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Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., released a safety report claiming its autonomous driving technology is significantly safer than human drivers, resulting in fewer crashes and injuries. Despite this, the NHTSA has initiated a probe into Waymo's vehicles due to reports of risky driving behaviors. Waymo recently recalled 672 vehicles to address an issue with avoiding pole-like objects.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

June 19, 2024 | 7:05 am

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Chinese Central Bank Governor Pan Gongsheng clarified that the PBOC's bond trading is a liquidity management tool, not a form of massive monetary easing. This comes amid economic uncertainty in China, with the PBOC keeping its key interest rate unchanged for the tenth consecutive month. Notable China ETFs to watch include KWEB, KBA, MCHI, and FXI.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

June 19, 2024 | 6:51 am

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Ethereum has secured a significant win as the SEC closes its investigation into whether Ether is a security. This news led to a whale purchasing over $19 million worth of ETH, causing a 3.32% spike in its price.

Portfolio Pulse from Aniket Verma

June 19, 2024 | 3:51 am

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Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is facing a class-action lawsuit for allegedly monopolizing the market for vehicle repairs and parts. A U.S. judge has allowed Tesla owners to proceed with the lawsuit, which claims that Tesla's practices violate federal and California antitrust laws.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

June 19, 2024 | 3:40 am

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Marques Brownlee, a prominent tech YouTuber, expressed his disappointment over Fisker Inc.'s bankruptcy, highlighting the need for more competition in the electric vehicle sector. Fisker, a California-based EV manufacturer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with assets ranging from $500 million to $1 billion and liabilities between $100 million to $500 million. The company had been struggling financially, leading to delisting from the NYSE, failed investment talks, and layoffs.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

June 19, 2024 | 1:33 am

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Trading for BJDX was halted at 7:50:00 p.m. ET due to pending news. Investors should stay tuned for further updates.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

June 18, 2024 | 11:50 pm

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Trading for ATRA was halted at 7:50:00 p.m. ET due to pending news. Investors should stay tuned for further updates.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

June 18, 2024 | 11:50 pm

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Fisker Inc (OTCPK: FSRN) has filed for bankruptcy due to significant cash flow and manufacturing problems, leading to questions about the viability of the EV market. The bankruptcy follows a series of setbacks, including canceled pre-orders and a recall of its Ocean SUV. The news has implications for other EV manufacturers like Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid, as well as traditional automakers like Ford, GM, and Stellantis, who are also investing heavily in EVs.

Portfolio Pulse from Hayden Buckfire

June 18, 2024 | 9:26 pm

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Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:DJT) shares are trading lower after the U.S. SEC declared the effectiveness of a registration statement on Form S-1, allowing the resale of certain shares and warrants. The stock fell 9.82% during the regular session and an additional 13.93% after-hours.

Portfolio Pulse from Erica Kollmann

June 18, 2024 | 9:12 pm

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Federal Reserve's Susan Collins stated that she can envision scenarios for both one and two interest rate cuts in 2024. She emphasized that risks are two-sided and that inflation and labor market goals are top priorities.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

June 18, 2024 | 8:50 pm