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EXLS

EXL announced the appointment of Rohit Kapoor as Board Chair, in addition to his current role as CEO. Vikram Pandit transitions to lead independent director, while Vikas Bhalla and Vivek Jetley are promoted to President of EXL.

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April 03, 2024 | 12:19 pm

BNGO

Bionano Genomics announced the publication of a study demonstrating that its Optical Genome Mapping (OGM) technology can identify genetic aberrations in sarcoma samples that could lead to improved diagnosis. These aberrations were missed by traditional cytogenetic methods. This discovery could enhance the accuracy of sarcoma diagnoses, potentially leading to better patient outcomes.

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April 03, 2024 | 12:14 pm

SLNH

Soluna Holdings, Inc. has announced the appointment of John Tunison as its new Chief Financial Officer. This strategic move aims to strengthen the company's financial leadership as it continues to grow and expand its operations.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 03, 2024 | 12:11 pm

ICAD

iCAD, Inc. has announced a partnership with RAD-AID to enhance breast cancer detection in underserved regions through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). This collaboration aims to leverage iCAD's AI technology to improve early detection and treatment of breast cancer, potentially saving lives in areas with limited access to advanced medical technologies.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 03, 2024 | 12:06 pm

FXZ

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X

United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X) has signed a definitive agreement with CarbonFree to implement SkyCycle technology at its Gary Works Blast Furnaces, aiming to capture and mineralize 50,000 metric tons of CO2 annually. This initiative supports U.S. Steel's environmental goals, including a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas intensity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050. The construction of the SkyCycle plant is expected to begin in summer 2024, with operations starting in 2026. The project, a first in North America, also offers investment opportunities through VanEck Steel ETF (NYSE:SLX) and First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund (NYSE:FXZ).

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April 03, 2024 | 12:01 pm

TIPT

Tiptree Inc. has announced the rebranding of its asset management business to Tiptree Advisors, LLC. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing the company's brand identity and market presence.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 03, 2024 | 11:56 am

AMZN

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ONLN

XLY

Amazon AWS introduced Deadline Cloud, a service for the media and entertainment industry to facilitate rendering pipelines using AWS cloud. This service aims to meet the growing demand for high-quality rendering and generative AI content. AWS competes with Microsoft and Alphabet's Google in the cloud computing market. AWS's expansion includes a $10B investment in Mississippi and plans for data center expansions in Mexico and Japan. AMZN stock is slightly down in premarket trading, while exposure to AMZN can also be gained through XLY and ONLN ETFs.

Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri

April 03, 2024 | 11:45 am

HHH

Howard Hughes Holdings has announced the launch of Teravalis, a new 37,000-acre community development in the Phoenix West Valley. This significant expansion marks a major step in the company's growth strategy, potentially impacting its market position and investor interest.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 03, 2024 | 11:21 am

QTTB

Q32 Bio has announced the appointment of Lee Kalowski as its new President and Chief Financial Officer. This strategic move aims to strengthen the company's leadership team as it progresses in its biotechnological innovations and developments.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 03, 2024 | 11:14 am

VFF

Village Farms International has announced the commencement of operations at its new Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility, marking a significant step towards sustainability and diversification of its energy sources.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 03, 2024 | 11:11 am