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Golden Globe nominations generated nearly 200 million impressions on Elon Musk's social media platform X, with 'Barbie' and 'The Last of Us' being the most discussed film and TV show respectively. Warner Bros. Discovery's (NASDAQ:WBD) 'Barbie' received 10 nominations and broke box office records as the highest-grossing movie of 2023. 'The Last of Us' is the most-watched show on HBO Max in LATAM and Europe. The Golden Globe Awards ceremony will be broadcast on CBS and Paramount+ on January 7, 2024.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

December 13, 2023 | 5:07 am

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DIS

Elon Musk's social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), is experiencing a significant drop in ad revenue for 2023, with projections of $2.5 billion compared to $1 billion per quarter in 2022. The decline is attributed to advertisers' concerns over content moderation and Musk's endorsement of extremist views. Major advertisers like Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Walt Disney Co. (DIS) have paused their ad spending on the platform. X's valuation has also reportedly dropped below 50% of Musk's purchase price.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

December 13, 2023 | 3:24 am

TSLA

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) addressed safety concerns regarding its Cybertruck, emphasizing the vehicle's design features that enhance safety despite its limited 'crumple zones'. The company explained that the Cybertruck's front underbody casting is engineered to break into pieces during high-speed collisions to reduce impact on passengers. Elon Musk has assured that the Cybertruck is safe for both occupants and pedestrians.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

December 13, 2023 | 3:15 am

NDTOY

Epic Games has been unsuccessful in its attempts to negotiate with Nintendo ADR (OTC:NDTOY) to feature Nintendo characters in Fortnite. Despite Fortnite's history of successful crossovers, Nintendo has been cautious to maintain its family-friendly image and avoid association with violence or rival platforms. Epic Games remains hopeful for future collaboration, but former Nintendo PR manager Kit Ellis believes Nintendo doesn't need Fortnite due to its own success and brand strategy.

Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti

December 12, 2023 | 10:51 pm

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GOOGL

Alphabet Inc's Google released its 'Year in Search' report for 2023, highlighting the most-searched musicians and songs globally. Shakira led the musician searches, partly due to her track with Bizarrap. The report also featured unexpected names like Jason Aldean, Joe Jonas, Smash Mouth, and Italian singer Peppino di Capri. The most Googled song was 'Idol' by Yoasobi, the theme for an anime series. Other top songs included tracks by Aldean, Sam Smith and Kim Petras, and Fifty Fifty.

Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti

December 12, 2023 | 10:30 pm

BUD

STZ

TKO

Kid Rock ended his boycott of Bud Light, owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE:BUD), after previously protesting the brand's marketing decisions. The boycott, which included other figures, led to a significant sales decline for Bud Light, causing it to lose its title as America's bestselling beer. Anheuser-Busch has since launched ad campaigns targeting various fan bases and secured a partnership with UFC, replacing Modelo, owned by Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ). UFC CEO Dana White endorsed Bud Light, aligning it with patriotic values. Anheuser-Busch's stock has recovered, trading at $63.30, up 6% year-to-date.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

December 12, 2023 | 10:15 pm

TTWO

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc's (NASDAQ:TTWO) upcoming 'Grand Theft Auto 6' is set to release in 2025 exclusively for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, with no immediate PC launch. This decision has caused a split in the PC gaming community. Ex-Rockstar animator Mike York explained that the delay in the PC version is due to prioritizing platforms that sell more and the complexity of developing for various PC configurations. He urged patience and highlighted that avoiding early PC release also protects the game from hackers and modders.

Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti

December 12, 2023 | 9:41 pm

BIOL

Biolase has completed a trial program for its Waterlase iPlus All Tissue Laser, receiving unanimously positive feedback from dentists. The trial results showed 100% performance satisfaction and a recommendation for broader adoption in dental practices.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 12, 2023 | 9:12 pm

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Former President Donald Trump has launched a third collection of NFTs, the 'MugShot Edition,' which includes digital and physical trading cards, some containing pieces of the suit he wore in his mug shot from an arrest. The NFTs are priced at $99 and can be purchased with credit cards or Wrapped Ethereum (WETH). The collection has 100,000 digital collectibles, a significant increase from previous releases. Buyers of 47 NFTs will receive a physical card and an invitation to a dinner gala at Mar-a-Lago. The suit was authenticated by MEARS, a sports memorabilia authenticator. The NFTs cannot be transferred until December 31, 2024. Trump's previous NFT collections have seen value increases post-launch, with the first collection's floor price at 0.12 ETH and the second at 0.0315 ETH.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

December 12, 2023 | 8:33 pm

LIND

Lindblad Expeditions' stock (LIND) is observed to be moving higher on increased volume following mentions in a microcap newsletter. The newsletter suggests that LIND is still undervalued but is no longer a contrarian pick.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 12, 2023 | 7:56 pm