David Tepper: I go back and forth on Nvidia
Youtube· 2025-09-18 14:00
update us on um China. There's not a day doesn't go by when we don't say the way president said China. Uh but update on your call on have we replaced security concerns with economic concerns.Is that the right thing to do. Do you have long-term worries as an American about about >> Well, I do. I mean, listen, I I I always it's what keeps my position from being too large because of um worried about different things that can be there.On the other hand, look, you you do have the same AI drivers there. You've ha ...
Better Quantum Computing Stock: IonQ vs. IBM
Yahoo Finance· 2025-09-18 14:00
Core Insights - IonQ is aggressively acquiring companies to enhance its technology and aims to lead in quantum computing-based internet development [1] - Since its IPO, IonQ's sales have nearly doubled annually, with projected revenue for 2025 between $82 million and $100 million, up from $43.1 million in 2024 [2] - IonQ's qubit technology, based on individual ions, allows operation at room temperature, contrasting with IBM's superconducting qubits that require cryogenic conditions [3][4] Company Performance - IonQ's operating loss in Q2 was $160.6 million, significantly higher than the $48.9 million loss from the previous year, raising concerns about long-term sustainability if costs continue to rise [6] - IonQ conducted a $1 billion secondary equity offering, resulting in cash and investments totaling $1.6 billion, which should support operations temporarily [7] Competitive Landscape - IBM's quantum computing technology is based on superconducting qubits, which are more mature and scalable due to compatibility with semiconductor manufacturing [8][9] - IBM's overall revenue increased by 8% year-over-year to $17 billion, with its generative AI business growing from $2 billion in 2024 to $7.5 billion [10] - IBM anticipates its free cash flow for 2025 to exceed $13.5 billion, indicating strong financial health to support its quantum computing initiatives [11] Future Outlook - IBM predicts achieving "quantum advantage" by the end of 2026, a milestone where quantum computers outperform classical ones in practical applications [12] - The transition to widespread commercial use of quantum computers may not occur until 2040, posing a risk for IonQ if it cannot manage its operating costs effectively [14] - IBM's consistent free cash flow and dividend payments make it a more stable investment compared to IonQ, which does not offer dividends [15]
Dongwu Cement (00695.HK) Undergoes Major Transformation with Suzhou State Capital Takeover, Forging a New Hong Kong-Suzhou Collaborative Blueprint for Emerging Industries
Globenewswire· 2025-09-18 14:00
Hong Kong, China, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dongwu Cement International Limited (00695.HK), a Hong Kong-listed company, recently announced a significant change in its shareholding structure, marking the beginning of an unprecedented strategic transformation. Suzhou state-owned capital, through Port & Shipping Group (HK) Investment Co., Limited (Port & Shipping Group (HK) Investment) and Suzhou Fenyan Capital Management Co., Ltd. (Fenyan Capital), has strategically invested to acquire a controlling ...
What many people get wrong about DeFi, according to the co-CEO of Kraken
Yahoo Finance· 2025-09-18 14:00
Decentralized finance, or DeFi, first took off around 2018, and is regularly hailed as a technology that breaks apart the traditional stack of financial services, and replaces it with a composable, Lego-like alternative. This is a fair description. But it also obscures the fact DeFi actually unifies many elements of finance, says Arjun Sethi, the co-CEO of Kraken and the featured guest on the newest episode of Fortune’s Crypto Playbook vodcast (available on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube). In a wide-ranging ...
No more need for needles: A new generation of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs in pill form is coming closer
WSJ· 2025-09-18 14:00
Makers of GLP-1 drugs, including Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, are close to releasing pills taken daily to help shed pounds as an alternative to weekly injections. ...
Beeline to Present at the Centurion One Capital 3rd Annual Bahamas Summit
Newsfile· 2025-09-18 14:00
Providence, Rhode Island--(Newsfile Corp. - September 18, 2025) - Beeline Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLNE) ("Beeline" or the "Company"), the fast-growing digital mortgage platform redefining the path to homeownership, is pleased to announce it will be presenting at the Centurion One Capital 3rd Annual Bahamas Summit, a two-day invitation-only event taking place at the exclusive Rosewood Baha Mar Hotel from Tuesday, October 28th to Wednesday, October 29th, 2025, in Nassau, Bahamas. Nick Liuzza, CEO, will be pr ...
FNB Adds AI and Data Science Directors to Strategy Leadership Team
Prnewswire· 2025-09-18 14:00
Core Insights - First National Bank, a subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation, has appointed Santosh Sinha and Sundeep Tangirala as Senior Vice Presidents to enhance its AI and data science capabilities [1][3] - The focus on innovation and digital technology is aimed at driving growth and improving client experience [1] - Sinha will lead the AI strategy with an emphasis on ethical practices, while Tangirala will oversee strategic decisioning systems and regulatory models [1][3] Group 1: Company Developments - Santosh Sinha has over 10 years of experience in financial services and has previously worked as a cofounder of a technology startup and an AI researcher for the U.S. government [1][2] - Sundeep Tangirala has more than 20 years of technology experience, including nearly 15 years in the financial services sector, and previously served as Senior Vice President at PNC Bank [3][4] - F.N.B. Corporation operates in seven states and the District of Columbia, with total assets nearing $50 billion and approximately 350 banking offices [5][6] Group 2: Strategic Focus - The company aims to leverage AI, data science, and quantitative modeling to inform strategic planning and service delivery [1] - Tangirala's team will focus on identifying insights to drive revenue, efficiency, and process improvements across various departments [3] - The bank's services include commercial banking, consumer banking, and wealth management solutions, indicating a diversified service offering [6]
Volvo Trucks puts new long-haul truck to the test in scorching desert conditions
Globenewswire· 2025-09-18 14:00
VNL Hot Weather Testing This summer, Volvo Trucks engineers ran the all-new Volvo VNL through grueling hot-weather testing in the deserts of Arizona, Nevada, and California, where temperatures can soar to 120 degrees Fahrenheit and often linger in the mid-110s. VNL Hot Shutdown Seen here at the top of Union Pass on the steep Davis Dam Grade, the all-new Volvo VNL is in the middle of one of the most demanding evaluations – the “hot shutdown,” where trucks are driven up a 10-mile grade in triple-digit ...
Ask an Advisor: With 2 Homes, IRAs and $600k in Assets, Should We Use a Trust or a Will?
Yahoo Finance· 2025-09-18 14:00
SmartAsset and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. What is the benefit of having a trust versus a will? We own our home, have a rental property and we have no debt. My husband and I are retired and both have IRAs, over $500,000 in the stock market and approximately $100,000 in CDs. We have three grown children – one is a stepchild. We currently have a will but are wondering if a trust is a better option. – Judith This is a good question that many people d ...
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of aTyr Pharma, Inc. - ATYR
Prnewswire· 2025-09-18 14:00
NEW YORK , Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of aTyr Pharma, Inc. Â ("aTyr" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ATYR). ...