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A series of blasts across Lebanon on Wednesday resulted in nine fatalities and over 300 injuries, according to the Health Ministry. The situation may have implications for regional stability and security.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 18, 2024 | 3:53 pm

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The U.S. national security panel is delaying its decision on Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel until after the Nov. 5 presidential election due to national security concerns. The delay allows for further discussions and potentially eases the stalled transaction. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) raised concerns about the merger's impact on the U.S. steel supply chain, and political opposition is bipartisan. U.S. Steel CEO remains optimistic about the merger's success.

Portfolio Pulse from Stjepan Kalinic

September 18, 2024 | 3:03 pm

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on Iranian officials linked to human rights violations. This action may impact global markets, including oil prices and related ETFs.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 18, 2024 | 2:43 pm

SPY

Reports have emerged of explosives found in a car near a Trump rally on Long Island, raising security concerns. This incident could potentially impact market sentiment, particularly affecting broad market indices like SPY.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 18, 2024 | 2:34 pm

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Lebanon's Hezbollah has launched an attack on Israeli military posts, marking the first cross-border attack since the Pager blasts. This development could have geopolitical implications, potentially affecting markets and ETFs related to Israel.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 18, 2024 | 1:15 pm

EVLV

Evolv Technology (NASDAQ:EVLV) is launching new security products, including the Evolv eXpedite™ bag scanner and Evolv Eva™ personal safety app, at the GSX conference. These innovations aim to enhance security by allowing seamless bag screening and personal safety integration.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 18, 2024 | 12:11 pm

TSLA

Tesla's Cybertruck lead engineer, Wes Morrill, advised against using extension cords on Tesla superchargers due to overheating risks. This follows Tesla's previous warnings about unsafe charging practices and a lawsuit against EVject for unsafe connectors.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

September 18, 2024 | 12:03 pm

MSFT

Microsoft has identified a Kremlin-aligned group, Storm-1516, behind a false hit-and-run story involving Kamala Harris. This disinformation campaign is part of Russia's strategy to influence the upcoming U.S. presidential election. The fake news was spread through a fabricated video and a fake news website, KBSF-TV.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

September 18, 2024 | 10:05 am

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Microsoft's Threat Analysis Center has identified Russian cyber-influence operations targeting the Harris-Walz campaign for the 2024 presidential election. Russian actors Storm-1516 and Storm-1679 are involved, with the latter shifting focus to discredit Kamala Harris. Microsoft also notes influence operations from China and Iran, highlighting the complexity of foreign interference in U.S. elections.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

September 18, 2024 | 2:41 am