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Tesla (TSLA) is set to report third-quarter earnings on October 21 after the market closes, with investors watching several key metrics closely. Analysts expect the electric vehicle maker to post revenue of $28.3 billion and earnings per share of $0.45 for the quarter. Tesla delivered 486,532 vehicles in the third quarter, surpassing the aggregated sell-side…
AST SpaceMobile Inc. (ASTS) has set an ambitious target to deliver initial, intermittent space-based cellular broadband coverage in five markets before the close of 2026. The company is pushing toward service launches in the United States, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia as its satellite network buildout accelerates. “We are moving toward service…
Quantum computing has emerged as one of Wall Street’s most electrifying investment themes alongside artificial intelligence over the past four years. Four pure-play quantum computing stocks have delivered extraordinary gains over the trailing two-year period ending October 16, stunning even seasoned investors. IonQ (IONQ) surged 154%, Rigetti Computing (RGTI) skyrocketed 1,180%, D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) soared…
RTX Corporation (NYSE: RTX) posted third-quarter results that cleared analyst expectations on both earnings and revenue, lifting shares 2.2% in premarket trading. The aerospace and defense giant reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.26, beating the analyst consensus of $1.78 by $0.48 per share. Revenue for the quarter reached $25.0 billion, topping estimates of $24.09…
Over the past decade, the long-standing academic case for small-cap outperformance has been repeatedly undermined by real-world market results favoring large caps. Since December 31, 2013, the S&P 500 has gained 259.7% compared to the Russell 2000’s 110.11%, according to Dow Jones Market Data. That performance gap has widened as interest rates and Treasury yields…
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) jumped 5% after four of Europe’s largest telecom carriers announced plans to explore a joint bid for satellite spectrum across the continent. Deutsche Telekom (DTEGY), Orange (ORANY), Telefónica (TEF), and Vodafone (VOD) signed a Letter of Intent to pursue Mobile Satellite Services spectrum in Europe together. AST already counts all four carriers…
Rigetti Computing (RGTI) is advancing its quantum commercialization efforts, but revenue concentration and unpredictable contract timing continue to cloud its near-term growth outlook. Second-quarter 2026 revenues climbed to $5.1 million from $1.8 million in the prior-year quarter, driven primarily by sales of its 9-qubit Novera systems and related products. Despite that growth, the company remains…
GE Aerospace and RTX both report third-quarter results on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, before the opening bell, giving investors a simultaneous read on aerospace and defense demand. Because both companies release earnings the same morning, the paired results will reveal how durable aftermarket momentum and defense spending truly are heading into year-end. GE Aerospace posted…
Target-date funds have long been a popular choice for retirement savers who prefer a hands-off approach to investing their money. These funds automatically shift their asset allocation over time, gradually moving from riskier equities toward more conservative bonds as the target date approaches. For many workers still in the accumulation phase of their financial lives,…
The Philadelphia Eagles have placed quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve after the team confirmed he is dealing with a serious blood clot condition. The team and Hurts’ agent released a joint statement confirming he has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis as well as bilateral pulmonary emboli. While the Eagles had previously disclosed a…