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Google has launched its Black Friday deals with discounts on various products including the Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel Buds Pro, and more. The deals offer significant savings, such as $400 off the Pixel Fold, $200 off the Pixel 8 Pro, and other discounts on the Pixel 7a, Pixel Watch, Pixel Buds A-Series, and Nest Cam. These deals are available ahead of Black Friday 2023, which falls on November 24.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

November 15, 2023 | 7:50 pm

AMD

NVDA

AMD announced an event on December 6, 2023, to launch its next-generation AMD Instinct MI300 data center GPU, a competitor to Nvidia's H100. Nvidia revealed its H200 GPU, an upgrade from the H100. AMD's event, 'Advancing AI,' will feature discussions on AI and computing with CEO Dr. Lisa Su. The event aims to showcase AMD's AI hardware and software momentum. AMD stock has risen 84% YTD but traded down 1.75% at $117.78 recently.

Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri

November 15, 2023 | 7:33 pm

CSGP

CoStar Group (NASDAQ:CSGP), a leader in online real estate marketplaces and analytics, has appointed Sandra Roumi as the General Manager for its expansion in France. Roumi, with her extensive experience in the French real estate industry, will lead the launch of CoStar and LoopNet in France. The expansion is part of CoStar's European growth strategy, leveraging its existing French businesses: Business Immo, BureauxLocaux, and Grecam. The France operations will be based in Paris.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 15, 2023 | 7:04 pm

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GOOGL

Google announced that starting in November 2023, its Google Ads Gambling and Games policy will be updated to allow ads for sports betting from licensed entities in Florida. This policy change will enable licensed sports betting companies to advertise through Google Ads in the Florida market.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 15, 2023 | 5:35 pm

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UBER

At the Benzinga Future Of Digital Assets event, experts discussed the potential of Web3 and NFTs going mainstream. Rarible's Alex Salnikov introduced RaribleX, likened to Shopify for NFTs, and highlighted partnerships with brands like Mattel. American Express's Charlie O'Neill emphasized the interest from Gen Z and millennials, and AmEx's role in facilitating brand interactions through tokenization. Notable partnerships include AmEx with Metalwood at the U.S. Open Golf and Disney's launch of an NFT marketplace with Dapper. The sentiment is that despite a recent downturn, the NFT market could see a peak in the next 2-3 years.

Portfolio Pulse from Surbhi Jain

November 15, 2023 | 3:43 pm

AAPL

GSAT

Apple has announced the extension of its Emergency SOS via satellite service for an additional free year for existing iPhone 14 users. The service, which allows users to text emergency services outside of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage, has been credited with saving lives. It is now available on iPhone 15 in 16 countries. Apple also introduced Roadside Assistance via satellite and other safety features like Crash Detection and Medical ID.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 15, 2023 | 3:19 pm

DIS

PENN

PENN Entertainment, Inc. has announced the successful launch of ESPN BET, an online sportsbook, in 17 states where it offers online sports betting. The platform, available on mobile (iOS and Android) and web, is a collaboration between PENN and ESPN, leveraging PENN's operational expertise and ESPN's brand. ESPN BET is powered by Penn Interactive Gaming Platform, a proprietary technology developed in-house. PENN's online casino is also integrated into ESPN BET in four states. This follows a strategic alliance formed with ESPN in August 2023.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 15, 2023 | 3:01 pm

UPST

REGIONAL Federal Credit Union has partnered with Upstart (NASDAQ:UPST), an AI lending marketplace, to expand personal loan access in Northwest Indiana. REGIONAL joined the Upstart Referral Network in July 2022, allowing qualified applicants on Upstart.com to receive offers that align with REGIONAL's credit policies. This partnership aims to reach non-members and provide a modern, digital-first lending experience.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 15, 2023 | 2:13 pm

AMD

AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) has announced an event titled 'Advancing AI' to launch its next-generation AMD Instinct MI300 data center GPU accelerator family. The event, scheduled for December 6, 2023, will feature AMD Chair and CEO Dr. Lisa Su, along with other executives, partners, and customers discussing AMD's impact on AI and high-performance computing. The event will be available in-person and via live stream.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 15, 2023 | 2:04 pm

IAS

Vevo has partnered with Publica by IAS to enhance its global CTV ad serving capabilities. The key technologies implemented include Advanced Ad Serving, Advanced Ad Pod Decisioning, and Unified Auction. These features allow Vevo to deliver targeted ad breaks, guarantee advertiser placements, manage ad pod ownership by brand category, and run unified auctions to maximize ad revenue. The 'Live Logs' feature also provides real-time transparency into programmatic auctions, optimizing yield and data strategies.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 15, 2023 | 1:14 pm