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Hamas has announced that it will release foreign hostages in the next few days, according to AFP News Agency. The news may have implications for ETFs such as EIS, SPY, and USO.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 31, 2023 | 5:40 pm

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A massive explosion has occurred at the Jabaliya refugee camp in Gaza, one of the most densely populated areas in the Gaza Strip. The Hamas-run Gaza Interior Ministry alleges that Israeli aircraft dropped six bombs on the residential area. The Israel Defense Forces are investigating the reports.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 31, 2023 | 4:48 pm

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U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo has stated that cryptocurrencies are not the main source of funding for terrorist organizations, with traditional banking systems still being the primary channel. He noted that terrorist organizations have adopted online payment systems such as Venmo and PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PYPL). Adeyemo emphasized the potential risks associated with the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies and the need for the industry to work with the government to prevent misuse.

Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant

October 31, 2023 | 4:41 pm

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against IT firm SolarWinds and its Chief Information Security Officer, Tim Brown, alleging that they misled investors about the company's cybersecurity practices and vulnerabilities. The lawsuit claims that SolarWinds and Brown ignored known cyber risks and made false statements about the company's security. This news led to a 1.5% drop in SolarWinds' shares. SolarWinds has denied the allegations and plans to contest them in court.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 31, 2023 | 4:17 pm

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NATO's Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, has stated that the stronger Ukraine is on the battlefield, the stronger it will be at the negotiating table. This statement comes amidst ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 31, 2023 | 3:15 pm

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Apple Inc. has alerted several prominent figures in Indian politics and journalism about potential state-sponsored attacks targeting their iPhones. The tech giant confirmed the issuance of these threat notifications but did not attribute them to a specific state-sponsored attacker. The Indian government has acknowledged these concerns and confirmed an ongoing investigation.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

October 31, 2023 | 10:35 am

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A blog post on Orange Matter emphasizes the importance of transparency, information-sharing, and collaboration in making the software industry more secure. The post suggests that the progress made in these areas should not be risked.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 30, 2023 | 9:01 pm

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Vice President Kamala Harris stated that the U.S. has no intention to send ground troops to Israel or Gaza amid the conflict with Hamas. Instead, the U.S. is offering diplomatic support, advice, and equipment to Israel. Harris also emphasized the importance of providing safety and security for the Palestinians and separating them from Hamas. The interview was broadcast on CBS, owned by Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA)(NASDAQ:PARAA).

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

October 30, 2023 | 8:41 pm

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John Kirby, the White House's NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications, has stated that they do not believe a ceasefire is the right answer now. This could potentially impact the geopolitical landscape and related assets.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 30, 2023 | 7:56 pm

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President Joe Biden has issued an executive order establishing new standards for AI safety and security. The order requires leading AI companies to share safety results and other relevant information with the U.S. government. It also mandates the National Institute of Standards to develop new tools and tests to ensure AI systems' safety and security. The order will impact major U.S. tech companies such as OpenAI, Microsoft Corp, Alphabet Inc, and NVIDIA Corp.

Portfolio Pulse from Aaron Bry

October 30, 2023 | 6:52 pm