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Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is considering a full withdrawal from Russia. This comes after reports that Binance was helping Russians move money abroad despite previously stating it had stopped working in the country and was implementing Western sanctions requirements.

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August 28, 2023 | 4:50 pm

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China has implemented financial policies to boost investor confidence and market activity, including reducing its 'stamp duty' on securities transactions. Despite initial positive response, the rally lost momentum and foreign fund outflows marked a new record for the month. U.S.-listed Chinese stocks opened higher on Monday. Stocks mentioned include Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA), JD.Com Inc (JD), NetEase Inc (NTES), Tencent Holdings ADR (TCEHY), Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME), Baidu Inc (BIDU), and SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY).

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August 28, 2023 | 4:07 pm

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China's Vice Premier Liu He and U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo have agreed to meet at least once a year. This agreement is part of the ongoing efforts to improve the strained relations between the two countries.

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August 28, 2023 | 4:06 pm

AUVI

Applied UV (AUVI) received a letter from Nasdaq stating that the company's common stock had not maintained the minimum closing bid price required for continued listing.

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August 28, 2023 | 4:03 pm

SPY

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has announced that it is launching a search for a new leader.

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August 28, 2023 | 3:50 pm

COIN

Antonio Juliano, founder of decentralized exchange dYdX, suggests crypto builders should focus on markets outside the U.S. due to regulatory concerns. He believes the challenges of operating in the U.S. may not be worth the effort currently, given the potential in international markets. Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), responded with a more optimistic view, expecting positive changes in the U.S. regulatory landscape for crypto possibly by next year.

Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant

August 28, 2023 | 3:45 pm

BSX

Boston Scientific's stock (NYSE:BSX) has risen by 6.25% to $53.92 due to positive results from the ADVENT study on Farapulse Pulsed Field Ablation, a system for heart tissue ablation in atrial fibrillation patients. The system is expected to receive approval by next year. Boston Scientific, which also produces pacemakers, defibrillators, and stents, is benefiting from an aging population.

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August 28, 2023 | 3:43 pm

AAL

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined American Airlines $4.1 million for violating federal statutes and the Department’s rule prohibiting tarmac delays of three hours or more on domestic flights without providing passengers an opportunity to deplane. This is the largest fine ever issued for tarmac delay violations. The investigation found that between 2018 and 2021, American allowed 43 domestic flights to remain on the tarmac for lengthy periods without providing passengers an opportunity to deplane, affecting a total of 5,821 passengers.

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August 28, 2023 | 3:21 pm

SPY

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating The Change Company, a California-based lender, over its mortgage-backed securities. The regulator is also probing actions of the company's CEO, Steven Sugarman. The Change Company's loans have been backed by some of Wall Street's largest money managers.

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August 28, 2023 | 3:19 pm

NKLA

Nikola Corp's shares have fallen by 45% over the past month, with a 5.3% drop to $1.24 on Monday. The decline follows the company's announcement of a registered direct offering involving senior convertible notes worth up to $325 million, with anticipated net proceeds of $124.5 million. The company also revealed that the holders of these shares could resell them, but Nikola will not profit from these sales. The company's shares have also been affected by a voluntary recall of over 200 vehicles following a nearby fire, leading to a temporary halt on new BEV sales.

Portfolio Pulse from Henry Khederian

August 28, 2023 | 2:54 pm