Anthony Sinclair

Anthony produces news stories, features and guides for Congress.net, with a focus on history and the US political system.

Archer Aviation (ACHR) Acquires Boeing (BA) Subsidiaries To Build End-To-End Physical AI Aerospace Platform

Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) and The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) have signed definitive agreements for Archer to acquire Boeing’s Wisk Aero, SkyGrid, and Insitu subsidiaries. The deal combines decades of complementary capabilities in autonomy, electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, and unmanned aircraft systems into a single aerospace and defense platform. The transaction adds…

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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Misses Q2 Estimates But Grows Revenue Backlog To $1.3 Billion

AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) reported second quarter 2026 results on August 10, falling short of Wall Street expectations despite significant operational progress in its satellite broadband network buildout. The space-based cellular broadband provider posted revenue of $31.52 million for the quarter, coming in below the analyst consensus estimate of $34.98 million. The company reported an…

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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Surges Back Toward $500 With Bulls Eyeing A Further 30% Rally

Microsoft (MSFT) shares have staged a dramatic comeback, recovering sharply after briefly falling below $350 from a high above $553 less than one year ago. The recovery came on the heels of a strong earnings report that reignited investor confidence in the company’s artificial intelligence and cloud growth strategy. Microsoft shares advanced approximately 23% over…

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Horizon Quantum And Xanadu Quantum Technologies Emerge As Contenders Following IonQ (IONQ) And D-Wave Earnings

Earnings reports from Horizon Quantum (HQ) and Xanadu Quantum Technologies (XNDU) suggest both companies have a legitimate shot at competing with larger quantum computing rivals. The results signal that the quantum computing sector is not simply a two-horse race dominated by well-capitalized incumbents like IonQ (IONQ) and D-Wave. Smaller players are increasingly drawing investor attention…

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Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) Dividend Yield And Growth Rate Signal Income Opportunity For Value Investors

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (NYSE: LYG) has announced a total dividend of $0.08 per share, with an ex-dividend date of August 10, 2026, and a payment date of September 25, 2026. The upcoming payout draws renewed attention to the UK-based retail and commercial banking giant’s broader dividend track record, yield trajectory, and long-term sustainability. Lloyds…

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Lloyds Banking Group (NYSE: LYG) Chief Risk Officer Retirement Signals Orderly 2026 Leadership Transition

Lloyds Banking Group (NYSE: LYG) has confirmed that Group Chief Risk Officer Stephen Shelley will retire from his position in October 2026, marking a significant shift in senior leadership. Shelley is expected to transition into a new role as an independent non-executive director at Legal & General Group Plc following his departure from Lloyds. The…

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