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Helius Medical Technologies, Inc. plans to showcase its Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator (PoNS) therapy at the 2023 Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Conference. The therapy is designed to improve gait in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This will be the company's first-ever ANPT booth sponsorship.

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September 21, 2023 | 11:07 am

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Rivian Automotive Inc's (NASDAQ:RIVN) electric vehicles, the R1T pickup and the R1S SUV, have made their debut in the Forza Horizon video game. The game, published by Microsoft Studios, is known for its immersive racing experience. The inclusion of Rivian's vehicles sparked discussions among users about the addition of other electric vehicles to the game, including Tesla Inc's (NASDAQ:TSLA) Cybertruck and Model S Plaid. Tesla's vehicles have previously appeared in Forza games, but have yet to return in Forza Horizon 5.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

September 21, 2023 | 7:39 am

TSLA

Tesla Inc has revamped its referral program, offering incentives to current owners to encourage others to test drive or purchase Tesla vehicles and energy products. The program now includes a chance to win a Model 3 Performance for 1,000 credits. Tesla has also increased the entry threshold for its Cybertruck raffle from 500 to 1,000 points.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga EV Insights

September 20, 2023 | 8:58 pm

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Oprah Winfrey, in collaboration with the CEO of Weight Watchers, is presenting at a conference titled 'The State of Weight'.

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September 20, 2023 | 5:28 pm

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Bud Light, owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD), is facing declining sales and market share, with rival beer brands gearing up to target its key demographics. The end of Anheuser-Busch's exclusive partnership with the NFL has opened the door for other brands like Molson Coors (TAP) and Diageo (DEO) to advertise during the Super Bowl. Coors Light, owned by Molson Coors, has announced plans to advertise in Super Bowl LVIII, which could further impact Bud Light's market position.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

September 20, 2023 | 3:48 pm

FB

Meta is expanding its paid verification program to enterprise accounts. The new Meta Verified for Business package will allow brands to buy a verified checkmark. The package will cost $21.99 per month per Instagram account or Facebook Page when bought on the website, or $27.99 for each via mobile sign-up. A combination package for verification of both Facebook and Instagram business pages will be priced at $34.99. The company is also considering offering increased reach for verified accounts.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 20, 2023 | 1:30 pm

STGW

Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW) has announced a partnership with RealClearPolitics (RCP) to create an enhanced polling experience for the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election cycle. The new site will make RCP's polling averages more dynamic and accessible, and provide advertisers with new ways to reach RCP's readers. Stagwell agencies Code and Theory, GALE and Multiview will lead the partnership.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 20, 2023 | 12:37 pm

AAPL

Apple Inc. has been criticized for the quality control of its promotional videos for the iPhone 15 series. Fans have pointed out several issues, including the sudden disappearance of Dynamic Island, misaligned frames, and discrepancies in the camera viewfinder. Despite these issues being highlighted on social media, some have not been fixed.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

September 20, 2023 | 11:48 am

NRXP

NRX Pharmaceuticals has published a shareholder update letter, indicating a potential marketing application submission to the FDA for NRX-100, which is expected in 2024.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 20, 2023 | 10:50 am

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Several major companies have made headlines. Amazon has hired Microsoft's Chief Product Officer, Panos Panay. Google is under scrutiny for allegedly manipulating ad auctions. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is planning to boost packaging capacity in Arizona. Microsoft has addressed a security incident involving sensitive information exposure on GitHub. Novo Nordisk has partnered with Aspen Pharmacare to produce insulin in South Africa. BeiGene has regained rights to its cancer drug from Novartis. Rocket Lab's 41st mission faced technical issues. The European Commission has approved ViiV Healthcare's HIV prevention drug. AutoZone's Q4 earnings exceeded estimates. BP has appointed Kate Thomson as interim CFO. MGM Resorts may lose out on casino licenses in NYC due to a scandal. Google and the Department of Defense are developing an AI-powered microscope. Apple faces threats from Huawei in China. Google's Bard AI chatbot is being integrated with Gmail, Google Docs, and YouTube. Starbucks is facing a lawsuit over its 'fruit' drinks.

Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh

September 19, 2023 | 2:01 pm