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Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defend FTC Chair Lina Khan against calls for her removal, emphasizing her role in fighting corporate greed and monopolies. Mark Cuban criticizes Khan's approach, fearing it may hinder AI development. The FTC, under Khan, has filed complaints against major pharmacy benefit managers like CVS, Cigna, and UnitedHealth for anti-competitive practices.

Portfolio Pulse from Shivdeep Dhaliwal

October 10, 2024 | 2:26 am

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Gary Black of Future Fund LLC finds Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL) attractively priced despite DOJ's potential push to break up the company. The DOJ is considering remedies to address Google's dominance in the search market, while AI competitors like ChatGPT and Copilot gain ground.

Portfolio Pulse from Kaustubh Bagalkote

October 10, 2024 | 2:15 am

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Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ:FLGC) is closely monitoring Germany's new hemp legislation, which liberalizes industrial hemp cultivation. The company sees this as a significant opportunity to expand its low-THC hemp products into the European market, particularly targeting German consumers.

Portfolio Pulse from Rolando García

October 10, 2024 | 12:36 am

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Trading for WLDS has been halted as of 7:50:00 p.m. ET due to pending news. This halt indicates that significant information regarding WLDS is expected to be released, which could impact its stock price.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 09, 2024 | 11:50 pm

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Florida's cannabis legalization campaign, Amendment 3, is the best-funded in U.S. history, raising over $100 million. The campaign, supported by Cresco Labs and Trulieve Cannabis, faces legal challenges, including a defamation lawsuit by Trulieve against the Florida Republican Party.

Portfolio Pulse from Maureen Meehan

October 09, 2024 | 11:08 pm

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The article discusses the rapid intensification of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, highlighting the role of climate change and warm ocean waters. It mentions ExxonMobil and other oil companies, linking their activities to greenhouse gas emissions. The article also notes operational disruptions for Chevron and other oil companies in the Gulf due to the hurricanes.

Portfolio Pulse from Anthony Noto

October 09, 2024 | 10:47 pm

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Jim Belushi, actor and cannabis entrepreneur, shared his passion for cannabis at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, comparing it to acting in terms of making people feel good. He discussed the challenges of the cannabis industry, including high costs and market saturation, and expressed hope for federal rescheduling to aid veterans. Belushi's show 'Growing Belushi' airs on Warner Bros. Discovery's Discovery channel.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

October 09, 2024 | 10:08 pm

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CBORD, a subsidiary of Roper Technologies, has achieved StateRAMP Authorization for its Online Transaction Processing solution, highlighting its commitment to data security and compliance.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 09, 2024 | 8:37 pm

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Cannabis tech leaders emphasize the importance of personalization and data insights to enhance customer loyalty and operational efficiency in cannabis retail. The panel at Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference discussed how technology can help retailers move beyond price wars by creating personalized customer experiences and using data-driven strategies.

Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti

October 09, 2024 | 7:35 pm