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Google is shutting down its Podcasts app and advising users to migrate to YouTube Music for their podcast needs. The decision, announced in September 2023, is part of Google's strategy to consolidate its audio offerings under the YouTube brand. Users have until July 2024 to complete the migration, with Google providing a guide for transferring subscriptions.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

April 01, 2024 | 12:29 pm

BLDP

Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ:BLDP) (TSX:BLDP) announced a Long Term Supply Agreement with Solaris Bus & Coach for 1,000 hydrogen fuel cell engines through 2027, marking the company's largest order. The engines will power Solaris buses across Europe, supporting the transition to zero-emission public transport. The order includes after-market and extended warranty services, with deliveries starting in 2024. This agreement strengthens Ballard's position in the European transit bus market and supports the decarbonization of urban fleets.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 01, 2024 | 12:16 pm

IRON

Disc Medicine, Inc. (NASDAQ:IRON) announced positive topline results from the Phase 2 AURORA study of bitopertin in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria (EPP) patients. The study met its primary endpoint, showing significant reductions in protoporphyrin IX (PPIX) levels and improvements in light tolerance and phototoxic reactions with pain, particularly at the 60 mg dose. However, some secondary endpoints did not achieve statistical significance due to a strong placebo response. The company plans further analysis and discussions with regulators to define future study endpoints.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 01, 2024 | 12:13 pm

AMTX

Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMTX) has implemented the Microsoft Dynamics ERP system to support its operations and expansion projects in the U.S. and India. This move is part of Aemetis' Five Year Plan, aiming for over $1.9B in revenues and $645M in EBITDA by the fifth year. The ERP system will support various projects, including the Aemetis Biogas business, the India biodiesel business IPO, the Riverbank sustainable aviation fuel production plant, the Riverbank carbon sequestration project, and the Keyes ethanol plant upgrade.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 01, 2024 | 12:12 pm

DASH

LOW

DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) has partnered with Lowe's (NYSE:LOW) to offer on-demand delivery from over 1,700 stores, marking DoorDash's entry into the home improvement sector. This partnership allows consumers to purchase Lowe's products directly on the DoorDash app, including a wide range of items for spring and DIY projects. The collaboration is part of Lowe's omnichannel strategy to expand same-day delivery options and reach new DIY customers through the DoorDash platform.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 01, 2024 | 12:10 pm

ATNM

Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ATNM) announced that the Phase 3 SIERRA trial results of Iomab-B for high-risk relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (r/r AML) patients with TP53 mutations have been accepted for oral presentation at the EBMT Annual Meeting. The trial showed Iomab-B significantly improved access to bone marrow transplants (BMT) and achieved durable Complete Remission (dCR) with high statistical significance, particularly in patients with TP53 mutations.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 01, 2024 | 12:09 pm

VINC

Vincerx Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:VINC) is set to host a virtual investor event on April 8, 2024, to review preliminary Phase 1 VIP236 data presented at the AACR Annual Meeting 2024. The event will feature presentations from CEO Ahmed Hamdy, MD, and key opinion leaders Uma Borate, MD, and Vivek Subbiah, MD, focusing on the progress of Vincerx's cancer treatment pipeline.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 01, 2024 | 12:08 pm

LAES

SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ:LAES) has been selected by D-Link to provide Node Attestation Certificates for D-Link's Matter-compliant IoT Gateways. This partnership aims to enhance the security and interoperability of smart home devices, aligning with the Matter standard for the smart home industry. SEALSQ's INeS platform will offer features like faster connection to a Matter ecosystem and flexible certificate management, contributing to a safer connected world.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 01, 2024 | 12:06 pm

NVAX

Novavax, Inc. (NASDAQ:NVAX) will present data on its updated COVID-19 vaccine and progress on its COVID-19-Influenza Combination vaccine at the World Vaccine Congress 2024. The updated vaccine shows robust neutralizing antibody titers against XBB.1.5 and JN.1 subvariants, with a safety profile consistent with its prototype. Novavax will also share differences in immune responses between mRNA and protein-based vaccines and discuss its influenza and combination vaccine candidates, including Phase 3 trial timelines.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 01, 2024 | 12:06 pm

ADTH

Cadent has announced a definitive agreement to acquire AdTheorent Holding Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADTH) for $3.21 per share in cash. This acquisition aims to create a leading independent omnichannel audience activation platform, combining Cadent's TV advertising solutions with AdTheorent's programmatic advertising capabilities. The combined entity will focus on performance advertising across digital and traditional TV markets, leveraging advanced machine learning. The deal, supported by Novacap, is expected to close in approximately 90 days, pending regulatory and AdTheorent shareholder approval.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 01, 2024 | 12:05 pm