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5E Advanced Materials has begun step-rate testing after receiving approval from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under an existing permit.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 09, 2023 | 5:37 am

TSLA

Tesla Inc has created a new affiliate X account dedicated to its upcoming vehicle, the Cybertruck. This is a first for the company, as its other 20 affiliate accounts are region-specific or cater to other aspects of their business. The first post from the account was a set square, representing the angular design of the vehicle. The account also reposted a livestream of the vehicle's off-road testing. This move may signal an imminent launch of the Cybertruck.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

October 09, 2023 | 2:53 am

TSLA

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has released an update to its over-the-air (OTA) software in China, improving voice commands and navigation among other enhancements. The update, dubbed 2023.26, is currently exclusive to China. It includes enhancements to context-based voice commands and upgrades to the navigation system, taking into account real-time traffic conditions for better routes. The OTA update also revamps the Himalaya audio app, a China-specific app dedicated to courses, motivational stories, and podcast-like content.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

October 09, 2023 | 2:43 am

MSFT

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has launched a new web-based version of its application store for Windows, which simplifies the process of searching for Windows apps or Xbox PC games. The new design replaces the outdated React codebase from the previous web version of the Microsoft Store. This initiative is part of Microsoft's strategy to expand its apps and games beyond the Windows platform and enhance the user experience across platforms.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

October 09, 2023 | 1:44 am

WMT

Elon Musk has suggested that the use of the drug Ozempic could be impacting food sales at Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT). Ozempic, a GLP-1 agonist, is used to manage Type 2 diabetes and has a side effect of weight loss, which could lead to decreased food intake. Musk's comments hint at a potential correlation between the use of Ozempic and a decline in food sales at Walmart.

Portfolio Pulse from Bibhu Pattnaik

October 08, 2023 | 9:08 pm

AAPL

META

Apple Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc. are preparing for a face-off in the mixed reality headset market. Apple is expected to launch its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset early next year, with a focus on comfort and a lighter design. Meta, on the other hand, is planning to reduce prices of its future products, with its next MR headset Quest 3 expected to launch this month. Meta is also planning a cheaper mixed-reality headset for next year. Both companies believe they have superior products, with Apple boasting a higher-resolution passthrough camera and a powerful M2 chip, and Meta having a better gaming ecosystem.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

October 08, 2023 | 7:25 pm

TSLA

Tesla's yet-to-be-launched Cybertruck has reportedly been auctioned off for $400,000 at the Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. The auction was hosted by television host Jay Leno. The Cybertruck is expected to be released in late 2023 and has been widely anticipated. Analyst Gary Black expects the Cybertruck to stimulate sales of other Tesla EVs once launched.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

October 08, 2023 | 4:27 pm

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MSFT

PYPL

This week in AI, Peter Thiel shared his thoughts on the nature of our universe, Tom Hanks expressed concerns about the misuse of AI in misleading advertisements, OpenAI is reportedly considering developing its own AI chips, and Microsoft's Bing AI Image Creator sparked controversy over unsettling images. OpenAI's AI platform, ChatGPT, is now subject to Chicago's Personal Property Lease Transaction Tax.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

October 08, 2023 | 1:07 pm

AAPL

This week in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) saw CEO Tim Cook's admiration for the company's first mixed-reality headset, Vision Pro. Rumors suggest Samsung's upcoming Exynos 2400 chipset may be less potent than Apple's A17 Pro. Apple may be planning to develop its own search engine, reducing reliance on Google. Supply chain issues and high demand have caused delivery delays for the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. Google's trade-in prices for its new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones favor older iPhones over its own Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

October 08, 2023 | 9:02 am

TCNNF

The Georgia Board of Pharmacy has begun accepting applications from nearly 120 pharmacies to provide medical marijuana products, making it the first state in the US to allow the sale of low-dose cannabis at independent drug stores. The state's only two licensed cannabis producers, Botanical Sciences LLC and Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (OTCQX: TCNNF), will supply the pharmacies with products. This move will put about 90% of Georgia’s population within a 30-minute drive of a pharmacy selling medical marijuana.

Portfolio Pulse from Maureen Meehan

October 07, 2023 | 8:02 pm