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McLaren Racing has announced a multi-year partnership with Udemy (NASDAQ:UDMY), making Udemy the Official Learning and Skills Partner across McLaren's racing series. This partnership marks Udemy's first foray into motorsports and will involve providing Udemy Business licenses to McLaren Racing's team for upskilling. Udemy branding will appear on McLaren Formula E Team's race cars and team kit, as well as on the helmets of McLaren F1 drivers in the 2024 season.

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November 14, 2023 | 2:22 pm

TCS

Caraway, a cookware brand, has expanded its partnership with The Container Store (TCS) to launch its full suite of products across all U.S. locations and online. This marks Caraway as the first cookware brand to be sold at The Container Store.

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November 14, 2023 | 1:59 pm

AAPL

An Oklahoma man credits the Apple Watch for his transformation from a heart attack survivor to a marathon runner. After suffering a massive heart attack and undergoing triple bypass surgery in March 2020, Billy Smith began using an Apple Watch to track his fitness progress. The device's features motivated him to close activity rings daily, leading to a healthier lifestyle, completion of a 5K marathon, and overcoming type two diabetes. Apple Watch's fitness features are highlighted as a tool that can encourage physical activity and improve health.

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November 14, 2023 | 1:56 pm

RMAX

RE/MAX reported a 21.6% increase in U.S. franchise sales in Q3 2023 compared to Q2, with 45 closed sales. The company also saw 166 international franchise sales, including nine in Canada. The growth is attributed to a focus on brokerage growth opportunities, national marketing, and industry events. RE/MAX Foxfire in Ocala, FL, converted to a RE/MAX franchise, highlighting the brand's culture and resources. RE/MAX has over 140,000 sales associates in more than 9,000 offices globally.

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November 14, 2023 | 1:55 pm

BTM

Bitcoin Depot Inc. (NASDAQ:BTM), a leading Bitcoin ATM operator, has been named the preferred BTM vendor by the AATAC, a national retail association. This partnership introduces Bitcoin Depot to AATAC's 50,000 associated retailers nationwide, potentially expanding its market presence. The company's CEO, Brandon Mintz, views this as a milestone in their mission to bring Bitcoin to the masses. Bitcoin Depot attended an AATAC trade show to engage with members and customers, and AATAC's Operations Director, Ivy LaBrie, expressed enthusiasm for offering Bitcoin Depot's services to their network.

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November 14, 2023 | 1:47 pm

MCHP

Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) has released the MPLAB XC-DSC Compiler, designed to enhance coding and debugging for developers using dsPIC Digital Signal Controllers in real-time control systems. The compiler offers flexible licensing options, including workstation, network server, subscription, and site licenses, to optimize code for performance, size, and power requirements. It supports Linux, macOS, and Windows within the MPLAB X IDE. The compiler is available for free, with PRO optimization licenses starting at $44 USD.

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November 14, 2023 | 1:25 pm

VEON

Mike Pompeo, former U.S. Secretary of State, has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Kyivstar, the Ukrainian subsidiary wholly owned by VEON.

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November 14, 2023 | 1:24 pm

CI

Express Scripts, a subsidiary of The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI), has introduced Express Scripts ClearNetworkSM, a new pharmacy network option offering simple, cost-plus pricing for medications. This model uses industry benchmarks to estimate drug costs, adding a flat fee for dispensing and a maximum 15% service fee. It will be available in early 2024 to over 65,000 retail pharmacies in the network. The initiative aims to simplify prescription drug pricing and highlight the role of drug manufacturers in high costs, while building on Express Scripts' commitment to transparency and affordability.

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November 14, 2023 | 1:15 pm

RNG

RingCentral has announced the general availability of RingCX, an AI-first contact center solution. RingCX is designed to enhance customer experiences with AI capabilities before, during, and after interactions. It offers a disruptive combination of product features, packaging, and pricing. The solution is built by RingCentral and natively integrates with the company's flagship MVP product.

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November 14, 2023 | 1:14 pm

BNGO

Bionano Genomics, Inc. (BNGO) announced its participation in the Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) 2023 Annual Meeting with a range of content on optical genome mapping (OGM) for cell and gene therapy and cancer research. The event will feature corporate workshops, case studies, and an innovation spotlight session led by Bionano's team and collaborators. Nineteen scientific posters will also be presented. The AMP conference is a platform for industry and academic professionals to discuss molecular diagnostics advancements and will take place from November 14-18, 2023, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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November 14, 2023 | 1:12 pm