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Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd. (NYSE:CANF) has entered into an agreement with Collaborations Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CPI) to develop anti-cancer drugs using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques. The project aims to develop a next-generation A3 adenosine receptor drug agonists, reducing the development time and cost of bringing such drugs to market.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

October 26, 2023 | 11:09 am

GOOG

GOOGL

Google, owned by Alphabet Inc., has launched its 'About this image' feature, which provides users with the context and origins of online images to help distinguish between real and fake AI-generated images. The tool was rolled out to English users worldwide in Google Search. It is designed to shed light on an image's origins, including metadata, and provide valuable context regarding how news outlets and fact-checking websites have described it over time. The company is also experimenting with generative AI to provide more information about online sources.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

October 26, 2023 | 11:07 am

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TSLA

Ford Motor Co has increased the prices of its 2024 F-150 Lightning lineup, with the Pro model now starting at $52,090, a $100 increase over the current model. The new XLT is priced at $59,590, a $2,600 increase, and the new Lariat starts at $79,590, a $7,600 increase. Ford has also introduced a new trim model, the Flash, priced at $72,090. This comes after a significant price cut for the F-150 Lightning in July. The F-150 Lightning is Ford’s key player against Tesla Inc‘s upcoming Cybertruck.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

October 26, 2023 | 10:58 am

TSLA

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is reportedly preparing to launch a 'Sport' variant of its refreshed Model 3, which may feature different front seats and interiors. This is a departure from Tesla's usual approach where differences in variants are mostly performance-based. The company has not provided any information on when the refreshed model 3 will be available in the U.S.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

October 26, 2023 | 10:36 am

META

Meta Platforms Inc.'s Reality Labs reported a $3.7 billion operating loss in its latest financial report, primarily due to decreased Quest 2 sales. The unit's Q3 revenue was $210 million, down 26% due to lower Quest 2 sales. The company's CFO, Susan Li, attributed the losses to ongoing product development efforts in the augmented and virtual reality space. Despite the financial challenges, Meta remains committed to its metaverse vision and recently launched its latest headset, the Quest 3.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

October 26, 2023 | 10:29 am

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META

MSFT

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms Inc., has stated that AI-generated content may eventually dominate Facebook and Instagram feeds. This shift towards generative AI technology could transform how users interact with Meta's apps. However, concerns have been raised about the potential for increased addiction to these platforms, particularly among children. A bipartisan coalition of 33 states has filed a lawsuit against Meta, accusing it of using harmful techniques to keep children engaged on its platforms.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

October 26, 2023 | 9:34 am

PRGS

Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) has announced the R3 2023 release of Progress Telerik and Progress Kendo UI, the .NET and JavaScript UI libraries and tools for application development.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 26, 2023 | 9:07 am

PHM

The US housing market saw a significant surge in new home sales in September, despite rising mortgage rates. New single-family home purchases rose by 12.3% to an annualized pace of 759,000, surpassing all predictions. Homebuilders like PulteGroup Inc. have been adjusting their product, pricing, and incentive programs to address affordability concerns. However, the sustainability of this sales pace remains uncertain due to high borrowing costs.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

October 26, 2023 | 9:05 am

AAPL

Apple Inc. plans to phase out its second and third-generation AirPods in 2024, with new fourth-generation models set to adopt USB-C charging cases. The company aims to improve the earbuds, change the case design, and enhance the sound. A new version of the AirPods Max headphones is also expected in 2024. The decision to retire the older AirPods comes amidst growing competition in the wireless earbuds market from companies like Samsung, Google, Xiaomi, Sony, Bose, and Jabra.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

October 26, 2023 | 8:32 am

OCEA

Ocean Biomedical and its joint venture partner Virion Therapeutics have dosed the first patient in a Phase 1b study of a novel immunotherapy for chronic Hepatitis B virus infection.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

October 26, 2023 | 8:31 am