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Agilent Technologies has restructured by moving its Cell Analysis Division into the Diagnostics and Genomics Group. This strategic move aims to enhance growth opportunities for both units. Agilent will start reporting under the new structure from Q1 fiscal 2024 and will adjust past segment data to align with this change. In January 2024, Agilent will recast the previous three years' quarterly data to reflect the new segments in a Form 8-K filing.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 20, 2023 | 2:00 pm

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PancakeSwap, in collaboration with BNB Chain, has awarded Meta-Governance Grants to four protocols: Cakepie, StakeDAO, Breakfast Finance, and Redacted Finance. These grants are part of an initiative to support projects that align with PancakeSwap's vision for decentralized governance and are expected to contribute to the veCAKE system, which aims to decentralize CAKE emissions allocation and enhance community decision-making. The grants provide resources for product development and support PancakeSwap's strategy to advance DeFi governance.

Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant

December 20, 2023 | 2:00 pm

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RealClearPolitics has partnered with Stagwell (STGW) to launch RealClearPolling, a revamped platform offering fresh aggregated polling data. The platform, designed by Code and Theory, features a new monetization system powered by GALE and Multiview, targeting advertisers seeking to reach a large audience on a nonideological platform.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 20, 2023 | 1:59 pm

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Guidewire Software (GWRE) announced that Citizens Property Insurance has chosen Guidewire InsuranceSuite on Guidewire Cloud to enhance its core operations, streamline IT, adapt to market changes, and provide more value to policyholders.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 20, 2023 | 1:57 pm

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Cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin have declined amid $116M in liquidations. Celestia's TIA token outperformed major cryptos with a 685% surge. Ark Invest sold Coinbase and Robinhood shares due to crypto volatility. FedEx reported downbeat earnings, affecting pre-market stock movement. US politics and upcoming elections are influencing tech companies' actions, with Apple advising staff on watch sales and Meta and Google limiting AI-related election queries. Tesla faces challenges with a massive vehicle recall and halted merit-based equities for employees.

Portfolio Pulse from Akanksha Bakshi

December 20, 2023 | 1:56 pm

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Siyata Mobile has received an order for its SD7 Push-To-Talk handsets and accessories from a leading Midwest regional university. This order could indicate growing market acceptance of Siyata's communication solutions in the education sector.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 20, 2023 | 1:56 pm

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Juul Labs Inc. has submitted a new FDA application for menthol-flavored pods with enhanced age verification measures. These pods are for use with Juul's e-cigarette device, which is under FDA review after a temporary ban in June 2022. The menthol pods have a nicotine concentration of 18 mg/mL and follow a previous application for a vaporizer with a Pod ID chip to prevent counterfeit use and underage access. Altria Group Inc's subsidiary NJOY has filed a complaint against JUUL Labs with the U.S. International Trade Commission, seeking a ban on importing and selling JUUL products.

Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh

December 20, 2023 | 1:53 pm

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AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE:AMC) has entered into a privately negotiated exchange agreement to issue 3,348,723 shares of common stock in exchange for $25 million of its 10%/12% Cash/PIK Toggle Second Lien Subordinated Notes due 2026. The shares were valued at $7.47 each. AMC also announced the launch of AMC-branded premium gourmet chocolate candies, 'AMC Cinema Sweets,' to be sold at its concession stands. The company is considering similar transactions in the future and plans to introduce more candy varieties in 2024. AMC shares were down 0.6% at $6.70 at the time of publication.

Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert

December 20, 2023 | 1:49 pm

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Panasonic Holdings Corporation has canceled plans to build a new electric vehicle battery plant in Oklahoma, which was intended to supply batteries for Tesla, Inc. Despite this, Panasonic Energy reaffirms its commitment to the EV industry in the U.S. and its operations in Nevada and Kansas remain unaffected. The company recently agreed to buy silicon anode material from Sila Nanotechnologies Inc. for use in EV batteries. Panasonic's stock (PCRFF) fell by 0.93% to $9.56.

Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya

December 20, 2023 | 1:43 pm

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TRACON Pharmaceuticals' stock price has increased following the company's update on the progress of its ENVASARC pivotal Phase 2 trial.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 20, 2023 | 1:42 pm