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Virax Biolabs has signed contracts to launch two new research and laboratory facilities in the UK. If approved by regulatory agencies, the site will be instrumental in the initial launch of ViraxImmune™, and will also allow the company to fulfill third party laboratory orders.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 18, 2023 | 11:37 am

AMZN

OCB, an international rolling paper brand distributed in the U.S. by Republic Brands, is launching OCB Brown Rice Cones, the first and only cones in the U.S. made using real rice fibers. The product can be purchased at local retailers or online via the company's website or Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). The cones are made with sustainably sourced, GMO-free red rice fibers and organic hemp. The company has also partnered with Seedballs Kenya to distribute Acacia seeds for the rehabilitation of degraded forests in Africa.

Portfolio Pulse from Nina Zdinjak

July 18, 2023 | 11:32 am

CMG

Chipotle has announced a partnership with Kuwait-based Alshaya Group to open new locations in the Middle East next year.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

July 18, 2023 | 11:26 am

AIM

BFYW

BRGC

Insiders at AIM ImmunoTech Inc. (AIM), BrightRock Gold Corp. (BRGC), and Better For You Wellness, Inc. (BFYW) have recently purchased shares in their respective companies. AIM ImmunoTech has begun a Phase 2 study for post-COVID treatment, BrightRock Gold has completed hyperspectral field work at the Midnight Owl Lithium project, and Better For You Wellness is launching a new coffee collection at Kroger.

Portfolio Pulse from Lisa Levin

July 18, 2023 | 11:18 am

UNCY

Unicycive Therapeutics' investigational phosphate binding agent, oxylanthanum carbonate, has had its results published in the American Journal of Nephrology. The agent, which uses proprietary nanoparticle technology, is being developed as a treatment for hyperphosphatemia in chronic kidney disease patients on dialysis.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 18, 2023 | 11:07 am

PFE

Flagship Pioneering and Pfizer have partnered to create a new pipeline of innovative medicines. Both companies will invest $50M upfront to develop 10 single-asset programs. Pfizer will fund and have an option to acquire each selected development program. Flagship and its bioplatform companies could receive up to $700M in milestones and royalties for each successfully commercialized program.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 18, 2023 | 11:05 am

EXAI

Exscientia has initiated the EXCYTE-1 observational study in ovarian cancer to investigate the relationship between ex vivo drug response in primary tumor-derived samples using the company's precision medicine platform and actual patient clinical response.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 18, 2023 | 11:03 am

DNA

Ginkgo Bioworks and Sumitomo Chemical have announced an expanded partnership to develop functional chemicals using synthetic biology. The partnership aims to leverage Ginkgo's platform for organism design and Sumitomo's expertise in chemical manufacturing.

Portfolio Pulse from Bill Haddad

July 18, 2023 | 11:02 am

MSFT

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) has decided to shut down Xbox Live Gold and replace it with Game Pass 'Core'. A gamer, known as 'Stallion83', has been given a free lifetime membership of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, worth $8,155, after Microsoft's decision. The lifetime access is valid for 40 years. All gamers with an Xbox Live Gold subscription will be migrated to Xbox Game Pass 'Core'.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

July 18, 2023 | 11:00 am

BLK

FB

TSLA

Cathie Wood sold over $13M worth of Tesla shares and continued buying Meta Platforms stock. The Fear & Greed Index remains in 'Extreme Greed' zone after Dow gains for the sixth consecutive session. Google's new AR game could potentially rival Pokemon Go. Tesla's new venture xAI is in the spotlight. Ford is concerned about Tesla's Cybertruck, leading to a price slash for F-150 Lightning. Fisker joins Tesla and BYD in the battle for India's EV market. Jack Dorsey's Block is building a sci-fi inspired crypto wallet. BlackRock faces criticism for 'ESG facade' after naming Saudi Aramco chief to board.

Portfolio Pulse from Akanksha Bakshi

July 18, 2023 | 10:45 am