China's economy grows 18% in the first quarter. Angela Merkel receives first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine. Morgan Stanley is latest financial giant to deliver strong results.

Alison Kosik is live from New York. Here are the top business news stories today!

Beijing bounce! China's economy grows 18% in the first quarter. AstraZeneca assurance - Chancellor Angela Merkel has received the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Banking beat! Morgan Stanley is the latest financial giant to deliver strong results.

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