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Walmart has announced its Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, which will offer savings throughout November. This move is expected to attract more customers and boost sales during the holiday season.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 01, 2023 | 6:43 am

AMZN

Amazon Web Services (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon (AMZN), has announced the general availability of Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) Capacity Blocks for Machine Learning. This new service is expected to enhance the company's cloud offerings and strengthen its position in the cloud market.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 01, 2023 | 6:20 am

IONR

Ioneer Ltd has expanded its collaboration with EcoPro Innovation Co. to increase lithium production in the U.S. The partnership aims to meet the growing demand for lithium, a key component in electric vehicle batteries.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 01, 2023 | 6:18 am

QCOM

QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) is expected to report lower Q4 earnings at $1.8 per share, down from $3.13 per share in the previous year. The company's revenue is also expected to decrease to $8.03 billion from $11.39 billion. Despite this, the company has recently announced several new product launches and initiatives, particularly in artificial intelligence. The company's shares gained 1.1% to close at $108.99 on Tuesday. Several analysts have given their ratings and price targets for the company, with most maintaining a positive outlook.

Portfolio Pulse from Lisa Levin

November 01, 2023 | 6:15 am

AAPL

Apple's 'Scary Fast' event, filmed with an iPhone 15 Pro Max, required extensive and costly professional equipment to achieve its cinematic quality. The behind-the-scenes video revealed the use of drones, gimbals, dollies, and industrial lighting setups. Tech analyst Marques Brownlee highlighted the use of professional tools for stabilization, dedicated soundstage for set design, and expert lighting. Apple also introduced new Macs with M3 chips during the event.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

November 01, 2023 | 3:04 am

TSLA

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed new details about the upcoming Cybertruck, including a 'Beast Mode' version and bulletproof options. The electric pickup truck will weigh between 6,000 to 7,000 pounds, depending on the model. Musk also confirmed the offering of bulletproof steel panels and an option for bulletproof glass. The bulletproof capabilities will be validated through three demonstrations involving a Tommy gun, a 45-millimeter shotgun, and a 9-millimeter gun. The Cybertruck’s delivery event is scheduled for Nov. 30.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

November 01, 2023 | 3:03 am

CURLF

SAM

The cannabis-infused beverage industry is rapidly growing, with beverages being one of the fastest-growing form factors in cannabis. Boston Beer Company Inc. (NYSE:SAM) has entered the market with its THC-infused TeaPot brand in Canada and plans for the U.S. market. Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX:CURLF) sees potential in the normalization of cannabis beverages, despite challenges in production and distribution. The industry faces challenges such as oversupply, potential down-trading, and the illicit cannabis market.

Portfolio Pulse from Joana Scopel

November 01, 2023 | 12:24 am

USDCUSD

USDTUSD

Circle, the issuer of stablecoin USDC, has announced it will discontinue support for consumer Circle Mint accounts and no longer create new accounts for individual retail consumers. This move may benefit Tether, which will support individual consumer accounts but with a minimum limit of $100,000. Tether remains the largest stablecoin issuer with a total supply of around $91 billion for its USDT token, while Circle has a total supply of about $27 billion for USDC. Tether's third-quarter attestation report showed cash and equivalents accounted for 85.7% of its total reserves, the highest ever.

Portfolio Pulse from Khyathi Dalal

October 31, 2023 | 10:59 pm

CRSP

CRISPR Therapeutics has completed an FDA Advisory Committee meeting for Exagamglogene Autotemcel (exa-cel) for severe Sickle Cell Disease. The PDUFA target action date is December 8, 2023. If approved, exa-cel could be the first genetic therapy available to approximately twenty thousand people with severe SCD in the U.S. The Biologics License Application for transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia was assigned a PDUFA date of March 30, 2024.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 31, 2023 | 9:56 pm

LLY

NVO

The supply of diabetes drug Ozempic, also used for weight loss, is running low in the US. The shortage is affecting other similar drugs like Mounjaro from Eli Lilly And Co. The shortage has led to people ordering off-brand versions online, which can be dangerous. The shortage has also affected Calibrate, a telehealth company focused on weight-loss services, leading to its CEO stepping down.

Portfolio Pulse from Aaron Bry

October 31, 2023 | 9:23 pm