D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock climbed 52% after Nvidia introduced Ising quantum AI models, sparking renewed interest in quantum computing investments.
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Merck (MRK) stock jumped 3% after FDA fast-tracked review of KEYTRUDA combinations for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Decision due August 17, 2026.
Faraday Future (FFAI) closes $45M financing with US investor for AI robotics and FX Super One EV delivery. Details on deal structure and proposals.
IonQ stock climbed 60% after Nvidia unveiled quantum AI tools. Explore what’s fueling the momentum and where analysts see the stock heading next.
Honeywell (HON) sells Productivity Solutions unit to Brady (BRC) for $1.4B cash. Deal valued at 8x EBITDA ahead of planned Aerospace spin-off in Q3 2026.
AstraZeneca’s (AZN) tozorakimab succeeds in Phase III MIRANDA trial, reducing COPD exacerbations in former and current smokers compared to placebo.
USA Rare Earth (USAR) stock climbs 8.25% after announcing $2.8B Serra Verde acquisition, targeting dominance in non-China heavy rare earth supply by 2027.
Lululemon (LULU) debuts Mexico e-commerce platform and plans 8 new stores in FY26, targeting over 30 locations by year-end in major expansion push.
American Airlines (AAL) rejected United’s merger proposal citing competition concerns as oil prices surged 6% on Iran tensions, sending airline stocks down.
QXO stock gains 3% on $17B TopBuild acquisition deal. The transaction offers a 23% premium and creates North America’s second-largest building products firm.
Sandisk (SNDK) drops 1.6% as it enters Nasdaq 100, following 12% pre-rally. Wells Fargo upgrades target to $975 with Equal Weight rating.
Bernstein forecasts prediction markets to reach $1 trillion by 2030. Kalshi and Polymarket already surpassed 2025’s volume in early 2026 alone.
SK Hynix shares jumped 3.4% after launching mass production of 192GB SOCAMM2 memory modules for Nvidia’s Vera Rubin AI platform, expected in late 2026.
Bernstein’s 5-year AI forecast shows cloud infrastructure will dominate as enterprise software shifts to AI control planes. The death of software? Not quite.
Critical Metals (CRML) receives Greenland approval for 92.5% Tanbreez stake, securing $120M EXIM backing with pilot plant launch set for May 2026.

