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On CNBC's 'Halftime Report Final Trades,' analysts discussed Dell, CoStar, Johnson & Johnson, and PayPal. Dell and CoStar reported strong earnings, while Johnson & Johnson increased its settlement offer for talc-related claims. PayPal is integrating with Apple's mobile wallet.

Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor

September 06, 2024 | 12:47 pm

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Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust's shares rose after a court dismissed a class action complaint against the company and its subsidiary, Cedar Realty Trust.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 06, 2024 | 12:46 pm

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Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust and its subsidiary Cedar Realty Trust, Inc. announced that the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit upheld a previous court decision dismissing a class action complaint against them. This legal victory pertains to a case filed by holders of Cedar's preferred stock.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 06, 2024 | 12:42 pm

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NAPCO has responded to a report by Fuzzy Panda, a short seller, refuting allegations and highlighting its strong financial performance. The company reported record revenues, increased dividends, and improved internal controls. NAPCO aims to continue its growth in the security market.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 06, 2024 | 12:11 pm

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Wabash National is considering legal options following a St. Louis jury verdict related to a 2019 motor vehicle accident involving a Wabash trailer. The company disagrees with the verdict, asserting that no existing safety technology could have altered the accident's outcome.

Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya

September 06, 2024 | 10:54 am

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Wabash National faces a jury award of $12M in compensatory damages and $450M in punitive damages related to a vehicle accident lawsuit. The company believes insurance will cover compensatory damages but the outcome could impact its financial condition.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 06, 2024 | 10:23 am

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The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Google for potentially abusing its dominant position in the ad tech sector. This investigation could have implications for Google's business operations and market position.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 06, 2024 | 9:13 am

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YouTube, owned by Alphabet Inc., has shut down the Tenet Media channel following a U.S. Department of Justice indictment related to money-laundering charges against employees of the Russian state media network RT. The charges involve a scheme to influence the 2024 presidential election through online content. Tenet Media, though not directly named, is implicated in the court filings.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

September 06, 2024 | 4:16 am

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Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support for Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, following President Biden's withdrawal. Putin's comments, likely sarcastic, come amid U.S. accusations of Russian election interference. The U.S.-Russia relationship may become a key topic in the upcoming presidential debate hosted by Walt Disney Co's ABC.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

September 05, 2024 | 11:05 pm

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Google's refusal to allow Enel's JuicePass app on Android Auto may violate EU competition laws, according to a CJEU adviser. Alphabet Inc. was fined €102 million by Italy's antitrust regulator in 2021 for this issue. Google has since worked to resolve the problem, but awaits a final court decision.

Portfolio Pulse from Michael Juliano

September 05, 2024 | 10:27 pm