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EXCLUSIVE: This Blue’s Brothers Actor Is Going Green, But Not In The Way You’d Think

September 16, 3:53 PM

Jim Belushi has built a renowned career as an actor, comedian, singer and dancer throughout the course of his more than four-decade career. However, he has another passion that many of his fans are likely unaware: he is a legal cannabis farmer.

WBD

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NFL Posts Huge Ratings For Week 1: Here Are The Companies And Stocks That Could Benefit From A Strong Season

By Chris Katje

September 16, 3:08 PM

The first week of the National Football League 2022 season kicked off on Sept. 8 with a Thursday Night Football matchup between the Buffalo Bills and defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams. The games broadcast on Thursday, Sunday and Monday posted strong viewership figures. Here’s a look at the numbers and the companies behind the big figures.

AAPL

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Xcel Brands Taps This Award-Winning CFDA Designer For New Collection

By Shivani Kumaresan

September 16, 2:08 PM

Xcel Brands Inc (NASDAQ:XELB) is planning to launch a new collection C. Wonder by Christian Siriano. The company has also appointed…

XELB

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Cornhole Among ‘Fastest Growing Sports’ And Official Gear Is About To Flood Stores

By Shivani Kumaresan

September 16, 12:53 PM

Escalade Inc (NASDAQ:ESCA) has signed a long-term licensing partnership with the governing body for professional, competitive, and recreational cornhole, American Cornhole League (ACL).…

ESCA

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Kanye West Confirms Termination Of Yeezy’s Partnership With Gap: ‘A King Can’t Live In Someone Else’s Castle’

By Adam Eckert

September 15, 5:12 PM

Rapper and designer Kanye West, who goes by "Ye," has terminated his Yeezy brand partnership with Gap Inc (NYSE: GPS) two years after the deal was announced.

GPS

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Ad-Supported Plan From Netflix Not Priced Into Stock: ‘Can Drive A Material Reacceleration In Revenue Growth’

By Chris Katje

September 15, 2:58 PM

An ad-supported plan set to launch by streaming leader Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) is one of the most anticipated events in the streaming sector. One analyst said it might not be priced into shares of the stock.

NFLX

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Disney’s ESPN, DraftKings And Others Get An Apple App Store Boost From NFL Opening Weekend

By Adam Eckert

September 15, 1:57 PM

More than 121 million people viewed at least part of the NFL's opening weekend slate of games, but ratings weren't the only thing getting a boost when the 2022 season officially kicked off. Several mobile applications saw increased usage and download volume over the weekend. Here's what you need to know:

AAPL

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Roger Federer Retires: How Tennis Star Bet Against Nike And Won Big

By Chris Katje

September 15, 12:15 PM

Tennis legend Roger Federer announced his retirement Thursday (Sept. 15). Federer leaves the sport ranking third for men in Grand Slam titles and as one of the top earnings athletes ever.

BRKB

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Kanye West’s Yeezy Cuts Ties With Gap: What You Need To Know

By Adam Eckert

September 15, 11:28 AM

Kanye West and Gap Inc (NYSE: GPS) are parting ways after the rap artist and designer terminated his Yeezy brand partnership with the retailer just two years after the deal was announced.

GPS

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WhatsApp Jumps On Original Content Bandwagon With Movie Starring NBA’s ‘Greek Freak’

By Shivdeep Dhaliwal

September 15, 5:43 AM

WhatsApp, the mobile messaging platform from Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META), has shared a trailer for a short film based on the story of National Basketball Association player Giannis Antetokounmpo.