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Israel's Ambassador to the UN expressed a strong stance against Iran, emphasizing Israel's determination and the availability of multiple options to address Iran's nuclear capabilities. The ambassador questioned the Western world's patience with Iran's nuclear ambitions and suggested that if diplomacy fails, all options must be considered.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 03, 2024 | 6:41 pm

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The U.S. Justice Department has disrupted Russian intelligence spear-phishing efforts, with actions coordinated alongside Microsoft. This highlights ongoing cybersecurity challenges and the role of tech companies in national security.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 03, 2024 | 5:15 pm

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the deployment of the Florida National Guard and the Florida State Guard to critical ports affected by a strike, aiming to maintain order and resume operations. He criticized the Biden-Harris administration for allowing supply chain interruptions, especially following a category 4 hurricane.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 03, 2024 | 4:54 pm

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The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has claimed responsibility for an attack on a target in southern Israel. This development could have geopolitical implications, potentially affecting markets and investor sentiment.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 03, 2024 | 4:28 pm

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The ongoing Iran-Israel conflict has led to a drop in cryptocurrency market caps, with Bitcoin experiencing a 6% decline. However, historical patterns suggest a potential rebound. Santiment highlights the shift from FOMO to FUD among traders, and the CoinMarketCap Crypto Fear and Greed Index has entered the fear zone. Previous geopolitical conflicts have shown similar initial drops followed by recoveries in Bitcoin's price.

Portfolio Pulse from Khyathi Dalal

October 03, 2024 | 2:28 pm

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President Biden is reportedly discussing the possibility of Israel striking Iranian oil facilities. This development could have significant geopolitical and economic implications, potentially affecting oil prices and related markets.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 03, 2024 | 2:15 pm

RDWR

Radware has launched a new threat intelligence service aimed at improving threat detection and response for security teams. This service is designed to help Security Operation Center teams, threat researchers, and incident responders in identifying compromised systems and reducing Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 03, 2024 | 10:19 am

BAC

Bank of America experienced a significant glitch, causing customers to see $0 in their accounts. The issue began around 12:45 p.m. ET and has been largely resolved, though the cause remains unknown. This incident occurs as the bank is expanding its retail presence.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

October 03, 2024 | 8:20 am

META

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has confirmed that images shared with Meta AI, including those from Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, can be used for AI training. Users cannot opt out of this, except by not using Meta's AI features. This raises privacy concerns, especially after Meta's $1.4 billion settlement in Texas over facial recognition software. Despite these issues, Meta's advancements in AI and VR are expected to drive growth.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

October 03, 2024 | 6:22 am

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Leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin are trading lower due to geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel. Despite the market's fear sentiment, some traders remain bullish on Bitcoin, while others predict potential further declines.

Portfolio Pulse from Aniket Verma

October 03, 2024 | 2:38 am