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American Oncology Network (AON) (NASDAQ:AONC) expands its presence in Texas by opening Woodlands Cancer Institute in Houston, marking its second practice in the state and first in Montgomery County. The institute specializes in medical oncology, radiation oncology, and hematology, led by a team of Board-certified oncologists.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

March 26, 2024 | 10:29 am

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MCD

McDonald's USA and Krispy Kreme have announced an expanded national partnership, with Krispy Kreme to supply fresh doughnuts daily to McDonald's restaurants across the country. The phased rollout is set to begin in the second half of 2024, aiming for nationwide availability by the end of 2026. Three of Krispy Kreme's most popular doughnuts will be delivered fresh to McDonald's locations every day.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

March 26, 2024 | 10:04 am

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The London Stock Exchange announced the launch of a market for Bitcoin and Ether ETNs, available to professional investors, starting May 28. This move, approved by the FCA, marks a significant step in integrating cryptocurrencies into traditional financial markets and aligns with the U.K.'s aim to become a global hub for crypto and blockchain innovation.

Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant

March 26, 2024 | 9:55 am

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SWIFT, the global bank messaging network, plans to launch a platform within 1-2 years to connect central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) with the global banking system. This move, coinciding with the launch of major CBDCs, aims to integrate these digital currencies into the existing financial infrastructure. A recent trial involving 38 central banks and commercial banks demonstrated the feasibility of using existing banking infrastructure for CBDC transactions, marking a significant step towards the adoption of digital currencies in global finance.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

March 26, 2024 | 9:42 am

NXU

Nxu, Inc (NASDAQ:NXU) has launched the NxuOne mobile app, designed to integrate with and enhance the NxuOne EV Charging Solutions ecosystem. The app offers features like real-time monitoring, remote start and stop of charging sessions, and secure payment card storage, aiming to improve the EV charging experience. Despite this development, NXU shares closed lower by 6.63% at $0.65.

Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan

March 26, 2024 | 9:33 am

MSFT

Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives has maintained an Outperform rating on Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) and raised the price target from $475 to $500, indicating a 19% upside. This adjustment is based on bullish AI customer checks and the transformative monetization of Copilot, which is expected to significantly impact Microsoft's cloud growth trajectory. Ives predicts a surge in Azure cloud deal flow and a $25 to $30 billion increase in Microsoft's topline by fiscal 2025 due to Copilot's deployment.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

March 26, 2024 | 9:26 am

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META

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms Inc. (META), is personally recruiting AI talent from Google's DeepMind, offering positions without interviews and higher salaries. This move is part of Meta's strategy to become a leader in AI, including plans to acquire Nvidia GPUs and advocating for open-source AI development. Meanwhile, Google faces AI challenges and concerns about losing key talent. Meta's actions could intensify competition in the AI space between Meta and Google.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

March 26, 2024 | 9:16 am

AAPL

MOMO

Apple CEO Tim Cook praised Hello Group's inSpaze, the first spatial social app for Apple Vision Pro, during his visit to their headquarters. inSpaze offers an immersive social experience, leveraging the spatial computing power of Apple Vision Pro to enable realistic virtual interactions. This collaboration marks another milestone in the partnership between Apple and Hello Group, reminiscent of the successful launch of the Momo app for the iPhone in China 15 years ago.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

March 26, 2024 | 9:02 am

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TSLA

Gordon Johnson, CEO of GLJ Research, discussed the cost benefits of plug-in hybrids over battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on CNBC's 'Last Call', highlighting the affordability of plug-in hybrids by comparing Tesla Inc. (TSLA) and Toyota Motor Corporation (TM). Johnson emphasized the significant price difference, with the average plug-in hybrid costing $27K and the average BEV costing $44K. The debate on EVs and plug-in hybrids is growing as the industry evolves, with some arguing that EVs, like Tesla's, offer better long-term value despite higher initial costs.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

March 26, 2024 | 8:59 am

AAPL

A SWAT team raided a family's home in Ferguson, Missouri, based on Apple Inc.'s 'Find My' app tracking stolen AirPods to their location. The AirPods were found outside the home, leading to a lawsuit against the police for lack of probable cause and violation of rights. This incident raises concerns about the accuracy of the 'Find My' feature and its potential misuse by law enforcement.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

March 26, 2024 | 8:41 am