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NanoViricides, Inc. has announced that its NV-COV-2 oral drug products have shown strong safety and tolerability in demonstrations, which could have implications beyond treating COVID-19. This development could potentially expand the application of NV-COV-2 to other diseases and conditions, marking a significant milestone for the company.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 01, 2024 | 11:26 am

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Linde has signed two new long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for the supply of renewable energy in China, marking a significant step towards its commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon footprint in the region.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 01, 2024 | 11:25 am

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Meta Platforms Inc. (META) is criticized for using copyright law to protect its Llama AI model while opposing similar protections for others. The company, along with Google (GOOG, GOOGL) and Microsoft (MSFT), argued against copyright protections for AI training materials but sought to protect its own AI model when leaked. This has sparked a debate on AI and copyright law, with companies like Microsoft, OpenAI, and Apple (AAPL) advocating for more protections for AI outputs.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

February 01, 2024 | 11:24 am

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Accenture has announced a strategic investment in Tenchi Security, a Brazil-based third-party cyber risk management company. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Accenture plans to integrate Tenchi's SaaS platform into its managed security services offering, aiming to help organizations mitigate cyber risks throughout their supply chain.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 01, 2024 | 11:12 am

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Honeywell announced that CEO Vimal Kapur will also become Chairman when Darius Adamczyk retires from the board on June 7, 2024. William S. Ayer will succeed D. Scott Davis as independent lead director from May 14, 2024.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 01, 2024 | 11:09 am

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Apple Inc.'s new mixed reality headset, Vision Pro, will feature Microsoft 365 apps, targeting professional users. The device will include productivity tools like Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with custom features for the headset. However, popular entertainment apps like Netflix, YouTube, and Spotify will not be available on Vision Pro. Zoom Video Communications is launching a new app for the device to enhance hybrid collaboration.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

February 01, 2024 | 9:07 am

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Envista Holdings Corporation (NVST) has become a Platinum Industry partner with Women in DSO, an organization focused on advancing and empowering female professionals in the dental support organization industry.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 01, 2024 | 7:56 am

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Hulu, owned by Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS), has updated its subscriber agreement to prohibit account sharing outside of a single household. This move follows similar actions by other streaming services like Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX), Disney+, and YouTube, owned by Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL), to tighten control over account usage and monetize account sharing.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

February 01, 2024 | 7:48 am

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Balaji Srinivasan proposed using Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) on Ethereum and Solana blockchains as alternatives to traditional corporate structures in Delaware. This suggestion follows Elon Musk's legal challenges in Delaware, including a court ruling that invalidated his $55.8 billion compensation package from Tesla. Srinivasan's proposal highlights DAOs as modern, transparent, and democratic business models, with recent legislation in Wyoming, Tennessee, and the Marshall Islands recognizing DAOs.

Portfolio Pulse from Mehab Qureshi

February 01, 2024 | 7:40 am

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Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (NYSE:TAK) has announced that CFO Costa Saroukos will step down on April 1, 2024, to return to Australia. Milano Furuta, currently president of Takeda's Japan Pharma Business Unit, will succeed him. Furuta will also be proposed as a candidate for election to the board of directors.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 01, 2024 | 7:02 am