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IMAX

The Marvel Entertainment and Walt Disney collaboration, 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' has set new box office records, grossing over $438.3 million worldwide in its opening weekend. The film's success has positively impacted the stocks of Walt Disney, AMC Entertainment Holdings, and Imax.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

July 29, 2024 | 3:38 am

NIO

TSLA

XPEV

The rapid increase in new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China has led to financial challenges for insurers, who are struggling to turn a profit despite higher premiums. Factors such as higher loss ratios, expensive battery repairs, and increased mileage in ride-hailing contribute to the issue. The National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) is considering reforms to allow more flexible premium settings.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

July 29, 2024 | 1:56 am

LGVN

Longeveron Inc. (NASDAQ:LGVN) announced positive results from its Phase 2a clinical trial of Lomecel-B for mild Alzheimer's Disease. The study met its key objectives, supporting a favorable benefit/risk profile. The results were presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2024.

Portfolio Pulse from charles@benzinga.com

July 28, 2024 | 10:56 pm

DIS

Disney announced that Marvel Studios has crossed $30 billion at the worldwide box office, marking a significant milestone for the company.

Portfolio Pulse from charles@benzinga.com

July 28, 2024 | 1:04 pm

AAPL

META

NVDA

TSLA

This week in AI saw significant developments including Elon Musk's AI plans with xAI and Nvidia, Mark Zuckerberg's critique of Apple, and Taiwan's $100 billion economic reform focusing on AI and infrastructure.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

July 28, 2024 | 9:28 am

CMCSA

The 2024 Summer Olympics will see athletes competing for medals that have both monetary and historical value. U.S. athletes receive cash payouts for winning medals, and the event will be covered by Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) in the U.S. The medals themselves contain valuable metals and pieces from the Eiffel Tower, adding to their worth.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

July 28, 2024 | 2:00 am

META

Meta Platforms Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) Threads app has seen a significant increase in user engagement and web traffic since its launch in July 2023. Monthly active users in the U.S. grew by 15.8% and by 6.3% in the U.K. from August 2023 to May 2024. In June 2024, traffic to Threads.net increased by approximately 9% compared to its launch month. Despite this growth, Threads still lags behind X in terms of monthly active users, although X's user base is declining.

Portfolio Pulse from Bibhu Pattnaik

July 27, 2024 | 5:17 pm

AAPL

Bernard Arnault revealed that Steve Jobs sought his advice on Apple's retail strategy, leading to the successful launch of Apple's first store in Tokyo. Despite skepticism from competitors like Michael Dell, the strategy proved effective.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

July 27, 2024 | 7:33 am

HRB

H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years, delivering an average annual return of 15.37%. A $1000 investment in HRB 5 years ago would be worth $2,049.30 today. The article highlights the impact of compounded returns on investment growth.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 26, 2024 | 9:30 pm

APO

Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years with an average annual return of 16.62%. A $1000 investment in APO 10 years ago would be worth $4,546.33 today. The article highlights the impact of compounded returns on long-term investment growth.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 26, 2024 | 9:30 pm