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XELB

Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:XELB) has announced a joint venture with Christie Brinkley to develop TWRHLL, a new lifestyle and apparel brand. The brand, inspired by Brinkley's fashion experience and her home, Towerhill, aims to promote inclusivity and fun fashion. TWRHLL is set to launch in spring 2024, with Brinkley serving as the face and voice of the brand across retail and livestream channels. Xcel Brands, a major player in the interactive TV market, also owns several other brands and has stakes in Isaac Mizrahi and Longaberger.

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December 04, 2023 | 1:05 pm

NFLX

VZ

Verizon is planning to offer a streaming bundle that includes Netflix and HBO Max as a $10 per month perk for its myPlan customers. This move is aimed at enhancing the value proposition for Verizon's services and could potentially attract more subscribers to its myPlan offerings.

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December 04, 2023 | 12:32 pm

TD

TD Bank Group has announced a major expansion of its Global Financial Institutions investment banking coverage in the US, along with growth in other product areas. This strategic move aims to enhance the bank's services and market presence in the United States.

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December 04, 2023 | 12:14 pm

AAPL

VZ

Verizon Communications Inc. is offering a deal where customers can get an Apple Inc. iPhone 15 Pro, iPad (9th generation), and Apple Watch Series 8 for free, a package valued at $1,900. The deal includes a trade-in discount of up to $1,000, applied as a deduction on monthly mobile bills over 36 months. The iPhone 15 Pro features an A17 Pro chipset, a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, a titanium alloy design, a triple camera setup with a 48MP primary camera, and the new USB-C port.

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December 04, 2023 | 11:56 am

AAPL

Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook, in a conversation with Dua Lipa, emphasized the importance of collaboration as a key trait for potential employees. Cook's philosophy is that 'one plus one equals three', suggesting that teamwork should create greater outcomes than individual efforts. He indicated that Apple is open to hiring individuals who embody this ethos, including college dropouts and those without coding skills. The company's collaborative spirit was highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic when Apple was one of the first to bring employees back to in-person work to preserve its culture of collaboration.

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December 04, 2023 | 11:16 am

GDHG

Golden Heaven (GDHG) announced three strategic initiatives to expand its business. The first is to partner with leading Chinese amusement park players, the second to enhance brand recognition by emulating successful global theme parks, and the third to improve guest experiences by adding services like dining and lodging.

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December 04, 2023 | 11:09 am

FFIE

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIE) is expanding its presence in the Middle East by bringing its AI and advanced intelligent electric vehicle technology to Abu Dhabi's Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industry (SAVI) cluster. This move comes after the recent launch of its limited-edition FF 91 2.0 Futurist aiFalcon model in the region, supported by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO).

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December 04, 2023 | 11:07 am

ZURA

Zura Bio presented two abstracts at the World Allergy Congress, showcasing their monoclonal antibodies ZB-168 and ZB-880. ZB-168 targets IL-7Rα, while ZB-880 (Torudokimab) neutralizes IL-33, both potentially significant for allergy treatments.

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December 04, 2023 | 11:05 am

TTWO

Rockstar Games, owned by Take Two Interactive (NASDAQ:TTWO), has announced the release date for the Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) trailer as December 5, 2023, to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The announcement follows a leak of the game's footage by an employee's child on TikTok. The trailer release is set just before The Game Awards event on December 7. GTA 6 is expected to launch between April 2024 and May 2025, with official development announced in September 2022.

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December 04, 2023 | 9:55 am

BYDDF

BYD Co Ltd (OTC:BYDDF) has made its reward program for exposing smear campaigns a permanent policy, offering up to 5 million yuan ($700,918) for information leading to the identification of such activities. Initially a one-year measure started in late 2021, the program aims to protect the company's reputation by combating false information and has been extended indefinitely without a stated reason. BYD, supported by Warren Buffett, has previously taken legal action against defamation, including a lawsuit against an auto blogger in July 2023.

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December 04, 2023 | 7:10 am