Just_Super/iStock via Getty Images This is my initial coverage on D-Wave Quantum Inc. ( QBTS ). In this article, I will analyze their core technology, the recent pivot via the Quantum Circuits acquisition, and finally, the current valuation. Despite the massive cash position, serving as a means of developing their technology, I am bearish in the short term due to minuscule revenues and lagging tec...
Just_Super/iStock via Getty Images This is my initial coverage on D-Wave Quantum Inc. ( QBTS ). In this article, I will analyze their core technology, the recent pivot via the Quantum Circuits acquisition, and finally, the current valuation. Despite the massive cash position, serving as a means of developing their technology, I am bearish in the short term due to minuscule revenues and lagging technology. Therefore, I am issuing a ''Sell'' rating. Introduction to the Technology For the readers unfamiliar with the company, D-Wave is a commercial quantum computing enterprise. To be more specific, so far the company has focused exclusively on quantum annealing, a subfield of quantum computing. Their quantum systems, Advantage and Advantage2, are based on this technology. The problem is that annealing is only suitable for certain ''simple'' problems like supply lines, financial or manufacturing optimization, but not for general-purpose computing tasks like decryption or quantum chemistry simulation. I believe that their minuscule revenues serve as evidence. Advantage and Advantage2 were released in 2020 and May 2025, respectively. Thus, I can safely assume the company had more than enough time to promote and advertise their machines, and I believe that if they were useful, we should have seen some revenue spikes by now. Yet the opposite is true. In the latest quarter, the company only generated $2.8 million in revenue, which was the worst quarter in 2025 by revenue. For a company trading at a multi-billion-dollar valuation, this is negligible. Comparison with Gate Model Quantum Computing Peers To understand their recent acquisition, one must understand their pure-play quantum peers like IonQ, Inc. ( IONQ ) or Rigetti Computing, Inc. ( RGTI ). Both companies operate on gate architectures that process algorithms through a specific sequence of logical operations using qubits. This allows them to offer a broader range of services, making them much more useful compared to qu...
March 17 (Reuters) - Smartphone chip designer Qualcomm on Tuesday unveiled a $20 billion stock buyback program, in addition to its existing $2.1 billion share repurchase authority. Shares of the company rose more than 2% in premarket trading. Qualcomm is also increasing its quarterly cash dividend by over 3%, to 92 cents per share from 89 cents, the company said. "We remain focused on ...
March 17 (Reuters) - Smartphone chip designer Qualcomm on Tuesday unveiled a $20 billion stock buyback program, in addition to its existing $2.1 billion share repurchase authority. Shares of the company rose more than 2% in premarket trading. Qualcomm is also increasing its quarterly cash dividend by over 3%, to 92 cents per share from 89 cents, the company said. "We remain focused on stockholder returns and executing on our ongoing diversification opportunities," CEO Cristiano Amon said. (Reporting by Arsheeya Bajwa in Bengaluru; Editing by Krishna Chandra Eluri)
Britons taking out a new home loan face paying nearly £800 a year more on average than before the Iran war as “Trumpflation” pushes up UK mortgage rates, according to Moneyfacts. Nearly 700 mortgage deals have been pulled by lenders as the economic fallout from the war results in the biggest upheaval since the aftermath of Liz Truss’s disastrous mini-budget in 2022. “War in the Middle East has add...
Britons taking out a new home loan face paying nearly £800 a year more on average than before the Iran war as “Trumpflation” pushes up UK mortgage rates, according to Moneyfacts. Nearly 700 mortgage deals have been pulled by lenders as the economic fallout from the war results in the biggest upheaval since the aftermath of Liz Truss’s disastrous mini-budget in 2022. “War in the Middle East has added almost £800 to a typical annual mortgage bill in just two weeks, which will be unwelcome news for anyone currently seeking a fixed-rate deal,” said Adam French, the head of consumer finance at the data company Moneyfacts. “The average two-year fixed rate has jumped from 4.83% at the start of March to 5.28% today – its highest level since April 2025. The average five-year fix has risen from 4.95% to 5.32%, now at its highest since February 2025.” For a borrower with a £250,000 mortgage over 25 years, that equates to paying £788 more a year on a two-year fix, or £651 more on a five-year deal compared with just a fortnight ago, French explained. The upward march of home loan costs is a blow to buyers and those hoping to remortgage. About 1.8m fixed-rate deals are due to end in 2026, and most of these borrowers will need to get a new mortgage. The change of direction comes amid the global shock waves caused by the war. Before the conflict, economists had anticipated two cuts to UK interest rates in 2026 after the four announced by the Bank of England last year. Now the pre-eminent concern is that the higher oil and gas prices will stoke inflation. That uncertainty has pushed up the money market swap rates that lenders use to decide rates on their new fixed mortgages. Financial experts now expect the Bank to hold rates at 3.75% at its policy meeting on Thursday, with cuts off the table. Before the war, the central bank was widely expected to cut rates on Thursday. If inflation spikes, some commentators say interest rates could rise before the end of the year. There are now ju...
