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The Biden-Harris Administration has released new guidance to expand access to FDA-approved contraceptives without cost, potentially benefiting 49 million women. Agile Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AGRX) commends this move, which aligns with President Biden's June 2023 Executive Order. The guidance aims to eliminate financial barriers to contraceptives, including Agile's product Twirla. The company anticipates working with patients and providers to promote Twirla as a low dose patch contraceptive option.

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January 23, 2024 | 2:30 pm

IGC

IGC Pharma announced preclinical trial data indicating that its drug candidate TGR-63 has shown efficacy in reducing plaque associated with Alzheimer's disease. This breakthrough could have significant implications for the treatment of Alzheimer's, a condition currently with limited effective interventions.

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January 23, 2024 | 2:21 pm

VNDA

Vanda Pharmaceuticals has received FDA approval to proceed with its Investigational New Drug, VCA-894A, for the treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Type 2S. This marks a significant milestone for the company as it advances in the development of a potential treatment for this rare neurological disorder.

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January 23, 2024 | 2:17 pm

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Bitcoin has plummeted below $39K, erasing gains since the US spot ETF launch. Shiba Inu's burn rate spikes, and analysts comment on crypto volatility. US stocks brace for earnings reports, with defensive stocks highlighted. JPMorgan is bearish on the S&P 500. US politics feature Trump's comments and potential UAW Biden endorsement. Russia-West tensions rise, and China's economy stumbles but still attracts investors. Apple faces criticism and rolls out updates, while AMD's future is uncertain. Tencent sees workforce cuts but shares surge. BYD challenges Tesla with new electric vehicles. Netflix's studio head departs, and Bank of America lays off bankers in Asia. TotalEnergies expands in offshore energy.

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January 23, 2024 | 2:15 pm

NVAX

Novavax has announced that its updated protein-based, non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccine is now available at vaccination centers in Taiwan. This marks a significant step for the company in expanding the global reach of its vaccine, which offers an alternative to mRNA vaccines.

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January 23, 2024 | 2:12 pm

SYNX

Silynxcom Ltd. (NYSE:SYNX), a manufacturer of tactical communication devices, has received a $400,000 follow-up order from a leading global defense company for its Clarus In-Ear Headset system. This marks the third order from the same customer, totaling over $4.5 million. The company's CEO, Nir Klein, expressed satisfaction with the continued trust from the defense sector and the demand for their innovative products.

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January 23, 2024 | 2:11 pm

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Comscore, Inc. (SCOR) has entered into a multi-year agreement with Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) to provide cross-platform audience measurement. Comscore will offer critical metrics for Nexstar's various media platforms, aiming to become a leading currency provider. The partnership will enable precise audience insights and in-flight monitoring of campaigns, enhancing Nexstar's value to advertisers, especially in an election year. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

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January 23, 2024 | 2:09 pm

PLUG

Plug Power Inc. has commenced operations at its new liquid green hydrogen production facility in Georgia, which is the largest of its kind in the U.S. The plant, powered by eight 5MW PEM electrolyzers, can produce 15 TPD of liquid hydrogen, sufficient to fuel around 15,000 forklifts daily. This development is expected to enhance Plug's bottom line and fuel margin expansion. The plant's strategic location near major interstates facilitates easy distribution to customers across the U.S. Plug's CEO, Andy Marsh, highlighted the plant's significance in advancing the hydrogen ecosystem and meeting customer demand for decarbonization. The company has outpaced industry standards by completing the plant in 18 months and is working on additional plants in Louisiana, New York, and Texas.

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January 23, 2024 | 2:08 pm

VRNS

Varonis Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRNS) has announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft to integrate its data security platform with Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365. This integration aims to help companies improve their data security posture and safely adopt AI capabilities. Varonis' platform offers real-time security posture quantification, data discovery and classification, DLP policy enforcement, least-privilege access controls, and sensitive data activity monitoring. The platform is available on Azure Marketplace and includes Varonis Athena AI for in-depth investigations and risk analysis. Organizations can also request a free Varonis Data Risk Assessment to evaluate their AI readiness.

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January 23, 2024 | 2:07 pm

LAES

SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ:LAES) announced an initiative to decentralize global semiconductor manufacturing by creating Semiconductor Personalization Centers with Public-Private Partnerships and SEALCoins incentivization. The initiative aims to mitigate the global dependency on semiconductor manufacturing and address the threat quantum computing poses to cryptocurrencies. SEALSQ is negotiating projects in Europe, Middle East, and Far East to implement OSAT Centers using RISC-V technology. The company is allocating 100 million SEALCoins to back the production of 100 million Quasar post-quantum semiconductors. SEALSQ's initiative also includes secure elements, cryptographic keys, and hardware security modules, and is expected to bolster industries like automotive, aerospace, and healthcare. The company's involvement with IoT device manufacturers and the Matter Protocol is expected to increase semiconductor demand, with the smart home market projected to grow significantly.

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January 23, 2024 | 2:06 pm