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Bryson DeChambeau, known for his unconventional golf methods, is leveraging social media to expand his global fanbase, with a significant presence on YouTube, operated by Alphabet Inc (GOOG, GOOGL), and Snapchat, owned by Snap Inc (SNAP). His collaborations with influencers and other content creators in and outside the golf world, such as a challenge with Paige Spiranac and content with the Nelk Boys and golf YouTubers, are part of his strategy to increase his following.

Portfolio Pulse from Aaron Bry

April 13, 2024 | 10:45 pm

NFLX

SONY

SPOT

Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) is launching two new projects with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, including a non-fiction series starring Markle and a series on professional polo. The Intellectual Property Corporation, owned by Sony Group Corp (NYSE:SONY), will produce the series. This partnership could boost Netflix's subscriber base, following the success of the 'Harry & Meghan' docuseries. Meghan Markle also signed a new podcast deal with Lemonada Media after ending an exclusive podcast deal with Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) in June 2023.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

April 13, 2024 | 1:55 pm

TSLA

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has reduced the monthly subscription fee for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package in the U.S. from $199 to $99, a move that contrasts with CEO Elon Musk's previous statements that the FSD price would increase as it approached full self-driving capability. This price cut follows Tesla's announcement that its cars have driven one billion miles using FSD software, amidst controversies and accusations of deceptive marketing practices by the California DMV.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

April 13, 2024 | 5:46 am

ARM

BKR

TSLA

Market volatility surged due to higher-than-expected inflation, spikes in oil and gold prices, and geopolitical tensions. The likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut in June has decreased significantly, while U.S. mortgage rates have risen. Consumer sentiment fell in April, and confidence in Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has declined. Ark Invest took a stake in OpenAI, and concerns about AI's future energy consumption were highlighted by Arm Holdings' CEO.

Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari

April 12, 2024 | 8:27 pm

BTCUSD

Jonathan Wu, a venture capital investor, highlights the career benefits of switching to the crypto industry, citing less competition, faster career acceleration, and unique opportunities. His views sparked a debate on the risks and rewards of working in crypto, with several industry professionals sharing their success stories and emphasizing the sector's potential for growth and innovation.

Portfolio Pulse from Ivan Crnogatić

April 12, 2024 | 8:08 pm

AQST

Aquestive Therapeutics announced it will present data from a crossover study for Libervant Buccal Film at the 76th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology. This presentation could impact perceptions of the company's product pipeline and its potential market impact.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 12, 2024 | 8:02 pm

TSLA

Argentine President Javier Milei and Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk discussed the importance of free markets, technological development, and population growth at Tesla's facility in Austin, Texas. They emphasized the need to cut bureaucratic red tape and boost global birth rates. Additionally, they talked about collaboration in the face of social network X's conflict in Brazil and agreed to promote technological development and host a large event in Argentina to promote freedom.

Portfolio Pulse from Jose Rodrigo Safdiye

April 12, 2024 | 7:14 pm

EZGO

JPM

MOTS

PXMD

JPMorgan Chase & Co. shares fell by 5.1% despite beating first-quarter earnings and revenue expectations, with other stocks experiencing significant movements in Friday's mid-day session. Notable gainers include PaxMedica, EZGO Technologies, and Allarity Therapeutics, among others, with various reasons for their stock movements. Conversely, several companies faced declines, such as Motus GI Holdings, Lixiang Education, and Monogram Orthopaedics, each with specific challenges impacting their stock prices.

Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor

April 12, 2024 | 6:47 pm

LAZR

Luminar Technologies, Inc. (LAZR) has strengthened its executive team by hiring Dr. David Foster as Executive Vice President of Engineering and John Pinette as Senior Vice President of Communications. Dr. Foster brings a wealth of experience from leading tech companies like Lyft, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon, having launched major products like the iMac and Kindle. John Pinette has a strong background in communications, having worked for Meta, Microsoft, and Google. Their appointments come at a crucial time as Luminar prepares for the production and deployment of its LiDAR technology in passenger cars, aiming to enhance vehicle safety.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 12, 2024 | 4:55 pm

CEG

CMG

RBLX

RENT

RLYB

Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index highlights five stocks: Rent the Runway (RENT), Rallybio Corp (RLYB), Constellation Energy Corp (CEG), Roblox Corp (RBLX), and Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG). RENT's stock soared with positive Q4 results and guidance. RLYB shares jumped after a development agreement with Johnson & Johnson (JNJ). CEG's stock is up 148% over the past year, with strong Q4 results. RBLX is gaining interest ahead of Q1 results, partly due to a new advertising strategy with PubMatic Inc (PUBM). CMG's stock is near all-time highs, with a proposed 50-for-1 stock split.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

April 12, 2024 | 3:26 pm