Exchange Income ( EIF:CA ) declares CAD 0.23/share monthly dividend , in line with previous. Payable April 15; for shareholders of record March 31; ex-div March 31. See EIF:CA Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Exchange Income Exchange Income Corporation (EIF:CA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Exchange Income prices inaugural $600M investment-grade senior unsecured notes...
Exchange Income ( EIF:CA ) declares CAD 0.23/share monthly dividend , in line with previous. Payable April 15; for shareholders of record March 31; ex-div March 31. See EIF:CA Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Exchange Income Exchange Income Corporation (EIF:CA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Exchange Income prices inaugural $600M investment-grade senior unsecured notes Historical earnings data for Exchange Income Dividend scorecard for Exchange Income Financial information for Exchange Income
Oman LNG is offering to sell a cargo of liquefied natural gas to be delivered to Asia, according to people with knowledge of the matter, signaling a trickle of the fuel continues to flow from the Middle East despite the Iran war. Traders have been closely watching Oman, the world’s eighth largest LNG producer, for signs it would continue shipping it as attacks in the region intensify. The nation’s...
Oman LNG is offering to sell a cargo of liquefied natural gas to be delivered to Asia, according to people with knowledge of the matter, signaling a trickle of the fuel continues to flow from the Middle East despite the Iran war. Traders have been closely watching Oman, the world’s eighth largest LNG producer, for signs it would continue shipping it as attacks in the region intensify. The nation’s export plant is on the Arabian Sea, meaning tankers don’t need to pass through Strait of Hormuz to access it. The US and Israel’s war against Iran has cut off about a fifth of the world’s LNG supply. The world’s largest LNG export facility, in Qatar, has been shut down for more than two weeks following an Iranian drone strike on the plant. Shipments from the United Arab Emirates, meanwhile, are all but trapped inside the Persian Gulf because Iran has effectively blocked the strait. Oman’s LNG plant in Qalhat has loaded nine cargoes since the war began, according to shipping data compiled by Bloomberg. The recent shipment it’s offering is for delivery from late April to early May, the people said. The tender closed earlier Tuesday. While supplies continue to flow from Oman, Rystad warned in a research note that its LNG exports could still be at risk, particularly since Iran has already attacked one of the nation’s ports in Sohar, about 200 miles (320 kilometers) northwest of the LNG plant in Qalhat.
This isn't just a supplier relationship. It's a platform strategy. The Anti-Tesla Stack Is Taking Shape At the center is Nvidia's DRIVE Hyperion platform—a standardized hardware and software stack that multiple automakers can build on. That's a fundamentally different model from Tesla's vertically integrated approach. While Tesla controls everything from chips to software to fleet, Nvidia is enabl...
This isn't just a supplier relationship. It's a platform strategy. The Anti-Tesla Stack Is Taking Shape At the center is Nvidia's DRIVE Hyperion platform—a standardized hardware and software stack that multiple automakers can build on. That's a fundamentally different model from Tesla's vertically integrated approach. While Tesla controls everything from chips to software to fleet, Nvidia is enabling an open ecosystem where dozens of players can scale simultaneously. And that scale matters. Instead of one company deploying millions of vehicles, Nvidia's partners could collectively flood global markets with autonomous-ready cars—effectively surrounding Tesla's closed system with a distributed network. Uber Adds Distribution The missing piece in most autonomous strategies has been deployment. That's where Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) comes in. Nvidia and Uber plan to launch a global Level 4 robotaxi network starting in Los Angeles and San Francisco in 2027, expanding to 28 cities by 2028. That gives Nvidia's ecosystem something Tesla still lacks at scale: an established ride-hailing distribution layer. Platform Vs. Product Tesla still leads in integration and execution speed. But Nvidia is betting on a different playbook—one that looks more like Android versus iPhone. If it works, the robotaxi race won't be won by a single company. It will be won by whoever builds the largest ecosystem. And right now, Nvidia appears to be turning its partners into an army. Image created using artificial intelligence via ChatGPT.
