D-Wave Quantum Rises on $100M Government Funding Deal
Technology Sarah Chen

D-Wave Quantum Rises on $100M Government Funding Deal

D-Wave Quantum shares surged 33% after signing a $100 million funding letter of intent with the U.S. Commerce Department, which would receive an equity stake.

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Rigetti Computing Surges on $100M US Quantum Funding Deal
Technology Sarah Chen

Rigetti Computing Surges on $100M US Quantum Funding Deal

Rigetti Computing shares jumped 30.57% on Thursday and continued rising pre-market Friday after the company signed a preliminary $100 million quantum computing deal with the U.S. government.

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Nvidia Reports Record Revenue, Stock Dips as Market Eyes Future AI Demand
Technology Sarah Chen

Nvidia Reports Record Revenue, Stock Dips as Market Eyes Future AI Demand

Nvidia shares slipped 1.77% to $219.51 despite record quarterly revenue of $81.6 billion and a $91 billion forecast, as investors weigh AI growth sustainability and competitive threats.

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Asian Markets Rally on US-Iran Talks, Nikkei Nears Record
Markets Daniel Marsh

Asian Markets Rally on US-Iran Talks, Nikkei Nears Record

Asian shares advanced Friday, with Japan's Nikkei jumping 2.8% toward a record high, fueled by hopes for US-Iran diplomacy, while oil remained near $105 and the yen stayed weak.

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ASX Rises as Miners Rally, Guzman y Gomez Surges on US Exit
Markets Daniel Marsh

ASX Rises as Miners Rally, Guzman y Gomez Surges on US Exit

The ASX200 rose 0.41% on Friday, powered by mining stocks and a 9.6% surge in Guzman y Gomez after the chain exited the US. Weak employment data reduced rate hike concerns.

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London Stocks Edge Higher Amid Mixed UK Economic Signals
Markets Daniel Marsh

London Stocks Edge Higher Amid Mixed UK Economic Signals

FTSE 100 gained 0.37% in early trade, supported by BT, Compass, and 3i, while UK retail sales dropped 1.3% and public borrowing hit £24.3 billion.

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Indian Markets Edge Higher as Banking Gains Counter Oil and Rupee Risks
Markets Daniel Marsh

Indian Markets Edge Higher as Banking Gains Counter Oil and Rupee Risks

Indian shares rose Friday, led by private banks, as the Nifty 50 gained 0.69% to 23,818.25. Gains were capped by high oil prices and a weak rupee.

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Lloyds, SpaceX IPO, and Market Divergence Lead Today's Financial News
Markets Daniel Marsh

Lloyds, SpaceX IPO, and Market Divergence Lead Today's Financial News

Lloyds Banking Group shares have risen 22% in the past year, showcasing strong dividend power. SpaceX files for a landmark IPO, while market divergence highlights tech optimism versus inflation concerns.

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Dow Closes at Record High Amid Late-Session Tech Buying
Markets Daniel Marsh

Dow Closes at Record High Amid Late-Session Tech Buying

The Dow closed at a record 50,285.66, rising 0.55%, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also higher. Nvidia slipped despite record revenue, as oil and inflation concerns linger before the holiday weekend.

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OpenAI Nears Public Debut, IPO Filing Imminent
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OpenAI Nears Public Debut, IPO Filing Imminent

OpenAI is set to confidentially file for an IPO, aiming for a September listing. A recent court victory removes a major hurdle, boosting its private market value.

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Estée Lauder Shares Jump After Merger Talks Collapse
Markets Daniel Marsh

Estée Lauder Shares Jump After Merger Talks Collapse

Estée Lauder shares rose about 10% in extended trading after ending merger discussions with Spain's Puig, shifting focus to its standalone turnaround strategy.

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WhiteFiber Soars 22% on $160M AI Deal; Funding Test Looms in July
Technology Sarah Chen

WhiteFiber Soars 22% on $160M AI Deal; Funding Test Looms in July

WhiteFiber shares surged 22% on a $160M AI compute deal for a Paris deployment. The contract uses NVIDIA GPUs, but execution and financing remain key hurdles ahead of a July service launch.

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