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Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) has launched a new AI subscription service, Copilot Pro, for $20 per month targeting individual consumers and small businesses. The service includes an AI assistant for applications like Word and Excel and access to new tools and AI models such as GPT-4 Turbo. Microsoft has also made its enterprise software more accessible to smaller businesses by removing the 300-person minimum requirement. The move positions Microsoft to compete with Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Bard and DeepMind in the consumer AI market.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

January 16, 2024 | 3:43 am

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Content creator MrBeast has posted a video on Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) to test ad revenue potential, after stating that Twitter's compensation wouldn't cover his video production costs. Musk highlighted the post, marking it as the first MrBeast video on X. MrBeast plans to share the ad revenue results next week. His YouTube channel remains his primary platform, with 231 million subscribers and over 211 million views on the same video.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

January 16, 2024 | 2:15 am

CMCSA

Comcast announced that the Dolphins-Chiefs Wild Card game on Peacock was the most streamed event in U.S. history, averaging 23 million viewers. The game reached nearly 28 million viewers, with the audience peaking at nearly 25 million from 9:15-9:30 p.m. ET. This represents a 6% increase over last year's Saturday Primetime AFC Wild Card game. Additionally, Peacock experienced its biggest day ever, thanks to the NFL Wild Card exclusive and other entertainment programming. The Browns-Texans game was the most-watched Saturday NFL Wild Card game on NBC since 2014.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

January 16, 2024 | 12:02 am

NTB

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited (NYSE:NTB) announced key senior management appointments. Michael Neff has been promoted to Group Chief Operating Officer, Jody Feldman to Managing Director of Bermuda, and Kevin Dallas to Group Chief Experience Officer. These appointments aim to enhance operational effectiveness and client services, supporting the bank's strategic priorities for long-term growth. Neff, Feldman, and Dallas bring extensive experience in financial services and marketing strategy to their new roles.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 15, 2024 | 11:34 pm

CPRT

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) has announced significant changes to its senior executive leadership team. Hessel Verhage has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO), while the former COO, Stephen Powers, has transitioned to the role of Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO). Additionally, Copart has appointed David Kang as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Neel Madhvani as Chief Product Officer (CPO). These executives will operate from the Dallas headquarters and report to Co-CEO Jeff Liaw. The leadership changes aim to drive growth and enhance operations, with each executive bringing a wealth of experience from their respective fields.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 15, 2024 | 11:31 pm

TSLA

Elon Musk shared a video of Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, folding clothes, demonstrating its ability to perform household tasks. The robot, first shown in 2022, has been significantly developed, with a more advanced model revealed in December 2023. The video suggests a larger R&D program with multiple robots and engineers working on the project. This development marks progress in Tesla's goal to integrate robots into daily life and the workforce.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga EV Insights

January 15, 2024 | 10:02 pm

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Microsoft has announced the general availability of its Copilot app for iOS and Android devices, aiming to expand its reach to more users and businesses. The app's release could enhance productivity on mobile platforms and potentially affect the competitive landscape in mobile software.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

January 15, 2024 | 9:45 pm

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WYNN, a memecoin associated with rapper Drake, has seen a significant increase of 152% in the past 24 hours, reaching a market capitalization of over $40 million. The coin's rapid rise on the Solana platform has outperformed other memecoins and even established cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu, which have seen more modest gains. Enthusiasm around WYNN is growing, with investors drawing parallels to previous memecoin rallies, but there is also a cautionary reminder of the potential for sharp price corrections in the memecoin market.

Portfolio Pulse from Ivan Crnogatić

January 15, 2024 | 7:50 pm

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BlackRock Inc, Ark Invest, VanEck, and Grayscale have launched TV commercials to advertise their Bitcoin ETFs, with BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), Ark Invest's ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB), and VanEck's Bitcoin Trust (HODL) being highlighted. The marketing push aims to attract a new demographic of investors amid a competitive environment with low fees. Influencers and analysts have weighed in on the importance of marketing for Bitcoin ETFs, with differing views on the future value of Bitcoin.

Portfolio Pulse from Ivan Crnogatić

January 15, 2024 | 5:07 pm

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Hyundai Motor Co. is offering $7,500 cash incentives for American buyers of its EVs, matching the federal tax credit amount that some Tesla vehicles qualify for. The offer applies to Hyundai's Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, and Kona Electric models until January 31, 2024. Hyundai's EVs are not eligible for tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act, but the company has become a significant player in the EV market, with sales surpassing GM and Ford in 2023.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

January 15, 2024 | 11:13 am