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AMZN

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Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Rogers Communications, and the NHL have announced a two-year agreement to exclusively stream Monday night NHL hockey games in Canada on Prime Video for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons. This marks the NHL's first exclusive national broadcast package with a digital-only streaming service in Canada. The partnership aims to bring hockey to more fans across various devices, with Prime Video producing the broadcast. The deal builds on previous collaborations between Rogers, the NHL, and Amazon, including the integration of Sportsnet on Prime Video Channels and the use of Amazon Web Services for enhancing NHL content.

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April 25, 2024 | 3:01 pm

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SPR

S&P forecasts a significant increase in Boeing's 2025 deliveries, with further improvements expected thereafter. The re-integration of Spirit AeroSystems is anticipated to enhance product quality over the long term. However, a negative outlook on Boeing is maintained, primarily due to the risk that MAX production and delivery increases may lag behind expectations.

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April 25, 2024 | 2:26 pm

LEEEF

LEEF Brands, Inc. (OTC:LEEEF) announced a partnership with NBA All-Star Rudy Gobert, making him a brand ambassador for their wellness products. This collaboration aims to promote LEEF's brands and support Rudy's Kids Foundation, a children's charity founded by Gobert. The partnership follows the NBA and NBPA's decision to allow players to invest in cannabis companies. LEEF Brands shares closed 2.55% higher at $0.019 after the announcement.

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April 25, 2024 | 2:11 pm

HAS

Nex and Hasbro have expanded their collaboration to launch a new suite of family games for the Nex Playground console. Three new games based on classic Hasbro titles will be released exclusively on Nex Playground, starting with HUNGRY HUNGRY HIPPOS: MOVE N' MUNCH.

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April 25, 2024 | 1:43 pm

RDY

Nestlé India and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories have announced a joint venture to expand the reach of their health science nutraceutical portfolio to consumers in India and other agreed territories. This strategic partnership aims to leverage both companies' strengths to enhance access to nutritional solutions.

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April 25, 2024 | 1:39 pm

AAL

BA

During a conference call, the CEO of American Airlines expressed a direct message to Boeing, urging the company to 'Get Your Act Together'. This statement reflects concerns over Boeing's performance or deliverables that directly impact American Airlines.

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April 25, 2024 | 1:36 pm

BLK

MS

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) is considering expanding its Bitcoin ETF offerings by allowing its 15,000 brokers to recommend them to clients, a shift from the current policy requiring client initiation. This move, still under refinement for risk management, reflects a broader trend among financial institutions cautiously embracing crypto, amidst varying approaches from firms like Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo, and Vanguard. BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:BLK) and others have had Bitcoin ETF applications approved by the SEC, indicating a growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency investments.

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April 25, 2024 | 1:23 pm

POAI

Fujifilm and Predictive Oncology (POAI) have entered into a collaboration aimed at reducing protein interference in bacterial endotoxin detection testing of biopharmaceuticals. This partnership focuses on enhancing the safety and efficacy of biopharmaceutical products by improving the accuracy of endotoxin testing, which is crucial for ensuring the quality of drugs that are administered to patients.

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April 25, 2024 | 1:20 pm

ACON

Aclarion, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACON, ACONW) announced its Nociscan solution will be used in the LIFEHAB trial in Norway to evaluate diagnosis and treatment of chronic low back pain. The trial compares lumbar interbody fusion surgery with multidisciplinary rehabilitation and aims to begin enrollment in Q2 2024. Nociscan, a SaaS platform, helps physicians identify the source of low back pain by quantifying chemical biomarkers. This marks an important step towards achieving successful reimbursement in Norway's single-payer health system.

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April 25, 2024 | 1:20 pm

TMUS

T-Mobile and EQT have announced a joint venture to acquire Lumos, with T-Mobile investing $950M for a 50% stake and all existing fiber customers. An additional $500M contribution is expected between 2027-2028. This partnership aims to expand broadband services in the U.S. by combining T-Mobile's broadband and wireless capabilities with EQT's infrastructure expertise.

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April 25, 2024 | 1:06 pm