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SEED

Origin Agritech shares rose following the appointment of a new CEO, indicating positive investor sentiment towards the leadership change.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 23, 2024 | 2:20 pm

DAL

Delta Air Lines announced that Michael Spanos, the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will leave the company effective August 31, 2024, as per an SEC filing.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 23, 2024 | 1:17 pm

SEED

Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ:SEED) has appointed Mr. Weibin Yan as the new CEO, while Dr. Gengchen Han will remain as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Yan brings significant experience from the agricultural and industrial sectors.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 23, 2024 | 1:01 pm

AZN

AstraZeneca is considering relocating its vaccine production from the UK to Philadelphia due to reduced state support from the UK government. The company is exploring alternative sites with better financial incentives, as the UK government plans to cut financial aid significantly. This move could impact the UK's status in the life sciences sector.

Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh

August 23, 2024 | 12:39 pm

BATRA

Gregory B. Maffei has resigned as President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of the Atlanta Braves, effective August 31. This leadership change could impact the company's strategic direction.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 23, 2024 | 12:30 pm

ASA

ASA Gold has adopted a limited-duration shareholder rights plan in response to Saba Capital Management's significant accumulation of ASA shares and a proxy contest to gain board control. The plan is effective until December 20, 2024.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 23, 2024 | 11:28 am

EQNR

Equinor has decided to halt its offshore wind plans in Vietnam and will close its office in Hanoi. This decision reflects a strategic shift in Equinor's operations in the region.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 23, 2024 | 11:03 am

PLTR

Former Congressman Mike Gallagher has joined Palantir Technologies, emphasizing a divide between corporate America and ordinary citizens on national security. He criticizes corporate America's reluctance to defend American values against threats like the Chinese Communist Party, praising Palantir's role in modern defense strategies.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

August 23, 2024 | 9:38 am

CNI

Canadian National Railway (CNI) has ended a lockout and launched a recovery plan to expedite economic revival. The company is awaiting a formal order from the Canada Industrial Relations Board but is disappointed that a negotiated deal was not reached.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 23, 2024 | 7:13 am

CSX

CSX has secured early labor agreements with SMART-MD and ATDA, enhancing wages and benefits for railway workers. These agreements are subject to union ratification and align with recent agreements with other unions.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 23, 2024 | 7:04 am