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SPY

Fed Chair Powell acknowledged that price levels remain high and this is negatively impacting consumer sentiment. He noted that an improvement in real wages could potentially boost consumer sentiment.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 13, 2023 | 7:59 pm

VEON

VEON Ltd.'s subsidiary Kyivstar is recovering from a cyber-attack that occurred on December 12, 2023, and is now restoring voice services. The full financial impact of the attack is currently unknown as service restoration is ongoing. Kyivstar is also working to restore data and SMS services within the next 24 hours and is cooperating with Ukrainian authorities to investigate the attack. VEON and Kyivstar have confirmed that consumer data was not compromised and are taking steps to enhance security measures.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 13, 2023 | 6:54 pm

SPY

SEC Chair Gary Gensler emphasized the importance of the SEC's focus on the Treasury market over crypto, despite acknowledging that many investors have been harmed in the crypto market. His comments suggest a prioritization of regulatory efforts on traditional financial markets.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 13, 2023 | 6:18 pm

LIVN

LivaNova PLC reported in an SEC filing that it is still evaluating the full impact of a recent cybersecurity event on its business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition. The extent of the damage and the potential repercussions for the company's financial stability are currently under assessment.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 13, 2023 | 1:38 pm

LIVN

LivaNova PLC has provided an update on its operations following a cybersecurity incident initially disclosed on November 20. The company has reported that all of its manufacturing sites worldwide are now substantially operating at normal levels, according to a recent SEC filing.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 13, 2023 | 1:37 pm

EVLV

Evolv Technology's Express System is being utilized by security leaders in Pennsylvania to screen over 100,000 visitors daily in various venues including schools, stadiums, and hospitals. This deployment highlights the adoption of Evolv's security screening solutions in key public spaces to enhance safety measures.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 13, 2023 | 1:17 pm

SPY

USO

A U.S. Navy destroyer, the Mason, successfully intercepted and shot down a drone launched by the Houthi forces from Yemen, according to a defense official cited by Reuters.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 13, 2023 | 1:11 pm

YOU

Healthix and CLEAR (NYSE:YOU) have partnered to provide New Yorkers with free, secure access to their healthcare data via MyHealthRecordNY.com. The service aggregates health records from over 8,000 facilities in New York State, using CLEAR's identity verification technology. Patients can access their records by verifying their identity with a selfie, simplifying the process for both consumers and healthcare providers. The platforms are HITRUST certified and comply with NIST standards to ensure data privacy and security.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 13, 2023 | 1:07 pm

IBM

IBM has entered into a contract with the NATO Communications and Information Agency to provide a custom Asset, Configuration, Patching and Vulnerability (ACPV) Management Service starting January 2024. The terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 13, 2023 | 11:02 am

AAPL

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) introduced a new security feature called Stolen Device Protection to combat iPhone theft. This feature, which requires FaceID and a passcode for sensitive actions when the device is in an unfamiliar location, is part of the latest developer beta, iOS 17.3, and will be available to all users in the upcoming public release. The move follows reports of a scam that allowed attackers to bypass existing security measures on stolen iPhones.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

December 13, 2023 | 10:31 am