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Germany's Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for September was reported at 50.3, beating the estimate of 49.8 and significantly higher than the prior figure of 47.3.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 04, 2023 | 7:55 am

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The France Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for September was reported at 44.4, slightly above the estimated 43.9 but lower than the previous month's 46.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 04, 2023 | 7:50 am

TSLA

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has started rolling out an over-the-air update aimed at enhancing the safety of its vehicles. The update, which auto-activates the vehicle’s hazard lights if an airbag is deployed, is limited to U.S. vehicles from model year 2020 onwards. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has previously claimed that Tesla vehicles, especially those equipped with Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, are safer than the overall U.S. vehicle fleet.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

October 04, 2023 | 7:45 am

TSLA

Tesla's upcoming vehicle, Cybertruck, was seen at SpaceX's Starbase in Texas, towing a raptor vac around the spaceport. This event has sparked excitement among Tesla enthusiasts, who are eagerly awaiting the Cybertruck's delivery event, which Elon Musk announced would be held later this year. Meanwhile, SpaceX is waiting for approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct the second flight test of Starship.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

October 04, 2023 | 6:26 am

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Desktop Metal's subsidiary, Desktop Health, has announced the availability of Flexcera™ Smile Ultra+ in Europe, following its recent Class IIa MDR certification by the European Union.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 04, 2023 | 6:22 am

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Patrick McHenry, known for his crypto-friendly stance, has temporarily assumed the role of US House Speaker after Kevin McCarthy was ousted by Congress. McHenry is recognized for his opposition to the SEC's regulation-by-enforcement approach towards cryptocurrency. However, his tenure might be short-lived as a vote for a new House Speaker is scheduled for October 11.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

October 04, 2023 | 6:10 am

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Roche Group's Genentech has presented results from the primary analysis of the ongoing RAINBOWFISH study at the 28th World Muscle Society Congress. The study assesses the efficacy and safety of Evrysdi® in babies.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 04, 2023 | 5:59 am

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The au Jibun Bank Japan Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for September was reported at 53.8, slightly above the estimated 53.3, but below the prior figure of 54.3.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 04, 2023 | 4:23 am

XRPUSD

A federal judge has denied the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) attempt to appeal its loss against Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP), causing XRP's price to surge 5%. The SEC had accused Ripple of conducting an unregistered securities offering worth approximately $1.3 billion by selling XRP tokens. A trial date has been set for April 2024 to address unresolved matters.

Portfolio Pulse from Mehab Qureshi

October 04, 2023 | 3:53 am

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Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of FTX and co-founder, is facing seven criminal charges including wire fraud and money laundering. He has pleaded not guilty and claims his intentions with the cryptocurrency exchange platform, FTX, were misunderstood. He has also attempted to shift the blame for FTX’s collapse onto other executives, including Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research and his on-and-off again girlfriend. Ellison pleaded guilty to fraud charges in December and is cooperating with investigators. She is expected to serve as a crucial witness in the ongoing criminal trial against Bankman-Fried.

Portfolio Pulse from Mehab Qureshi

October 04, 2023 | 3:26 am