Movers & Shakers - Spark Newswire

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ANALYSIS: The Winners And Losers Of The Neil Young-Joe Rogan Spotify Brouhaha

Today, 7:21 AM

The great COVID-Joe-Rogan-Spotify Technology SA (NYSE: SPOT) controversy seems to have ended as abruptly as it began, with the platform and its ultra-popular podcast host facing the wrath of a pair of 1970s rock icons and sort of apologizing.

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EXCLUSIVE: Democratizing Access To Capital With Benzinga’s 2022 Alternative Investment Listmakers

By Adam Eckert

Today, 7:21 AM

Equity crowdfunding platform Wefunder was among the the companies featured at Benzinga's "2022 Alternative Investments Listmaker Event."

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11 Quotes To Teach You How To Invest Like Ben Graham, The Man Who Taught Warren Buffett

By Taylor Cox

Today, 7:21 AM

Nearly anyone with an interest in investing knows the name Warren Buffett, the "Oracle of Omaha," who, along with his partner

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WATCH: Benzinga’s Top Moments Of 2021

By Aaron Bry

Today, 7:21 AM

2021 was an eventful year for Benzinga and retail investors alike. Now that we’re a couple of weeks into 2022, it’s time to take a look back and highlight Benzinga’s top moments of 2021. Watch the full Benzinga highlight reel here.

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Louie Anderson, Genial Comedian And TV Personality, Dies At 68

By Phil Hall

Today, 7:21 AM

Louie Anderson, the good-natured, self-deprecating comedian who was a happy presence on the stand-up stage and television, passed away at the age of 68 from blood cancer.

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Cannabis Movers & Shakers: Akerna, iAnthus, Cronos Group, WSU’s Cannabis Research Center

By Jelena Martinovic

Today, 7:21 AM

Akerna Taps Current COO Ray Thompson As President & COO Akerna Corp (NASDAQ: KERN) announced Thursday that it has appointed its current COO as its president and COO, effective immediately.

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Microsoft’s 10 Biggest Acquisitions Of All Time: Activision, LinkedIn And More

By Adam Eckert

Today, 7:21 AM

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) on Tuesday announced plans to acquire game developer Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) for $95 per share.

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Cannabis Movers & Shakers: Columbia Care, Lowell Farms, Leafly, Instadose, Michael J. Fox Foundation

By Jelena Martinovic

Today, 7:21 AM

Columbia Care Welcomes Derek Watson As CFO Columbia Care Inc. (NEO: CCHW) (CSE: CCHW) (OTCQX: CCHWF) (FSE:3LP) announced on Tuesday that it has tapped Derek Watson to oversee its finance department.

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5 Things You Might Not Know About Elon Musk

By Chris Katje

Today, 7:21 AM

Investors and fans of Elon Musk can get an inside look at his life with an upcoming mini-series from HBO looking at the early days of SpaceX.

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5 Things You Might Not Know About Hollywood Legend Betty White

By Chris Katje

Today, 7:21 AM

On Dec. 31, 2021, Betty White passed away at the age of 99 just a few weeks shy of her birthday on Jan. 17. The death was hard for many who consider White one of the biggest stars in television history.

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