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D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) stock tumbled 8% to $17.79 in midday trading Wednesday after the company disclosed its chief financial officer would retire next week. The departure of CFO John Markovich, effective September 2, caught investors off guard and sent shares of peer quantum computing companies lower in sympathy trading. IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) fell 3%…
Gates, once among technology’s most vocal optimists, is now sounding one of the loudest alarms about artificial intelligence and its consequences for society. In a nearly 6,000-word essay and an accompanying interview with the New York Times, Gates describes the current moment as “one of the most turbulent times in human history.” The Microsoft co-founder…
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure showed consumer prices continued to rise in July, keeping pressure on policymakers as they debate their next interest rate decision. The personal consumption expenditures price index rose a seasonally adjusted 0.2% for the month, placing the annual inflation rate at 3.7%, according to a Commerce Department report. Both the…
Quantum computing remains the most speculative segment of the US public technology market, with September 2026 offering investors a timely moment to reassess the three dominant pure-play names. IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI), and D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) all trade at steep multiples relative to revenue while posting substantial operating losses each quarter….
AMD is positioning itself to seize a dominant share of the rapidly expanding data-center CPU market as artificial intelligence workloads reshape demand across the industry. Bank of America Securities projects the server CPU market will reach $210.6 billion by 2030, a dramatic jump from an estimated $61.4 billion in 2026, driven by the rise of…
SpaceX’s decision to wind down Falcon 9 commercial operations is reshaping the competitive landscape for space stocks heading into September 2026. AST SpaceMobile (ASTS), Rocket Lab (RKLB), SpaceX (SPCX), and Intuitive Machines (LUNR) are each positioned differently as Falcon 9 capacity shifts away from commercial payloads. LUNR has led the group in August with a…
Roth conversions are a powerful tax planning tool, but many retirees wonder whether age and wealth eventually make them less worthwhile. For a couple aged 84 and 77 with $8 million in savings, the question carries significant financial weight and deserves careful consideration. At their wealth level, required minimum distributions from traditional retirement accounts are…
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. (DKS) plunged nearly 31% on Tuesday, marking the worst single-day stock performance in the company’s history as a publicly traded retailer. Shares closed at $124.31, a $55.20 drop from Monday’s closing price, after the company reported a disappointing second quarter and slashed its full-year outlook. The retailer now expects net sales…
Zacks Research Daily has released its latest analyst reports, spotlighting 16 major stocks with particular focus on Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B), Roche Holding AG (RHHBY), and RTX Corp. (RTX). Shares of Berkshire Hathaway have gained 2.5% over the past year, trailing the Zacks Insurance – Property and Casualty industry’s gain of 4.4% during the same period….
Aurora Innovation (NASDAQ: AUR) is drawing attention from market analysts who see the autonomous trucking company as a strong long-term contender in a rapidly developing sector. The company has been building out its driverless trucking platform with a focus on commercial freight operations across major highway corridors in the United States. Aurora’s technology stack includes…