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The USA Current Account for Q3 reported a deficit of $200.3 billion, slightly better than the estimated deficit of $197.0 billion and an improvement from the previous quarter's deficit of $216.8 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 20, 2023 | 1:31 pm

BTBT

NVDA

SMCI

Bit Digital has received an initial batch of servers equipped with Nvidia HGX H100 GPUs from Super Micro Computer. The company expects the remaining 103 servers by the first week of January 2024 and plans to deploy them in Iceland in January 2024. Additionally, Bit Digital has amended its agreement to include a three-month prepayment from its customer.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 20, 2023 | 1:07 pm

EQNR

SHEL

Equinor ASA (EQNR) and Shell PLC (SHEL) have made a Final Investment Decision for Sparta, a deep water development in the Gulf of Mexico. Shell owns 51% and Equinor 49% of Sparta, which is expected to produce 90,000 boe/d at peak and begin production in 2028. Sparta will be Shell's 15th deep-water host in the region and will feature all-electric topside compression equipment. Equinor's Q3 2023 production in the Gulf was 149,000 boe/d. SHEL shares are up 0.58% premarket.

Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta

December 20, 2023 | 1:06 pm

FICO

FICO, a global analytics software leader, has been granted 10 new patents related to digital decisioning, fraud detection, machine learning, and responsible AI. These patents enhance FICO's capabilities in AI and decision management, contributing to its portfolio of 223 active patents and 73 pending applications. The innovations are expected to benefit enterprises using FICO's software solutions for digital transformation initiatives.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 20, 2023 | 1:01 pm

BTC-USD

SOL-USD

Crypto analyst Bluntz predicts that Solana (SOL) is poised for a significant breakout against Bitcoin (BTC) and in its U.S. dollar pair. Bluntz expects SOL to experience a sharp increase in price once it breaks out of its 37-day range. Another analyst, Deftsuo, also provides a bullish outlook, suggesting SOL could reach $100 if it breaks through the $80 resistance level. The search volume for 'Solana' has surged by 250% over the past two months, indicating growing interest.

Portfolio Pulse from Mehab Qureshi

December 20, 2023 | 1:00 pm

CPK

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's subsidiary, Sharp Energy, has acquired the propane operating assets of J.T. Lee and Son's in Cape Fear, North Carolina. The acquisition adds approximately 3,000 customers and 800,000 gallons of annual propane distribution to Sharp Energy's portfolio, along with a bulk plant with 60,000 gallons of propane storage. The financial terms were not disclosed, but the deal is expected to provide cost savings and synergistic benefits. CPK shares closed higher by 1.99% at $104.42 on Tuesday.

Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan

December 20, 2023 | 11:56 am

BTC-USD

DOGE-USD

Cryptocurrency analyst Crypto Tony predicted a rally for Dogecoin (DOGE) if it surpasses the $0.106 level. Dogecoin whales have been active, with significant transfers to Coinbase. Galaxy Research suggests DOGE is making a comeback, up 77% from June lows but down 86% from peak highs. Analyst Ali Martinez sees $0.095 as strong support, with potential for DOGE to reach $0.14. Currently, DOGE is trading at $0.90, up 2.60% in the last 24 hours.

Portfolio Pulse from Mehab Qureshi

December 20, 2023 | 11:49 am

LITM

ACME Lithium has entered into an option agreement with Snow Lake Lithium (LITM) regarding its Manitoba Lithium Project. This agreement allows Snow Lake Lithium to earn an interest in the project, which could potentially enhance its lithium production capabilities.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 20, 2023 | 11:34 am

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STLA

TM

TSLA

VGK

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) reported a 6.7% increase in new car registrations in Europe for November. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) reached a market share of 16.3%. This data may reflect the performance of car manufacturers such as Ford (F), Stellantis (STLA), Toyota (TM), and Tesla (TSLA), as well as the broader European market tracked by ETFs like VGK.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

December 20, 2023 | 9:52 am

PRTC

PureTech Health has reported significant strategic and clinical progress in 2023 and expects multiple catalysts in 2024. The company has launched two new entities to advance programs from its wholly owned pipeline. PureTech's financial update indicates a strong balance sheet with around $320 million in cash and short-term investments, extending its operational runway into 2027.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 20, 2023 | 7:54 am