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Meta Platforms Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized the company's ongoing commitment to the metaverse, despite the current focus on AI. In a podcast interview, he highlighted Meta's substantial annual investment of at least $15 billion in both AI and the metaverse. Zuckerberg's remarks underscore the importance of the metaverse to Meta's long-term strategy, even as AI garners more immediate attention. This comes amid scrutiny of Meta's metaverse initiatives, including a public critique by Elon Musk and layoffs in the Reality Labs unit.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

February 19, 2024 | 9:10 am

TSLA

Tesla's Cybertruck lead engineer, Wes Morrill, addressed concerns about rust on the vehicle's stainless steel exterior, explaining it as superficial and easily cleanable. He recommended specific cleaning products and methods for maintaining the Cybertruck's unique exterior. Morrill's clarification aims to dispel myths and reassure customers about the durability and maintenance of the Cybertruck's stainless steel exoskeleton.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

February 19, 2024 | 7:23 am

TSLA

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), expressed his desire to create a video game focused on solving engineering problems and earning badges. However, he stated that this project would only proceed after Tesla achieves unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology that is safer than the current supervised FSD. Musk highlighted Tesla's advanced real-world simulation and video generation capabilities. Additionally, Tesla's history with in-car gaming, including the introduction of 'Passenger Play' and integration of Steam for stationary gaming, underscores the company's ongoing interest in gaming.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

February 19, 2024 | 2:40 am

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DIS

NVDA

PANW

TSLA

The article discusses the end of a five-week winning streak for major indexes due to unexpectedly high inflation data, influencing market expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. It highlights bullish and bearish perspectives on stocks like Tesla, Nvidia, Disney, and AI-related companies Palo Alto Networks and Arista Networks, as well as a prediction for Dogecoin. Concerns over inflation, market peaks, and corporate governance issues at Disney are also mentioned.

Portfolio Pulse from Michael Cohen

February 17, 2024 | 2:22 pm

META

Elon Musk criticizes Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) for using 'election integrity' as a pretext for censorship, in response to Meta's President revealing a $20 billion investment in 'safety and integrity' efforts. This ongoing dispute highlights Musk's stance on free speech and Meta's controversial censorship practices.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

February 17, 2024 | 8:30 am

AAPL

META

Meta Platforms Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended his critique of Apple's Vision Pro, emphasizing the superiority of Meta's Quest 3 and dismissing comparisons to Steve Ballmer's iPhone dismissal. Zuckerberg highlighted the competition between Meta and Apple in the mixed reality headset market, asserting his commitment to winning against Apple.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

February 17, 2024 | 3:20 am

DOGEUSD

SHIBUSD

Dogecoin (DOGE) has seen a 5% increase over the past week, regaining its position in the crypto top 10 with a market cap of $12.2 billion. Analysts predict a potential breakout above $0.09, aiming for $0.10 by the end of February. Significant transactions and a bullish sentiment in the memecoin sector contribute to the positive outlook. Meanwhile, Dogecoin's visibility is further enhanced by interactions between its founder and notable figures like Stephen King and Elon Musk.

Portfolio Pulse from Khyathi Dalal

February 16, 2024 | 10:25 pm

CMCSA

DIS

DKNG

NKE

PARA

Tiger Woods' return to golf in 2024, starting with the Genesis Invitational, is seen as beneficial for the sport and the sports betting sector. DraftKings CEO Jason Robins highlighted the positive impact Woods' participation could have on golf interest and betting. Woods, who recently launched a new apparel brand with TaylorMade after ending his sponsorship with Nike, is competing in his first official tournament since April. The event is broadcasted by media partners including Walt Disney Co, Paramount Global, and Comcast Corporation, with DraftKings offering various betting odds on Woods' performance.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

February 16, 2024 | 10:25 pm

BTCUSD

META

NVDA

TSLA

Bitcoin surpassed $50,000, reaching a $1-trillion market valuation after SEC approval for a Bitcoin ETF. Nvidia outpaced Amazon and Alphabet, becoming the third-largest U.S. company. Inflation reports led to reassessment of Fed rate cuts, affecting tech stocks. AI investment is predicted to reach $1 trillion in 10 years, with Nvidia at the forefront. Tesla's stock may rise due to stable pricing and Full Self-Driving adoption. The top seven U.S. tech giants' stocks surged 140%, raising bubble concerns. Wealth migration to tax-favorable states is noted, and Zuckerberg praised Meta's Quest 3 over Apple's Vision Pro.

Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari

February 16, 2024 | 9:29 pm

DKNG

DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:DKNG) CEO Jason Robins reported a significant increase in female bettors, attributing this growth to the success of Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team, as well as Taylor Swift's influence through her relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce. DraftKings has seen a 9x to 10x increase in betting handle year-over-year on women's basketball, with specific prop bets related to Swift and Kelce also attracting attention.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

February 16, 2024 | 9:07 pm