Palantir's (PLTR) CEO Alex Karp is jumping into the Middle East fracas, courtesy of his latest comments. The CEO said in plain words that Palantir’s software is helping U.S. allies in the Middle East. Palantir is a controversial company. But no one can deny the company's software capability. His ...
Palantir's (PLTR) CEO Alex Karp is jumping into the Middle East fracas, courtesy of his latest comments. The CEO said in plain words that Palantir’s software is helping U.S. allies in the Middle East. Palantir is a controversial company. But no one can deny the company's software capability. His ...
Token Security Co., Ltd. Session reveals how a remote code execution flaw in Azure MCP servers could enable attackers to compromise Azure tenants TEL AVIV, Israel and NEW YORK, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Token Security, the leader in identity-first AI agent security, today announced that security researcher Ariel Simon will present new vulnerability research at the RSAC™ 2026 Conference, d...
Token Security Co., Ltd. Session reveals how a remote code execution flaw in Azure MCP servers could enable attackers to compromise Azure tenants TEL AVIV, Israel and NEW YORK, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Token Security, the leader in identity-first AI agent security, today announced that security researcher Ariel Simon will present new vulnerability research at the RSAC™ 2026 Conference, demonstrating how a remote code execution (RCE) flaw in Microsoft’s Azure Model Context Protocol (MCP) server could enable attackers to compromise cloud environments. download WHO: Ariel Simon, Security Researcher, Token Security, is an expert in cloud and AI security, vulnerability discovery, and identity systems. He focuses on uncovering critical vulnerabilities in modern cloud and AI environments. Prior to Token Security, Ariel served as a senior security researcher in Unit 81 of the Israel Defense Forces, where he led large-scale cyber projects and conducted advanced penetration testing, application research, and malware analysis. WHAT: MCP (Model Context Protocol) is rapidly becoming the standard interface that allows large language models (LLMs) to interact with external systems, such as cloud platforms and developer tools. However, as adoption accelerates, security controls have not always kept pace. In this session, Simon will demonstrate a remote code execution vulnerability discovered in the official Azure MCP server that could allow an unauthenticated attacker with network access to compromise the server, extract Azure credentials, and gain control over a victim organization’s Azure and Entra ID environment. Attendees will learn: WHERE: RSAC™ 2026 Conference, [HT-R02], Moscone Center, San Francisco WHEN: Thursday, March 26, 2026, 9:40 AM – 10:30 AM PDT HOW: To speak with Ariel Simon, contact Marc Gendron at marc@mgpr.net, +1 617 877 7480. About Token Security Token Security accelerates the secure adoption of agentic AI by discovering AI agents across the enterpris...
The defense equipment industry remains resilient, supported by rising defense spending and strategic mergers and acquisitions that improve operational scale, diversify product offerings and increase market presence, even as supply-chain challenges persist. The proposed increase in the U.S. defense budget to $1.5 trillion in 2027, signals long-term support for defense-related companies. The Zacks-d...
The defense equipment industry remains resilient, supported by rising defense spending and strategic mergers and acquisitions that improve operational scale, diversify product offerings and increase market presence, even as supply-chain challenges persist. The proposed increase in the U.S. defense budget to $1.5 trillion in 2027, signals long-term support for defense-related companies. The Zacks-defined Defense Equipment industry is currently in the top 29% of the Zacks Industry Rank. Since the Defense Equipment industry is ranked in the top half of the Zacks Ranked Industries, we expect it to outperform the market over the next three to six months. At this stage, we have narrowed our search to three defense equipment stocks with a favorable Zacks Rank that are currently trading at lucrative discounts. The ongoing war in the Middle East between Iran and the U.S.-Israel joint force may act as a catalyst for these companies in the near-term. These companies are: BWX Technologies Inc. BWXT, Woodward Inc. WWD and TransDigm Group Inc. TDG. Each currently carries either a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. The chart below shows the price performance of our three picks in the past month. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research BWX Technologies Zacks Rank #1 BWX Technologies manufactures and sells nuclear components in the United States, Canada, and internationally. BWXT operates through two segments — Government Operations and Commercial Operations. BWXT is benefiting from strong bookings, government contracts, and growing nuclear demand, particularly in government operations and commercial power. New contract wins, particularly large-scale naval nuclear reactor agreements, were the key contributors to the strong second quarter results. At the end of 2025, the total backlog reached $7.3 billion, up 50% year over year. Management credited robust federal demand and a growing pipeline in both government a...
Investors in Ameresco, Inc. AMRC need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Apr 17, 2026 $15 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today. What is Implied Volatility? Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest th...
