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GOOGL

Alphabet Inc.'s 'Made by Google' Twitter account mocked Elon Musk's rebranding efforts of Twitter, which he acquired for $44 billion last year. The Google account made a playful remark incorporating the letter 'X' into the word 'Pixel', alluding to Musk's fondness for the symbol. This interaction reflects a history of rebranding in the tech world, with Google undergoing a significant transformation in 2015 when it was restructured under Alphabet.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

July 25, 2023 | 1:56 am

SQ

TWTR

Twitter has been rebranded to X by its owner Elon Musk, replacing the iconic bird logo. Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and CEO of Block Inc, stated that the rebranded platform's utility would be its ultimate measure, not its name. The original Twitter logo was purchased from iStock.com for $15 and named 'Larry' after basketball player Larry Bird. The final bird logo was designed by Martin Grasser, Todd Waterbury, and Angy Che.

Portfolio Pulse from Shivdeep Dhaliwal

July 25, 2023 | 12:37 am

TCNNF

Trulieve Cannabis Corp. is opening a new medical dispensary in Sanford, Florida. The dispensary will open on July 22 and will offer a broad selection of top-quality products. The company will host a grand opening celebration with partner giveaways, music, specials, discounts, and opportunities to register for upcoming patient education sessions. Trulieve's portfolio of in-house brands includes Alchemy, Co2lors, Cultivar Collection, Modern Flower, Momenta, Muse, Roll One, Sweet Talk, and Trekkers.

Portfolio Pulse from Vuk Zdinjak

July 24, 2023 | 2:48 pm

FUBO

Maximum Effort Channel, a partnership between Fubo and Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort, announced the channel's first series of ‘Maximum Moments' with ALF creator Paul Fusco and Shout! Studios. The ALF episodes will be surrounded by sponsored content for Mint Mobile, Fubo, Hims, MNTN, and Ring. The channel is available to watch on Fubo as well as Amazon Freevee, LG Channels, Plex, Sling Freestream, Tubi, VIDAA, VIZIO Watchfree+ and Xumo Play.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

July 24, 2023 | 1:14 pm

GOOG

GOOGL

META

Meta Platforms Inc's messaging service, Instagram Threads, has attracted influencers due to its welcoming atmosphere and creative freedom. However, the platform lacks essential features for creators to expand their audiences and monetize their presence. Influencers are cautious about the app's potential impact on their careers and prioritize established platforms like Alphabet Inc's YouTube. Meta plans to prioritize building consumer value before exploring business value, but faces the challenge of finding sustainable momentum for Threads in the long term.

Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri

July 24, 2023 | 11:53 am

DOGEUSD

TWTR

Elon Musk has changed his title from 'Chief Twit' to 'Chief Nothing Officer' amid speculations about Twitter's rebranding to X.com. Musk, who acquired Twitter in October 2022, had previously hinted at the app 'X' as an ambitious 'everything app' linked to the $44 billion deal. The iconic bird logo of Twitter is also set to be changed, as confirmed by Musk.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

July 24, 2023 | 1:50 am

DIS

MAT

The article discusses various entertainment news, including the financial comeback of Tony Bennett, the potential sale of Disney's linear TV assets, and Mattel's marketing strategy. Bennett's financial turnaround was largely due to his son's financial management, which included building a stock portfolio. Disney's CEO Bob Iger is reportedly considering selling the company's linear TV assets, including ABC, FX, Nat Geo, Freeform, and Disney Channel. Mattel is giving away free dolls to children at schools as part of its 'You Can Be Anything' program.

Portfolio Pulse from Anthony Noto

July 23, 2023 | 8:14 pm

KSCP

TSLA

Knightscope announced that its Robot Roadshow will be featured at Tesla Takeover 2023, the largest Tesla owners event in North America, taking place on July 29-30 at the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

July 21, 2023 | 5:08 pm

LYFT

Lyft's CEO appeared on CNBC to discuss the company's progress in gaining market share in the rideshare industry.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

July 21, 2023 | 3:53 pm

MAT

Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz discussed the opening weekend for 'Barbie' on CNBC. No specific details about the performance or future plans were provided.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

July 21, 2023 | 3:18 pm