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Ginkgo Bioworks has been awarded funding by the U.S. Department of Energy to develop algal crop protection solutions. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance agricultural sustainability and productivity through innovative biotechnology.

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December 19, 2023 | 12:09 pm

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Anheuser-Busch InBev SA (NYSE:BUD) has agreed to transfer its stake in a Russian joint venture to Anadolu Efes, a Turkish partner, without immediate payment. Future compensation will depend on the venture's performance, with the transaction valued between $1.1 billion and $1.3 billion. This divestment is part of a broader trend of European companies leaving Russia due to geopolitical tensions. Carlsberg A/S (OTC:CABGY) and Heineken N.V. (OTC:HEINY) have also exited the Russian market, with Carlsberg's local unit seized by Russia and Heineken selling its business at a loss. BUD shares saw a slight increase of 0.30% in premarket trading.

Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan

December 19, 2023 | 11:48 am

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Fisker is enhancing its service capabilities and staffing across the US and Canada, with nearly 100 technicians now available in 20 US states and two Canadian provinces. The company is also expanding its service leadership team and plans to offer access to over 100 collision repair shops. Additionally, Fisker is implementing OTA software updates for all Fisker Ocean SUVs.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 19, 2023 | 11:32 am

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Socket Mobile has launched a recycling center and outlet store where customers can recycle or trade in old units and buy refurbished data capture devices at lower prices.

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December 19, 2023 | 11:08 am

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Audi AG's CEO Gernot Döllner announced a delay in EV launches to avoid production and sales bottlenecks. Despite slow growth in sales and issues with the Q6 e-tron model, Audi aims to introduce 20 new models by 2026, with half being fully electric. The Q6 e-tron is expected to launch in Q2, followed by more models in the next year. Audi, part of Volkswagen AG, faces competition from Mercedes-Benz and BMW, and broader industry challenges in marketing EVs. Döllner is confident in Audi's diversified portfolio of EVs, plug-in hybrids, and combustion engines.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

December 19, 2023 | 11:04 am

OPT

Opthea, a biotech company, has received an R&D tax credit of A$8.8 million (approximately $5.9 million) from the Australian Taxation Office. This financial boost acknowledges the company's research and development efforts.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 19, 2023 | 11:02 am

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Dropbox Inc. (DBX) introduced an AI-powered search feature for subscribers, developed in partnership with OpenAI, backed by Microsoft Corp. (MSFT). The feature, enabled by default, raised privacy concerns among users, including Amazon.com Inc.'s (AMZN) CTO Werner Vogels. Dropbox CEO Drew Houston denied sharing user data with third parties, but the option to disable the AI search has been hidden, causing further controversy.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

December 19, 2023 | 11:02 am

TSM

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) announced that Chairman Mark Liu will not seek re-nomination to the TSMC board and will retire after the 2024 Annual Shareholders Meeting. C.C. Wei is set to succeed him as Chairman, pending the election of the new board in June 2024.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 19, 2023 | 10:50 am

GM

General Motors Co (NYSE:GM) CEO Mary Barra clarified in an interview that GM does not produce the pink Corvette featured in the 'Barbie' movie. She reminisced about her own childhood toy Corvette, which was yellow. Barra expressed her fondness for the Hummer EV and is looking forward to the launch of the Equinox EV next year. The Hummer EV has gained attention, including a test drive by President Joe Biden.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

December 19, 2023 | 10:32 am

DADA

Dada Nexus has announced the immediate resignation of Lijun Xin as Chairman of the Board and member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Ian Su Shan will take over the roles previously held by Mr. Xin.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 19, 2023 | 10:24 am