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Meta Platforms has announced the introduction of 'View Once' voice messages on WhatsApp, which will be rolling out globally in the coming days. This feature enhances privacy by allowing messages to be heard only once before they disappear.

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December 07, 2023 | 5:15 pm

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NVDA

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler cautioned companies against overstating the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on their financials, a practice he referred to as 'AI washing'. He emphasized the need for truthful disclosure when raising funds from the public. Gensler also warned about the use of generative AI for fraud. Shares of NVIDIA Corp (NVDA) and C3.ai Inc (AI) have seen significant increases in 2023, while Microsoft Corp (MSFT) invested $10 billion in OpenAI. AI was named Word of the Year by Collins Dictionary for 2023.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

December 07, 2023 | 5:12 pm

RNG

RingCentral's stock price experienced a surge following the announcement that the company will present at the Barclays Global Technology Conference at 11:40 a.m. ET.

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December 07, 2023 | 4:31 pm

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MGM

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The New York Yankees acquired MLB superstar Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres, improving their odds for the 2024 World Series. Soto's impressive stats and history, including a World Series win and high MVP voting placements, bolster the Yankees' lineup. The trade has led to improved betting odds for the Yankees across various sportsbooks, including DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM, with the team now among the top three favorites to win the World Series.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

December 07, 2023 | 4:22 pm

AMZN

PYPL

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) will discontinue accepting Venmo, owned by PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PYPL), for subscriptions starting January 2024. Customers using Venmo must switch to other payment methods on Amazon. Venmo's debit and credit cards will still be usable on Amazon accounts. The decision could influence other e-commerce platforms' payment options.

Portfolio Pulse from Michael Cohen

December 07, 2023 | 4:05 pm

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December 07, 2023 | 3:45 pm

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BBY

Apple Inc.'s new M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch is being offered at a $200 discount by Best Buy Co. Inc., bringing the price down to $1,399. The discount includes $150 off for all customers and an additional $50 for My Best Buy Plus or Total members. The M3 MacBook Pro features an 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and boasts 22 hours of Apple TV playback or 15 hours of web browsing. It was launched at Apple's 'Scary Fast' event on Oct. 30.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

December 07, 2023 | 3:27 pm

HPCO

Hempacco Co, Inc. (NASDAQ:HPCO) has entered into an exclusive master distribution agreement with CBDAY Global Private Limited to sell Hempacco's hemp and CBD products in India and Thailand. The agreement includes the introduction of Cheech & Chong and Rick Ross hemp products on CBDAY's website and distribution channels. Hempacco's VP of sales, Daniel Ortega, highlighted the significant market opportunity in Asia due to its large population and rising disposable income. Hempacco has also partnered with celebrities for product lines and recently teamed up with Snoop Dogg for a new consumer-packaged goods line. Additionally, Ispire Technology Inc.'s subsidiary Aspire North America, LLC has an exclusive agreement to distribute Hempacco’s branded products, including those associated with Snoop Dogg.

Portfolio Pulse from Jelena Martinovic

December 07, 2023 | 3:25 pm

AMZN

PYPL

Amazon has announced it will stop accepting Venmo as a payment method for subscriptions starting January 10, 2024. The company has advised customers to update their payment options in the 'Your payments' section of their account. While Venmo in its current form will be discontinued, Venmo's debit and credit cards can still be used on Amazon. This decision may influence other e-commerce platforms to reassess their payment methods and reflects the evolving nature of digital payments.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 07, 2023 | 3:16 pm

DIS

TSLA

Elon Musk criticized Bob Eiger, suggesting that by advertising next to child exploitation material, Eiger is endorsing it. Musk questioned the lack of an advertiser boycott against such content.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 07, 2023 | 3:02 pm