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MarketWatch columnist Mark Hulbert is pushing back hard against one of Wall Street’s most persistent seasonal narratives about August stock market performance. Hulbert argues that the so-called “August stock market slump” is a myth, and that equities actually tend to perform well during the month, contrary to widespread belief. The piece takes direct aim at…
The FDA’s Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee met to review seven controversial peptide injections and whether compounding pharmacies should be permitted to dispense them. Peptides are short amino acid chains heavily promoted in wellness and longevity circles for injury recovery, muscle growth, skin health, and metabolism support. The global peptide market could exceed $295 billion by…
Quantum computing stocks have been under pressure lately, leaving investors to weigh whether the sector’s pure-play names are worth the risk. IonQ (IONQ) and D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) are both leaning heavily on federal government contracts as a primary revenue engine, a strategy that mirrors many other businesses operating in the quantum space. IonQ has secured…
The Trump administration rolled out a sweeping new set of tariffs Thursday, targeting dozens of trading partners across Europe, China, and India, among others. Starting at 12:01 a.m. Friday, new duties of 10% to 12.5% will apply to goods shipped from 60 affected trading partners to the United States. The tariffs are being imposed under…
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) and IonQ (IONQ) have both delivered exceptional stock performance in 2026, fueled by growing investor confidence in the commercialization of quantum technologies. Between April and June, IonQ shares surged 91.7% while D-Wave gained 75.1%, with both stocks outperforming the broader market during the second quarter ending June 30, 2026. The quarter was…
President Donald Trump says Trump Accounts could lift children out of poverty and give more Americans the opportunity to benefit from stock market investment growth. The tax-advantaged accounts were created through Trump’s signature One Big Beautiful Bill and officially went live on July 4 of this year. The accounts launched two days before Trump rang…
Tesla (TSLA) shares are heading for their worst single-day drop in a year after the company’s latest earnings call rattled investor confidence across Wall Street. The electric vehicle giant shed roughly $200 billion in market capitalization as traders reacted sharply to the tone and substance of the call. Chief Executive Elon Musk’s pledge to spend…
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) has announced it will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, August 6, 2026, before market open. The Palo Alto, California-based company describes itself as the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software, and services. The earnings release will be made available on…
Crude oil prices surged toward $100 a barrel Thursday after Iran-backed Houthi militants claimed missile and drone strikes on two Saudi Arabian tankers in the Red Sea. Brent crude climbed 4.21% to $98.03 per barrel in early European trading, marking the commodity’s fifth consecutive day of gains and its highest level in nearly two months….
The Spanish-style Beverly Hills home once rented by the late James Van Der Beek has returned to the rental market five months after his death. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom property at 333 South Roxbury Drive is now listed at $13,950 per month, a notable increase from its $11,000 monthly asking rent in 2021. Van Der Beek,…