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Stryve Foods has expanded the distribution of its Vacadillos brand to Albertsons stores across the nation, potentially increasing the brand's visibility and sales.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 20, 2023 | 12:47 pm

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Amazon has announced its 'AI Ready' commitment, aiming to provide free artificial intelligence (AI) skills training to 2 million people by 2025. The initiative is part of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and is designed to help individuals and businesses develop the necessary skills to leverage AI technology. The training will be accessible through various AWS educational programs, which include AWS Training and Certification, AWS Educate, and AWS Academy.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

November 20, 2023 | 12:37 pm

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Over the weekend, Bitcoin's price is expected to rise towards $50,000 despite SEC delays in ETF approvals. Tesla Inc. faces an ad boycott and investor criticism due to CEO Elon Musk's controversial posts, with a notable investor switching to a Rivian vehicle. Apple Inc., along with other major companies like Walt Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and IBM, have pulled ads from a platform following Musk's controversial statements. OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman was unexpectedly ousted, with CTO Mira Murati stepping in as interim CEO. Tributes were paid to former First Lady Rosalynn Carter after her passing.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

November 20, 2023 | 10:56 am

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Novartis is set to present data from over 100 trials at the 2023 SABCS and ASH Annual Meeting, focusing on significant updates for Kisqali, Iptacopan, and Scemblix. The presentations will include results from the Phase III NATALEE trial and Phase III APPLY-PNH trial, showcasing advances in breast cancer and hematology treatments.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

November 20, 2023 | 10:07 am

CXM

Sprinklr has secured a contract with Cosentino to enhance the company's social media and marketing strategies. This partnership aims to optimize Cosentino's digital presence and customer engagement through Sprinklr's Customer Experience Management (CXM) platform.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 20, 2023 | 8:30 am

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Marriott International has announced the relaunch and expansion of its donation program across various regions including the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. This initiative is part of the company's commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainability.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 20, 2023 | 8:28 am

TSLA

Elon Musk is under scrutiny for backing an anti-Semitic post, but has not faced any sanctions in his 52-year career, according to crisis management expert Eric Dezenhall. Dezenhall suggests Musk's response will depend on his perception of the threat to his companies. Advertisers like Apple, IBM, and NBCUniversal have pulled ads from Musk's social media platform following the controversy. Musk has denied the allegations of anti-Semitism on the platform.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

November 20, 2023 | 6:40 am

MSFT

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, tweeted a photo of himself wearing a guest badge at OpenAI, humorously noting it's the first and last time he'll do so.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

November 19, 2023 | 11:57 pm

LULU

Amena Saad, an Arab-American marathoner, was excluded from a Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) advertising campaign for the New York City Marathon. Saad suspects the exclusion was due to her Muslim identity and support for Palestinians. Lululemon responded, claiming the exclusion was unintentional and due to misinformation about Saad's willingness to be featured. The company apologized and reiterated its commitment to inclusivity. The incident has raised discussions on representation and inclusivity in marketing, reflecting challenges faced by Muslim and Arab individuals.

Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya

November 19, 2023 | 12:28 am

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Elon Musk criticized major advertisers for pulling ads from social media platform X, accusing them of suppressing free speech. This follows their withdrawal after Musk endorsed an antisemitic post. Companies like Apple, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, IBM, and Lions Gate Entertainment have stopped advertising on X. X's CEO Linda Yaccarino emphasized the platform's stance against discrimination and efforts to combat antisemitism.

Portfolio Pulse from Bibhu Pattnaik

November 18, 2023 | 7:50 pm