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Apple COO Jeff Williams and Micron President Sanjay Mehrotra visited Beijing amid increasing US tech curbs. This visit highlights the importance of the Chinese market for both companies and their efforts to navigate geopolitical tensions.

Portfolio Pulse from charles@benzinga.com

July 23, 2024 | 9:02 am

TSLA

Elon Musk posted a controversial AI video featuring Xi Jinping with a Winnie the Pooh reference, which could impact Tesla's business in China. China is a crucial market for Tesla, accounting for 22% of its revenue in 2023. The incident comes amid existing scrutiny and challenges for Tesla in China.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

July 23, 2024 | 8:40 am

VSTO

Vista Outdoor has clarified its position, stating there are no restrictions on MNC Capital's tender offer and reaffirming its support for the CSG transaction.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 23, 2024 | 6:18 am

MAT

Mattel has introduced its first-ever blind Barbie and Black Barbie with Down Syndrome as part of the global Barbie Fashionistas lineup. The company collaborated with the American Foundation for the Blind and the National Down Syndrome Society to ensure accurate representation.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 23, 2024 | 5:07 am

AMZN

Amazon workers at the KSBD warehouse in San Bernardino, a key logistics hub, walked out in a strike over alleged unfair labor practices and retaliation for union organizing. The strike is organized by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 22, 2024 | 9:43 pm

MSFT

SGAMY

Bethesda Game Studios has unionized under the Communication Workers of America, marking a significant shift in the gaming industry's labor dynamics. This unionization involves 241 developers and follows similar moves within Zenimax and Sega Sammy Holdings. Microsoft has recognized the union, and negotiations for a contract are forthcoming.

Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti

July 22, 2024 | 9:42 pm

NEXT

NextDecade has appointed Tarik Skeik as the new Chief Operating Officer. Skeik will report to Chairman and CEO Matt Schatzman and will oversee Phase 1 of the Rio Grande LNG project and the Next Carbon Solutions business.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 22, 2024 | 8:31 pm

AMD

AMD President Victor Peng will resign effective August 30, 2024. This leadership change could impact the company's strategic direction and investor sentiment in the short term.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 22, 2024 | 8:14 pm

GRWG

GrowGeneration has announced a restructuring plan that includes improvements in inventory management, sales, and marketing. The company expects these changes to generate margin gains and approximately $12 million in cost savings over the next 12 months.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 22, 2024 | 8:10 pm

VS

Versus Systems has appointed Geoff Deller as the interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 22, 2024 | 8:06 pm