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Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell announced Monday that convicted terrorist Nidal Malik Hasan has been sentenced to death by firing squad. Parnell made the announcement on the social platform X, confirming that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth “recommended” the method and President Trump “approved” it. Hasan carried out the 2009 attack at Fort Hood, opening fire on…
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS) has launched a gate-model quantum computing simulator beta program, representing a significant milestone in the company’s gate-model development roadmap. The company describes itself as the only dual-platform quantum computing firm offering both annealing and gate-model systems, software, and services to commercial and government customers. The beta program gives select customers…
The global bond market has been rocked by a fierce sell-off, with surging yields driven by stronger U.S. economic data, rising energy prices, and renewed inflation fears. Heavy debt supply has compounded the pressure, pushing yields on medium and long-term bonds to levels not seen in nearly two decades across major markets. The yield on…
The Trump administration is moving to repeal the 2001 Roadless Rule, a federal policy protecting tens of millions of acres of national forest land across the United States. The rule has long prohibited road construction and commercial timber harvesting in designated roadless areas within national forests, preserving vast stretches of wilderness. Sen. Martin Heinrich, Democrat…
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) has been one of the market’s standout growth stories since going public just over five years ago, with shares rising more than 450% over that period. The company is building cellular networks in space, a bold ambition that captured investor imagination and fueled years of remarkable share price appreciation. However, 2026 has…
Defense contractors operate on a fundamentally different financial model than most industrial companies, anchored by government contracts spanning multiple federal budget cycles. Unlike standard manufacturers who depend on short-order cycles, defense primes book work that stretches years into the future, giving their dividend programs unusual stability and predictability. Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), General Dynamics (NYSE:…
Europe’s population is projected to peak as soon as 2029, after which a sustained long-term decline will begin, according to the European Commission. Moody’s has warned that fewer workers and rising costs from aging populations will place significant strain on public finances across Western economies. The U.S. Census Bureau does not expect the American population…
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) shares climbed nearly 1% overnight Sunday as retail investors linked a quiet T-Mobile website change to a broader satellite industry shakeup. ASTS stock had risen 2% on Friday to close at $58.45, but still ended the week down 5%, extending a four-week losing streak and marking its worst weekly performance in…
BAE Systems plc (BAESY) has won a $230.1 million contract modification to produce Amphibious Combat Vehicles for the U.S. military. The award was issued by the Marine Corps Systems Command, based in Quantico, Virginia, marking another significant defense procurement milestone. Under the contract terms, BAE Systems will procure 32 full-rate production ACV recovery mission role…
RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX) closed at $184.68 on October 2, 2026, reflecting a 9.41% gain over the prior twelve months. The defense and aerospace giant is operating from a position of genuine business strength, with rising global defense budgets and deep demand for its engines and missile systems across two continents. Revenue grew 14.50% in the…