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Fans speculate that Manni L. Perez might be the voice actor for Lucia in 'GTA 6' after noticing similarities in appearance and voice in the game's trailer released by Take-Two Interactive's Rockstar. Perez has previously voiced in 'GTA 5' and acted in TV shows. Official confirmation is pending, with the game's release set for 2025.

Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti

December 26, 2023 | 8:30 pm

VFS

VinFast Auto's stock price is on the rise following the announcement that the company will unveil its latest electric vehicle concept and the mini eSUV VF 3 at the upcoming CES 2024 event.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 26, 2023 | 6:57 pm

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App Store data indicates Meta Platforms Inc's Meta Quest app topped the 'Top Free Apps' on Christmas, suggesting high activations of Quest 3 headsets. Apple Inc is expected to launch Vision Pro in early 2024 with an estimated shipment of 500,000 units. Microsoft Corp's Xbox app and Sony Group Corp's PlayStation app also ranked high, indicating strong gaming interest. Amazon.com Inc's Alexa app ranked second, aligning with Amazon's report of record-breaking holiday sales. Meta and Amazon stocks saw slight increases.

Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert

December 26, 2023 | 5:29 pm

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A sports bettor won nearly $500,000 on a $5 bet by correctly predicting 14 NFL players to score touchdowns in their Week 16 games. The bet was placed with DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:DKNG) and included a mix of likely and unlikely scorers. The winning parlay had odds of +9,787,560. The news could increase interest in touchdown parlay bets for DraftKings and other sportsbooks. The final game that decided the bet was broadcasted on ABC and streamed on ESPN+, both owned by The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS).

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

December 26, 2023 | 5:17 pm

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Sam Altman's Worldcoin outperformed Bitcoin and Ethereum during Christmas as technical indicators turned bullish. Tether issued $1B USDT on Ethereum's network. Solana surpassed $100 with increased network activity, and Dogecoin's growing addresses could signal a rally. Over 90,000 Bitcoin wallets are now worth $1M+. The SEC is in talks with major players regarding a Bitcoin ETF. US markets saw pre-market movement in stocks like Gracell Biotechnologies, Stratasys, and Hollysys Automation Technologies. The FBI is concerned about China's AI misuse for espionage. In tech, Nvidia is poised to become the biggest chipmaker by revenue, and Tesla's stock rebounded post-Christmas. An AI startup backed by LVMH can verify the authenticity of Louis Vuitton bags.

Portfolio Pulse from Akanksha Bakshi

December 26, 2023 | 1:55 pm

SBUX

Major global coffee chains are targeting Singapore for expansion, viewing it as a strategic location for scaling operations. Brands like Luckin Coffee, Kenangan Coffee, Fore Coffee, Tim Hortons, and Louisa Coffee have opened new outlets in Singapore. Despite competition from established brands like Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) and Dunkin' Donuts, these chains see Singapore as a key market for growth. Starbucks plans to enhance customer experience and double hourly income in the U.S. by FY25 to stay competitive.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

December 26, 2023 | 1:44 pm

MA

Mastercard SpendingPulse reports a 3.1% increase in U.S. retail sales excluding automotive during the 2023 holiday season, with online sales up 6.3% and in-store sales up 2.2% year-over-year. Apparel and restaurant sectors saw increases of 2.4% and 7.8% respectively, while electronics and jewelry declined. The report reflects consumer spending across all payment types and is not adjusted for inflation.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

December 26, 2023 | 1:14 pm

VFS

VinFast Auto (NASDAQ:VFS) is set to showcase its new EV concept, the mini eSUV VF 3, and the DrgnFly electric bikes at CES 2024. The event will take place from January 9-12, 2024, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The company will also display its VF 9 full-size SUV with a new streaming service. These introductions emphasize VinFast's commitment to expanding its EV lineup and enhancing the EV ecosystem.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 26, 2023 | 11:35 am

TSLA

A study by Heatmap indicates that the majority of potential EV buyers are not influenced by Tesla CEO Elon Musk's comments when considering purchasing a Tesla vehicle. The study, which included 1000 Americans, found that 38% of respondents said Musk has no impact on their decision, while 35% said he makes them more likely to buy a Tesla, and only 27% were less likely. This marks a shift from earlier in the year when more respondents were negatively influenced by Musk. However, the study does not reflect recent controversies involving Musk.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

December 26, 2023 | 10:49 am

META

Elon Musk reacted to a report by TRG Datacenters stating that over one million people search 'How to delete Instagram' monthly. The report indicates Instagram is the most sought-after app to delete, followed by Snapchat, Twitter (X), Telegram, and Facebook. In the U.S., Instagram leads the list, followed by Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and Snapchat. Musk has previously criticized Instagram and other social media platforms owned by Mark Zuckerberg.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

December 26, 2023 | 9:58 am