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Rebecca Kirk, Executive Vice President of Operations at Acreage Holdings, has highlighted the challenges faced by the Northeast in the cannabis industry. These include lack of experience, high costs, and difficulty of entry.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 28, 2023 | 4:35 pm

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Uber shares are trading higher following the announcement of a CFO transition.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 28, 2023 | 4:20 pm

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A survey by UK consumer body, Which?, revealed that around 10% of Amazon shoppers in Great Britain may have been offered bribes for positive product reviews. This has raised concerns about the credibility of online reviews on Amazon. The company's stock experienced a significant decline, gapping down over 2% on September 21st. Despite this, Amazon's overall stock performance has seen a substantial increase of 47% year to date, indicating potential for recovery and growth.

Portfolio Pulse from Zaheer Anwari

September 28, 2023 | 4:10 pm

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Illinois Governor Pritzker spoke at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, emphasizing the potential for growth and profitability in the cannabis industry while also making a positive impact on society. He hopes this will set an example for others.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 28, 2023 | 3:51 pm

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Illinois Governor Pritzker announced at the Benzinga CCC that the state has used cannabis tax revenues to invest in communities that were previously harmed. So far, $144M has been reinvested into communities and hundreds of organizations.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 28, 2023 | 3:46 pm

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Curaleaf's CIO, Camilo Lyon, emphasized the importance of brand and customer experience in a recent statement. He believes that brands matter to consumers.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 28, 2023 | 3:31 pm

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Shares of Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:LI) are trading lower by 2.5% due to the ongoing crisis with China Evergrande Group. The crisis has led to decreased consumer confidence in China, potentially affecting Li Auto's sales and revenue. Additionally, the crisis could cause supply chain disruptions and increased costs for Li Auto. China Evergrande Group's stock has been suspended in Hong Kong amid reports of police surveillance on its chairman.

Portfolio Pulse from Henry Khederian

September 28, 2023 | 3:05 pm

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The CEO of Hawaiian Electric (HE) has acknowledged being aware of a red flag warning for high winds forecast. The impact of this on the company's operations and infrastructure is not detailed in the news.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 28, 2023 | 2:42 pm

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The CEO of Hawaiian Electric (HE) testified before a U.S. House Committee, expressing the company's desire to learn from the events of August 8 to prevent a recurrence.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 28, 2023 | 2:30 pm

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Pharmaceutical companies AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Boehringer Ingelheim have agreed to participate in Medicare drug price negotiations, despite previously suing to halt the process. The negotiations are part of an effort to curb rising prescription medication costs for elderly Americans. The companies' drugs selected for the initial round of negotiations include AstraZeneca's Farxiga, Boehringer Ingelheim's Jardiance, and Bristol Myers Squibb's Eliquis.

Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh

September 28, 2023 | 2:20 pm