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Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) now owns the distribution rights to the James Bond franchise after acquiring MGM. Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) CEO Peter Rawlinson hinted at a partnership with Aston Martin to supply electric powertrain technology for an electric vehicle that may be featured in the next Bond movie. This could boost Amazon's media efforts and Lucid's brand visibility. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk, who owns a vehicle from a Bond film, has also been mentioned in relation to the Cybertruck's design inspiration.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

January 29, 2024 | 7:56 pm

GBTC

GOOGL

META

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) has updated its advertising policy to allow certain cryptocurrency products, including Cryptocurrency Coin Trusts, to advertise on its network starting Jan. 29. This change could increase mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies by enhancing visibility and credibility. The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (OTC:GBTC), now a spot Bitcoin ETF, stands to benefit from this policy change. Previously, Google and Meta (NASDAQ:META) had banned crypto advertising in 2018 due to concerns over scams and volatility.

Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant

January 29, 2024 | 6:58 pm

SIRI

Smartless Podcast Group has reportedly signed a deal worth $100 million with SiriusXM. This deal could potentially enhance content offerings and attract more subscribers to SiriusXM's platform.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 29, 2024 | 6:19 pm

IHRT

Bartesian, a company specializing in intelligent cocktail makers, has announced a multi-year partnership with iHeartMedia (IHRT) to promote its growth across North America.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 29, 2024 | 2:11 pm

CSSE

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (CSSE) and FUEL TV have formed a joint venture to combine their content catalogs, creating two new FUEL TV branded Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels focused on action sports. This collaboration brings together thousands of hours of content and FUEL TV's expertise in surf, skate, snow, and bike. This venture is the first of several planned by CSSE for 2024.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 29, 2024 | 2:06 pm

AAPL

Major League Soccer (MLS) is returning to the MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app, offering fans access to all live MLS matches, replays, and shows without any blackouts. This collaboration between MLS and Apple provides a dedicated platform for soccer enthusiasts to follow their favorite teams and players throughout the season.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 29, 2024 | 2:03 pm

ONMD

SOFI

ZIM

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' stock rose after an upgrade from Hold to Buy and a price target increase by Jefferies. SoFi's shares increased following a report of better-than-expected Q4 revenues. OneMedNet announced its participation as an exhibitor at the 15th Annual SCOPE Summit, impacting its stock.

Portfolio Pulse from ryanfaloona@benzinga.com

January 29, 2024 | 1:47 pm

AMZN

EBAY

WKSP

WMT

Worksport is expanding its B2B dealer network across the US and Canada, aiming to enhance its presence on major online platforms including Amazon, eBay, and Walmart. This expansion is expected to increase the company's market reach and accessibility to consumers.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 29, 2024 | 1:04 pm

MRT

Marti has launched multi-modal subscription packages aimed at boosting rider usage and enhancing the operational efficiency of its electric two-wheeled vehicle business. The introduction of these packages is expected to provide customers with more flexibility and convenience, potentially leading to increased customer loyalty and usage frequency.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 29, 2024 | 12:18 pm

AAPL

DIS

Elon Musk, owner of Twitter now known as X, responded to venture capitalist Paul Graham's comment that Twitter has 'improved a lot' since Musk's acquisition. Graham noted a decrease in mob trolling, while Musk likened getting used to trolling to 'water off a duck's back.' The platform has been criticized for handling hate speech and misinformation, leading to ad withdrawals from companies like Apple Inc. and Walt Disney Co.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

January 29, 2024 | 10:26 am