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GOOGL

YouTube has reversed its misinformation policy, now allowing U.S. election denialism content on its platform, according to an Axios report.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

June 02, 2023 | 6:04 pm

JPM

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon visited Taipei to meet with the bank's employees and clients amid heightened tensions between China and Taiwan. This marks Dimon's first visit to Taiwan in nearly a decade. JPMorgan employs over 500 individuals in Taiwan and has conducted business there since the 1970s.

Portfolio Pulse from Melanie Schaffer

June 02, 2023 | 5:53 pm

WMT

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon stated during an investor meeting that the company will continue to increase wages, but at a slower pace than before.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

June 02, 2023 | 5:38 pm

BLBD

Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD) has appointed Britton Smith as president, effective July 1, 2023. Smith joined Blue Bird in March 2022 as Senior Vice President of Electrification and Chief Strategy Officer. The appointment highlights the importance of electrification to Blue Bird's growth strategy.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

June 02, 2023 | 5:03 pm

FE

FirstEnergy's subsidiary, American Transmission Systems, has completed a $50 million transmission line upgradation project in eastern Ohio. The project will enhance service reliability, improve system resiliency, and adapt to rising electricity demand for Ohio Edison customers.

Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta

June 02, 2023 | 4:46 pm

GAMI

TDS

GAMCO Investors, which owns approximately 4.3% of Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), sent a letter to TDS's CEO expressing concerns about the company's performance and considering nominating directors at the next shareholder meeting.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

June 02, 2023 | 4:40 pm

MMM

3M's shares are trading higher after reports suggest the company is in a water pollution settlement of at least $10 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

June 02, 2023 | 3:37 pm

C

Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser's remarks at a conference were interrupted by protestors demanding the bank stop financing fossil fuel projects. The protestors were escorted out of the venue.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

June 02, 2023 | 3:36 pm

MMM

3M is reportedly in a settlement worth at least $10 billion for PFAS (Per- and Poly- Fluoroalkyl) water pollution, according to Reuters.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

June 02, 2023 | 3:30 pm

PLTR

Palantir Technologies' CEO Alex Karp defended the company's AI technology at the AIPCon customer conference, emphasizing its potential and customer willingness to pay a fair price. Karp also addressed the risks of AI in military hands and the company's increasing customer inquiries.

Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri

June 02, 2023 | 3:04 pm