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A recent study and viral video have sparked discussions about the wealth of the McCallister family from the 1990 film 'Home Alone.' The family's house in Winnetka, a Chicago suburb, suggests they are in the top 1% of incomes. A Zillow Group estimate in 2022 valued the house at $2.4 million. The film, now owned by The Walt Disney Company, grossed over $285.8 million domestically and can be streamed on Disney+. The article does not provide concrete details about the family's income or occupations.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

December 25, 2023 | 3:00 pm

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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA), remains upset with the Biden administration for excluding Tesla from a 2021 EV summit, despite Tesla's significant EV deliveries compared to GM. Musk's tweet on X (formerly Twitter) reiterates his frustration, and the article also touches on Musk's ventures in AI and the optimistic outlook for Tesla's market cap by analyst Daniel Ives.

Portfolio Pulse from Ramakrishnan M

December 25, 2023 | 3:00 pm

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Slim Jim's custom Nissan Z, known as Fast Meat and valued at $115,000, was recovered near Chicago after being reported stolen. The car, which features unique Slim Jim branding and snack dispensers, belongs to Conagra Brands Inc (NYSE:CAG). It was stolen on its way to Los Angeles for a video shoot. Conagra launched a #Findfastmeat campaign to locate it. The vehicle was found with its custom graphics and interior intact, and Conagra confirmed the theft was genuine.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

December 24, 2023 | 4:21 pm

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Major retailers and pharmacy chains have announced their Christmas Eve hours for last-minute shoppers. Walmart will close at 6 p.m., Target will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Costco's hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., CVS anticipates normal hours, Walgreens will maintain regular hours, Starbucks' hours may vary, and Kroger generally closes early. Customers are advised to check specific store hours online or contact the stores directly.

Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya

December 23, 2023 | 7:48 pm

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President Joe Biden, an automobile enthusiast, expressed his fondness for his 1967 Corvette Stingray, a family heirloom and a gift from his father. In an interview with Conan O'Brien, Biden reminisced about the car's sentimental value and his love for driving, despite not knowing much about engines. He also discussed the potential of electric vehicles (EVs), praising the electric Corvette's acceleration and the electric Ford Bronco. Biden's support for the transition to EVs aligns with his administration's goals for federal employees to adopt or support electric vehicles.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

December 23, 2023 | 6:57 pm

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The article discusses various video calling apps and devices that can help people stay connected during the Christmas holidays. It highlights platforms like Zoom (ZM), Skype, Google Meet (GOOG, GOOGL), FaceTime (AAPL), WhatsApp (META), Microsoft Teams (MSFT), Discord, and Snapchat (SNAP), as well as dedicated devices like Amazon Echo Show, Google Nest Hub, and Facebook Portal. It also provides tips for a memorable video call experience and emphasizes the importance of security during the festive season.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

December 23, 2023 | 5:10 am

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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc, responded to a social media user's praise of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature, agreeing that it feels like 'magic' and suggesting that once drivers use FSD, they won't want to use other cars, especially in heavy traffic. The user, Brian Krassenstein, shared his experience of driving from Cape Coral to Fort Myers without needing to intervene. Tesla is expected to release version 12 of FSD, which is anticipated to achieve full autonomy, but the release date is unclear.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

December 23, 2023 | 4:21 am

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Bitwise and Hashdex have launched advertisements for their Spot Bitcoin ETFs, signaling confidence in potential SEC approval. Bitwise's ad features actor Jonathan Goldsmith, while Hashdex's ad uses a dump truck to differentiate crypto from other assets. The SEC's decision window is from Jan. 5 to Jan. 10, 2024. Samson Mow of JAN3 emphasized the importance of marketing for ETF issuers to grow assets and customer base. Speculation about future ads from BlackRock with Novak Djokovic and a Fidelity Super Bowl ad with Michael Saylor was also mentioned. Crypto analyst Kashif Raza noted the intense competition among Bitcoin Spot ETFs.

Portfolio Pulse from Khyathi Dalal

December 22, 2023 | 10:00 pm

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The cannabis industry is experiencing significant leadership changes as we head into 2024. The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) hosted a roundtable to discuss hemp and cannabis regulation. Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE:EEX) promoted Emilie Lewis to oversee marketing for Marijuana Business Daily. MediPharm Labs Corp. (OTCQB:MEDIF) announced the resignation of board member Miriam McDonald. Lowell Farms Inc. (OTCQX:LOWLF) reported the departure of board member Brian Shure. Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (OTCQX:TCNNF) named Wes Getman as its new CFO, and Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:OGI) appointed Greg Guyatt as CFO. Innocan Pharma Corporation (OTCQB:INNPF) established a team for FDA submission for its LPT CBD platform.

Portfolio Pulse from Jelena Martinovic

December 22, 2023 | 9:31 pm

Coca-Cola Inc (NYSE:KO) has a long history with Santa Claus, using the character in advertising since the 1910s. In 1931, Coca-Cola commissioned Haddon H. Sundblom to create a new version of Santa, which has become iconic. A $1,000 investment in Coca-Cola stock in 1931, considering stock splits, would be worth $1,841,806.08 today. Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) also used Santa in an Ivory Soap ad in 1885.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

December 22, 2023 | 7:38 pm