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College students across the United States are increasingly moving into retirement communities, drawn by more than just the prospect of affordable housing in a difficult market. Intergenerational living arrangements are gaining traction as a creative solution to two distinct social problems: the student housing crisis and senior loneliness. University-based programs are pairing young students with…
UK banks are expected to report strong first-half profits this week, even as the ongoing Iran war raises fresh concerns about household finances and loan defaults. Barclays (BARC.L), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L), and NatWest are all scheduled to release their half-year results on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday respectively. Experts broadly anticipate that all three lenders…
SpaceX (SPCX) has fallen more than 50% from its all-time intraday high, joining a broader space stock sell-off that was already in motion before its June 12 market debut. The Procure Space ETF (UFO) peaked in late May, roughly two weeks before SpaceX reached the public market, signaling the sector had already begun to roll…
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) will ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell on July 27, 2026, marking the company’s official listing debut on the prestigious technology exchange. CEO Dr. Alan Baratz and the D-Wave management team will lead the ceremonial bell-ringing at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square, New York. The event follows the company’s voluntary transfer…
RTX Corp. and Lockheed Martin have emerged as standout performers this week, riding a wave of investor enthusiasm following strong second-quarter 2026 earnings reports. Both defense giants delivered results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, raised their full-year outlooks, and reported record contract backlogs that signal durable demand for years ahead. RTX posted double-digit revenue and…
China has steadily expanded its economic and political footprint across the Middle East, positioning itself as a dominant force in the region’s shifting power dynamics. Analysts who track global currency flows and commodity markets say Beijing’s deepening ties with Middle Eastern nations carry significant implications for both gold prices and the U.S. dollar. As China…
A 63-year-old semiretired physician is raising a pointed question about whether high-net-worth Americans should be allowed to opt out of Social Security entirely. The physician, writing to MarketWatch’s “Dear Quentin” advice column hosted by Quentin Fottrell, says they have accumulated $2 million in retirement savings. The letter writer argues that wealthy retirees with substantial nest…
Wise Group PLC (WSE) saw its shares fall more than 10% after U.S. regulators rejected its application for a national trust bank charter. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency denied the application from Wise US Inc., citing concerns over compliance and anti-money laundering standards. The OCC also pointed to historical issues that Wise…
Shares of AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) and Rocket Lab (RKLB) slipped in overnight trading heading into Friday, pressured by reports that SpaceX is pulling back on future Falcon 9 launch availability. ASTS fell roughly 1% while RKLB dropped approximately 0.3%, though both stocks remained positive on the week, with ASTS up 2% and RKLB gaining 4%….
The quantum computing sector has emerged as one of the most hotly debated investment categories, with five major pure-play companies competing for dominance in the space. IonQ (IONQ), Quantinuum (QNT), Rigetti Computing (RGTI), Infleqtion (INFQ), and D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) represent the most prominent names investors are watching closely right now. All quantum computers are built…