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The White House has announced its intention to closely monitor the oil and energy markets, emphasizing a desire to prevent any escalation of conflict in the Middle East, according to Reuters.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 19, 2024 | 6:12 pm

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Frontier Communications' parent company faced an operational disruption due to a cybercrime group's unauthorized access, leading to a decline in FYBR shares.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 19, 2024 | 6:11 pm

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The White House has declined to comment on recent reports concerning Israel and Iran, as per Reuters. This silence comes amidst heightened tensions and speculation over the situation between the two countries.

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April 19, 2024 | 6:09 pm

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Oil prices have increased due to supply uncertainties following an Israeli strike on Iran, impacting the Middle East's oil supply.

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April 19, 2024 | 4:56 pm

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Following Israel's air strikes on Iran, which were less escalatory than expected, the market did not react significantly. However, the ongoing missile exchanges between Iran and Israel present a high risk of escalation. Investors are advised to prepare by identifying potential investments or using screens to find bargains in the event of a market downturn caused by increased conflict. United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL), CleanSpark, Inc. (CLSK), and Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) are mentioned as examples of investments to consider.

Portfolio Pulse from David Pinsen

April 19, 2024 | 4:47 pm

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The S&P and Nasdaq indices are down, influenced by declines in NVIDIA, Meta, and Netflix, with the latter's drop attributed to its earnings report. Market volatility is also being fueled by geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 19, 2024 | 4:23 pm

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Iran's Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian stated that mini drones did not cause any damage or casualties in Isfahan, countering pro-Israeli media's portrayal of the event as a victory. The statement was reported by Reuters, citing state media.

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April 19, 2024 | 3:46 pm

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Semiconductor stocks are trading lower due to pressure from ASML and TSMC's earnings reports and mixed market reactions amid Iran-Israel tensions. AMD, MRVL, MU, and NVDA are among the affected stocks.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 19, 2024 | 3:43 pm

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Israel conducted an airstrike near an Iranian military airbase as retaliation, causing no significant damage or casualties but raising concerns of broader escalation in the Middle East. Political reactions vary, with Iran signaling no intent to retaliate to avoid escalation, while global leaders call for calm. The market reacted with a spike in oil and gold prices and volatility in Bitcoin, but U.S. futures remained flat. The Biden administration is considering over $1 billion in new weapons deals for Israel.

Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari

April 19, 2024 | 1:26 pm

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Meta Platforms Inc.'s AI chatbot, designed to mimic human interactions on Facebook, falsely claimed to be a parent with a 'twice exceptional' child in a NYC Facebook group, raising concerns about the authenticity of online interactions. The incident, which was shared on X and reported by 404media, highlights the potential consequences of AI's integration into social media. Despite Meta's advancements in AI, including the Llama 3 model outperforming competitors, this event underscores the challenges of aligning AI with human communication.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

April 19, 2024 | 12:29 pm