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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

TGT

Target Corporation (TGT) has announced its holiday shopping plans, including thousands of gifts under $25, over 10,000 new items, and a week of savings during Target Circle Week from Oct. 1-7. The company has also enhanced its free same-day services and invested in team members and seasonal hiring.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 19, 2023 | 10:07 am

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Elon Musk, owner of X (formerly Twitter), has praised Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook for continuing to advertise on X, despite criticism from the Anti-Defamation League. Cook defended the platform's role in fostering discourse, likening it to a 'town square', while also condemning anti-semitism.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

September 19, 2023 | 6:19 am

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Tech analyst Mark Gurman has highlighted inaccuracies in Apple Inc.'s product reviews, suggesting they may be a marketing tactic. Gurman noted an increase in inaccuracies in advanced Apple product reviews, with positive but inaccurate reviews potentially influencing consumer perceptions and driving sales. This comes after Apple launched a USB-C port for AirPods and its latest iPhone 15 series. However, the USB-C charging case for the AirPods Pro 2 is not available as a standalone purchase.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

September 19, 2023 | 5:15 am

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Amazon.com Inc. has announced its 'Prime Big Deals Day 2023' scheduled for Oct. 10 and 11, offering discounts and early deals on select items. The event is strategically positioned ahead of the holiday season. Special promotions include a free $15 Amazon credit for Prime members who download the Amazon Photos app and upload a picture by Oct. 7, and 10% back on Amazon devices for Amazon-branded credit cardholders. Other major retailers like Best Buy, Walmart Inc., and Target are likely to host competing sales during this period.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

September 19, 2023 | 3:48 am

MSFT

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) saw Sony's PlayStation price hike as an opportunity to win fans rather than follow suit with a similar Xbox price hike. This decision was influenced by Xbox's lagging sales and performance compared to PlayStation. The company's internal discussions revealed a focus on gamer-centric strategies and improvements in SSD performance and developer optimizations.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

September 18, 2023 | 2:13 pm

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Verizon Communications Inc. is offering a trade-in program that provides a discount of up to $1,000 on Apple Inc.'s iPhone 15 Pro, making the phone essentially free. Additionally, Verizon offers either an Apple Watch SE or an Apple iPad for free, bringing the overall savings to $1,460. The $1,000 trade-in discount will be credited over 36 months.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

September 18, 2023 | 1:04 pm

AAPL

Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook defended the company's continued presence on Elon Musk's social media platform, X, amid allegations from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Cook emphasized the importance of the platform for discourse and stated that Apple believes in advocating for change rather than withdrawing. This comes after Apple temporarily suspended ads on Twitter following a shooting incident at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

September 18, 2023 | 5:02 am