Articles by Sarah Chen
D-Wave Quantum Surges on Nvidia's Quantum AI Push, Reports Strong Bookings
D-Wave Quantum shares advanced Thursday, extending gains after Nvidia introduced AI models for quantum computing. The company reported robust first-quarter 2026 bookings exceeding $32.8 million.
Intel Expands 18A Chip Reach to Mainstream Laptops Amid Analyst Target Hikes
Intel has introduced its Core Series 3 mobile processors, extending its 18A manufacturing technology to mainstream laptops. The stock gained over 4% following the announcement, with Wall Street firms raising price targets ahead of the company's quarterly results.
IonQ Stock Surges on DARPA Contract and Quantum Networking Milestone
IonQ stock advanced following a DARPA contract award and a successful quantum networking demonstration. The company also reported strong 2025 revenue and provided 2026 guidance.
Boeing Unveils New Satellite Platform, Aims for 26 Deliveries in 2026
Boeing and its Millennium subsidiary introduced the Resolute mid-class satellite platform, with plans to deliver 26 spacecraft in 2026. The move responds to urgent military demands for faster production.
Rocket Lab Shares Soar on Strategic Acquisition and New Thruster Launch
Rocket Lab shares climbed 9% Thursday, fueled by the completion of its Mynaric buyout and the introduction of a new electric satellite thruster, boosting investor confidence in its expanded space systems strategy.
Microsoft and Oracle Rebound as AI Spending and Power Deals Fuel Optimism
Microsoft and Oracle shares advanced Thursday, buoyed by robust AI demand signals and Oracle's major power procurement for its data centers. Investors are reassessing the heavy tech investments of recent years.
China Solar Export Curbs Could Disrupt Tesla's U.S. Energy Expansion
Beijing is weighing export limits on advanced solar manufacturing gear, potentially complicating Tesla's U.S. factory plans. The automaker's energy storage business is now more profitable than its core vehicle operations.
MicroStrategy Bolsters Bitcoin Holdings with $1 Billion Purchase via Preferred Stock
MicroStrategy purchased 13,927 Bitcoin for approximately $1 billion, funded entirely by sales of its STRC preferred shares, bringing its total BTC holdings to 780,897.
Ripple's Korean Bond Pilot Boosts XRP, Rakuten Delay Mutes Rally
XRP climbed toward $1.39 following Ripple's new partnership with South Korea's Kyobo Life Insurance for a blockchain bond settlement pilot. The advance was tempered by Rakuten Wallet's postponement of XRP and four other token listings.
Bitcoin Stabilizes Near $74K as Institutional Demand Returns
Bitcoin traded around $74,395 Wednesday, maintaining gains after briefly surpassing $76,000. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $411.4 million in inflows, reversing the previous day's outflow, while corporate purchases resumed.
Supermicro Expands Edge AI Portfolio Amid Margin Pressure and Legal Scrutiny
Super Micro Computer unveiled new compact edge AI systems using AMD chips, aiming to diversify beyond data centers. The launch follows a quarter where revenue soared past $12.6 billion but gross margin fell to 6.3%.