Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation Three-year partnership strengthens Canadian innovation in 5G, Cloud RAN, AI, and quantum technologies while supporting domestic supply chains and global growth OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson today announced the signing of a USD $3 billion partnership agreement with Export Development Canada (EDC) to expand investment in Canadian research and development, deepen domestic supply chains, and accelerate next-generation technologies including 5G, Cloud R ...

Market Overview - U.S. stocks closed mixed with the Dow Jones Industrial Average increasing by 0.6% to 46,018.32, while the S&P 500 decreased by 0.1% to 6,600.35 and the Nasdaq fell by 0.3% to 22,261.33 [1] Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to a range of 4.00%-4.25%, ending a nine-month pause and marking the fourth reduction in the current easing cycle [2] - Policymakers projected faster rate cuts ahead, lowering their 2025 outlook to 3.6% from 3.9%, while upgrading GDP forecasts and acknowledging persistent inflation pressures [2] Company Stock Performances - **Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. (CBRL)**: Stock fell by 3.16% to $49.59, with a significant after-hours decline of 9.28% to $44.99 following a mixed fourth-quarter earnings report that missed earnings per share estimates [3] - **D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS)**: Stock surged by 18.98% to $22.54, reaching a new 52-week high of $22.85 during the Qubits Japan 2025 conference [4] - **IonQ Inc. (IONQ)**: Stock rose by 5.11% to $65.44, hitting an all-time high of $66.39, with a notable after-hours spike of nearly 7.2% to $70.13 after a deal with the U.S. Department of Energy [5] - **Krispy Kreme Inc. (DNUT)**: Stock increased by 0.96% to $3.15, rising almost 3.8% to $3.27 in after-hours trading after FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed his purchase of the stock [6] - **Broadcom Inc. (AVGO)**: Stock dropped by 3.84% to $346.17, but spiked 1.3% to $350.70 in after-hours trading following the expansion of its partnership with Lloyds Banking Group [7] Stock Rankings - Cracker Barrel stock has a Momentum ranking in the 74th percentile according to Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings [8]

Core Insights - IonQ has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to enhance the development and deployment of quantum technologies in space [1] Group 1: Agreement Details - The MOU supports the DOE's Quantum in Space (QIS) initiative [1] - IonQ's role includes demonstrating quantum ground-to-orbit-to-ground capabilities [1]