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A senior U.S. administration official has stated that the U.S. remains open to the possibility of diplomacy with North Korea. This could potentially impact geopolitical relations and global markets.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 27, 2023 | 3:40 pm

MSOS

De La Rosa, speaking at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, expressed excitement about the potential of moving to Schedule Three, which would allow for more research into cannabis. The article also mentions MSOS, a cannabis-focused ETF.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 27, 2023 | 3:21 pm

MSOS

Lindquist, speaking at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, stated that there are clear pathways with the FDA today regarding regulations and the process of getting a drug approved, following in the footsteps of Epidiolex.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 27, 2023 | 3:19 pm

MSOS

De La Rosa, speaking at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, emphasized the importance of research dollars in the cannabis industry, particularly for medical applications and the women's market. He believes these areas will be the largest markets for cannabis.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 27, 2023 | 3:18 pm

MSOS

Lindquist, speaking at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, emphasized the need for more understanding of the cannabis plant and the importance of moving early research towards clinical stage studies.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 27, 2023 | 3:16 pm

EBAY

eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) has responded to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) seeking to hold the company liable for the sale of products alleged to violate certain laws administered by the Environmental Protection Agency. eBay stated that it is blocking and removing more than 99.9% of the listings for the products cited by the DOJ and has been partnering with law enforcement for over two decades.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

September 27, 2023 | 3:13 pm

MSOS

A presentation titled 'Inside Out: The Synergy Between Cannabis And Wellness' has begun at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. The US-listed ETF MSOS may be mentioned during the event.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 27, 2023 | 3:05 pm

HYMTF

Hyundai Motor Co., Ltd.(OTC:HYMTF) and Kia Corp have issued recalls for over 3.3 million vehicles in the US due to fire risk. The vehicles' anti-lock brake system module could leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire. Hyundai plans to notify owners to bring their vehicles to the nearest dealership to replace the ABS module fuse, while Kia is still working on a remedy.

Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya

September 27, 2023 | 3:04 pm

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Jordan Belfort, known as The Wolf of Wall Street, shared his views on cryptocurrency, retail investing, and his upcoming book in an interview with Benzinga. Belfort, who once called cryptocurrency a scam, now acknowledges Bitcoin and Ethereum as legitimate, but still believes the sector needs regulation. He also mentioned that retail traders today have better tools and access to more information. His new book, 'The Wolf of Investing,' due in October, will cover advice and tools for investors, emphasizing that the bulk of one's investment should be in an S&P 500 index fund.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

September 27, 2023 | 3:02 pm

WASH

Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:WASH) has reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over alleged violations of fair lending laws in Rhode Island from 2016 to 2021. The settlement does not include any civil monetary penalties. As part of the agreement, Washington Trust will provide $7 million in mortgage loan subsidies over a five-year period in specific census tracts in Rhode Island and commit $2 million for focused community outreach and marketing efforts.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 27, 2023 | 2:59 pm