IonQ, D-Wave, And Rigetti Could Deliver Outsized Returns For Patient Quantum Investors

Despite a bruising 2026 selloff, quantum computing stocks are building revenue momentum that long-term investors may find difficult to ignore. IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS), and Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) are all down sharply year to date, yet each company is accelerating revenue and stacking sovereign contracts. IonQ trades at $31.99, representing a…

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Iran Tensions Expose Missile Defense Shortages As LMT, RTX, And LHX Stand To Gain

The U.S. Defense Department moved on July 27 to address critical missile defense shortfalls by announcing two seven-year agreements tied to ongoing Iran tensions. The contracts were awarded to L3Harris Technologies (LHX) and Lockheed Martin (LMT) to expand propulsion capacity for Patriot and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense interceptors. The deals are designed to close…

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European ADRs Surge In Thursday US Trading As BBVA, ING, And Prudential Post Strong Gains

European equities trading in the United States as American depositary receipts tracked sharply higher during Thursday’s session, with several major names posting significant moves. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) led the charge among the notable movers, surging 7.56% and standing out as one of the strongest performers of the session. ING Groep (ING) was not…

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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Vs. Lockheed Martin (LMT): Which Stock Wins For Growth Investors In 2026?

Two very different companies are competing for investor attention in 2026, one burning cash to build satellites and the other generating billions from defense contracts. AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) represents an ambitious bet on universal cellular connectivity delivered directly through a growing constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit. Lockheed Martin (LMT) offers a mature, proven…

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Lockheed Martin (LMT) Lands Massive Missile Contract As Defense Backlog Approaches $300 Billion

Lockheed Martin (LMT) has secured a major contract modification worth tens of billions of dollars, signaling that war-related defense spending shows no signs of slowing down. The U.S. military has fired a significant number of missiles in recent operations, leaving the Defense Department with a pressing need to replenish and expand its existing missile stockpiles….

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Mastercard (MA) CEO Says Credit Cards Will “Prevail” As AI Reshapes The Future Of Shopping

Mastercard reported another quarter of strong double-digit revenue growth on July 30, as executives argued that agentic artificial intelligence will strengthen rather than undermine card networks. For the quarter ending June 30, Mastercard posted net revenue of $9.3 billion, a 12% increase from the prior year, alongside net income of $4.4 billion, up 19%. CEO…

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U.S. Economy Grows At 1.5% In Q2 As Core Inflation Stays Stubbornly Above Fed Target

The U.S. economy expanded at a weaker-than-expected pace in the second quarter, while inflation remained well above the Federal Reserve’s goal, complicating the central bank’s policy outlook. Gross domestic product rose at an annualized rate of just 1.5% for the April-through-June period, according to Bureau of Economic Analysis data adjusted for seasonality and inflation. Economists…

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