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Australia's full employment change for June was reported at 43.3K, higher than the revised prior figure of 41.3K.

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July 18, 2024 | 4:20 am

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Australia's employment change for June significantly exceeded expectations, with 50.2K jobs added compared to the estimated 19.9K. The previous month's figure was revised to 39.5K.

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July 18, 2024 | 4:19 am

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Japan's trade balance for June was reported at 224.0 billion yen, significantly better than the estimated -240.0 billion yen and the revised prior figure of -1,220.1 billion yen.

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July 18, 2024 | 4:19 am

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Japan's exports for June grew by 5.4% year-over-year, falling short of the estimated 6.4% and significantly lower than the 13.5% growth recorded in the previous month.

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July 18, 2024 | 4:18 am

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Japan reported an adjusted trade balance of -0.82 trillion yen, matching the estimated figure and showing a slight improvement from the revised prior figure of -0.64 trillion yen.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 18, 2024 | 4:18 am

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The Maelstrom Fund, led by BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, has launched a grant program to support Bitcoin development. The program will provide annual funding of $50,000 to $150,000 per developer, with a cap of $250,000 per year. The grants aim to enhance Bitcoin's resilience, scalability, censorship resistance, and privacy. Payments will be made in BTC, USDC, or USDT.

Portfolio Pulse from Aniket Verma

July 18, 2024 | 4:04 am

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Michigan's cannabis market reached a record $837 million in Q2 2024, driven by strong adult-use sales and market expansion. Despite a decline in medical use sales and average revenue per retailer, the market remains robust with significant contributions from public companies like Ascend Wellness, Grown Rogue, TerrAscend, and Red White and Bloom. The market's growth is supported by new dispensaries and increased competition.

Portfolio Pulse from Nicolás Jose Rodriguez

July 18, 2024 | 3:13 am

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Leading cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin, saw declines as investors booked profits. Bitcoin's price fell to the mid-$64,000s after briefly breaching $66,000. Ethereum dipped below $3,500. Analysts suggest Bitcoin isn't ready to retest the $65,000 level as new support. The broader stock market also saw declines, with the Nasdaq Composite shedding 2.77%.

Portfolio Pulse from Aniket Verma

July 18, 2024 | 2:27 am

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The cannabis industry is seeing consolidation, with cannabis concentrates emerging as a key growth area. Brands like Ozone (OTC: AAWH) and The Essence (OTC: VRNOF) are performing well in multiple states, making them attractive acquisition targets.

Portfolio Pulse from Nicolás Jose Rodriguez

July 17, 2024 | 10:56 pm

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Alaska Airlines is set to expand its first class and premium class seating across more than 200 of its aircraft, adding 1.3 million premium seats annually to its mainline fleet. This move aims to provide guests with more opportunities to upgrade to a premium experience.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 17, 2024 | 9:57 pm