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Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms Inc, has been showcasing his mixed martial arts (MMA) skills on social media, including training sessions with professional fighters. This marks a shift in his public persona. Speculation of a potential cage fight between Zuckerberg and Tesla's Elon Musk has been circulating since Musk's tweet in June.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

September 06, 2023 | 3:14 am

CMCSA

President Joe Biden's campaign plans to air a new advertisement during the first game of the 2023 NFL season. The ad, part of a $25 million campaign, will focus on Biden's economic record and will air during the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs game, broadcast on Comcast Corporation's NBC and Peacock. The ad will also air in several swing states.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

September 05, 2023 | 7:38 pm

SPY

The FDIC has announced the start of the marketing process for a $33 billion commercial real estate loan portfolio of the former Signature Bank, New York. The majority of the portfolio is comprised of multifamily properties in New York City.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 05, 2023 | 6:18 pm

GOOG

GOOGL

SpaceX has decided to abandon YouTube for live streams of its launches and will instead use X/Twitter. This decision could potentially affect the viewership and ad revenue of YouTube, which is owned by Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL).

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

September 05, 2023 | 11:32 am

META

TWTR

Elon Musk has reignited Meta Platforms Inc.'s 2020 hate speech crisis amidst a potential $22 billion defamation lawsuit against the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Musk accused Meta, formerly Facebook, of allowing left-leaning pressure groups to dictate its policies in exchange for advertising revenue. This accusation highlights the ongoing debate about the influence of pressure groups on social media policies. ADL has accused Musk's X, formerly Twitter, of failing to curb hate speech and extremist content since Musk acquired the site for $44 billion last year.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

September 05, 2023 | 8:55 am

AAPL

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has been in the news this week for a variety of reasons including product predictions, technological advancements, and strategic decisions. Key highlights include the anticipated iPhone 15 Pro Max with a periscope camera, exploration of a new display technology for iPhone 16, a significant discount on the 13-inch MacBook Air, changes in customer support strategy, and the retirement of the iTunes Movie Trailers platform.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

September 03, 2023 | 2:00 pm

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META

Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, a subsidiary of Meta Platforms Inc., revealed that the majority of Instagram users prefer Android devices over Apple's iPhones. This information was disclosed during a discussion on Threads, a new text-based companion to Instagram launched by Meta in July. Initially, the iPhone version of Threads received more focus, with the latest features being introduced to Apple devices first.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

September 02, 2023 | 3:29 am

CZR

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR) has announced the launch of its flagship sports wagering app, Caesars Sportsbook, in Kentucky. The app is now available for download and registration, with a special early deposit offer available between Sept. 7 and Sept. 27. The company also plans to open a retail sportsbook at Red Mile Gaming & Racing in Lexington on Sept. 7. The launch of the app and the retail sportsbook are part of Caesars' commitment to expanding its sports betting operations.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

September 01, 2023 | 7:48 pm

NKE

Nike Inc. (NYSE:NKE) is making strategic moves to stay competitive, including opening a new concept store in India, launching the EK Umoja Collection inspired by marathoner Eliud Kipchoge, and offering a Labor Day Sale with significant discounts. The store in Dehradun, India, is part of Nike's broader expansion plans in the country. The EK Umoja Collection features five different running shoe models and various apparel items. The Labor Day Sale offers discounts of up to 50% on a wide array of products.

Portfolio Pulse from Mohit Manghnani

September 01, 2023 | 3:56 pm

META

Meta Platforms, Inc. is making efforts to boost engagement on Threads, a feature of Instagram that failed to gain traction after its initial surge. The company's latest experiment includes a carousel of recommended Threads posts within the Instagram app and a 'Send to Instagram DM' button on Threads. Despite these efforts, data from Similarweb indicates that the shift to encourage more active posting from desktops failed to yield results. Meta is also testing a feature in Australia and New Zealand that allows users to search for Threads posts.

Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri

September 01, 2023 | 3:17 pm