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Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CAPR) will host a webinar with Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) to review regulatory details and provide clinical updates on its ongoing HOPE-3, Phase 3 clinical trial of CAP-1002 for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The webinar will be held on October 25, 2023.

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October 19, 2023 | 8:03 pm

DNA

Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE:DNA) and the Government of Serbia have announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in support of Serbia's bioeconomy vision. The partnership will establish a Startup Accelerator that leverages Ginkgo's platform and expertise to support Serbian companies in the bioeconomy sector. The collaboration will also explore partnerships to develop and implement new biomonitoring capabilities in Serbia. Companies at Serbia's BIO4 campus will have opportunities to engage Ginkgo staff and access Ginkgo expertise on site.

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October 19, 2023 | 8:02 pm

SONY

Sony Group Corp. is set to release the PlayStation 5 Slim in the United States on November 8, according to a leak. The new model will be bundled with Insomniac's 'Spider-Man 2' and priced at $559.99. The PS5 Slim has an increased storage capacity of 1TB and offers the option to add an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive. Once stocks of the existing PS5 model are depleted, the new PS5 Slim will become the sole model available.

Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti

October 19, 2023 | 7:41 pm

IGC

IGC Pharma has been granted a European patent for a 'Cannabinoid Composition and Method for Treating'. This could potentially open up new markets and revenue streams for the company.

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October 19, 2023 | 7:31 pm

CVS

CVS Health Corp has decided to pull certain cold medicines from its shelves and will stop selling them, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The medicines contain phenylephrine as the only active ingredient.

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October 19, 2023 | 7:25 pm

NVDA

ORCL

Oracle has announced the availability of NVIDIA AI Enterprise and DGX Cloud in the Oracle Cloud Marketplace. This move is part of Oracle's ongoing efforts to expand its AI capabilities.

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October 19, 2023 | 7:16 pm

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WBD

Microsoft's Starfield was the best-selling game in the U.S. in September 2023, outperforming Warner Bros. Discovery's Mortal Kombat 1. Despite being available on Xbox Game Pass from day one, Starfield achieved substantial sales. Electronic Arts' EA Sports FC 24 secured the third position in September's rankings. U.S. consumers spent a total of $4.5 billion on video games in September 2023, marking a 10% increase from the previous year.

Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti

October 19, 2023 | 6:58 pm

TSLA

Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen has criticized those advocating for a slowdown in AI development, equating it to murder. He believes AI is a universal problem solver and any deceleration in its development will cost lives. His views contrast with those of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has warned of the profound risks AI presents to society. Reports suggest the EU is planning to propose stricter rules for AI development.

Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert

October 19, 2023 | 6:51 pm

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GOOG

Google is launching a new feature on Google Search to help users practice and improve their English skills. The feature, which will be rolled out on Android devices in several countries, provides interactive speaking practice for language learners translating to or from English. The tool uses AI and machine learning to provide personalized feedback and recommendations for improvement. The news coincides with a slight drop in Duolingo's stock.

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October 19, 2023 | 6:15 pm

LLY

Eli Lilly has contracted CordenPharma, a Switzerland-based drugmaker, to produce the active ingredient for its diabetes drug Mounjaro.

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October 19, 2023 | 5:59 pm