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AMZN

Spain's Communications and Markets Regulator has fined Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN) €194M for restricting competition on Amazon's website in Spain.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

July 18, 2023 | 12:26 pm

CMC

Commercial Metals Company (CMC) has secured a permit allowing for the construction of its fourth micro mill. This development is expected to enhance the company's production capabilities.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 18, 2023 | 12:14 pm

APVO

Aptevo Therapeutics has announced the duration of remission data from its Phase 1b expansion trial evaluating the bispecific APVO436 for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). The company plans to administer APVO436 in combination with the emerging standard of care in Phase 2 trials for relapsed/refractory and frontline settings. This new data adds to the growing body of clinical evidence supporting APVO436's clinical potential.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 18, 2023 | 12:10 pm

DIS

GOOG

INDA

Disney has approached an Indian court to prevent Google from removing its app from the Play Store due to Disney's refusal to use Google's in-app billing system. The move could potentially impact Disney's user base and revenue in India.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

July 18, 2023 | 12:07 pm

DATS

DatChat has received a Notice of Allowance for its Secure Web RTC Real Time Communication Service for audio and video streaming communications. This could potentially enhance the company's product offerings and market position.

Portfolio Pulse from Bill Haddad

July 18, 2023 | 12:05 pm

BTC-USD

Florida Governor and U.S. Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis has expressed strong opposition to the implementation of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in the United States, citing concerns over government surveillance and control. DeSantis has previously called for a state-wide ban on CBDCs and signed a bill into law prohibiting their use in Florida. Despite his opposition to CBDCs, DeSantis has shown support for cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), and has proposed the acceptance of cryptocurrencies for state fees in Florida.

Portfolio Pulse from Mehab Qureshi

July 18, 2023 | 12:03 pm

AKBA

Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKBA) has completed a Type A meeting with the FDA regarding the resubmission of its New Drug Application (NDA) for vadadustat, a treatment for anemia due to chronic kidney disease. The company expects to resubmit the NDA in Q3 2023.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

July 18, 2023 | 11:46 am

VRAX

Virax Biolabs has signed contracts to launch two new research and laboratory facilities in the UK. If approved by regulatory agencies, the site will be instrumental in the initial launch of ViraxImmune™, and will also allow the company to fulfill third party laboratory orders.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 18, 2023 | 11:37 am

TSLA

The U.S. Auto Safety Agency has opened a new special crash investigation into a fatal crash involving a Tesla Model 3 in California.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

July 18, 2023 | 11:37 am

CORN

SOYB

TUR

WEAT

Russian Foreign Ministry has announced that Lavrov has discussed ways of exporting grain with his Turkish counterpart, according to Reuters citing RIA.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

July 18, 2023 | 11:22 am