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Check Point Software Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ:CHKP) reported a 7% year-on-year revenue growth for Q2 2024, beating analyst estimates. The company also announced a CEO transition, with Nadav Zafrir set to take over in December 2024. Despite positive financial results, CHKP shares closed slightly lower.

Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri

July 24, 2024 | 11:05 am

TFX

Teleflex has announced the establishment of the Teleflex Center for Antimicrobial Protection as a strategic branch of its Vascular Access Business Unit. This initiative is led by Chuck Gartner, Director of Marketing - Strategic Initiatives.

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July 24, 2024 | 10:37 am

CLNE

Clean Energy Fuels has started construction on a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) production facility at South Fork Dairy in Dimmitt, TX.

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July 24, 2024 | 10:35 am

ENGN

enGene has appointed Ron Cooper as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 22, 2024, succeeding Jason Hanson. Additionally, Dr. Raj Pruthi has been promoted to Chief Medical Officer.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 24, 2024 | 10:35 am

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Mark Zuckerberg criticized Apple's rejection of Meta's AI partnership proposal, calling Apple's tactics 'soul-crushing.' Meta aims to release the largest open-source AI model to avoid Apple's control. Apple has partnered with OpenAI and is in talks with other AI firms.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

July 24, 2024 | 9:44 am

META

TSLA

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and founder of xAI, has publicly supported Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's stance on open-source AI models. This endorsement is significant given their rivalry, especially after Meta launched Threads to compete with Twitter, which Musk owns. Musk's support aligns with his criticism of OpenAI's shift from a non-profit, open-source model to a profit-oriented, closed-source structure.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

July 24, 2024 | 9:16 am

CHKP

Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP) has announced that Nadav Zafrir will become the new CEO effective December 2024. Gil Shwed, the current CEO and founder, will transition to the role of Executive Chairman. Zafrir brings extensive experience in cybersecurity and venture capital, having co-founded Team8 and served as Chairman of SolarEdge Technologies.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 24, 2024 | 9:04 am

RTX

RTX's Collins Aerospace is relocating its Singapore plant to a new $250 million facility at Seletar Aerospace Park.

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July 24, 2024 | 6:30 am

SEOAY

Stora Enso has appointed Niclas Rosenlew as the new Group Chief Financial Officer, effective January 2025. Rosenlew is currently the Group CFO at SKF and has held senior finance positions at Basware, Microsoft, and Nokia.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 24, 2024 | 5:52 am

LUNA

Luna Innovations has appointed Kevin Ilcisin as its new President and CEO, effective August 1, 2024. Richard Roedel is retiring from the Board of Directors after nearly 20 years of service. The company also closed a $15 million junior secured term loan facility. Warren B. Phelps, III has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Directors.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 23, 2024 | 9:38 pm