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FLUT

Flutter Entertainment is acquiring a 56% stake in Brazil's NSX Group for $350 million, aiming to expand its presence in the Brazilian market. The deal includes cash payment and contribution of Flutter's Betfair Brazil business. The transaction is expected to close by Q2 2025, pending regulatory approvals.

Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta

September 13, 2024 | 12:39 pm

AMZN

Amazon is investing $2 billion in its delivery services program, increasing driver wages amid unionization pressures and a recent NLRB ruling. The average driver wage will rise to nearly $22 per hour, a 7% increase from last year. This move follows union activity and regulatory scrutiny of Amazon's labor practices.

Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri

September 13, 2024 | 12:09 pm

ARCT

Arcturus Therapeutics, in collaboration with CSL, has received approval from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare for their updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccine targeting the JN.1 strain.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 13, 2024 | 12:05 pm

EIPX

HAP

SHEL

Shell PLC is facing a $310 million compensation claim from Nigerian communities for allegedly violating a court order by selling its onshore assets in the Niger Delta. The communities have petitioned the Federal High Court in Abuja to halt the sale until a compensation lawsuit is resolved.

Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta

September 13, 2024 | 11:55 am

IINN

Inspira Technologies has secured a second U.S. patent for its Orbiting Blood Oxygenation Delivery System, which could enhance its market position and innovation in medical technology.

Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya

September 13, 2024 | 11:34 am

ARKB

ETHE

FBTC

GBTC

Bitcoin spot ETFs have seen a net inflow of $39.02 million, with Ark & 21Shares and Fidelity leading the charge. In contrast, Grayscale's Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs experienced outflows. The market is sensitive to macroeconomic data and political developments, with potential sideways trends until the election.

Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant

September 13, 2024 | 11:24 am

LMT

The UAE plans to revive a $23 billion deal for F-35 jets and drones with the U.S. if Donald Trump returns to the presidency. The deal, initially approved by Trump, was stalled under Biden due to disagreements, including the UAE's use of Huawei technology.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

September 13, 2024 | 11:09 am

KXIN

Kaixin Holdings (NASDAQ:KXIN) has been granted a temporary exception by Nasdaq to regain compliance with the Bid Price Rule by December 13, 2024. The company plans a reverse stock split to meet the requirements.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 13, 2024 | 11:06 am

RPTX

Repare Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:RPTX) will present new data from its Phase 1/2 TRESR clinical trial at the ESMO Congress in Barcelona. The trial focuses on camonsertib monotherapy for solid tumors, evaluating safety and anti-tumor activity.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 13, 2024 | 11:05 am

AVIR

Trading for a certain asset has been halted at 6:55:00 a.m. ET due to pending news. This could indicate significant upcoming information that may impact the asset's price.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 13, 2024 | 10:55 am