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IBM and its research partners have published three new papers outlining a method to verify quantum calculations for accuracy as they happen in real time. The development marks a significant step forward for the quantum computing industry, which has long struggled with reliability and error rates in quantum systems. Quantum computers are notoriously prone to…
Mastercard reported another quarter of strong double-digit revenue growth on July 30, as executives argued that agentic artificial intelligence will strengthen rather than undermine card networks. For the quarter ending June 30, Mastercard posted net revenue of $9.3 billion, a 12% increase from the prior year, alongside net income of $4.4 billion, up 19%. CEO…
Lloyds Banking Group PLC (NYSE: LYG) reported robust first-half 2026 financial results, delivering a 17.1% return on tangible equity and net income growth of 9% year-on-year. The UK banking giant also announced a 30% increase in its interim dividend, signaling management’s confidence in the group’s capital position and earnings trajectory going forward. Alongside the dividend…
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) secured a significant commercial milestone after AT&T expanded its use of the company’s quantum computing technology across multiple network operations workflows. AT&T reported cutting a key network optimization workload from approximately one hour to less than 15 seconds using D-Wave’s annealing-based system, a performance gain that is hard to ignore. The development…
Qualcomm shares tumbled sharply in after-hours trading after the chipmaker posted fiscal third-quarter results that narrowly missed Wall Street earnings expectations. Qualcomm (QCOM) fell nearly 8% after hours on Wednesday, extending a 4.42% decline during the regular session that left shares closing at $155.68. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.21, just under…
Ford Motor Company (F) raised its full-year earnings forecast after beating Wall Street’s second-quarter expectations, fueled by strong demand for its high-margin trucks and SUVs. The automaker posted adjusted earnings per share of 42 cents against analyst expectations of 35 cents, a notable beat that reinforced confidence in its product strategy. Automotive revenue came in…
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) and Rigetti Computing (RGTI) are both preparing to report second-quarter 2026 results in early August, with investors eager for proof that the quantum computing rally reflects real commercial progress. Both companies delivered better-than-expected first-quarter results, but their growth strategies heading into Q2 remain distinctly different in approach and maturity. D-Wave built momentum…
Americans who continue working into their seventies may be leaving money on the table if they assume their Social Security benefit is already locked in permanently. The Social Security Administration calculates retirement benefits based on a worker’s highest 35 years of indexed earnings, meaning more recent income can still matter significantly. If your current wages…
Social Security survivor benefits are among the most misunderstood programs available to Americans who have lost a spouse, and the rules differ significantly from standard retirement benefits. Many people mistakenly assume that the age-62 threshold governing retirement and spousal benefits also applies to survivor benefits, but that is not the case. Widows and widowers are…
Over the past month, quantum computing stocks have been hit hard as investors pulled capital from high-multiple, pre-profit technology names across the board. IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) shares are down 39% over the trailing month, with the stock trading around $32.86 midday Wednesday, making it one of the sector’s steepest decliners. Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) and…