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Japan is planning to purchase an additional 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna. This move is expected to boost the country's vaccination drive and potentially benefit the mentioned companies.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

October 19, 2023 | 8:52 am

AAPL

Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook has met with China’s commerce minister Wang Wentao for the second time in 2023, amid concerns of a potential iPhone ban by the Xi Jinping administration. The meeting discussed Apple's operations in China and broader U.S.-China relations. Apple's latest iPhone 15 range has failed to replicate the success of its predecessor in China. Additionally, Apple has protested against new Chinese regulations requiring App Store developers to obtain licenses, but has started to comply. There are reports suggesting the Chinese administration's intention to broaden the iPhone ban, initially targeting government employees, possibly extending to other state-run agencies and government-controlled organizations.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

October 19, 2023 | 8:05 am

TSLA

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is delaying its gigafactory plans in Mexico due to concerns about high-interest rates and the global economy. CEO Elon Musk stated that the company is not backtracking on its plans for a factory in Mexico, but the timing is uncertain. Tesla announced its new gigafactory in Mexico earlier this year in March.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

October 19, 2023 | 7:36 am

GILD

Gilead Sciences has announced new long-term real-world data from the BICSTaR study, highlighting the safety and efficacy profile of Biktarvy®.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 19, 2023 | 7:33 am

BTC-USD

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on several individuals and organizations, including a Gaza-based exchange, for allegedly supporting Hamas terrorist operations. The sanctions target Buy Cash Money and Money Transfer Company, which is accused of financing terrorist groups. The company was previously linked to wallets confiscated by Israel’s National Bureau for Counter-Terrorist Financing in 2021 and is accused of providing significant support for Hamas, including dealing with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). The Treasury also sanctioned Ahmed M. M. Alaqad, the proprietor of the exchange.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

October 19, 2023 | 7:15 am

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COIN

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Paul Grewal of Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:COIN) has voiced his opposition to the Treasury’s proposed regulations for tax reporting of digital assets, arguing that they could undermine fairness and innovation in the industry. He also expressed concerns that the regulations could set a precedent for surveillance of everyday financial activities of consumers. The proposed tax reporting rules will apply to transactions made with cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH).

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

October 19, 2023 | 6:56 am

F

Ford Motor Co is recalling approximately 35,000 Mustang Mach-E vehicles due to a high-voltage battery contractor issue that can lead to overheating and power loss. The company will replace the high-voltage battery junction box in affected vehicles at no cost to the customer. This recall follows an investigation by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration into a similar issue that led to the recall of nearly 49,000 Mach-E vehicles in June 2022.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

October 19, 2023 | 6:27 am

BTCUSD

Dr. James Wan, a physician from Georgia, has confessed to using Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in a plot to hire a hitman to kill his girlfriend. The plot was foiled due to an incorrect wallet address. This case highlights a worrying pattern of cryptocurrency misuse, with cryptocurrency-related crime seeing a significant surge over the past four years. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is strengthening its crackdown on illegal activities in the digital asset sector.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

October 19, 2023 | 5:53 am

EWA

Australia's unemployment rate for September was reported at 3.6%, slightly lower than the estimated 3.7% and the prior rate of 3.7%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 19, 2023 | 5:28 am

EWA

Australia's full employment change for September was reported at -39.9K, compared to the revised prior figure of 7.2K.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 19, 2023 | 5:28 am