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GOOGL

Google will update its Ads Gambling and Games Policy for the US on Dec 12, allowing ads for lottery-couriers in Arkansas, Montana, New Jersey, and New York.

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December 06, 2023 | 7:07 pm

JPM

JPMorgan Chase & Co. CEO Jamie Dimon testified before a U.S. Senate Committee, criticizing Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, suggesting the government should shut them down due to their use in illegal activities. Social media users mocked Dimon, accusing him of being out of touch and highlighting the use of fiat in criminal activities. Some users expressed intentions to close their Chase accounts or defended cryptocurrencies as a symbol of freedom.

Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant

December 06, 2023 | 6:37 pm

META

Meta Platforms Inc is beginning to introduce Reels in Meta AI Chats, expanding the use of their short video feature within their ecosystem.

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December 06, 2023 | 5:06 pm

WBD

Warner Bros Discovery Inc (WBD) has entered into an exclusive multiyear pay-one output agreement with A24, following the expiration of A24's deal with Showtime. The agreement will bring both new and existing A24 movies to HBO, Max, and Cinemax, totaling over 100 films. This includes recent and upcoming releases like 'Priscilla', 'Dream Scenario', and 'The Iron Claw', as well as acclaimed films such as 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'. The deal is expected to add significant value to HBO and Max's offerings.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 06, 2023 | 5:03 pm

DIS

Walt Disney Co announced that Hulu on Disney+ will roll out its beta version to bundle subscribers on December 6, ahead of its official launch in spring. The announcement was made during a conference call.

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December 06, 2023 | 4:58 pm

GOOGL

MCD

McDonald's executive discussed the benefits of their partnership with Google, highlighting technology's role in providing visibility across restaurants and potential cost savings. Additionally, McDonald's plans to open approximately 7,000 new restaurants in IDL markets by 2027, with over half of these openings in China, as stated in a conference call.

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December 06, 2023 | 4:55 pm

AMZN

MAT

NFLX

Mattel Inc (MAT) has entered into a multi-year licensing partnership with Amazon MGM Studios, part of Amazon.com Inc (AMZN), to create and sell dolls and collector sets inspired by the Netflix Inc (NFLX) series 'Wednesday.' The products, including Monster High dolls and Little People Collector sets, will be released in 2024 and will be available on Amazon and other retailers. 'Wednesday' has been a massive hit on Netflix, becoming the most-watched English-language series on the platform and has been renewed for a second season.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

December 06, 2023 | 4:00 pm

LCID

SIRI

SiriusXM Canada and Lucid Group, Inc. have partnered to offer SiriusXM's audio streaming entertainment to all new and existing Canadian Lucid owners. This includes a 3-month trial subscription. SiriusXM will be an optional subscription for the Lucid Air lineup, enhancing the luxury driving experience with a wide range of curated music, entertainment, and sports content. The Lucid Air is designed to receive over-the-air software updates, allowing for continuous improvement and new features like SiriusXM.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 06, 2023 | 3:53 pm

AMD

AMD announced the 'Advancing AI' event scheduled for December 6, 2023, to launch the AMD Instinct MI300 data center GPU accelerator family. The event will feature AMD Chair and CEO Dr. Lisa Su, along with other executives, AI ecosystem partners, and customers discussing AMD's impact on AI and high-performance computing. The event will be both in-person and livestreamed at 1:00 pm ET.

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December 06, 2023 | 2:52 pm

MCD

McDonald's has set a goal to expand its global restaurant count to 50,000 by 2027. The company also aims to grow its loyalty program to 250 million 90-day active users and achieve $45 billion in annual system-wide sales to loyalty members by the same year.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 06, 2023 | 2:25 pm