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VerifyMe, Inc. has announced that Manuka Health is now using VerifyMe's QR codes on their products. This collaboration aims to enhance product authentication and consumer engagement by leveraging VerifyMe's technology.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

March 20, 2024 | 12:07 pm

DIS

Disney (NYSE:DIS) is emphasizing its streaming services by offering competitive salaries for tech roles, with positions paying up to $385,057. This move reflects Disney's strategic pivot towards digital platforms, despite recent layoffs. The company is actively hiring for direct-to-consumer positions, highlighting its commitment to enhancing its streaming capabilities. This focus on streaming comes as Disney faces investor scrutiny and aims to expand its subscriber base through various initiatives.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

March 20, 2024 | 11:06 am

META

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared an update on Threads about a significant increase in the use of the 'poke' feature on Facebook, noting a 13x spike in the past month. He humorously revealed that the first person he poked on Facebook was Priscilla Chan, now his wife. The poke feature, dating back to Facebook's launch in 2004, has regained prominence on the platform.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

March 20, 2024 | 9:29 am

EIS

Jared Kushner, former senior White House Advisor and Donald Trump's son-in-law, faced criticism for his comments on Gaza's waterfront property, suggesting its potential value if focused on development rather than conflict. Kushner's remarks, made during an interview, implied a controversial stance on relocating Gaza's population for property development, which was criticized as advocating for ethnic cleansing. Despite the backlash, Kushner, known for his role in the Abraham Accords, continues to engage in property development, recently securing a deal in Serbia.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

March 20, 2024 | 9:24 am

NVO

Ross Gerber, a notable Tesla investor, highlighted on X (formerly Twitter) the potential cost-saving benefits of using Ozempic, a weight-loss drug by Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO). He suggested that the drug could reduce monthly food expenses significantly, citing a user's experience of saving nearly $1,000 a month. The discussion also touched on the broader implications for the food and beverage industry and the public's skepticism towards new weight loss drugs despite high-profile endorsements.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

March 20, 2024 | 8:20 am

FOX

FOX News Digital surpassed CNN in total digital multiplatform unique visitors for the first time in February, according to Comscore. FOX News Digital led with 3.1 billion total multiplatform minutes, 1.6 billion views, and 115 million unique visitors. The FOX News Mobile App also outperformed CNN's, marking the third consecutive month of doing so. Year-over-year, FOX News Digital saw an 18% increase in unique visitors and an 8% increase in multiplatform minutes, while CNN experienced a 6% decrease in unique visitors and a 2% decrease in multiplatform minutes.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

March 20, 2024 | 6:59 am

AAPL

Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook is visiting Shanghai, hinting at opening more stores in China despite declining iPhone sales and increased competition. Cook's visit follows the announcement of a new Apple store in Shanghai, as the company faces challenges in its third-largest market. iPhone sales in China dropped by 24% in the first six weeks of the year, with Apple falling to fourth place among smartphone vendors. Resellers have been forced to offer significant discounts on the iPhone 15 series.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

March 20, 2024 | 6:30 am

MSTR

Peter Schiff criticized the limitations of trading Bitcoin through an ETF, highlighting the issue of liquidity being restricted to U.S. market hours. This concern is raised amidst a significant drop in Bitcoin's price, leading to a global crypto market sell-off. Schiff also scrutinized MicroStrategy and its CEO, Michael Saylor, for purchasing Bitcoin with borrowed funds, suggesting it might be an attempt to manipulate Bitcoin's price while selling MicroStrategy shares.

Portfolio Pulse from Mehab Qureshi

March 20, 2024 | 5:59 am

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TSLA

On Tuesday, U.S. stock indices closed positively, with notable movements in shares of Chipotle, JPMorgan, Planet Fitness, Coinbase, and Tesla. Chipotle announced a significant 50:1 stock split, JPMorgan saw mixed options trading sentiment, Planet Fitness faced backlash over inclusive policies, Coinbase's stock fell with Bitcoin's price, and Tesla announced a price increase for the Model Y.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

March 20, 2024 | 3:09 am

MSFT

Overwatch 2 Season 10 introduces a new hero, Venture, available for free, marking a shift from previous monetization models. All heroes will be accessible for free, and the Mythic Shop will offer previously exclusive skins. Players can earn Overwatch Coins through the battle pass, with a new game mode, Clash, and the Hanaoka map being introduced. Microsoft's Blizzard aims to address past criticisms and refresh the game's appeal.

Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti

March 20, 2024 | 12:23 am