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Ameresco, Inc. has announced the commencement of construction on a series of solar PV park projects for Sonnedix in the UK. This marks a significant step in their collaboration to expand renewable energy production.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 07, 2023 | 12:07 pm

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Ford and Resideo Technologies have announced a joint simulation project named EV-Home Power Partnership. This initiative aims to explore how electric vehicle (EV) batteries can be utilized for optimal home energy management. The collaboration will focus on the potential of EV batteries to support homes, especially in terms of energy efficiency and sustainability.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 07, 2023 | 12:06 pm

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Beeper Mini, a messaging app, is planning to integrate iMessage, SMS, RCS, WhatsApp, and Signal, aligning with the EU's Digital Markets Act for interoperability between messaging services. Meta Platforms Inc. (META), Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN), Apple Inc. (AAPL), and Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL) are mentioned as major players in the messaging space, with Apple recently announcing RCS support for iPhones under pressure from Google and the EU.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

December 07, 2023 | 11:34 am

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Lightbridge Corporation has signed a contract with Centrus Energy Corp to conduct a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study for a pilot fuel fabrication facility in Piketon, Ohio. This step is crucial for Lightbridge's development of its innovative nuclear fuel technology.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 07, 2023 | 11:32 am

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Pratt & Whitney Canada, a division of Raytheon Technologies (RTX), and Dassault Aviation have announced the entry into service of the PW812D-powered Falcon 6X business jet. This marks a significant milestone for both companies in the aviation industry.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 07, 2023 | 11:15 am

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Stagwell has announced the establishment of a global hub in London and the appointment of James Townsend as the inaugural CEO of the EMEA region. This strategic move aims to strengthen Stagwell's presence in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and to enhance its global reach.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 07, 2023 | 11:13 am

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Apple Inc. has announced a collaboration with TDK Corporation for the production of lithium-ion battery cells in India, which will be used to power locally assembled iPhones. The production is expected to start within 12-18 months. TDK, after acquiring Amperex Technology Ltd, is setting up a facility in Haryana, India, which will create direct employment for 8,000-10,000 people and indirectly support over 25,000 jobs. This move is part of Apple's strategy to reduce reliance on China and increase the domestic value addition of iPhones assembled in India, which currently stands at 12-15%. TDK controls over 60% of the global Li-ion cell market, and this partnership is a significant step in diversifying Apple's supply chain.

Portfolio Pulse from Shomik Sen Bhattacharjee

December 07, 2023 | 9:59 am

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On Wednesday, U.S. stocks saw a decline, with the Dow Jones, NASDAQ, and S&P 500 all falling. MicroAlgo Inc. experienced a significant surge of 295.87% after announcing a collaboration to support semiconductor industry growth. AMD's stock slightly declined despite introducing a new AI chip. Chewy's shares rose after an earnings report showing mixed results but market share gains. Broadcom's stock decreased slightly ahead of an expected strong earnings report. Tesla saw a marginal increase in stock price despite a drop in U.K. vehicle registrations.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

December 07, 2023 | 4:51 am

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Google has launched 'Gemini', an AI software designed to compete with OpenAI's GPT-4. Gemini boasts superior math, coding, and reasoning capabilities and can process video, image, or voice inputs. This move is part of a tech industry arms race involving companies like Microsoft, Facebook, and smaller firms like OpenAI. Google's Bard will integrate Gemini, enhancing its features. Microsoft's Bing, OpenAI's GPT4, Google's Bard, Meta's Llama 2, OpenAI's GPT Store, and Amazon's Q are all part of the competitive landscape in AI development.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 06, 2023 | 10:57 pm

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AMD's new AI chip, the Instinct MI300X, is being adopted by Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI, challenging Nvidia's market dominance. The chip, with 192GB of HBM3 memory, is set to release next year and is expected to be a cost-effective alternative to Nvidia's GPUs. Meta will use it for AI tasks, and Microsoft will offer it through Azure. Oracle's cloud will also integrate these GPUs. Despite the positive news, AMD's stock fell 1.3%, while Nvidia's dropped 2.3% amidst a broader tech sector decline.

Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari

December 06, 2023 | 10:10 pm