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U.S. stocks traded mixed with the Dow Jones gaining 200 points, while NASDAQ and S&P 500 fell. Crude oil prices rose by 2.2% due to a decline in U.S. crude oil inventories. Shares of Aditxt, Aehr Test Systems, and Shimmick Corporation surged, while ASLAN Pharmaceuticals, Cassava Sciences, and Five Below saw significant declines.

Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor

July 17, 2024 | 4:03 pm

AMX

America Movil's CFO announced that the company will have its Chilean subsidiary fully capitalized by the end of 2024. Additionally, the company is working on implementing AI, although it will take some time.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 17, 2024 | 3:58 pm

APD

Air Products (NYSE:APD) announced plans to build, own, and operate two new air separation units (ASUs) at its facilities in Georgia and North Carolina. These units aim to improve productivity, sustainability, and operational flexibility, and are expected to be operational by 2026.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 17, 2024 | 2:05 pm

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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has launched a $50 million fund as part of its $2.5 billion investment initiative to address the housing crisis in the San Francisco Bay Area. The fund will support affordable housing development, initially backing four projects to create over 400 homes. This brings Apple's total contribution to affordable housing initiatives in California to over $1.6 billion. Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has also pledged $3.6 billion for affordable housing in key metro areas.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

July 17, 2024 | 1:32 pm

RSG

Republic Services and the city of Louisville are pioneering sustainability efforts with a fully electric recycling and waste collection fleet, expected to be operational by the end of 2024.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 17, 2024 | 1:27 pm

ACHR

Archer Aviation has been granted a $117M award by the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA) to support the expansion of its electric powertrain and aircraft production facilities. This award is the largest in CAEATFA's history for the advanced air mobility industry and aims to aid Archer's commercialization efforts.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 17, 2024 | 1:23 pm

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Capital One announces a $265 billion Community Benefits Plan in connection with its acquisition of Discover. The plan includes significant investments in housing affordability, no-fee banking, small business growth, and community development financing.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 17, 2024 | 1:20 pm

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Gilead Sciences' Chief Medical Officer, Merdad Parsey, will be leaving the company in early 2025. This leadership change could impact the company's strategic direction and investor confidence in the short term.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 17, 2024 | 12:53 pm

AMPG

AmpliTech Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMPG) released a letter to shareholders from CEO/CTO Fawad Maqbool, addressing recent developments and reaffirming the company's commitment to its business plan. The letter highlights the company's achievements, including its leadership in 5G, quantum computing, and satellite technologies, and assures investors of its financial discipline and strategic growth plans.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 17, 2024 | 12:32 pm