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Northrop Grumman is collaborating with Elon Musk's SpaceX to work on a U.S. spy satellite system, according to Reuters News. This partnership leverages SpaceX's advanced rocket technology to enhance the capabilities and efficiency of national security payloads.

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April 18, 2024 | 2:38 pm

USO

Yemen's Houthi group has conducted 14 operations in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean, targeting a total of 98 ships, according to their chief.

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April 18, 2024 | 2:04 pm

UAL

VIX

Israeli officials have indicated an imminent attack on Iran, which could spike volatility and oil prices while impacting stock prices, including United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL). The article recalls a successful bullish trade on UAL following the Israel-Hamas war, suggesting a similar strategy could be effective if Israel attacks Iran. The CBOE VIX Volatility Index (VIX) is also mentioned, with its current level suggesting market participants are not yet reacting to the potential conflict.

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April 18, 2024 | 1:50 pm

AUID

authID Inc. (NASDAQ:AUID) has been selected by the National Notarial Centralized Verification System (NNCVS) to deploy its biometric identity verification platform. This collaboration aims to enhance the security and efficiency of online notarization services by providing real-time identity assurance using advanced biometric and document-based verification methods. authID's technology will help combat fraud, deepfakes, and AI-generated attacks, ensuring a secure and seamless user experience for notaries and their clients nationwide.

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April 18, 2024 | 12:09 pm

USO

Iran's Guards Commander Haghtalab announced readiness to launch powerful missiles at designated targets in Israel, according to Reuters citing Iran's Tasnim.

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April 18, 2024 | 11:31 am

RCAT

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. has entered into a partnership with Sentien Robotics. This collaboration will allow organizations utilizing Sentien's Hive UAS management platforms to incorporate Teal drones into their autonomous drone swarming strategies. These strategies are aimed at enhancing defense and security operations across various domains including land, air, and sea.

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April 18, 2024 | 10:35 am

CSCO

Cisco has introduced Hypershield, a new technology aimed at enhancing security for AI-driven data centers and cloud environments. This move underscores Cisco's commitment to addressing the growing security needs in complex digital infrastructures.

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April 18, 2024 | 7:22 am

MSFT

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) has detected a resurgence of Russian online influence operations targeting the upcoming U.S. presidential election, with activities including criticism of American support for Ukraine and increased hacking by the group Star Blizzard. These operations, observed over the past 45 days, raise concerns about foreign interference and the use of AI in election meddling. Microsoft's findings highlight the potential impact of digital forgeries and the importance of cybersecurity in safeguarding the election process.

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April 18, 2024 | 6:23 am

UNH

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) reported better-than-expected Q1 revenue and earnings, despite a cyberattack on its subsidiary Change Healthcare. Adjusted EPS was $6.91, beating the consensus of $6.62, with revenues increasing to $99.8 billion. Analysts from Piper Sandler, Truist, and Goldman Sachs have raised their price targets and maintained positive ratings, citing controlled growth strategy, strong core trends, and financial flexibility.

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April 17, 2024 | 7:54 pm

AMZN

Amazon.com announced that its Just Walk Out technology does not use or collect any biometric information of shoppers, according to Reuters. This clarification comes amid growing concerns over privacy and data security in retail technologies.

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April 17, 2024 | 3:12 pm