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Quantum computing stocks are taking their sharpest single-session hit in weeks midday Wednesday, driven entirely by shifting Federal Reserve rate expectations rather than any company-specific developments. IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) is leading the sector lower, falling 4% to $38.77 in early afternoon trading, erasing a meaningful portion of the sector’s recent bounce. Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI)…
Diageo’s Crown Royal whisky brand appears positioned to sidestep a sweeping U.S. import ban on Canadian alcoholic beverages, thanks to its American bottling operations. President Trump signed an executive order banning the import of wine, spirits, and beer from Canada into the U.S., taking effect September 29, deepening an already bitter trade dispute. The ban…
Congressional lawmakers are facing mounting criticism for failing to address artificial intelligence risks after a prominent researcher made a dramatic public exit. Jacob Coxon resigned from AI lab Anthropic, saying he no longer believed it was possible to safely develop the technology being built there. Coxon announced on X that he quit because both Anthropic…
Political experts and commentators are increasingly skeptical that any election cycle alone can resolve the structural fractures running through American society today. A recent opinion piece in The Hill argues that midterm elections will not end political threats, heal the nation’s divisions, or restore a meaningful sense of civic civility. The core argument is straightforward:…
L3Harris Technologies (LHX) is strengthening its missile defense footprint after securing a landmark $4.7 billion contract from Lockheed Martin (LMT). Announced on September 8, 2026, the seven-year undefinitized contract award covers propulsion systems for the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptor, known as the MSE. The award represents L3Harris’ largest PAC-3 propulsion contract to date and…
The White House announced sweeping import bans on a range of Canadian goods, escalating an already bitter trade dispute between the two neighboring countries. President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders Monday targeting Canadian whey products, molasses, non-alcoholic beer, and numerous alcoholic beverages including malt beer, wines, cider, whiskies, vodka, and other spirits….
Stefany Shaheen has secured the Democratic nomination for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District, defeating a crowded field of nine candidates in a hard-fought primary race. Shaheen, a health tech entrepreneur and daughter of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, is projected to narrowly defeat state Democratic Party Vice Chair Maura Sullivan with 90% of precincts reporting, according to…
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) has delivered a standout performance in 2026, surging 26.5% year to date and far outpacing broader market benchmarks. The S&P 500 has gained just 12.2% over the same period, while Howmet’s own industry has actually declined 5.4%, making the company’s run all the more impressive. Peers GE Aerospace (GE) and RTX…
Millions of Americans approaching retirement face a common and deeply unsettling challenge: converting decades of disciplined saving into a reliable, lasting income stream. Jean Chatzky’s new book, “The Forever Paycheck,” lays out a practical framework for generating steady retirement income without depending entirely on traditional annuity products. Chatzky suggests allocating roughly 25% of a retirement…
President Donald Trump signed executive orders Tuesday targeting Canadian dairy products, motor vehicles, and alcoholic beverages, escalating the ongoing trade war between the two nations. The bans are set to take effect on September 29, with Trump signing the orders on the same day Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of American goods came…