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D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) has secured a $1.57 million grant from the US National Science Foundation, strengthening its position in the rapidly evolving quantum computing sector. The grant was officially awarded on June 30, marking a significant milestone for the company as it deepens its involvement in federally supported quantum research initiatives. The funding…
The Strait of Hormuz crisis has demonstrated for the first time that a maritime chokepoint can be weaponized for cash extraction as much as for military leverage. When Iran attempted to impose transit tolls on ships this spring, Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed the move as illegal, stating “No country is allowed to charge…
Vodafone Ireland used AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird satellites to successfully run voice and data services for emergency communications across Europe. The test demonstrated that frontline responders could maintain connectivity even when ground-based networks were completely unavailable. The result marks a significant operational milestone for AST SpaceMobile (NasdaqGS: ASTS), shifting the company’s story from theoretical capability to…
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) has been selected to receive a $1,566,250 grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation through its National Quantum Virtual Laboratory program. The funding connects D-Wave to the ERASE project, which stands for Erasure Qubits and Dynamic Circuits for Quantum Advantage, targeting foundational fault-tolerant quantum computing technologies. D-Wave describes itself as…
Lockheed Martin (LMT), the world’s largest defense contractor, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion, deepening its undersea warfare capabilities. Ultra Maritime specializes in anti-submarine warfare, bringing advanced sonar, torpedo defense, and autonomous sensing technologies into LMT’s Rotary and Mission Systems division. The acquisition signals Lockheed’s strategic push to deliver…
TTRF Capital Ltd has initiated a new stake in IREN Limited (IREN), according to a July 6, 2026 SEC filing disclosing the firm’s latest portfolio moves. The investment firm acquired 66,817 shares of the data center and Bitcoin mining company during the quarter, representing a 2.0% allocation of its reportable equity assets. The net position…
TTRF Capital has initiated a new position in Nebius Group (NASDAQ: NBIS), an AI infrastructure provider, making it the fund’s single largest holding. The stock has quadrupled over the past year, reflecting surging investor appetite for companies building the physical backbone of artificial intelligence computing. Nebius Group N.V. is a technology company focused on building…
Investors are piling into defense stocks as rising military budgets, depleted weapons stockpiles, and AI battlefield technology create a powerful tailwind for the sector. The momentum pushed the iShares U.S. Aerospace and Defense ETF (ITA) to its first intraday record high in four months on Monday, lifted by gains across GE Aerospace (GE), Boeing (BA),…
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Quantum Computing 2026 Vendor Assessment, one of only two companies to receive that distinction. The IDC MarketScape evaluated quantum computing vendors based on their current capabilities and future strategies across the global market. D-Wave describes itself as the only dual-platform…
AAR Corp. (AIR) has emerged as one of the standout performers in the Aerospace sector, posting remarkable gains that far exceed the broader group’s average returns in 2026. The stock has surged approximately 69.2% on a year-to-date basis, compared to the Aerospace sector’s average return of just 8.5% over the same period. AAR is one…