised by monkeys’

Planemaker is struggling to capitalise on grounding of rival Boeing’s 737 Max

Truce hailed by Donald Trump and cast as complete victory by Turkish leaders

Richard Neal says US is a ‘guarantor’ of agreement and will not see it compromised

Waterford TD says uncertainty has permeated ruling administration

America Letter: Congress members voice support for backstop and Belfast agreement

Congressman warns Brussels an accord is unlikely if it would imperil Belfast Agreement

Negotiations were endorsed after EU governments overrode French objections