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Semtech Corporation has appointed Mark Lin as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Portfolio Pulse from Bill Haddad

October 04, 2023 | 8:17 pm

General Motors' newly appointed Chief Technology Officer, who was expected to lead the company's push into electric vehicles, has left the company after just one month in the role.

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October 04, 2023 | 7:24 pm

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Palantir is expanding its collaboration with PwC to combine AI capabilities. Anthropic, a competitor to OpenAI, is securing additional funding from Alphabet and Amazon. Sanofi and Teva have collaborated to co-develop a drug for inflammatory bowel disease. Insulet's CFO is resigning to join 3M. United Airlines has ordered 110 more aircraft from Boeing and Airbus. Zoom has unveiled AI-powered innovations. Over 75,000 employees of Kaiser Permanente have initiated a three-day strike. Softbank's CEO emphasized the importance of AGI. Uber is expanding its service offerings to include package return. UBS is offering enticing interest rates to attract clients. A New Jersey appeals court overturned a verdict linked to asbestos exposure in Johnson & Johnson's talc powder products. BP is looking to sell a stake in its U.S. oil and gas pipeline network. Helen Of Troy and Acuity Brands reported their earnings.

Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh

October 04, 2023 | 4:37 pm

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Hancock Whitney (HWC) and Entergy (ETR) have announced a strategic relationship to support entrepreneurial and small business success for diverse and local business owners. The initiative combines Hancock Whitney's Small Business Matters program and Entergy's supplier diversity and inclusion team to enhance financial resilience and business development opportunities for diverse and local businesses.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

October 04, 2023 | 2:33 pm

AAPL

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has been accused by the Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs (IPE), a Chinese environmental research organization, of 'climate-washing' in relation to its claim that the new Apple Watch is 'carbon neutral'. Apple defended its claim, stating that the carbon neutrality of the Apple Watch series was independently validated by SCS Global Services. However, IPE's report argued that Apple's supplier transparency was lacking and criticized its heavy reliance on buying renewable energy certificates.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

October 04, 2023 | 11:48 am

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United Airlines Holdings Inc has announced orders for 110 more aircraft for delivery beginning in 2028. The order includes 50 Boeing Company 787-9 and 60 Airbus SE A321neo aircraft. The orders are part of United's growth strategy, which includes flying larger planes with more available seats on the same route. The new aircraft will also reduce United's per-seat carbon emissions, in line with the airline's expectation to be net zero by 2050.

Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan

October 04, 2023 | 11:30 am

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Mike Mason, EVP and President of Lilly Diabetes and Obesity, will retire from Eli Lilly at the end of 2023 after 34 years with the company. Patrik Jonsson, who also serves as EVP and President of Lilly USA, will assume leadership of Lilly Diabetes and Obesity, effective January 1, 2024.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 04, 2023 | 10:59 am

AULT

Ault Alliance has issued a letter to its stockholders addressing current market conditions and its business plan. The company projects its revenue to exceed $200 million in 2023 and expects further growth over the next three years.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 04, 2023 | 10:43 am

ELAN

Elanco's Board has begun the process to amend its corporate governing documents. The Board plans to seek shareholder approval at the 2024 Annual Meeting for amendments to the Articles of Incorporation. These amendments will start a process to declassify the Board of Directors, allow shareholders to amend the Bylaws, and permit shareholders to call special meetings under certain circumstances.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 04, 2023 | 10:35 am

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Rapid7, a cybersecurity company, has announced the opening of a new office and security operations center in Prague. This expansion is part of the company's global growth strategy.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 04, 2023 | 10:02 am