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China's Premier Li has stated that the country's economy is at a major juncture of high-quality development and overcoming challenges. He emphasized the need for more precise and effective policies in response to enterprises' demands for financing support and tax incentives.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

September 21, 2023 | 11:18 am

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The Biden administration has announced that it will restart the distribution of free at-home COVID-19 tests to American households. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plans to distribute these tests, which can identify current COVID variants, starting next Monday. HHS has also invested $600 million in 12 domestic COVID-19 test manufacturers, expecting to secure approximately 200 million tests from these companies.

Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh

September 21, 2023 | 11:16 am

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The U.K. has decided to keep its interest rate unchanged at 5.25%, against an estimated 5.50%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 21, 2023 | 11:10 am

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Evogene has received a Nasdaq minimum bid price notification, indicating that its stock price has fallen below the minimum required for continued listing.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 21, 2023 | 11:09 am

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Medtronic Diabetes has received CE Mark for its new Simplera CGM, which is 50% smaller than its previous generation and offers a simple insertion and improved user experience.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 21, 2023 | 11:04 am

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Entrada Therapeutics has announced the dosing of its first participant in a Phase 1 clinical trial for ENTR-601-44, a potential treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The company expects to have data from the trial in the second half of 2024.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 21, 2023 | 11:01 am

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Following the Federal Reserve's decision to keep the federal funds rate between 5.25% and 5.5%, US and global markets experienced declines. Most S&P 500 sectors, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the Nasdaq Composite, and Asian markets including Japan's Nikkei 225, Australia's S&P/ASX 200, China's Shanghai Composite, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Stock Exchange all closed lower. European markets and commodities also traded lower, while US futures and the U.S. Dollar Index were down.

Portfolio Pulse from Akanksha Bakshi

September 21, 2023 | 10:46 am

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Immutep Limited has received regulatory authorization for the use of eftilagimod alpha, manufactured at a commercial 2,000L scale, in clinical trials across multiple European countries. The countries include Germany, Belgium, Denmark, and the United Kingdom.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

September 21, 2023 | 10:09 am

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Vietnamese EV maker VinFast plans to ship its first EVs to Europe this year after receiving regulatory approval, according to the CEO. The company is set to compete with Chinese rivals in the European market.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

September 21, 2023 | 9:02 am

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The U.S. and Israel are considering a U.S-run nuclear facility in Saudi Arabia as part of a deal for Saudi Arabia to normalize relations with Israel, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

September 21, 2023 | 8:43 am