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The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes from July have increased expectations for a rate cut in September, leading to a decline in the U.S. dollar and a rise in gold miners and Bitcoin. The Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (UUP) fell, while the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB), SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (XME), and VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) saw gains.

Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari

August 21, 2024 | 7:55 pm

GOVX

GeoVax Labs shares surged following the confirmation of a new mpox case by the Wayne County Health Department, marking the first case since 2022.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 21, 2024 | 7:52 pm

VRAX

Virax Biolabs shares were halted due to a circuit breaker as the stock surged by 74.4%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 21, 2024 | 7:51 pm

GOVX

GeoVax Labs shares were halted due to a circuit breaker as the stock surged 46%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 21, 2024 | 7:50 pm

DIA

IWM

QQQ

SPY

Major indexes rose due to strong earnings in the retail sector and the release of the FOMC minutes.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 21, 2024 | 7:50 pm

BMY

Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) has seen a surge in options trading activity, with a mix of bullish and bearish sentiment among investors. The trading focus is on a price range of $41 to $55. Analysts have mixed ratings, with target prices ranging from $41 to $53.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 21, 2024 | 7:46 pm

EB

Eventbrite shares rose following the company's announcement of repurchase transactions for its 5.00% Convertible Senior Notes.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 21, 2024 | 7:43 pm

ARKK

QQQ

The ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) has underperformed compared to the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) over the past five years. ARKK's focus on disruptive technologies has led to high volatility and lower returns, while QQQ's investment in established tech giants has resulted in consistent gains. ARKK's higher expense ratio and ambitious stock predictions have further hindered its performance.

Portfolio Pulse from Surbhi Jain

August 21, 2024 | 7:42 pm

AAPL

Apple's longtime App Store head is stepping down as part of a company reorganization. This move could signal changes in Apple's App Store strategy and operations.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 21, 2024 | 7:42 pm

COSM

VRAX

Cosmos Health Inc. (NASDAQ:COSM) stock is rising due to its continued rights to distribute mpox PCR detection kits in Europe, amid increasing mpox cases. The company has exclusive distribution rights in Greece and Cyprus and non-exclusive rights across Europe. The WHO has declared a public health emergency due to mpox outbreaks.

Portfolio Pulse from Dylan Berman

August 21, 2024 | 7:41 pm