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AKYA

Akoya Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKYA) has announced the deployment of the MaxFuse algorithm, co-developed with Dr. Garry Nolan's lab at Stanford University, for multiomic integration of spatial and single-cell data on the Enable Medicine platform. Dr. Nolan is a co-founder and board member of Akoya Biosciences, which specializes in spatial biology and collaborates with Enable Medicine, a provider of AI-powered biological insights.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

January 07, 2024 | 4:06 pm

AAPL

GOOG

GOOGL

MSFT

Apple Inc. (AAPL) had a significant week with opposition to UK surveillance laws, legal challenges, rumors of an early Vision Pro launch, and no new iPad in 2023. Apple, along with Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL) and Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), opposed the UK's proposed surveillance laws through techUK. Apple's services business faces legal scrutiny, potentially affecting its revenue. The Vision Pro headset is rumored to launch in January, and new iPhones may have advanced cameras. The absence of a new iPad model breaks a 12-year tradition.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

January 07, 2024 | 11:01 am

GOOG

GOOGL

IBM

The first week of 2024 brought significant updates in the AI space, including user feedback on Alphabet Inc.'s Google Bard, IBM's perspective on computer science degrees, and the potential for a premium Bard service. Additionally, AI was used to create a fake passport image and to bring Elvis Presley back to the stage. Alphabet Inc. is seeking user input to improve Google Bard, while IBM's Matthew Candy questions the necessity of computer science degrees due to AI advancements.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

January 07, 2024 | 9:02 am

PLTR

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) is under investigation by the UK's National Health Service (NHS) for potentially breaching contract terms related to marketing activities. The breach concerns an influencer marketing campaign by Topham Guerin, which was not approved by NHS England as required by the contract. Palantir, which won a £330 million contract with Accenture Plc to build the NHS Federated Data Platform, has stopped working with Topham Guerin and described the campaign as an 'exploratory project.' The Good Law Project has raised concerns about Palantir's handling of private medical data and transparency of the data processing platform.

Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya

January 06, 2024 | 8:42 pm

ALK

BA

Alaska Airlines has completed inspections on over 25% of its Boeing 737-9 fleet, with no concerning findings. The aircraft will be returned to service as inspections are finalized, ensuring full confidence in their safety.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

January 06, 2024 | 5:34 pm

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BA

Boeing is aware of an incident involving Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 and is gathering more information. Boeing's technical team is prepared to support the investigation in coordination with the airline.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

January 06, 2024 | 3:35 pm

LVS

Mark Cuban has distributed $35 million in bonuses to Dallas Mavericks employees after selling his majority stake to key shareholders of Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS), including Miriam Adelson and her family. Cuban retains a smaller ownership share and continues to manage basketball operations. The sale was approved by the NBA in December 2023.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

January 06, 2024 | 7:07 am

PRME

Prime Medicine, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRME) and Myeloid Therapeutics, Inc. have announced the resolution of all outstanding disputes, ending pending arbitrations. Both companies view the settlement as positive, allowing them to focus on developing therapies for patients. The CEOs of both companies expressed satisfaction with the outcome and a commitment to advancing their respective scientific and commercial goals.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 05, 2024 | 10:04 pm

CPTN

Cepton's CFO, Hull Xu, has resigned from his position according to an SEC filing dated January 5, 2024.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 05, 2024 | 9:43 pm

ANTO.L

EDV.L

GOLD

Barrick Gold Corp and Antofagasta plc have formed a $95 million partnership for copper exploration in Chile. Endeavour Mining Plc fired its CEO for misconduct involving a $5.9 million payment and personal conduct issues. The battery industry needs to invest $514 billion by 2030 to meet demand for lithium-ion batteries.

Portfolio Pulse from Austin DeNoce

January 05, 2024 | 9:40 pm