Mid-cap stocks have the best odds of scaling into $100 billion corporations thanks to their tested business models and large addressable markets.
But the many opportunities in front of them attract significant competition, spanning from industry behemoths with seemingly infinite resources to small, nimble players with chips on their shoulders.
Shares of quantum computing company IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) jumped 3% in the morning session after the company announced a strategic collaboration with Emergence Quantum, an Australian quantum hardware research and development firm. The partnership aimed to advance quantum innovation by co-developing next-generation electronics and materials for ion trap technology, which is core to IonQ's quantum computers. Specifically, the two companies planned to work on designing specialized integrated circuits for qubit control, reducing hardware complexity, and exploring new materials to improve performance. This collaboration expanded IonQ's presence in the Asia-Pacific region and tapped into Australia's growing quantum talent. Emergence Quantum was founded by former members of Microsoft's quantum team, bringing significant expertise to the partnership. The move built on IonQ's existing relationships in the country, including a collaboration with the Australian National University.
Goldman Sachs and BNY Mellon launch blockchain-powered system for tokenizing traditional financial assets in the US, aiming to improve fund utility and enable use as collateral.
Regulatory changes may soon allow asset managers to launch new, more efficient ETF share classes linked to existing mutual funds, shaking up the $25 trillion industry. Early movers like Vanguard, DFA, Fidelity, and Franklin Templeton are poised to benefit.
Shares of quantum computing company IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) jumped 4.7% in the morning session after a competitor's technical breakthrough lifted sentiment across the quantum computing sector.
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. has $13.7 billion in revenue and 23,000 employees. It also has a history of consistently beating the returns of the overall market.
In the rapidly evolving world of finance, few topics generate as much debate, curiosity, and confusion as Bitcoin. Heralded by some as “digital gold” and derided by others as a speculative bubble, Bitcoin has become both a buzzword and a battleground for investors seeking to understand whether it belongs in
The search for consistent, predictable income is a constant for investors in both bull and bear markets. While traditional dividend stocks and bonds are reliable tools, a lesser-known but increasingly popular approach—known as the Option Wheel Strategy—is rapidly gaining traction among retail traders and seasoned professionals alike. This
Even if a company is profitable, it doesn’t always mean it’s a great investment.
Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.
