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Each week, Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention. Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods...

Each week, Benzinga’s Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention. Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With...

Article via El Planteo Piero Liebman has a clear goal: to prove that access to medical cannabis should be a universal right, transcending borders. On his relentless mission, he has traveled across countries in Europe and Latin America, armed with proper documentation and a powerful message. Along...

Colombia is nearing the establishment of a regulatory framework for psychedelics as part of its broader drug policy reform efforts. Following years of violence driven by powerful cartels and the U.S.-led War on Drugs, the country seeks a new direction, shifting from prohibition to policies centered...

Online Latin America commerce and payments company Mercado Libre (NASDAQ:MELI) reported second-quarter financial results after market close Thursday. Here are the highlights. What Happened: Mercado Libre reported net revenue of $5.07 billion in the second quarter, up 42% year-over-year. The revenue...

The United States is reportedly planning to enact legislation that could pave the way for additional free trade agreements with Latin American nations. This development comes as concerns mount over China’s growing economic influence in the region. What Happened: Chris Dodd, former senator and...

In a recent development, the shares of Diageo Plc (NYSE:DEO) have taken a hit, dropping over 3%. This comes after the company, known for its Johnnie Walker whisky and Tanqueray gin, reported a decline in organic net sales, missing analyst estimates. The spirits giant also warned of further...

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) urged the U.S. government to officially apologize for its history of interventions in Latin America. What Happened: In a recent dialogue with The Guardian, AOC urged the US to confront its past mistakes as a crucial step towards establishing...

Clivi, a Mexico-based diabetes management startup, is aiming to revolutionize healthcare delivery for over 40 million adults with diabetes in Latin America, TechCrunch reports. Addressing a Healthcare Gap With an average of one endocrinologist per nearly 10,000 patients in Mexico, Clivi’s CEO...

By Franca Quarneti Via El Planteo Panama is close to the legalization of medicinal cannabis after bill 153 was approved by the country's National Assembly. Now, the initiative proposed by Panamanian Congressman Crispiano Adames will go through a third debate. However, ...

In Latin America, e-commerce remains in the early stages, garnering just 6% of total sales in the region, according to Nuvemshop. Delivery and payment processes are two of the barriers that are slowing growth in the region, but Nuvemshop believes it can solve both issues. The company, based in Sao...

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is the biggest e-commerce company and the fifth most valuable company in the world with a market capitalization of $1.8 trillion. Shares of the company have turned in an impressive 374% return over the last five years for shareholders. There is a lesser-...

Codere Online announced a SPAC deal with DD3 Acquisition Corp II (NASDAQ: DDMX) to become the first publicly traded online sports betting and gaming company in Latin America. Codere Online is valued at $350 million in the SPAC merger. Current DDMX public shareholders will own 25.1% of the...