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CZR

Caesars Sportsbook, operated by Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR), has expanded its mobile sports wagering to statewide in North Carolina, building on its initial offering on Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Lands and at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel. The expansion allows sports fans 21 and older across the state to place mobile sports wagers via the Caesars Sportsbook app or desktop. The launch is part of Caesars' ongoing partnership with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and integrates with Caesars Rewards, offering users rewards for their wagering activity. The app features a wide range of betting options, including live betting and streaming of NFL games. Caesars is also emphasizing Responsible Gaming education with its 21+ policy as it expands into more jurisdictions.

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March 11, 2024 | 4:12 pm

MGM

BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, has launched mobile sports betting in North Carolina, offering a wide range of betting options and real-world rewards. The launch includes a partnership with Charlotte Motor Speedway to enhance race day experiences and an extended partnership with Richard Childress Racing. BetMGM's platform features advanced technology for pre-game and in-game betting, a loyalty program with MGM Resorts, and a focus on responsible gambling with resources like GameSense.

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March 11, 2024 | 4:08 pm

RVSN

Rail Vision's stock is trading higher following the announcement of receiving an order for its AI-based safety system from a Class 1 U.S. railroad company.

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March 11, 2024 | 3:01 pm

INTC

Intel announced the release of Continuous Profiler to open source, developed by Intel Granulate. This tool, used by companies like ironSource, ShareChat, and Snap Inc., optimizes CPU performance by identifying bottlenecks. It combines multiple profilers into a unified flame graph, automating the optimization process. Continuous Profiler is SOC2-certified, supports various programming languages without code changes, and is part of Intel's commitment to the open source community. Intel aims to refine the tool with the community's help for better application performance.

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March 11, 2024 | 3:01 pm

TCNNF

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis expressed concerns about the proposed recreational cannabis legalization measure in Florida, emphasizing the need for more restrictive regulations, particularly regarding public consumption near schools. The measure, led by Smart & Safe Florida and funded by Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (OTCQX:TCNNF), has been challenged in the Florida Supreme Court by Attorney General Ashley Moody. Despite the legal challenges, a recent poll shows strong voter support for legalization. Meanwhile, Florida lawmakers have approved a bill imposing THC content restrictions on hemp extracts.

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March 11, 2024 | 2:23 pm

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INSM

On March 8, 2024, Insmed Incorporated received notice from AstraZeneca AB of the exercise of its second and final option under their 2016 License Agreement to develop and potentially commercialize brensocatib for COPD or asthma. This development allows AstraZeneca to proceed beyond Phase 2b clinical trials. Both companies retain discretion over the terms, including financial aspects, for further development and commercialization.

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March 11, 2024 | 1:35 pm

BOSC

BOS Better Online Solutions Ltd. (BOSC) announced receiving a €615,000 order for a robotic production line from an Israeli defense-industry customer, to be delivered in March 2025. This marks the fourth order from the same customer in 2023, reflecting a strong vote of confidence. BOS has focused its growth strategy on the Israeli defense market, expecting profitability in its Intelligent Robotics division by Q4 2023 after significant investments and restructuring.

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March 11, 2024 | 1:25 pm

BLUE

Bluebird Bio's stock is trading higher following the announcement of an outcomes-based agreement with Medicaid for its sickle cell disease gene therapy.

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March 11, 2024 | 1:14 pm

TTEC

TTEC Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:TTEC) has been awarded a contract by PenFed Credit Union to modernize its member services contact center platform to Genesys Cloud for voice communications. This project includes integration between Genesys Cloud and Salesforce through TTEC Digital's OneView, enhancing service speed and quality. TTEC Digital, known for its AI-enabled CX solutions, has a long-standing partnership with Genesys, earning Partner of the Year recognition 13 times.

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March 11, 2024 | 1:07 pm

X

U.S. Steel has made a strategic investment in Freespace Robotics, a company incubated in Carnegie Foundry, which is a partner of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. The size of the investment was not disclosed.

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March 11, 2024 | 1:06 pm