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Parler, a social media network, has returned to Apple Inc.'s App Store under new ownership, promising to ban violent and controversial content. The platform, offline since April 2023, is now invite-only and anticipates Android approval. The return follows a year of challenges, including being removed from app stores after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and significant layoffs.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

March 21, 2024 | 3:32 am

AAPL

NVDA

Apple Inc. is preparing to launch its Apple Vision Pro in Australia and Japan, indicated by recent job postings for Briefing Experience Specialist roles. Initially launched in the U.S. on February 2, the product has seen high global demand despite its $3,499 price tag. Nvidia Corp. also announced a new software framework at the Nvidia GTC event, enabling developers to integrate digital twin scenes with Apple Vision Pro's displays, potentially enhancing its capabilities and appeal.

Portfolio Pulse from Sudhanshu Singh

March 21, 2024 | 2:54 am

DIS

Jimmy Kimmel, host of ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' and the 96th Academy Awards, continues his verbal feud with former President Donald Trump. Kimmel used his platform to mock Trump, who has retaliated by criticizing Kimmel in a Fox News interview. This ongoing battle has garnered significant attention, with Kimmel enjoying the publicity and even turning a comment about Trump into viral merchandise. The feud could potentially impact Disney, as Trump may avoid interviews with ABC or other Disney-owned outlets, and Kimmel's spat with NFL star Aaron Rodgers, a regular guest on ESPN (also owned by Disney), threatens to complicate relations.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

March 20, 2024 | 9:55 pm

Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:KO) releases soda with real sugar and yellow caps annually for Passover, catering to Jewish customers who abstain from corn syrups. The special edition is available to all, with some preferring its taste over the regular version.

Portfolio Pulse from Aaron Bry

March 20, 2024 | 9:33 pm

DKNG

PARA

WBD

Former President Barack Obama has shared his NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament bracket for 2024, predicting Connecticut to win. His Final Four selections and their betting odds were provided by DraftKings. The 2024 tournament will be broadcast by Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global across various platforms. Obama's tradition of sharing his bracket began in 2009, and he enjoys the competition it brings.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

March 20, 2024 | 9:27 pm

CZR

DKNG

PARA

WBD

Jim McIngvale, known as Mattress Mack, has placed a $1 million bet on the Houston Cougars to win the 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament with Caesars Entertainment. The bet was made at odds of +750, and Houston is now a +550 favorite at DraftKings. The tournament's broadcast rights are shared between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global, with games aired on various channels and streaming platforms. A Houston win could significantly impact Caesars Entertainment due to the large bet.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

March 20, 2024 | 8:55 pm

PEPEUSD

SHIBUSD

Pepe (CRYPTO: PEPE) has seen a 19% surge in the past 24 hours, outperforming Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) which gained 7%. The increase in Pepe's price is attributed to a rise in token holders, optimistic analyst sentiment, and its availability on Robinhood's new self-custody crypto wallet and a promotional giveaway by crypto.com. Technical analysis suggests Pepe could triple its current market cap, potentially reaching beyond $9 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Khyathi Dalal

March 20, 2024 | 8:53 pm

DOGE-USD

Dogecoin (DOGE) saw a 3% increase after its creator, Billy Markus, humorously commented on the ease of creating meme coins, emphasizing their lack of development teams. Despite his jokes, Dogecoin's transaction volumes and daily active addresses have shown significant growth, with IntoTheBlock data indicating a 92.8% increase in large transaction volumes and a 13.5% increase in daily active addresses. Traders and influencers like Cantonese Cat and TheCryptoBull have expressed bullish sentiments on Dogecoin's future, further supported by Elon Musk's mention of potential Tesla integration.

Portfolio Pulse from Khyathi Dalal

March 20, 2024 | 8:08 pm

CMPS

CYBN

MNMD

PSIL

Cybin Inc. received FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation for its psilocybin therapy for Major Depressive Disorder, alongside positive clinical data and a $150M private placement. MindMed also received the designation for its LSD-derived treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, with expected proceeds of $175M from share offerings. Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals was awarded a $14M grant for ibogaine analog research. Psyence Biomedical, Red Light Holland, and Clearmind Medicine were mentioned for their developments in psychedelics. The article also covered stock performances of several psychedelics companies.

Portfolio Pulse from Lara Goldstein

March 20, 2024 | 6:49 pm

VANI

At Benzinga's Healthcare Summit, Vivani Medical's Co-Founder & CEO, Adam Mendelsohn, started participating in interviews, indicating a potential spotlight on the company.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

March 20, 2024 | 5:11 pm