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Video game giant Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) made lots of headlines Wednesday with shares falling in response to an announcement that its pending acquisition by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) was being blocked by regulators in the United Kingdom. As shares sold off Wednesday,...

A new ETF will give investors a way to invest in one of the most popular high-growth acronyms ever created. Here’s a look at the new Roundhill FAAMG ETF (NASDAQ: BIGT). What Happened: Known for thematic investment ETFs, Roundhill Investments is launching a series of BIG ETFs that hold the...

The story of Puffco is the story of a man, his time and place, his passion for hashish, and a team of creatives pushing his company forward. And it all started as a hobby when Vape pens set the scene in New York in 2012. “For me as a New Yorker, it was extremely liberating because as somebody...

The Parent Company (TPCO Holding Corp.) (NEO: GRAM.U) (OTCQX: GRAMF), a leading consumer-focused California cannabis company, announced early Wednesday the four participants in the company’s Social Equity Ventures (SEV) Brand Success Program. “The Parent Company aims to empower social...

Each trading day features hundreds of headlines and press releases on Benzinga Pro, a source for traders to see the latest news on the overall market and individual tickers. Here is a look at the most-searched stocks on Benzinga Pro for the month of December, ranked in order. Year-to-date values...

Web3 entertainment company Orange Comet partnered with NBA legend Scottie Pippen on an NFT collection launch. Pippen shared with Benzinga his history with NFTs and why he’s excited about the launch of his collection. Getting Introduced to NFTs: Pippen told Benzinga he’s been hearing...

Satellite company Starlink has quietly filed new trademarks that could lead to new business ventures for parent company SpaceX. A trademark attorney shared insights with Benzinga on what the filings mean and what could be coming from the Elon Musk-led company. Why Starlink Trademarks Are Worth...

NASCAR, INDYCAR and USAC champion Tony Stewart is launching non-fungible tokens to engage with his fans and bring forth the next generation of Web3 technology. Interest in NFTs, Connecting With Fans: Stewart and Tony Stewart Racing partnered with Orange Comet on an upcoming launch of NFTs. Stewart...

Elon Musk is the richest person in the world with a net worth of $227 billion. A $1 bill is comparable to less than a penny to Musk, but one particular $1 bill involving Musk is worth $7,500 and could be a collectible for fans of Musk, SpaceX and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA). Elon Musk Asset:...

Elon Musk disclosed last Friday after market close that he was terminating his agreement to acquire social media platform Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR). With shares of Twitter falling on Monday, Benzinga asked a merger expert what happens next and if the Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO can truly walk away...

A company that stands at the intersection between sports and crypto bought a football club with a plan to grow the team and brand, as well as allow holders of an NFT to share their input in the team’s future. About WAGMI United: Co-founded by Preston Johnson and Eben Smith, WAGMI United is...

A new peer-to-peer system for betting in the esports industry is among the growth items for gaming technology company Golden Matrix Group (NASDAQ: GMGI). CEO Brian Goodman shared more on the company’s profitability and growth strategy during Benzinga’s Esports Listmaker series. Esports...

MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ: MSTR) CEO and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) bull Michael Saylor remains optimistic about the future of BTC, even in the midst of a major cryptocurrency market crash in 2022.  He recently reaffirmed his confidence in the apex crypto, saying, "We'...

One of the biggest video game deals of all time was announced in January with Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) saying they would acquire video game company Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) for $95 a share. What Happened: With the deal still pending and shares trading well below the $95...

News of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk acquiring social media platform Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) has been one of the biggest topics of the investing world in 2022. Musk offered to buy Twitter shares for $54.20 each, yet shares have been trading around the $49 level. Benzinga spoke recently...