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urban-gro CEO Bradley Nattrass emphasized the importance of maintaining a balanced sheet, especially when things don't go as planned. He mentioned that the company focused on diversification when it sensed weakness in the industry.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 27, 2023 | 4:33 pm

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urban-gro's CEO & Chairman Bradley Nattrass stated that the company earns trust by delivering on its promises on schedule and by overcommunicating. The statement was made during a Benzinga subscriber event.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 27, 2023 | 4:30 pm

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Greenlane CEO Craig Snyder spoke at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, emphasizing the company's commitment to earning client trust through daily calls.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 27, 2023 | 4:26 pm

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Treez Inc's President and COO, Suresh Khanna, spoke at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, emphasizing the company's commitment to customer support, in-store presence, and problem-solving with transparency and empathy.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 27, 2023 | 4:22 pm

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Solonje Burnett, Co-Founder and Chief Culture & Community Officer at Erven.ai, spoke at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. She emphasized the company's commitment to building relationships and delivering on guarantees to earn trust.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 27, 2023 | 4:19 pm

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Solonje Burnett, Co-Founder and Chief Culture & Community Officer of Erven.ai, spoke at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. The company emphasizes trust and transparency in its operations.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 27, 2023 | 4:15 pm

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Christine De La Rosa, the co-founder and CEO of The People's Ecosystem, spoke at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference about her cannabis company's mission to provide health and wellness to communities.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 27, 2023 | 3:11 pm

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Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:WASH) has reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over alleged violations of fair lending laws in Rhode Island from 2016 to 2021. The settlement does not include any civil monetary penalties. As part of the agreement, Washington Trust will provide $7 million in mortgage loan subsidies over a five-year period in specific census tracts in Rhode Island and commit $2 million for focused community outreach and marketing efforts.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 27, 2023 | 2:59 pm

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Meta Platforms Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly undergoing a transformation similar to Bill Gates as he approaches his 40th birthday. Zuckerberg's recent activities, including his foray into mixed martial arts and interactions with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, are seen as part of his transition from Facebook's 'toddler CEO' to Meta's more seasoned leader. He is also focusing on long-term objectives and philanthropic work through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. His control over Meta remains near absolute due to the company's dual share structure.

Portfolio Pulse from Ramakrishnan M

September 27, 2023 | 1:53 pm

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Alibaba's logistics arm Cainiao files for Hong Kong IPO, potentially boosting Alibaba's stock. Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, manufactured under TSMC's process, is set to rival Apple's 3nm chip technology. The European Medicines Agency is investigating potential anesthesia complications linked to weight loss drugs like Wegovy by Novo Nordisk and others by Eli Lilly, AstraZeneca, and Sanofi. Target is closing nine stores due to rising retail crime. Paychex reports 7% sales growth in Q1 FY24. Hollywood writers secure credit in a new deal with studios like Warner Bros., Paramount Global, Netflix, and Walt Disney. JPMorgan settles Jeffrey Epstein lawsuit for $75M. Thomson Reuters faces Ross Intelligence in court over AI dispute. Pfizer's oral COVID-19 antiviral pill faces doubts over commercial approval. McKinsey settles opioid lawsuit for $230M. Eli Lilly wins patent infringement case against Teva. Apple defends its $19B Google search deal. Warner Music Group CEO shares vision on AI in music at Code Conference 2023. Amazon addresses return-to-office policy concerns. China's chip fund faces economic challenges. Moderna in talks for enhanced COVID-19 vaccine availability in Europe.

Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh

September 27, 2023 | 1:47 pm