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Shopify's shares dropped 19% after Q1 earnings report. TripAdvisor's shares fell 18% as Liberty Tripadvisor and the Special Committee ended talks for a potential transaction. Soluna's shares surged 59% following the launch of an AI Cloud Service in collaboration with a global enterprise GPU-server OEM.

Portfolio Pulse from ryanfaloona@benzinga.com

May 08, 2024 | 12:34 pm

MSFT

President Joe Biden and Microsoft Corp. President Brad Smith are set to announce a $3.3 billion investment in an artificial intelligence data center in Racine County, Wisconsin. This investment is on the same land where a failed tech project by Foxconn, a supplier for Apple, was initially planned. The announcement is part of Biden's efforts to promote bipartisan infrastructure and semiconductor subsidies, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing and investments across the U.S. This move is also seen as crucial for Biden's reelection campaign, especially in the key battleground state of Wisconsin.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

May 08, 2024 | 12:08 pm

COIN

THCP

Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck is set to list on the Nasdaq through a merger with SPAC Thunder Bridge Capital Partners IV (THCP), aiming for completion in Q2 or Q3 2024. This move, indicative of the growing mainstream adoption of digital assets, will see Coincheck trading under the ticker symbol 'CNCK'. The merger is expected to enhance Coincheck's global visibility and credibility, positioning it alongside other publicly traded exchanges like Coinbase Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN).

Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant

May 08, 2024 | 12:08 pm

ALIT

Alight is set to revise its FY24 revenue outlook from the previously announced $3.55B-$3.61B to potentially higher figures after the closure of the Payroll & Professional Services business transaction. The company also anticipates adjusting its EPS guidance of $0.72-$0.77, which is in line with the estimated $0.73. This update comes as Alight reaffirms its mid-term outlook, indicating a positive adjustment post-transaction.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

May 08, 2024 | 11:53 am

TRIP

TripAdvisor shares are trading lower following the announcement that Liberty TripAdvisor and the Special Committee have halted discussions with third parties regarding a potential transaction.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

May 08, 2024 | 11:50 am

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Gary Black, a Tesla investor and Future Fund Managing Partner, believes Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is unlikely to invest in Tesla due to its high valuation and Buffett's preference for value stocks. Black points out that Tesla's estimated earnings per share for 2024 are trading at 70 times, making it an expensive choice for Berkshire. Instead, Buffett's investments in Apple and BYD are highlighted as more aligned with his investment philosophy, with both companies having more reasonable valuations at the time of Berkshire's investment.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

May 08, 2024 | 11:40 am

TRIP

Tripadvisor Chair Gregory Maffei announced that Liberty Tripadvisor and a special committee of Tripadvisor have ended discussions with third parties regarding a potential transaction. This indicates that any speculated deal or transaction involving Tripadvisor is currently off the table.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

May 08, 2024 | 11:39 am

SGHC

Super Group has entered into definitive agreements to assume full control of its sportsbook software technology, previously licensed by Apricot, its long-standing software partner. This strategic move aims to consolidate its technology assets and enhance its operational capabilities in the sportsbook sector.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

May 08, 2024 | 11:29 am

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Goodness Growth Holdings, Inc. reported a 16% YoY revenue increase in Q1 2024, with net revenue reaching $24.09 million. The company highlighted improvements in operating and financial performance, notably due to the start of adult-use sales in Maryland. Goodness Growth is progressing in its New York divestiture with Ace Venture Enterprises and anticipates approval for wholesale sales into the adult-use market. The company also reported a net loss decrease and a significant EBITDA gain compared to the previous year. Additionally, Goodness Growth is in legal action against Verano Holdings, Inc. for the wrongful termination of a merger agreement, seeking damages of approximately $860.9 million.

Portfolio Pulse from Nina Zdinjak

May 08, 2024 | 11:25 am

MWG

Multi Ways (MWG) has announced a procurement contract to acquire 16 new crawler cranes, aiming to strengthen its fleet. The deliveries of these cranes are expected to occur throughout the remainder of 2024.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

May 08, 2024 | 11:14 am