Fears over the coronavirus on Monday contributed to European stocks’ worst session of 2021 


Description: The threat of the Delta coronavirus variant hit global equity markets on Monday, and the online brokerage Robinhood is seeking a valuation of up to $35bn in its upcoming initial public offering. Plus, the FT’s South China correspondent Primrose Riordan reports that American companies are upset by the Biden Administration’s business advisory warning about the risks of operating in Hong Kong. 


Global markets shaken by fears over Delta variant with Mamta Badkar, US breaking news editor

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Robinhood seeks valuation of up to $35bn in IPO with Madison Darbyshire, US investment reporter 

https://www-ft-com.ezproxy.cul.columbia.edu/content/ae0c41a2-0f68-4331-984a-3fd9cf8b6fc2


Companies in Hong Kong fear being crushed between China and US with Primrose Riordan, south China correspondent

https://www-ft-com.ezproxy.cul.columbia.edu/content/0d56006e-2820-40b6-9643-4180146ea45f?


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