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Shares of vaccine companies are trading higher after Sweden reported the first Mpox Clade 1 case outside Africa.

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August 15, 2024 | 5:59 pm

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Several healthcare stocks related to mpox are experiencing significant movements after the WHO declared a public health emergency due to an mpox outbreak in Africa. Emergent Biosolutions, Bavarian Nordic, GeoVax Labs, and SIGA Technologies are among the companies affected.

Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert

August 15, 2024 | 5:53 pm

NNE

NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:NNE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board to develop a nuclear energy ecosystem in Rwanda. The collaboration will focus on educational, regulatory, and physical development, including the introduction of small modular reactors and microreactors.

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August 15, 2024 | 5:26 pm

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Apple announced that driver's licenses and state IDs will soon be available in Apple Wallet for California residents. Users will be able to present their ID using an iPhone or Apple Watch at select TSA security checkpoints and businesses.

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August 15, 2024 | 5:21 pm

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Tempest Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:TPST) announced positive feedback from its end-of-Phase 2 meeting with the FDA for its drug amezalpat (TPST-1120) in combination with atezolizumab and bevacizumab to treat hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The FDA and Tempest are in broad agreement on the design and statistical plan for the pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial, which is set to start in Q1 2025. TPST stock surged 34.90% following the announcement.

Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh

August 15, 2024 | 5:15 pm

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Bitcoin's recent downturn has put market sentiment on edge, but experts see potential opportunities. Factors like the Bank of Japan's rate hike and weak economic data contributed to the decline. Experts suggest monitoring economic data and global liquidity trends. The Federal Reserve's upcoming decisions, particularly a potential 50-basis point rate cut, are seen as crucial for market direction.

Portfolio Pulse from Khyathi Dalal

August 15, 2024 | 5:08 pm

CAUD

Collective Audience, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAUD) will be suspended from trading on the Nasdaq Global Market effective August 16, 2024, following a Nasdaq Hearings Panel decision to delist the company's shares. The company plans to trade temporarily on the OTC Markets' Pink Open Market and is considering an appeal.

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August 15, 2024 | 5:04 pm

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TC BioPharm has regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b), ensuring its continued listing on the Nasdaq exchange.

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August 15, 2024 | 5:02 pm

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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has shut down its social media analysis tool CrowdTangle, despite bipartisan criticism. The tool was used to monitor trending posts and track misinformation. Meta plans to replace it with the Meta Content Library, which will have limited access. This move has sparked calls for more oversight of Big Tech.

Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta

August 15, 2024 | 4:59 pm

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is actively engaging with Swedish health authorities to manage the first confirmed case of Mpox Clade Ib. The WHO has also provided advice to member states on how to proceed.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 15, 2024 | 4:52 pm