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El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, fired back at Republican opponent Mike Rogers after Rogers skipped a scheduled debate. El-Sayed delivered a sharp quip in response, saying “the elephant was not in the room,” riffing on both the classic idiom and the Republican Party’s elephant symbol. The comment quickly drew attention as a pointed…
U.S. military officials publicly confirmed that Space Force personnel operate weapons in orbit, marking a significant shift in American space defense posture. The disclosure drew immediate investor attention to space-sector stocks, including Rocket Lab (RKLB), AST SpaceMobile (ASTS), Redwire (RDW), and SpaceX (SPCX). On Tuesday, Redwire (RDW) rose 2.5% and Rocket Lab (RKLB) gained 2%,…
RTX posted second-quarter 2026 sales of $24.71 billion, marking a 14.5% year-over-year increase driven by 16% organic growth across its business segments. The company’s total backlog climbed to a record $289 billion, comprising $170 billion in commercial orders and $119 billion in defense orders, representing a 22% increase year over year. CEO Chris Calio described…
The U.S. Senate moved forward on September 15, 2026, with a procedural vote on the Protect College Sports Act, formally known as S. 4668. Senators voted on a motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to the bill, a critical step required to bring the legislation to the Senate floor for full consideration….
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink publicly confirmed Monday that the United States has weapons stationed in Earth’s orbit, marking a historic first from a Pentagon official. The announcement came during Meink’s keynote address at AFA’s annual Air, Space and Cyber conference, where he addressed the evolving threat landscape facing American forces. “Today, we continue to…
Rigetti Computing (RGTI) trades near $15, sitting roughly 73% below the high it set within the past twelve months of trading. That decline happened without any broader market shock, as the S&P 500 returned 17% over the same period while Rigetti lost 8.5%. The divergence signals that RGTI’s price functions less as a valuation of…
New research is building a compelling case that the shingles vaccine may do far more than protect against a painful viral illness. Studies involving hundreds of thousands of older adults suggest that vaccination is associated with significantly reduced rates of dementia diagnosis over time. Research from Stanford University indicates the shingles shot may prevent or…
House Republican leadership has canceled scheduled voting sessions for the final two weeks of September, cutting eight legislative days from the congressional calendar. The decision eliminates the weeks of September 21 and September 28 from the active schedule, according to a notice from the office of Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.). Lawmakers will now return…
Aviat Networks, Inc. (AVNW) has declined 15.9% over the past year, a stark contrast to the broader industry’s growth of 24.7% over the same period. The underperformance becomes even more pronounced when compared against sector peers, with AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) soaring 48.4% and Ericsson (ERIC) gaining 26.3% over the same timeframe. Aviat generated fiscal 2026…
The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS) broke above $70 and is now on the verge of posting new 52-week highs after a prolonged period of underperformance. The group’s recovery marks a significant shift in market dynamics, with the tech giants reasserting their dominance over the broader S&P 500 index. Earnings growth expectations have been a…