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SONY

Sony Group Corp (NYSE:SONY) is offering double discounts on over 2,000 items from its PS Store to PlayStation Plus subscribers until September 13. This includes discounts on popular games like 'GTA 5'. In related news, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has ended the $1 Xbox Game Pass trial.

Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti

August 30, 2023 | 6:59 pm

WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc (NASDAQ:WBD) is reportedly close to appointing Mark Thompson, former executive at the New York Times and the BBC, as the new CEO of CNN. This move is seen as a strategy to combat CNN's prolonged ratings decline. Thompson's tenure at the New York Times was marked by a successful transformation, including the achievement of 10 million paying subscribers ahead of schedule. His appointment comes as Warner Bros. Discovery seeks to rejuvenate CNN and align its traditional TV business with its digital growth objectives.

Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri

August 30, 2023 | 12:42 pm

MGRX

Mangoceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGRX) has launched a new commercial for its proprietary mango-flavored erectile dysfunction (ED) drug, Mango. The commercial provides insight into the company's ED formula, which now comes in both sildenafil and tadalafil forms. The company aims to differentiate its product from competitors by offering a better tasting pill, an anonymous online ordering and shipping experience, and additional ingredients to enhance performance.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

August 30, 2023 | 12:11 pm

BBY

Best Buy's CEO has stated that customers are expected to look for great deals and convenience during the holiday season, with traffic likely to be weighted towards promotional events.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

August 29, 2023 | 12:35 pm

ARQT

Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARQT) has launched its first direct-to-consumer ad for ZORYVE cream, a once-daily, steroid-free treatment for plaque psoriasis. The ad campaign, titled 'The Cream That Can', aims to highlight the benefits of ZORYVE, which is included on all three of the largest pharmacy benefit managers in the US, providing access to 80% of covered commercial lives without prior authorization.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

August 29, 2023 | 12:20 pm

AAPL

VZ

Apple Inc.'s iPhone 14 is now available at Verizon Communications Inc. with a total savings of $1,639. The deal includes a flat discount of $799 on the iPhone 14 128GB variant, a trade-in discount of up to $440, and discounts on iPad and Apple Watch. The offer is available with a new connection with Verizon.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

August 29, 2023 | 11:22 am

KAVL

Kaival Brands Innovations Group has expanded the distribution of the BIDI Stick to over 1,500 additional Circle K locations.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 29, 2023 | 9:05 am

AMZN

DIS

KO

Disney's Indian arm, Disney Star, is expecting to generate $42.35 million to $48.40 million in ad revenues from the upcoming Asia Cup cricket tournament. They have already signed deals with 17 sponsors and over 100 advertisers, including Coca-Cola, Amazon, and several Indian brands. The tournament will run from August 30 to September 17, 2023.

Portfolio Pulse from Shomik Sen Bhattacharjee

August 29, 2023 | 6:52 am

BUD

STZ

TAP

Anheuser-Busch InBev's Bud Light brand has faced a sales decline and controversy due to its partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. The brand has been boycotted and criticized for being 'woke'. Mulvaney, who recently won the 'Breakout Creator' award, made a joke about the controversy, which could further tarnish the relationship. Anheuser-Busch InBev's sales have fallen drastically, losing market share to rivals like Constellation Brands and Molson Coors Beverage.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

August 28, 2023 | 6:59 pm

AMZN

Amazon plans to expand its interactive ad offerings in Fall 2023, according to Bloomberg. This move could potentially increase the company's advertising revenue.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 28, 2023 | 6:51 pm