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SKIL

The Mark Cuban Foundation is collaborating with Skillsoft's Codecademy to provide free Codecademy Pro subscriptions to high school students completing AI bootcamps. This initiative aims to expand access to AI and coding education for underserved students.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 27, 2024 | 8:09 pm

DRS

Leonardo DRS, Inc. has been awarded a $117 million production order for its next-generation thermal weapon sights under the U.S. Army's FWS-I IDIQ contract. This order highlights the strategic importance of DRS's uncooled thermal imaging technology in enhancing battlefield capabilities.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 27, 2024 | 8:01 pm

CRWD

NVDA

CrowdStrike has enhanced NVIDIA's NIM Agent Blueprints by integrating its AI-native Falcon platform. This collaboration aims to accelerate secure generative AI development, safeguard open-source foundational models, and streamline enterprise AI applications.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 27, 2024 | 7:43 pm

AFRM

Affirm Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:AFRM) is set to report its Q4 earnings, with analysts expecting revenue of $603.66 million and a loss of 51 cents per share. The company has consistently beaten revenue and earnings estimates in recent quarters. JPMorgan and other analysts have positive ratings on Affirm, citing its partnerships with Shopify, Amazon, and Apple as growth catalysts. Despite a 30% year-to-date decline, analysts see an attractive entry point for the stock.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

August 27, 2024 | 7:36 pm

BLNK

Blink Charging has announced a strategic collaboration with Create Energy to develop advanced energy management solutions for the commercial and industrial sectors. This partnership aims to integrate energy assets via a centralized platform, reducing project costs and improving efficiency.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 27, 2024 | 7:31 pm

RCL

Royal Caribbean Cruises shares rose following the announcement of a deal with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku for a fourth Icon Class Ship.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 27, 2024 | 7:14 pm

TCNNF

Trulieve Cannabis Corp. has become the first cannabis sponsor of the U.S. Pro Pickleball, partnering with the Carvana PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball to sponsor events in Arizona, Florida, and Georgia. This collaboration aims to engage new audiences as pickleball continues to grow rapidly in the U.S.

Portfolio Pulse from Rolando García

August 27, 2024 | 7:10 pm

LUV

Southwest shares are trading higher following the announcement that Elliott Investment Management plans to meet with the company's representatives on September 9.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 27, 2024 | 7:06 pm

AMZN

WMT

Walmart is expanding its logistics services to third-party sellers, allowing them to use Walmart's fulfillment services for orders on platforms outside its own marketplace, including Target, Etsy, and Amazon. This move intensifies Walmart's competition with Amazon in the logistics sector.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 27, 2024 | 6:24 pm

MSFT

RNW

Microsoft and ReNew Energy have signed a green attribute sale contract to support Microsoft's carbon negativity goals by 2030. The deal includes a $15 million community fund for environmental justice initiatives.

Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya

August 27, 2024 | 5:45 pm