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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) has launched a 3D shopping app for Taobao, designed for Apple Inc's (NASDAQ:AAPL) Vision Pro headset, marking a new era for online retail in China. The app, which offers an immersive view of products, is currently in its testing phase and will officially launch in China alongside the Vision Pro. Alibaba's expansion efforts include a live commerce subsidiary and significant growth in its global e-commerce division. BABA shares have fallen over 26% in the last 12 months, with exposure available through Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (NASDAQ:PGJ) and Tidal Trust II CoreValues Alpha Greater China Growth ETF (NYSE:CGRO).

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April 19, 2024 | 1:13 pm

Jacobs Solutions has been selected by Western Australia's Water Corporation to design, build, and maintain the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant in Perth. This project, part of a $1.83 billion program, aims to provide a sustainable water supply for over 2.5 million people. Jacobs' appointment highlights its expertise in water projects and strengthens its relationship with Water Corporation.

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April 19, 2024 | 11:51 am

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The Real Brokerage Inc. (REAX) has expanded its presence in Chicago and the surrounding states by adding Qamar Group to its team. Qamar Group, led by CEO Rafay Qamar and COO Jana Pierce, brings 36 agents and a track record of selling over 1,500 homes valued at $500 million since 2019. The group is recognized among the top 1% of teams in Illinois and has received numerous awards, including the Carly Award from the Chicago Association of Realtors for three consecutive years. This partnership aligns with Real's mission to support agents in growing their businesses and enhancing client service.

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April 19, 2024 | 11:37 am

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Huize Holding has partnered with PICC Life Insurance to launch a new critical illness insurance product, 'i Wu You – Low-Threshold Edition'. This product offers flexible coverage for various illnesses, a relaxed health declaration process, and is available to a wide age range of customers. It also includes value-added services like multi-disciplinary consultation.

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April 19, 2024 | 11:32 am

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Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) and Lenovo Group have announced a partnership to develop AI PCs and other AI-driven products, aiming to lead in the generative AI market. This collaboration, revealed at Lenovo's Tech World event, includes working with Tsinghua University's Institute for AI Industry Research. Lenovo introduced AI PCs featuring Alibaba's AI assistant, powered by the Tongyi Qianwen model. The AI PC market is expected to dominate in China, with predictions of making up 85% of new PC sales by 2027. Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) is also entering the AI PC market, competing with Apple Inc's (NASDAQ:AAPL) MacBook Air, using Arm Holdings Plc (NASDAQ:ARM) technology and Qualcomm Inc's (NASDAQ:QCOM) Snapdragon X Elite processors. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:AMD) and Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) are also focusing on integrating AI into PCs.

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April 19, 2024 | 11:30 am

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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) shares have declined over 6.9% in the past five days, despite endorsements from Jim Cramer and investments from Ark Invest. The company is pitching agencies for inventory and supply chain management solutions and has recently partnered with Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) for cloud and AI solutions. Investors can also gain exposure to PLTR through ProShares Big Data Refiners ETF (NYSE:DAT) and SoFi Social 50 ETF (NYSE:SFYF).

Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya

April 19, 2024 | 11:28 am

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Nike Inc is close to finalizing a significant endorsement deal with basketball star Caitlin Clark, who is expected to make her professional debut in May. Clark, the first overall pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, had a previous sponsorship with Nike during her college career. The deal includes launching her own signature line of footwear, as Nike aims to build a young roster of basketball talents. This aligns with the industry's growing focus on women's sports and the rarity of sneaker lines for female athletes. Puma SE also has a deal with Breanna Stewart, highlighting a similar focus on women's sports endorsements.

Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan

April 19, 2024 | 11:18 am

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VinFast Auto (NASDAQ:VFS) has signed a cooperation agreement with Mobivia to expand its aftersales service network in France and Germany, enhancing support for VinFast customers in these countries.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

April 19, 2024 | 11:18 am

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Google's CEO Sundar Pichai announced a major restructuring to accelerate AI development, aiming to outpace competitors like Microsoft. The reorganization consolidates all AI teams under DeepMind, focusing on unified AI efforts and introducing a new Platform and Devices team. This move, the largest change at Alphabet since last year's AI unit integration, seeks to enhance product innovation and decision-making. Analysts view Alphabet's AI and cloud investments as key growth drivers, potentially boosting its shares alongside a speculated collaboration with Apple.

Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri

April 19, 2024 | 11:07 am

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SES AI Corporation has partnered with Worcester Polytechnic Institute to develop advanced recycling technology for lithium metal, funded by SES AI. This initiative aims to enhance lithium metal recycling processes.

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April 19, 2024 | 11:02 am