The quantum computing sector faced a major litmus test this week as two of its most prominent players, IonQ and D-Wave, opened their books for the final quarter of 2025. In an industry often criticised for being “all promise and no profit,” investors were looking for concrete signs of commercial scaling. While both companies have
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) once again defied the laws of gravity this week, delivering a fourth-quarter earnings report that shattered Wall Street’s lofty expectations. For most sectors, a rising tide lifts all boats, but in the hyper-competitive semiconductor space, Nvidia’s dominance is increasingly acting as an anchor for its rivals. Despite reporting a massive “beat and
Eos Energy Enterprises (EOSE) saw its shares plummet today following a fourth-quarter earnings report that, on the surface, looked like a classic “miss.” Despite a staggering 700% year-over-year revenue surge, the company’s 2026 guidance came in softer than analysts expected, and net losses remained wide. For the faint of heart, the immediate double-digit drop is
Shares of Accenture climbed on Thursday after the consulting giant announced a multi-year partnership with French artificial-intelligence startup Mistral AI. The stock was up about 6% at $202.98 in midday trading. Under the agreement, Accenture will gain access to Mistral AI’s models for use across its consulting and technology services. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The Hang Seng Tech Index continued its strong downward trend this week as some key Chinese technology companies published weak financial results and as mainland Chinese investors continued selling Hong Kong shares. It tumbled to a low of H$5,100, its lowest level since June last year, and is down by over 23% from its highest
Paramount Skydance has prevailed in the high-stakes takeover battle for Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix declined to match the David Ellison-led group’s improved offer, reshaping the competitive landscape of the global media and streaming industry. Warner’s board determined that Paramount’s $31-per-share all-cash proposal for the entire company was superior to Netflix’s earlier agreement to purchase
Berkshire Hathaway stock price rose by over 1.5% on Thursday as American shares rebounded and as investors wait for its financial results. BRK jumped to $753,250, bringing its market capitalization to over $1.07 trillion. It has also formed an inverted head-and-shoulders pattern, pointing to a rebound after its results. Berkshire Hathaway stock price technical analysis
US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds attracted more than $1 billion in net inflows over three trading sessions this week. Spot Bitcoin ETFs logged $1.02 billion in combined inflows from Tuesday through Thursday, according to data from SoSoValue. Wednesday accounted for the largest single-day total during the stretch, with $506.51 million entering the funds. The rebound
IAG share price jumped to a new record high on Friday after the company published strong financial results, which provided more information about its operations. It soared to a high of 463p and then pulled back to 438p. British Airways parent is firing on all cylinders IAG, the parent company of top airlines like British
Netflix shares rose sharply in premarket trading on Friday after the company withdrew from a high-stakes bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, a move investors interpreted as a sign of financial discipline rather than a missed opportunity. The stock climbed 8.45% in premarket trading on Friday after the streaming giant confirmed it would not match