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How To Watch Playboy Group CEO Ben Kohn Benzinga’s ‘Power Hour’ Today

Today, 11:50 PM

On Wednesday's edition of the Zingernation Power Hour, "Hot Stocks" Luke Jacobi and Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick will be joined by Playboy Group Inc (NASDAQ: PLBY) CEO Ben Kohn.

PLBY

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Detroit Turns Into A Large Startup Ecosystem, Great For Young Entrepreneurs

By Renato Capelj

Today, 11:50 PM

The cost of living in dense technology hubs like San Francisco, among others, outpaced Detroit, nearly 88%. That according to EntryPoint’s 2021 Detroit Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Report.

AMZN

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Fintech Spotlight: Axis-Z Brings Virtual Reality To Trading

By Renato Capelj

Today, 11:50 PM

Key Takeaway: For a few hundred dollars, traders can pick up Oculus VR headsets and trade from anywhere. The VR workspaces can be personalized and offer traders a unique way to cut equipment costs.

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EXCLUSIVE: EVgo CEO Cathy Zoi Talks Charging Station Growth Drivers, Major Auto Industry Partnerships

By Wayne Duggan

Today, 11:50 PM

Cathy Zoi, CEO of EVgo, joined Benzinga’s "SPACs Attack" show Wednesday.

CLII

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EXCLUSIVE: Hexo CEO Urges Consumers To Demand Carbon Neutrality From Companies As Cannabis Giant Commits To This Initiative

By Nina Zdinjak

Today, 11:50 PM

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world," Mahatma Gandhi said.

HEXO

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Why Naked Short Selling Is Not As Prevalent As You Think

By Wayne Duggan

Today, 11:50 PM

Last summer, Benzinga PreMarket Prep, co-host Dennis Dick discussed why the idea that naked short sellers are behind the high short interest in stocks like AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc

AMC

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GameStop Squeeze Inspires New Children’s Book ‘Stonks On The Moon!’

By Phil Hall

Today, 11:50 PM

Most children are probably not paying attention to the happy mayhem being inflicted on Wall Street by a new wave of retail investors championing the cause of GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME).

GME

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Canopy Growth Exec: CBD Beverage Market Will Hit $1.5B In Coming Years

By Wayne Duggan

Today, 11:50 PM

Tara Rozalowsky, vice president of beverages and edibles at Canopy Growth Corp (NASDAQ: CGC), discussed the latest developments on the CBD front at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference on Thursday.

CGC

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EXCLUSIVE: Chromadex CEO To Ring Nasdaq Closing Bell, Talks Walmart Product Launch

By Wayne Duggan

Today, 11:50 PM

Chromadex Corp (NASDAQ: CDXC) is participating in the Nasdaq’s closing bell ceremony on Thursday afternoon to celebrate its five-year anniversary of trading on the exchange.

CDXC

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Bestow CEO Talks Booming Insurtech Business, Transformative Centurion Acquisition

By Wayne Duggan

Today, 11:50 PM

Earlier this month, digital life insurance platform Bestow took a big step in expanding its carrier business nationwide by acquiring Centurion Life Insurance Company from Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE: WFC).

RKT