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Oracle has announced industry collaborations and new infrastructure offerings aimed at enhancing security and AI innovation. The company is working with industry partners to develop advanced security solutions and AI-driven applications.

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September 20, 2023 | 6:03 am

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The U.S. Capitol Police Headquarters was evacuated due to a suspicious vehicle. The event may cause short-term market volatility.

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September 19, 2023 | 4:42 pm

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The White House's Pentagon spokesperson, John Kirby, has announced that the Pentagon will investigate and be transparent about the disappearance of an F-35. The F-35 is a stealth multirole fighter jet developed by Lockheed Martin.

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September 19, 2023 | 4:29 pm

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The White House's spokesperson, Kirby, announced that the U.S. is looking to reopen military-to-military communication with China. This news was reported by MSNBC.

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September 19, 2023 | 4:25 pm

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A U.S. State Department official has warned that the ongoing government shutdown could potentially impact the shipments of weapons to foreign partners. This could affect companies involved in the defense sector.

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September 19, 2023 | 3:43 pm

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President Biden has criticized Russia for shredding arms control agreements and North Korea for violating UN Security Council resolutions. He emphasized the US commitment to diplomacy.

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September 19, 2023 | 2:39 pm

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The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Russian, Chinese, and Turkish entities linked to an Iranian aircraft manufacturing company. This could potentially affect the ETFs FXI, SPY, TUR, and VGK.

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September 19, 2023 | 2:15 pm

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Several major companies have made headlines. Amazon has hired Microsoft's Chief Product Officer, Panos Panay. Google is under scrutiny for allegedly manipulating ad auctions. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is planning to boost packaging capacity in Arizona. Microsoft has addressed a security incident involving sensitive information exposure on GitHub. Novo Nordisk has partnered with Aspen Pharmacare to produce insulin in South Africa. BeiGene has regained rights to its cancer drug from Novartis. Rocket Lab's 41st mission faced technical issues. The European Commission has approved ViiV Healthcare's HIV prevention drug. AutoZone's Q4 earnings exceeded estimates. BP has appointed Kate Thomson as interim CFO. MGM Resorts may lose out on casino licenses in NYC due to a scandal. Google and the Department of Defense are developing an AI-powered microscope. Apple faces threats from Huawei in China. Google's Bard AI chatbot is being integrated with Gmail, Google Docs, and YouTube. Starbucks is facing a lawsuit over its 'fruit' drinks.

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September 19, 2023 | 2:01 pm

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VirnetX Holding Corporation (NYSE:VHC) has signed a non-exclusive agreement with Zeleration Technology to integrate and support VirnetX's Cybersecurity and Secure Communication Solutions within Zeleration's ecosystem. The partnership aims to enhance privacy in online communications, particularly for businesses in consulting, finance, accounting, and law. The collaboration will leverage VirnetX's War Room and One Security Platform technologies, which provide robust security and privacy benefits.

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September 19, 2023 | 1:26 pm

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Ally Financial Inc. has launched Ally.ai, a proprietary, cloud-based AI platform aimed at strategic problem solving and future scalability. The platform integrates AI capabilities into business operations at an enterprise scale. Ally.ai was built on Ally's dedicated cloud infrastructure with its own private network, ensuring data security. The platform has already been used in a customer call summarization pilot program, which received positive feedback from associates. The company plans to explore more generative AI use cases in the future.

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September 19, 2023 | 1:01 pm