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U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discussed with Mexican financial teams the possibility of more deeply integrating cross-border payment systems between the U.S. and Mexico. This could enhance financial transactions and economic cooperation.

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December 07, 2023 | 6:06 pm

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The U.S. Treasury and the Mexican Finance Ministry have signed an agreement to emphasize the significance of investment screening for national security. They have agreed to establish a working group to exchange technical information and share best practices regarding investment screening.

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December 07, 2023 | 6:02 pm

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The Bank of Japan's (BOJ) potential shift away from yield control is causing significant movement in the yen and impacting global stock markets, including the U.S. The yen's rise is affecting strategies that involve borrowing in yen to invest in U.S. markets. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon expressed a desire to shut down cryptocurrencies if possible. U.S. jobless claims came in slightly below consensus, which may influence the Fed's rate decisions. European GDP contraction supports the expectation of rate cuts. Positive early money flows are seen in major tech stocks, while mixed flows are observed in SPY and QQQ ETFs. Gold and oil are seeing buying interest due to the yen's move. Bitcoin experiences a pullback after recent retail investor enthusiasm. The Arora Report advises investors to maintain a protection band strategy to balance risk and opportunity.

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December 07, 2023 | 6:00 pm

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Alphabet Inc's stock (GOOG, GOOGL) is soaring after the integration of its advanced AI model, Gemini AI, into Google's chatbot Bard. Gemini will also be integrated into other Google products such as Pixel 8 smartphones, generative search, and Chrome. Google Deepmind developed Gemini, which will have three versions: Ultra, Pro, and Nano, enhancing various capabilities. A specialized version of Gemini Pro will improve Bard's functions. ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, is also set to launch a more powerful large language model. GOOG shares rose by 6.16% to $139.53.

Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri

December 07, 2023 | 5:58 pm

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Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) has made significant strides in 2023, including AI-driven logistics, grocery business overhaul, AI chip development, and a rivalry with Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT). CEO Andy Jassy discussed Amazon's strategy for same-day order fulfillment, which has led to 60% of shipments in top metropolitan areas being delivered the same or next day. This has improved customer conversion rates. Prime Video also secured a multiyear rights agreement with Premier Boxing Champions, starting in March 2024. AMZN stock was up 1.99% to $147.39.

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December 07, 2023 | 5:52 pm

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Wedbush analyst Dan Ives praised Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as leaders in the AI revolution. Ives is bullish on Microsoft's prospects for 2024, especially after the company's involvement with OpenAI and the return of Sam Altman as OpenAI's CEO. Microsoft has integrated OpenAI's GPT-4 and Dall-E 3 into its services, while Google has launched its AI model Gemini, which competes with OpenAI's GPT-4.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

December 07, 2023 | 5:40 pm

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NWTN has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China State Construction Engineering Corporation. This MOU signifies a collaborative effort between the two entities, although specific details of the agreement, potential financial impact, or the scope of the collaboration were not disclosed in the article.

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December 07, 2023 | 5:33 pm

Kroger (KR) and Soda Health have partnered to launch a Smart Benefits Program aimed at improving health and nutrition security. The program offers personalized benefits for food, health products, pharmacy, nutrition services, and other social care needs.

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December 07, 2023 | 5:31 pm

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Redfin has introduced Redfin Redesign, an AI-powered tool developed in partnership with Roomvo and Bright MLS. This tool allows potential buyers to virtually alter the interiors of listed properties and visualize the changes with before-and-after comparisons. The new feature aims to enhance the home buying experience by providing a more interactive way to view properties.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 07, 2023 | 5:31 pm

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