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This week in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) news, the company's latest iPhone 15 series has been praised for its desktop-like capabilities, but also criticized for overheating issues. Apple defended its $19 billion deal with Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) in an ongoing antitrust case. A deal on the 15-inch MacBook Air M2 was announced, offering a $200 discount. Additionally, Sam Altman of OpenAI, former Apple designer Sir Jony Ive, and SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son are reportedly discussing an AI venture.

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October 01, 2023 | 1:01 pm

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Verano Holdings Corp. and TILT Holdings Inc. are launching campaigns for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Verano's campaign will span across eleven states, with customers at Zen Leaf and MÜV dispensaries supporting the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation. TILT's subsidiary, Standard Farms, will donate $5 to the PA Breast Cancer Coalition for each Jupiter Pink Ceramic Mouth Tip vape cartridge sold in October. Florida-based Sunmed | Your CBD Store is also participating, donating 3% of online sales and $1 from specially marked in-store products to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Portfolio Pulse from Joana Scopel

October 01, 2023 | 3:07 am

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Barron's has highlighted several key stories for investors, including Dollar Tree director Daniel J. Heinrich's purchase of 1,650 shares amid a significant stock price decline. Meta Platform's value fluctuated with the introduction of new AI software initiatives. EV startup Fisker plans to raise $170 million via convertible notes due in 2025. Philip Morris shares rose following the announcement of robust growth targets, particularly in smoke-free products. Tesla's third-quarter delivery estimates vary widely, causing market uncertainty.

Portfolio Pulse from Justin Chan

October 01, 2023 | 1:10 am

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The past week saw significant developments in the cryptocurrency world, including a 1000% surge in the burn rate of Shiba Inu tokens, Robert Kiyosaki questioning Bitcoin's future following Citibank's blockchain technology announcement, two brothers becoming millionaires due to their investment in Shiba Inu, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin depositing 400 ETH into Coinbase amidst a market downturn, and Mark Yusko of Morgan Creek Capital Management expressing a bullish stance on Bitcoin's future.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

October 01, 2023 | 1:02 am

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Beyonce is reportedly in final talks to release her 'Renaissance' concert film through AMC Theatres. This follows a similar deal with Taylor Swift.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

September 30, 2023 | 7:46 pm

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Google Cloud, a part of Alphabet Inc., has joined the list of validators on Polygon's Proof-of-Stake (PoS) Network. The same infrastructure used for YouTube and Gmail will be used to secure Polygon's network. This association is expected to have implications for Polygon's switch from a PoS chain to a validium, which relies on off-chain storage solutions for efficiency. The transition should occur by early 2024.

Portfolio Pulse from Khyathi Dalal

September 30, 2023 | 7:16 pm

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The U.S. Defense Department is pressuring AI firms to reveal more about their technologies. The Pentagon's chief digital and artificial intelligence officer, Craig Martell, is leading this initiative. The Pentagon is advocating for a balance where companies can disclose essential information about their AI software without compromising their intellectual property. A symposium is scheduled in Washington in February 2024 to explore the potential applications and associated risks of large language models (LLMs) in defense. Leading LLM companies include Alphabet Inc., Apple Inc., Microsoft Corporation, Meta Platforms, Inc, and Amazon.Com, Inc. Palantir Technologies Inc was recently awarded a $250 million contract from the US Department of Defense.

Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya

September 30, 2023 | 4:44 pm

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The week ending on Sept. 29 saw mostly positive performance for electric vehicle (EV) stocks, despite a muted broader market. Tesla is preparing for its Q3 deliveries, with estimates adjusted due to production suspensions at its Giga Shanghai and Giga Texas plants. Rivian's CEO dismissed concerns over competition with Tesla's Cybertruck. Lucid Group opened its first international manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia. Faraday Future's stock plummeted following its proposed stock sale. Nio is rumored to be exploring a partnership with Mercedes-Benz. The KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF ended the week up 0.73%.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

September 30, 2023 | 2:53 pm

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The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is set to broadcast a unique viewing experience of the NFL game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Atlanta Falcons on Disney+. The game will feature a 'Toy Story Funday Football' mode, aiming to attract a younger audience. This move is part of Disney's strategy to appeal to new audiences and attract advertisers. The company is also leveraging its NFL rights to fill content gaps left by the Hollywood strike, with 'Monday Night Football' set to air on ABC for 10 more games than expected this season.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

September 30, 2023 | 1:39 pm

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