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ISRA

USO

The Israel Defense Forces are investigating whether Yahya Sinwar, a key Hamas leader, was killed in a recent Gaza operation. This could have significant political implications, especially for the Biden administration. Financial markets, including oil prices and Israeli stocks, remained stable.

Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari

October 17, 2024 | 3:39 pm

Globe Life Inc. reported an extortion attempt involving customer data from its subsidiary, American Income Life Insurance, affecting 5,000 individuals. The company is investigating with no material impact on operations.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 17, 2024 | 2:36 pm

INTC

China has launched a security review of Intel's products, citing national security risks amid ongoing trade tensions with the U.S. The review focuses on alleged flaws in Intel's CPU chips and security management. This move comes as Intel faces challenges due to U.S. export restrictions and its significant revenue from China.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

October 17, 2024 | 2:29 pm

AAPL

AMZN

GOOGL

MSFT

QCOM

The EU's NIS 2 cybersecurity directive is now enforceable, requiring companies to enhance cybersecurity or face fines up to $10M. This impacts major tech firms like Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Qualcomm, amid broader EU regulatory efforts.

Portfolio Pulse from Pooja Rajkumari

October 17, 2024 | 1:02 pm

GOOG

GOOGL

Google has appealed to the 9th Circuit Court to halt a ruling in the Epic v. Google case, which mandates allowing third-party app stores on Google Play. Google argues this poses security risks and impacts its business relationships. The appeal is part of ongoing scrutiny of Google's market power.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

October 17, 2024 | 9:19 am

LTRX

QCOM

Lantronix Inc. has launched SmartLV, an AI-enabled IoT Edge Compute Cellular Gateway powered by Qualcomm's processor, aimed at enhancing smart grid innovation. This product is designed for low-voltage substations and distribution automation, offering advanced cybersecurity and AI capabilities.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 17, 2024 | 7:07 am

NDAQ

Nasdaq has introduced an AI-powered risk calculation methodology to enhance portfolio management. This new technology, integrated into the Calypso platform, aims to improve the efficiency and speed of complex trading and regulatory risk calculations, reducing computational costs for financial institutions.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 17, 2024 | 7:05 am

HCSG

Healthcare Services Group reported a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized activity within some of its systems. The company expects no disruption or material effect on operations or financial condition.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 16, 2024 | 9:11 pm

AMD

ASML

NVDA

US lawmakers are urging the Department of Commerce to impose stricter controls on Huawei's semiconductor activities, citing concerns over national security and Huawei's alleged circumvention of US sanctions. This comes amid broader US efforts to limit China's access to advanced technology, affecting companies like Nvidia and ASML.

Portfolio Pulse from Michael Cohen

October 16, 2024 | 8:37 pm

SPY

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy is set to attend a NATO Defence Ministers' meeting, highlighting ongoing discussions about Ukraine's potential future membership in NATO. This meeting underscores the geopolitical tensions and the strategic importance of Ukraine in the region.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 16, 2024 | 5:29 pm