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West Texas Intermediate crude futures dropped more than 6% to $79.10 per barrel on Monday, while Brent crude futures fell more than 5% to $82.99 a barrel. The sharp selloff came after President Donald Trump announced he had called off a planned military strike against Iran following diplomatic outreach from Tehran and regional allies. Trump…
Deutsche Bank Research analysts Michael Hsueh and Bryant Xu maintain that gold has been in an explosive price phase since August 2024, with no signs of that momentum ending. The analysts describe recent price movement as a muted correction rather than a fundamental shift in the broader bullish trend driving the precious metal higher. Their…
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS) and Nasdaq Verafin have announced a new agreement aimed at exploring quantum computing’s role in detecting financial crime. The partnership will focus on developing quantum-hybrid machine learning applications designed to identify fraud, scams, and money laundering with greater precision. D-Wave, the only dual-platform quantum computing company offering both annealing and…
Globalstar (GSAT) stood apart from a devastating July selloff in space stocks, rising nearly 3% while most sector peers shed more than a third of their value. AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) fell 34% during the month, while Rocket Lab (RKLB) dropped 36% and SpaceX slid 37% as investor enthusiasm rapidly faded. Planet Labs and Spire Global…
The United States and Japan have carried out their first coordinated yen-buying intervention in nearly three decades after the yen weakened to a 40-year low against the dollar. The Japanese Ministry of Finance confirmed the joint intervention following a statement by President Donald Trump, who announced Washington was stepping in to support the yen as…
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares climbed 2% overnight Sunday after a regulatory filing indicated that direct-to-cell satellite operations in Japan could begin imminently. The filing, submitted to the Federal Communications Commission last week, confirmed that AST SpaceMobile would launch non-U.S. direct-to-cell operations with its mobile network operator partners in the near term. Japan is the first…
Quantum computing is rapidly moving from experimental concept to commercial reality, drawing serious attention from Wall Street analysts tracking the sector’s growth. Benchmark analyst Gary Mobley, who ranks among the top 4% of Wall Street analysts, has laid out a bullish case for three publicly traded quantum computing companies. Grand View Research projects the quantum…
A couple in their 60s is questioning whether their current estate plan is strong enough to prevent conflict among their heirs after they pass. The pair holds roughly $1.5 million in combined assets, a figure that includes their home but excludes bank accounts, vehicles, personal property, pensions, and future Social Security benefits. Their existing plan…
The final week of July 2026 proved to be one of the most closely watched stretches of the year for investors tracking major market developments. Earnings from the Magnificent Seven tech giants commanded the most attention, with results from several of the group’s heavyweights landing in quick succession throughout the week. Microsoft (MSFT) reported its…
Apple has launched the MacBook Neo, a $599 aluminum laptop powered by the A18 Pro chip, marking its boldest push into the budget PC segment in over a decade. The device was unveiled on March 4, 2026, at a special invite-only event in New York City, signaling a clear strategic shift for the Cupertino-based tech…