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DISH

DISH Network Corp's shares are trading higher following reports of the company receiving government support to extend the deadline for purchasing airwaves from T-Mobile US. This move is expected to ease the financial burden on DISH.

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September 19, 2023 | 2:26 pm

SPY

President Biden addressed the United Nations, stating that the United States is seeking a more secure, prosperous, and equitable world for all people. He emphasized that no nation can meet the challenges of today alone, indicating a commitment to international cooperation.

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September 19, 2023 | 2:24 pm

FXI

SPY

TUR

VGK

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Russian, Chinese, and Turkish entities linked to an Iranian aircraft manufacturing company. This could potentially affect the ETFs FXI, SPY, TUR, and VGK.

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September 19, 2023 | 2:15 pm

NVAX

The German federal government plans to make approximately 10.6 million doses of Novavax's new corona vaccine available to citizens in the fourth quarter of 2023, subject to approval. The vaccine is adapted to the XBB.1.5 variant and is a protein-based preparation. Meanwhile, the delivery of the adapted Biontech vaccine has begun nationwide.

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September 19, 2023 | 2:13 pm

IBRX

ImmunityBio has announced a phase 1 single cohort study evaluating the effects of N-803 administration on mononuclear cells collected from healthy donors undergoing apheresis. The study will enroll up to 10 healthy subjects and will involve two apheresis collections. Subjects will receive N-803 at a fixed dose of 1 mg by subcutaneous injection 4 to 5 days prior to the second apheresis collection.

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September 19, 2023 | 2:11 pm

OPK

OPKO Diagnostics, a subsidiary of OPKO Health Inc., has been granted a U.S. patent for compositions and methods related to the diagnosis of prostate cancer. This could potentially enhance the company's product portfolio and strengthen its position in the market.

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September 19, 2023 | 2:07 pm

AMZN

GOOG

MSFT

TSM

Several major companies have made headlines. Amazon has hired Microsoft's Chief Product Officer, Panos Panay. Google is under scrutiny for allegedly manipulating ad auctions. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is planning to boost packaging capacity in Arizona. Microsoft has addressed a security incident involving sensitive information exposure on GitHub. Novo Nordisk has partnered with Aspen Pharmacare to produce insulin in South Africa. BeiGene has regained rights to its cancer drug from Novartis. Rocket Lab's 41st mission faced technical issues. The European Commission has approved ViiV Healthcare's HIV prevention drug. AutoZone's Q4 earnings exceeded estimates. BP has appointed Kate Thomson as interim CFO. MGM Resorts may lose out on casino licenses in NYC due to a scandal. Google and the Department of Defense are developing an AI-powered microscope. Apple faces threats from Huawei in China. Google's Bard AI chatbot is being integrated with Gmail, Google Docs, and YouTube. Starbucks is facing a lawsuit over its 'fruit' drinks.

Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh

September 19, 2023 | 2:01 pm

MULN

Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:MULN) has received approval from the IRS for federal EV tax credits of up to $7,500 per qualified vehicle with gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWRs) of under 14,000 pounds. The Mullen ONE and Mullen THREE are now approved for these credits. Vehicles with GVWR of over 14,000 pounds can qualify for $40,000 federal EV tax credits. The designation was received on Sept. 14, 2023.

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September 19, 2023 | 2:01 pm

ATVI

MSFT

VGK

UK Business and Trade Minister Badenoch has disagreed with Microsoft's criticism of the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) initial decision to block the Activision deal.

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September 19, 2023 | 1:46 pm

AFAR

Aura FAT Projects Acquisition Corp has extended the deadline for its initial business combination by one month. The company has deposited $50,000 into its trust account for public shareholders for both the second and third extensions, according to an SEC filing.

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September 19, 2023 | 1:43 pm