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CRSP

Crispr Therapeutics has announced preclinical data from its investigational programs for the treatment of cardiovascular disease. The data shows that CTX310 and CTX320 led to durable reductions of ANGPTL3 protein and lipoprotein(a) levels respectively in non-human primates after a single dose. Both were well-tolerated at clinically relevant dose levels. A clinical trial has been initiated for CTX310, while CTX320 is set to enter the clinic in the first half of 2024.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 06, 2023 | 10:05 am

SPY

VGK

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced his intention to run for re-election in March 2024, according to Reuters. This news could potentially impact the political stability in Russia and its relations with other countries.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

November 06, 2023 | 9:50 am

EWU

The U.K. Construction Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for October was reported at 45.6, slightly higher than the previous month's 45 but lower than the estimated 46.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 06, 2023 | 9:44 am

IMMP

Immutep Limited has announced the completion of the safety lead-in and the opening of the randomized Phase II of the AIPAC-003 Phase II/III trial in metastatic breast cancer. The trial is evaluating the combination of 90mg of eftilagimod alpha (efti) with paclitaxel, with no safety or tolerability issues reported.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

November 06, 2023 | 9:41 am

VGK

The Eurozone Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for October remained unchanged at 47.8, in line with estimates. This indicates a contraction in the services sector, as a PMI below 50 represents a decrease in the industry's size.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 06, 2023 | 9:18 am

VGK

The HCOB Eurozone Composite Purchasing Managers Index for October remained unchanged at 46.5, in line with estimates.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 06, 2023 | 9:17 am

EWG

Germany's Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for October was reported at 48.2, lower than the estimated 48 and the prior figure of 50.3.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 06, 2023 | 9:16 am

EWQ

The France Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for October was reported at 45.2, lower than the estimated 46.1 and higher than the previous month's 44.4.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 06, 2023 | 9:16 am

BLK

BTCUSD

ETHUSD

Hong Kong is considering the approval of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that directly invest in cryptocurrencies as part of its push to establish an Asia-Pacific digital asset hub. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is open to proposals using innovative technology that enhances efficiency and customer experience. The cryptocurrency sector views ETFs as a means to mainstream digital assets. Bitcoin has seen a 110% surge this year, partially due to expectations that companies like BlackRock Inc. will soon receive permission to launch the first U.S. spot ETFs for the token.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

November 06, 2023 | 8:59 am

META

WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), has been found to generate inappropriate images of children with firearms when users search for terms related to Palestine. The AI feature responsible for this has been criticized for bias and censorship. Meta's employees have raised concerns internally, and Australian Senator Mehreen Faruqi has called for an investigation into Meta over the generated imagery. This incident adds to the ongoing tension surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict and the role of tech companies in it.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

November 06, 2023 | 8:29 am