CleanSpark Faces $378M Loss as Bitcoin Slump and AI Transition Test Strategy
Crypto Sarah Chen

CleanSpark Faces $378M Loss as Bitcoin Slump and AI Transition Test Strategy

CleanSpark posted a $378.3 million net loss in fiscal Q2, driven by a $224.1 million bitcoin fair-value loss and a 24.9% revenue decline to $136.4 million. Its AI/HPC pivot has yet to generate revenue.

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ASX 200 Dips on Bank Weakness, Budget Jitters; Miners Rally on Copper Surge
Markets Daniel Marsh

ASX 200 Dips on Bank Weakness, Budget Jitters; Miners Rally on Copper Surge

The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.36% on Tuesday, dragged lower by banks and tech stocks ahead of the federal budget. Miners rallied as copper hit a record high, with BHP gaining 2.5%.

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Work Medical Stock Skyrockets 206% on AI BioToken Pact, Then Plunges
Markets Daniel Marsh

Work Medical Stock Skyrockets 206% on AI BioToken Pact, Then Plunges

WORK Medical Technology Group shares tripled on an AI partnership with Shanghai Novabioplus, then plunged 48% in premarket. The deal targets protein modeling and BioTokens but lacks financial details.

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Intuitive Surgical Drops to 52-Week Low on Recall and Competition Fears
Regulation James Calloway

Intuitive Surgical Drops to 52-Week Low on Recall and Competition Fears

Intuitive Surgical shares fell to a 52-week low Monday after an FDA recall and lowered procedure growth forecasts, overshadowing a strong Q1 earnings beat.

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IonQ Shares Surge After SkyWater Deal Gets Shareholder Nod
Technology Sarah Chen

IonQ Shares Surge After SkyWater Deal Gets Shareholder Nod

IonQ shares rose 15.54% to $56.89 after SkyWater shareholders approved the $1.8 billion acquisition, clearing a key hurdle. The deal still needs regulatory approval.

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Indian Markets Extend Losses as Rupee Weakens to New Low
Markets Daniel Marsh

Indian Markets Extend Losses as Rupee Weakens to New Low

Indian stocks fell for a fourth session as the rupee hit a record low and crude oil surged above $106. Nifty 50 dropped 1.45%, Sensex lost 1.63%.

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FTSE 100 Drops as UK Bond Yields Spike Amid Political Turmoil
Markets Daniel Marsh

FTSE 100 Drops as UK Bond Yields Spike Amid Political Turmoil

The FTSE 100 fell 0.48% as UK gilt yields hit multi-decade highs and political pressure mounted on PM Starmer. Banks led losses, with Barclays down 4%, while sterling weakened.

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Rigetti Revenue Triples but Operating Loss Widens as Quantum Development Costs Surge
Earnings James Calloway

Rigetti Revenue Triples but Operating Loss Widens as Quantum Development Costs Surge

Rigetti Computing's Q1 revenue more than tripled to $4.4 million, but operating losses widened to $26 million as the company invested heavily in its 108-qubit system and other quantum technologies.

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AST SpaceMobile Q1 Loss Widens, Cash Reserves and Satellite Launch Plans Under Scrutiny
Earnings James Calloway

AST SpaceMobile Q1 Loss Widens, Cash Reserves and Satellite Launch Plans Under Scrutiny

AST SpaceMobile's Q1 loss widened to $191M, revenue missed estimates at $14.7M, but the company maintains its 2026 outlook and a mid-June satellite launch, backed by $3.46B in cash.

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Quantum Computing Inc. Shares Surge 14% on Q1 Revenue Boost from Acquisitions
Technology Sarah Chen

Quantum Computing Inc. Shares Surge 14% on Q1 Revenue Boost from Acquisitions

Quantum Computing Inc. shares rose 14% premarket after Q1 revenue hit $3.7 million, fueled by acquisitions. Core sales were just $204,000.

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Plug Power Shares Surge on Q1 Revenue Beat, Cash Concerns Linger
Earnings James Calloway

Plug Power Shares Surge on Q1 Revenue Beat, Cash Concerns Linger

Plug Power shares surged 12.8% after Q1 revenue beat forecasts and operating loss narrowed, but net loss widened on non-cash charges and cash burn remains a concern.

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Spokane Valley Bans Bitcoin ATMs Following Surge in Scam Losses
Regulation James Calloway

Spokane Valley Bans Bitcoin ATMs Following Surge in Scam Losses

Spokane Valley has banned virtual currency kiosks after police linked them to fraud, major financial losses, and a suicide. The city council voted unanimously on May 5.

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