Thomas Shelter

Thomas Shelter has been a keen follower of US politics for over two decades. His reporting for Congress.net primarily focuses on legislation, party politics, and business news.

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Earns Leader Status In IDC MarketScape Worldwide Quantum Computing 2026 Assessment

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Quantum Computing 2026 Vendor Assessment, one of only two companies to receive that distinction. The IDC MarketScape evaluated quantum computing vendors based on their current capabilities and future strategies across the global market. D-Wave describes itself as the only dual-platform…

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Americans Share Their Most Effective Strategies For Cutting Everyday Costs

Amid persistent inflation and rising household expenses, many Americans are turning to simple, homemade alternatives to stretch their budgets further each month. One increasingly common approach involves cooking meals at home rather than spending money at restaurants, with homemade pizza emerging as a popular and cost-effective substitute for takeout. Making food from scratch can dramatically…

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When Was The New Congress Sworn in 2025

Stock Markets Tend To Rally When Congress Leaves For Summer Recess

Analysts and investors have long observed a recurring pattern in U.S. equity markets that aligns with the congressional calendar each year. When lawmakers leave Washington for summer recess, historical data suggests stock markets have a tendency to perform better than during active legislative sessions. The relationship between congressional activity and market performance is more than…

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U.S.-Belgium World Cup Match Set To Shatter TV Records As Trump Red Card Controversy Dominates Headlines

The United States faces Belgium in the Round of 16 Monday night on Fox and Telemundo, with analysts expecting another record-breaking television audience. The U.S. victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina drew an average of 24.43 million viewers, according to preliminary Nielsen numbers, making it the largest English-language TV audience ever for a soccer match in…

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Americans Demand Their Cut As Big Tech Captures All AI Wealth Built On Public Data

The artificial intelligence boom has generated staggering wealth for a small number of technology companies, but ordinary Americans are seeing none of the financial returns. The core argument gaining traction in policy circles is that everyday people effectively subsidized the AI revolution through their personal data, browsing habits, and digital behavior accumulated over decades. Big…

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Three Quantum Computing Stocks (IONQ, RGTI, QBTS) Worth Watching As Operating Data Improves In 2026

Quantum computing stocks remain speculative, pre-profit instruments sitting well outside core-portfolio territory, with extreme price-to-sales multiples across the sector. NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang once suggested large-scale commercialization of quantum computing is likely at least 15 years away from becoming a reality. Despite that long runway, operating data underneath the hype has materially improved…

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