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CNN reports that Hamas has taken hostages and prisoners of war, according to an Israel Defense Forces spokesperson. The news may have implications for ETFs such as EIS, SPY, and USO.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

October 07, 2023 | 3:15 pm

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At least 70 people have been reported dead following a Hamas attack on Israel, according to CNN. The news may have implications for certain ETFs.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

October 07, 2023 | 3:13 pm

META

An unknown individual gained control of Meta Platforms Inc.'s Facebook UK page, leading to a series of unusual posts. The individual, known as @durranee on X (formerly Twitter), seemed as confused as the audience about the situation. The posts ranged from political commentary to playful banter. Facebook eventually took the page offline to regain control, but not before the individual had one final laugh. The exact details of how this incident occurred remain unknown.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

October 07, 2023 | 2:27 am

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THORSwap, a decentralized exchange built on the THORChain platform, has temporarily transitioned its interface into maintenance mode due to concerns about potential illicit funds movement. The exchange is working with advisors, legal teams, and law enforcement agencies to address the issue. The move comes after the 'FTX cybercriminal' reportedly moved 22,500 Ethereum, valued at $38 million, using THORChain and Railgun.

Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant

October 06, 2023 | 4:58 pm

MGM

MGM shares are trading higher following the company's update on the impact of the September cybersecurity breach.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 06, 2023 | 4:51 pm

SONY

Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:SONY) has disclosed a second security breach involving the personal data of nearly 6,791 current and former employees. The breach was initially publicized by the extortion group Ransomed.vc. Sony is offering affected individuals complimentary Equifax complete Premier credit monitoring and identity restoration services. The company confirmed that a third-party forensics specialist helped identify rogue activity on a server in Japan used for internal testing in the Entertainment, Technology, and Services (ET&S) business.

Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti

October 06, 2023 | 3:39 pm

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The U.S. has added 49 entities, including 42 Chinese entities, to its export restriction list for providing support to Russia's military, according to Reuters.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 06, 2023 | 3:24 pm

SNAP

Snap Inc. shares are trading lower after the U.K.'s Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a preliminary enforcement notice to the company due to concerns regarding privacy risks associated with its My AI chatbot.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 06, 2023 | 2:17 pm

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The article discusses various regulatory, financial, and operational updates from multiple companies. Key points include potential delays in the PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger due to regulatory concerns, Snap Inc facing UK regulatory hurdles over privacy concerns, Philips' ventilator device recall facing FDA's discontent, Micron's $15B investment in a new Idaho facility, Novo Nordisk's weight loss drugs posing serious stomach risks, Shell revising its Q3 FY23 operational outlook, MGM Resorts expecting a $100M blow from a recent cybersecurity breach, GSK cutting stake in Haleon, TSMC's earnings fueled by AI demand, Netflix's growth issues in India, Uber facing legal hurdles in EU, ConAgra considering a makeover in portion sizes amid diet drug wave, PayPal facing a class-action suit accused of forcing higher price, Nvidia, Intel, Qualcomm challenging Biden's China restrictions, and Microsoft nearing the completion of Activision Blizzard acquisition.

Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh

October 06, 2023 | 2:05 pm

SNAP

Snap Inc, the company behind Snapchat, has received a preliminary enforcement notice from the U.K.'s Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) due to privacy concerns related to its My AI chatbot. The ICO's investigation found that Snap may not have sufficiently identified and assessed privacy risks to children and other users before launching the chatbot. If a final notice is issued, it could halt data processing linked to My AI. Snap defended its privacy protocols and is reviewing the ICO's decision.

Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri

October 06, 2023 | 1:34 pm