Investors in Ameresco, Inc. AMRC need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Apr 17, 2026 $15 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today. What is Implied Volatility? Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big move in one direction or the other. It could also mean there is an event coming up soon that may cause a big rally or a huge sell-off. However, implied volatility is only one piece of the puzzle when putting together an options trading strategy. What do the Analysts Think? Clearly, options traders are pricing in a big move for Ameresco shares, but what is the fundamental picture for the company? Currently, Ameresco is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) in the Alternative Energy – Other industry that ranks in the Bottom 41% of our Zacks Industry Rank. Over the last 30 days, no analysts have increased their earnings estimates for the current quarter, while two analysts have revised their estimates downward. The net effect has taken our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter from an earnings of 3 cents per share to a loss of 24 cents in that period. Given the way analysts feel about Ameresco right now, this huge implied volatility could mean there’s a trade developing. Oftentimes, options traders look for options with high levels of implied volatility to sell premium. This is a strategy many seasoned traders use because it captures decay. At expiration, the hope for these traders is that the underlying stock does not move as much as originally expected. Looking to Trade Options? Check out the simple yet high-powered approach that Zacks Executive VP Kevin Matras has used to close recent double and triple-digit winners. In addition to impressive profit potential, these trades can actually reduce your risk. Want the latest r...
Secure Energy Services ( SES:CA ) declares CAD 0.105/share quarterly dividend , 5% increase from prior dividend of CAD 0.100. Payable April 15; for shareholders of record April 1; ex-div April 1. See SES:CA Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Secure Energy Services Secure Waste Infrastructure: Still Attractive Thanks To Free Cash Flow SECURE Waste Infrastructure Corp. (SES:...
Secure Energy Services ( SES:CA ) declares CAD 0.105/share quarterly dividend , 5% increase from prior dividend of CAD 0.100. Payable April 15; for shareholders of record April 1; ex-div April 1. See SES:CA Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Secure Energy Services Secure Waste Infrastructure: Still Attractive Thanks To Free Cash Flow SECURE Waste Infrastructure Corp. (SES:CA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Secure Waste Infrastructure: Will Reward Over The Years Even Without Multiple Expansion Historical earnings data for Secure Energy Services Dividend scorecard for Secure Energy Services
Tesla and LG Energy Solutions will build a factory for battery cells in Lansing, Michigan. CEO Elon Musk teased gave an updated on production of the new Roadster model.
Tesla and LG Energy Solutions will build a factory for battery cells in Lansing, Michigan. CEO Elon Musk teased gave an updated on production of the new Roadster model.
Customers can deploy Opsera to accelerate innovation and business transformation with unified integration across Microsoft products SAN FRANCISCO, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Opsera, the leader in Agentic DevOps, today announced the availability of Unified Insights in the Microsoft Marketplace, the unified online destination for customers to buy trusted cloud solutions, AI apps, and agents to m...
Customers can deploy Opsera to accelerate innovation and business transformation with unified integration across Microsoft products SAN FRANCISCO, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Opsera, the leader in Agentic DevOps, today announced the availability of Unified Insights in the Microsoft Marketplace, the unified online destination for customers to buy trusted cloud solutions, AI apps, and agents to meet their business needs. Microsoft customers can now discover and deploy trusted Opsera solutions through Microsoft Marketplace, with smooth integration and streamlined management across Microsoft Azure and other Microsoft products. Opsera is the first Continuous Orchestration platform for next-gen DevOps that enables choice, automation, and intelligence across the entire software life cycle. It offers simple, self-service toolchain integrations, drag-and-drop pipelines, and unified insights. Learn more at www.opsera.io (PRNewsfoto/Opsera) Opsera Unified Insights empowers enterprises to safely operationalize and govern AI across the modern, heterogeneous software development lifecycle (SDLC) and help them adopt/transform into AI-SDLC. Powered by reasoning AI agents, Opsera helps organizations translate metrics into business value, fix delivery friction that squanders AI productivity, and quantify ROI of AI investments. Opsera is already helping Fortune 1000 companies on Microsoft Azure improve 24/7 operational resilience by reducing Time to Pull Request by 85% and increasing deployment frequency by 65%. Opsera is an Agentic DevOps Platform designed for Microsoft Azure environments, enabling enterprises to orchestrate and automate software delivery across Azure, GitHub, Microsoft Teams, and hybrid environments. Powered by Hummingbird AI, Opsera provides intelligent orchestration and governance to unify toolchains, standardize delivery workflows, and accelerate time-to-value for development teams in the Azure ecosystem. "We are excited to bring Opsera's Agentic DevOps platfo...