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LDOS

MSFT

Leidos and Microsoft have announced a collaboration to expedite the development of advanced cloud technology. The partnership aims to leverage Microsoft's Azure platform and Leidos' expertise in digital modernization to deliver innovative solutions.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 31, 2023 | 12:05 pm

TFFP

TFF Pharmaceuticals and Uniphar Durbin Ireland have opened an expanded access program for Voriconazole Inhalation Powder, a treatment for pulmonary aspergillosis and other voriconazole responsive fungal pulmonary infections.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 31, 2023 | 11:10 am

BQ

Boqii Holding has entered into a securities purchase agreement with VG Master Fund. Under this agreement, Boqii may sell and issue up to $8M of ADS's to VG Master Fund at its discretion.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

July 31, 2023 | 10:10 am

LMDX

LumiraDx has signed a commercial distribution agreement with Axon Lab to commercialize its platform and diagnostic tests. The agreement includes exclusive distribution rights in Switzerland and non-exclusive rights in other European countries.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 31, 2023 | 10:03 am

ALLR

Allarity Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALLR) and FivepHusion have entered into a Clinical Collaboration Agreement. Under this agreement, Allarity will support FivepHusion's future clinical development of Deflexifol™ for the treatment of solid tumors by using certain of Allarity's drug-specific DRP® companion diagnostics.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 31, 2023 | 10:02 am

BB

BlackBerry Limited has been selected by the Mobility in Harmony (MIH) Consortium, a group initiated by Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd (Foxconn), to provide the foundation for its next-generation electric vehicle platform. The consortium aims to create an open ecosystem to transform and accelerate innovation within the electric vehicle industry.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 31, 2023 | 9:03 am

UBER

Rafaela Vasquez, the backup driver of an Uber self-driving vehicle involved in a fatal collision in 2018, has pled guilty to endangerment. The case marked the first fatality with a fully autonomous car. The incident led Uber to withdraw self-driving cars from Arizona and sell its self-driving unit to Aurora Innovation in 2020. In May 2023, Waymo announced a partnership with Uber to allow users to hail an autonomous Waymo ride via the Uber app in Phoenix.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

July 31, 2023 | 8:26 am

FOX

PDYPF

Fox Corporation and Flutter Entertainment have decided to shut down their sports betting platform, FOX Bet. The decision comes after a strategic review of the business.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 31, 2023 | 6:12 am

GRAMF

Musician Carlos Santana has launched a cannabis brand, Mirayo, in collaboration with The Parent Company (OTC:GRAMF). The brand recently introduced a new line of solventless hash rosin gummies. Santana views cannabis as a catalyst for spiritual and creative exploration, and aims to share his spiritual journey through Mirayo. Despite acknowledging the financial motivations behind cannabis legalization, Santana recognizes the societal benefits that have emerged from it.

Portfolio Pulse from Javier Hasse

July 30, 2023 | 8:05 pm

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LCID

RIVN

TSLA

XPEV

Electric vehicle stocks advanced in the week ending July 28, with Tesla, Rivian, and Chinese startups making significant moves. Tesla faced controversy over vehicle range claims but also made progress in its India plans, aiming to produce a low-cost EV for the Indian market. Rivian received a price target boost from Needham analyst Chris Pierce ahead of Q2 results. Chinese EV startup XPeng announced a partnership with Volkswagen, while competitor Nio is rumored to be teaming up with Mercedes-Benz. Ford pushed back its EV production goals, and Lucid teased its new Lucid Air Sapphire super sports sedan.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

July 29, 2023 | 1:00 pm