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UK banks are expected to report strong first-half profits this week, even as the ongoing Iran war raises fresh concerns about household finances and loan defaults. Barclays (BARC.L), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L), and NatWest are all scheduled to release their half-year results on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday respectively. Experts broadly anticipate that all three lenders…
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) will ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell on July 27, 2026, marking the company’s official listing debut on the prestigious technology exchange. CEO Dr. Alan Baratz and the D-Wave management team will lead the ceremonial bell-ringing at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square, New York. The event follows the company’s voluntary transfer…
China has steadily expanded its economic and political footprint across the Middle East, positioning itself as a dominant force in the region’s shifting power dynamics. Analysts who track global currency flows and commodity markets say Beijing’s deepening ties with Middle Eastern nations carry significant implications for both gold prices and the U.S. dollar. As China…
Wise Group PLC (WSE) saw its shares fall more than 10% after U.S. regulators rejected its application for a national trust bank charter. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency denied the application from Wise US Inc., citing concerns over compliance and anti-money laundering standards. The OCC also pointed to historical issues that Wise…
The quantum computing sector has emerged as one of the most hotly debated investment categories, with five major pure-play companies competing for dominance in the space. IonQ (IONQ), Quantinuum (QNT), Rigetti Computing (RGTI), Infleqtion (INFQ), and D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) represent the most prominent names investors are watching closely right now. All quantum computers are built…
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…