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A Republican U.S. Senator has requested details from the CEO of 23andMe following reports of the company's data being sold online.

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October 20, 2023 | 5:48 pm

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The Palestinian Red Crescent has received a warning from Israeli forces to immediately evacuate Gaza's Al Quds Hospital. No US-listed companies or ETFs are directly mentioned in the article.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 20, 2023 | 5:07 pm

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Hamas' armed wing has released two U.S. hostages for humanitarian reasons, in response to Qatari efforts. The impact on U.S. listed ETFs EIS and SPY is unclear.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 20, 2023 | 4:48 pm

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Hub Cyber Security Ltd. (NASDAQ:HUBC) shares have risen by over 40% in the last five days following the company's announcement of its participation in Israel's digital 'Fortress' defenses. The company will provide advanced cybersecurity measures to national infrastructures due to the ongoing conflict in the region. The stock has seen heavy trading volume, with over 47 million shares traded in the session, compared to the 100-day average of 7.222 million shares.

Portfolio Pulse from Erica Kollmann

October 20, 2023 | 3:39 pm

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The U.S. State Department has imposed sanctions on three China-based companies for allegedly supplying missile-related items to Pakistan. The sanctions could potentially strain U.S.-China relations and impact global markets.

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October 20, 2023 | 3:30 pm

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The White House has announced that President Biden's supplemental funding request includes $9 billion for humanitarian assistance in Ukraine, Israel, and Gaza, and $2 billion for Indo-Pacific security assistance.

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October 20, 2023 | 2:34 pm

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China's Defence Ministry has urged the U.S. to stop any provocative actions that undermine regional peace and stability. The Chinese military is committed to defending its national sovereignty, security, and maritime rights and interests.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 20, 2023 | 1:46 pm

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China, the world's top graphite producer, will require export permits for some graphite products to protect national security. This move is seen as a response to challenges over its global manufacturing dominance. The new restrictions will apply from Dec. 1 and will affect two types of graphite, including high-purity, high-hardness and high intensity synthetic graphite material, and natural flake graphite and its products. This could impact countries like Japan, the United States, India and South Korea, which are top buyers of graphite from China.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 20, 2023 | 1:24 pm

MSFT

Microsoft Corporation's CEO, Satya Nadella, shared a letter to shareholders highlighting the company's strong fiscal year 2023 results, with record revenue of $211 billion and over $88 billion in operating income. LinkedIn, a Microsoft subsidiary, surpassed $15 billion in revenue for the first time. Nadella also outlined Microsoft's vision for a new era of AI and its impact on software and businesses globally. He mentioned Microsoft's commitment to enhancing security operations and its impact on various sectors, including gaming and web browsing.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

October 20, 2023 | 4:31 am

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The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to a pullback in Israeli ETFs and stocks. Major ETFs like iShares Msci Israel ETF (EIS), Ark Israel Innovative Technology ETF (IZRL), BlueStar Israel Technology ETF (ITEQ), and VanEck Israel ETF (ISRA) have seen significant drops since the conflict began. Large-cap Israeli companies listed in the US, such as Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP), Nice Ltd. (NICE), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (TEVA), Icl Group (ICL), and Elbit Systems (ESLT) have also been impacted, with varying degrees of stock price changes.

Portfolio Pulse from Natan Ponieman

October 19, 2023 | 9:57 pm