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D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) is drawing significant bullish attention from Wall Street analysts, who see more than 99% upside from current price levels over the next 12 months. The optimism comes even as QBTS shares have fallen 15.6% over the past month, making the projected gains all the more striking to investors watching the…
Raytheon, a business unit of RTX (NYSE: RTX), has successfully completed a critical technology demonstration of its Next Generation Short Range Interceptor at Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah. The demonstration proved the range, accuracy, and lethality of the new surface-to-air missile system, which is designed to replace Raytheon’s legacy Stinger missile for the U.S. Army. During…
The aging of the American population is accelerating at a pace that financial analysts and investors are watching with increasing attention and urgency. More people are reaching their 60s than at any previous point in recorded history, a demographic trend with sweeping implications for markets and long-term investment strategies. The sheer scale of this generational…
Investors searching for a safe, inflation-beating return may be overlooking one of the most straightforward deals the U.S. Treasury currently offers. Series I Savings Bonds, commonly known as I Bonds, are a government-backed investment designed specifically to protect against the erosion of purchasing power. The current composite rate on I Bonds stands at 4.26%, a…
The producer price index fell 0.3% in June, defying the Dow Jones consensus estimate that called for the wholesale cost gauge to remain unchanged. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the data on Wednesday, marking the second consecutive day of better-than-expected inflation readings for the U.S. economy. On an annual basis, the PPI still reflected…
Bell Canada has finished construction of its first sovereign direct-to-device satellite ground station, located in Quebec, marking a significant step toward nationwide connectivity. The facility connects with AST SpaceMobile’s (ASTS) growing constellation of satellites and has already begun active testing across a range of communication functions. Bell successfully completed integration testing that included text messaging,…
SpaceX (SPCX) made history when it went public on June 12 in the largest initial public offering ever recorded, debuting on the Nasdaq at $135 per share. The company, formally known as Space Exploration Technologies Corp., was immediately celebrated as the most valuable IPO in history upon its market debut. Shares initially surged as high…
Pratt & Whitney, a business unit of RTX (NYSE: RTX), is expanding its engine inspection operations through the acquisition of Amsterdam-based Aiir Innovations. The deal brings AI-assisted borescope software into Pratt & Whitney’s global maintenance, repair and overhaul infrastructure for commercial, civil and military engines. Borescope inspections involve inserting a camera into an engine to…
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS), based in Midland, Texas, has been one of the most volatile space stocks trading on U.S. markets this year. The stock surged 59% to an all-time high on May 28 before enduring a series of double-digit swings in both directions throughout 2026. Shares climbed more than 35% from their one-month low…
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) closed Tuesday’s trading session at $68.82, advancing 1.83% from the prior day’s closing price. The move outpaced the S&P 500, which posted a modest daily gain of 0.38% during the same session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up just 0.02%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.9% on the day….