In MACROECONOMIC NEWS, Biden makes a vaccine pledge, Germany's rollout continues to disappoint, UK listing rules face changes and the new takeover rules could ease. In RETAIL/CONSUMER NEWS, CVS and Walgreens stand to gain on vaccines, Boohoo faces more trouble, Aldi and Lidl lose out and Hotel Choc loves online. Furlough is extended, house prices rise, lockdown spending booms, Flutter benefits from the US and Robinhood might face opposition. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Volvo commits to electrify, Nio suffers chip shortage and Hertz gets a lifeline. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Instacart gets a punchy valuation and Deliveroo is on track for its IPO. AND FINALLY, I bring you a parent's nightmare...