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Cannabis fruit chews brand Betty's Eddies, a product of MariMed Inc. (CSE:MRMD) (OTCQX:MRMD), has launched a limited-edition batch of apple pie chews for autumn. The products will be available starting in late October at select cannabis retailers throughout Massachusetts, Maryland, and Delaware. Meanwhile, Village Farms International, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:VFF) wholly-owned subsidiary Pure Sunfarms Corp. announced the launch of the first potent and aromatic 1g Infused Blunts under its premium cannabis brand, Soar.

Portfolio Pulse from Jelena Martinovic

October 26, 2023 | 6:02 pm

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Ford Motor (F) shares rose 3% as it reached a tentative deal with the UAW, ending a costly strike. General Motors (GM) is expected to follow suit. Stellantis (STLA) plans to buy a 21% stake in Chinese EV maker Leapmotor. Worksport Ltd (WKSP) announced interest from a Canada-based automotive aftermarket reseller for its hard-folding tonneau covers. Hyundai Motor Company (HYMTF) confirmed it will not delay its EV plans and showed optimism for continued growth. Tesla (TSLA) received a $100 million order from BP EV unit for its chargers.

Portfolio Pulse from Upwallstreet

October 26, 2023 | 5:24 pm

META

Social media platform X, acquired by Elon Musk in 2022, has been facing technical issues and a decrease in user engagement. The platform's downloads have fallen 38% globally from Oct. 2022 to Sept. 2023, and monthly active users are down 14.8% globally and 17.8% in the U.S. for the month of September on a year-over-year basis. Meanwhile, Meta Platforms reported nearly 100 million monthly active users on its Threads platform, a number that could increase due to X's struggles.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

October 26, 2023 | 5:22 pm

MBIO

Mustang Bio has announced that the FDA has accepted its IND application for MB-109, a treatment for recurrent glioblastoma and high-grade astrocytoma. This news has led to a rise in the company's share prices.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 26, 2023 | 4:04 pm

CSCO

Cisco's Webex has announced new AI-powered solutions aimed at improving the efficiency and well-being of contact center agents. The solutions include AI-powered agent burnout detection, suggested responses, conversation summaries, and coaching highlights. Webex is also introducing a new package, Webex Customer Experience Essentials, to extend agent and supervisor functionality outside traditional contact centers. Additionally, Webex is expanding its partnership with Thrive Global to integrate Thrive Reset into the Webex Contact Center, providing well-being breaks for agents.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 26, 2023 | 4:02 pm

AMZN

Amazon Clinic has introduced a new feature that allows customers to seek treatment for cough, cold, and flu symptoms virtually. Customers can connect with a licensed clinician through a secure messaging portal or scheduled video visit, receive a personalized treatment plan, and have prescriptions filled by Amazon Pharmacy. The service is available 24/7 and offers cost savings and price transparency for customers.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 26, 2023 | 3:57 pm

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The US manufacturing sector, once a foundational sector, is seeing a potential resurgence driven by the demand for sustainable and green manufacturing. Companies like Tesla and Vestas are leading the way with their sophisticated and technical manufacturing capabilities. Stellantis NV has also made significant strides by opening a state-of-the-art auto plant in Detroit. The Tema American Reshoring ETF is a thematic fund dedicated to investing in companies driving this trend.

Portfolio Pulse from Johnny Rice

October 26, 2023 | 3:36 pm

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Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is testing drone deliveries at Michigan Central, an old train station it is upgrading into an innovation and technology hub. The tests are part of a partnership with the Michigan Department of Transportation to deliver medicine, food, and other items to nearby residents. The drone industry is projected to be worth $50 billion by 2030, and Ford's involvement could open a new business line for the company.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

October 26, 2023 | 3:21 pm

ABT

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to Abbott Laboratories for its product, Similac Probiotic Tri-blend. The FDA states that the product is an unapproved new drug and unlicensed biological product. The product is also adulterated under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) because it contains B. infantis (Bb-02), an unsafe food additive, and S. thermophilus (TH-4®), a new dietary ingredient for which there is inadequate information to provide reasonable assurance that such ingredient does not present a significant or unreasonable risk of illness or injury, when used in preterm infants.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 26, 2023 | 3:14 pm

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Cryptocurrency recovery firm Unciphered has offered to help Stefan Thomas, former CTO of Ripple, recover an estimated $244 million worth of Bitcoin from a locked hard drive. The firm claims to have discovered a vulnerability that allows them to access the device. This highlights a broader issue in the crypto world, with nearly 20% of Bitcoin's supply estimated to be inaccessible due to lost access.

Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant

October 26, 2023 | 2:10 pm