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Cooling inflation has done little to restore investor confidence in speculative growth stocks, leaving quantum computing names among the hardest hit in recent weeks. U.S. consumer inflation slowed to 3.5% in June from 4.2% in May, while core inflation held steady at 2.6%, according to data released July 14, 2026 by the U.S. Bureau of…
Michael Brandmeyer, co-CIO of Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s External Investing Group, has offered a bold prediction about the long-term trajectory of the space economy. Speaking on the firm’s Exchanges podcast episode titled “The Growth of the Space Industry,” Brandmeyer argued that space will eventually underpin nearly all commercial activity. His central prediction was direct: “I…
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) has announced plans to raise $1.0 billion through a private offering of convertible senior notes maturing in 2034. The Midland, Texas-based company is targeting qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 for the proposed debt transaction. AST SpaceMobile is also offering initial purchasers an option…
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…
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,…
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….
Zacks Research Daily has released its latest batch of analyst reports, covering 16 major stocks across energy, finance, and technology sectors. Among the featured names are Chevron Corp. (CVX), TotalEnergies SE (TTE), and Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD), alongside two micro-cap picks that rarely receive institutional coverage. Chevron shares have gained 26.2% over the past year,…