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Infleqtion, IBM, and Other Quantum Stocks Defy the Tech Selloff
Quantum computing stocks including IBM and Infleqtion rose despite a broader technology sector selloff. This growth follows new ex
topicAgentic AI Comes to Medicine
Agentic AI is moving from research tools to clinical application. A recent study shows these agents can improve adherence to sepsi
topicWhy odds of SpaceX merger with Tesla keep climbing every time the stock shoots up
Speculation grows regarding a merger between SpaceX and Tesla following the SpaceX public debut. Analysts suggest a combination co
topicClose call at Boston's Logan Airport as 2 flights come within 300 feet of each other
A Delta Air Lines flight aborted its landing at Boston Logan International Airport after nearly colliding with an American Airline
topicMines, Logistics and Deep Uncertainty Threaten a Middle East Oil Rebound
Oil exports from the Persian Gulf are rising following a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Producers are accelerating p
topicScott, Warren, Hill, Waters Release Updated Bill Text on Senate Consideration of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act - Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (.gov)
The U.S. Senate approved the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act with a vote of 85-5. The bipartisan legislation seeks to increase ho
topicS&P 500 and Nasdaq futures tick higher ahead of Fed decision; SpaceX rises: Live updates
S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures are trending higher as investors anticipate the Federal Reserve's first rate decision under Chair Kevin
topicPopular blood pressure medication recalled: FDA
The FDA has issued a nationwide recall for 11,460 bottles of the blood pressure drug chlorthalidone. The recall stems from a manuf
Oversized Trucks, SUVs Taking a Toll in America
American cars have grown larger and heavier, contributing to a rise in pedestrian fatalities. Investigations indicate that specifi
topicLSD Just Passed Its Biggest Test Yet for Treating Depression
Definium Therapeutics reported positive topline results from the Phase 3 Emerge study for its DT120 orally disintegrating tablet.
topicAllbirds continues AI pivot with name change and CEO hire, sending stock soaring
Allbirds has officially rebranded as Smartbird and appointed former AWS executive Nadia Carlsten as CEO. The company is transition
topicIntel, Sandisk, Accenture, SpaceX, and More Stocks That Explain Today’s Market
Storage makers are seeing financial gains from a current memory shortage. This follows a period of volatility for AI and chip stoc
topicOil touches pre-Iran war lows after ceasefire deal
Crude oil prices have returned to prewar levels as a peace framework between the US and Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz. Brent
topicWarsh’s First Test as Fed Chairman: Reading the AI Boom
Chairman Kevin Warsh held his first Federal Open Market Committee meeting on June 17. He maintained interest rates at 3.5% despite
topicBernie Sanders unveils $7 trillion plan to give Americans control of AI industry
Senator Bernie Sanders introduced legislation to transfer wealth and power from AI companies to the public. The plan establishes a
topicShareholders sue Uber’s board over sexual assaults, other incidents
A shareholder lawsuit led by a Detroit pension fund accuses Uber's board and management of neglecting compliance. The suit alleges
topicSpaceX extends losses after $600 billion wipeout, tech stocks slide again
SpaceX shares continued to decline on Tuesday after a three-session selloff. The company lost more than $600 billion in market val
topicStocks tumble on global chip rout with Nasdaq off more than 1%, led by Micron: Live updates
A widespread sell-off in semiconductor and AI stocks has hit global markets. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 are trending lower amid doubts
topicGoogle takes the hit in AI's talent war
Google is losing high-profile AI researchers to rivals OpenAI and Anthropic. This trend includes the departure of several senior e
topicThe CEO of Allbirds’ new AI biz has a plan, but no team
Allbirds has officially transitioned into an AI infrastructure startup called Smartbird. CEO Nadia Carlsten intends to target the
topicAnthropic Ban Forces Investor Rethink of Political Risk
The U.S. government blocked foreign nationals from accessing Anthropic's AI models. This move follows a dispute where the company
topicGodfather of AI blasts Musk's xAI as 'failure,' says labs are risking a 'big bubble explosion'
Yann LeCun claims xAI cannot compete with OpenAI or Anthropic. He warns that AI labs risk a "big bubble explosion" unless they low
topicSpaceX turns to bond market to raise capital, reports $100.8 billion cash
SpaceX has launched its first US dollar investment-grade bond sale to raise $20 billion. The company reported a cash balance of $1
topicMicron Earnings Seen Rising 987% Amid AI Megatrend
Micron Technology reported fiscal Q3 2026 results on June 24, surpassing revenue and margin expectations. The company's stock reac