ZURICH, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Novartis will expand its operations in North Carolina and build a manufacturing hub there as part of a planned $23 billion of U.S. infrastructure investment over the next five years, the Swiss pharmaceuticals company said on Wednesday. The expansion is projected to create 700 new positions at Novartis and more than 3,000 indirect jobs across...

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ZURICH (Reuters) -Novartis will expand its operations in North Carolina and build a manufacturing hub there as part of a planned $23 billion of U.S. infrastructure investment over the next five years, the Swiss pharmaceuticals company said on Wednesday. The expansion is projected to create 700 new positions at Novartis and more than 3,000 indirect jobs across the supply chain...

Rivian Automotive Inc ( RIVN ) shares are trading lower Wednesday afternoon, continuing to retreat from a recent 52-week high despite a streak of positive developments. Here’s what investors need to know. RIVN is taking a hit from negative sentiment. See the full story here. What To Know: Rivian shares are down about 18% over the past week. The pullback...