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Wearable Devices has completed the first commercial manufacturing batch of the Mudra Band for Apple Watch, leading to a rise in its share prices.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 15, 2023 | 5:12 pm

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CytoMed Therapeutics Limited (NASDAQ:GDTC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hangzhou CNK Therapeutics Co., Ltd. This collaboration will allow CytoMed to use CNK's PiggyBac technology to enhance the persistency of its CAR γδ T cells in cancer treatment. The MOU lasts for one year, with the option to renew, and could potentially lead to a joint venture for clinical trials in China.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

August 15, 2023 | 5:03 pm

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Amazon's online pharmacy has launched a new initiative to streamline the process for diabetes patients seeking discounts on their medications. The program automatically applies manufacturer-sponsored coupons to over 15 insulin and diabetes drugs. The move aims to ensure patients benefit from the discounts promised by pharmaceutical companies. The cost of insulin can be as low as $35 for a month's supply with Amazon Pharmacy's automated system. Amazon Pharmacy will also extend automatic discounts to diabetes-related devices and other cardiometabolic medications.

Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri

August 15, 2023 | 4:41 pm

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Alpine 4 Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALPP) announced that its subsidiary, Quality Circuit Assembly, Inc. (QCA), has secured $1.8 million in new Electric Vehicle (EV), and Energy Storage Systems (ESS), and Airborne Microparticle assembly work to be completed in Q3 and Q4 2023. The company believes these new customers will support QCA's long-term growth strategy.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

August 15, 2023 | 4:35 pm

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Google plans to expand the use of its artificial intelligence tool for search across the web, according to Reuters.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

August 15, 2023 | 4:05 pm

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Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ:NKLA) announced a voluntary recall of 209 of its Class 8 Tre battery-electric vehicles due to a coolant leak, which was also the probable cause of a fire near the Nikola headquarters in July. The company is filing this recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and has put a temporary hold on new BEV sales. Despite a recent slide, Nikola shares are trading 2% higher at $1.85.

Portfolio Pulse from Erica Kollmann

August 15, 2023 | 3:57 pm

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The Mpox virus continues to spread globally, with a significant increase in cases observed in the Western Pacific Region, driven by community transmission in China. The WHO has given a 'moderate' score for global risk assessment in all six WHO Regions. The main mode of transmission is skin and mucosal contact during sex. The WHO recommends vaccination for high-risk individuals and contacts of cases.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

August 15, 2023 | 3:54 pm

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US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently shared her experience of consuming a psychedelic mushroom dish in China, which did not have any hallucinogenic effects. The incident has sparked discussions around psychedelic substances and their potential therapeutic uses. Yellen has previously expressed frustration over the barriers faced by the marijuana industry due to federal prohibition. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are also actively involved in research and policy-making around psychedelics.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

August 15, 2023 | 3:48 pm

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GoDaddy Inc. has launched an AI-powered instant video capability within its GoDaddy Studio app. The new feature is aimed at helping small business owners create video-based digital marketing and social commerce content. The app uses AI to auto-generate slogans based on the video clips or images users upload. GoDaddy's shares are trading lower by 0.38% to $70.72.

Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya

August 15, 2023 | 3:33 pm

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MongoDB, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDB) has announced the general availability of MongoDB Queryable Encryption, a technology that enables end-to-end data encryption. The technology reduces the risk of data exposure and improves developer productivity by providing built-in encryption capabilities for sensitive application workflows. The technology was developed by the MongoDB Cryptography Research Group and is open source. It can be used with AWS Key Management Service, Microsoft Azure Key Vault, Google Cloud Key Management Service, and other KMIP-compliant services.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

August 15, 2023 | 3:30 pm