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IBM (International Business Machines Corporation), often referred to as "Big Blue," is a multinational technology and consulting company with a history spanning over a century. As of October 4, 2025, IBM remains a significant player in the IT industry, known for its extensive portfolio encompassing software, IT services, consulting, and hardware. The company operates in [...]

The AI frenzy and a quantum computing development helped IBM stock recover.

Shares of interactive software platform Unity (NYSE:U) fell 4.1% in the afternoon session after the company disclosed a critical security vulnerability that affected a vast number of games built with its engine. 

IBM was the best-performing of the Dow Jones stocks in September, as the tech company gains favor in the emerging quantum computing field.

Copenhagen's stock market demonstrated robust performance in early October 2025, with the benchmark OMX Copenhagen 20 (OMXC20) index experiencing a significant uplift. While specific daily fluctuations are common, the period saw a notable surge, including a substantial 4.2% jump on October 1st, reflecting a broader wave of investor confidence

London's benchmark FTSE 100 index has repeatedly scaled fresh record highs in recent days, culminating in another historic close on October 1st and continuing its upward trajectory into October 3, 2025. This impressive performance is part of a wider European market rally, signaling robust investor confidence and a pervasive "risk-on"

All of these rising quantum computing stars could be massive winners over the long run.

Copenhagen, Denmark – October 2, 2025 – Shares of Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) experienced a significant surge yesterday, October 1, 2025, following a pivotal upgrade from HSBC. The financial institution elevated Novo Nordisk's rating from "Hold" to "Buy," triggering a robust 6.6% climb in the company's stock price.

Shell plc's (LSE: SHEL) ongoing and robust share buy-back program continues to be a defining feature of its capital allocation strategy, sending clear signals across the global energy landscape. As of October 2, 2025, the Anglo-Dutch energy giant is actively executing a $3.5 billion buy-back program, initiated on July

London, UK – October 1, 2025 – The UK's benchmark FTSE 100 index has achieved an unprecedented milestone today, surging to a new all-time high. The robust performance was largely propelled by a significant rally in pharmaceutical stocks, alongside a strengthening British Pound, signaling renewed investor confidence in the UK market's resilience

London's financial markets are buzzing today, October 1, 2025, as a robust rally in the pharmaceuticals sector has propelled the FTSE 100 to a new record high. This significant surge, primarily fueled by a landmark development in US drug pricing policy, underscores the critical influence of healthcare giants on the

The U.S. financial landscape witnessed a pivotal moment today, October 1, 2025, as the Supreme Court issued a critical ruling concerning the tenure of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. In a move widely interpreted as a temporary safeguard for the central bank's independence, the highest court in the land

Shares of pharmaceutical company AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) jumped 5.2% in the afternoon session after the company submitted a biologics license application (BLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its drug candidate pivekimab sunirine. The company is developing the molecule as a potential treatment for blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN), a rare and highly aggressive blood cancer, as well as acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Investor optimism was further bolstered by AbbVie's announcement of a $70 million expansion of its Bioresearch Center in Massachusetts to increase its U.S. biologics manufacturing and R&D capabilities. This move is part of a larger investment to strengthen domestic operations, potentially shielding the company from pharmaceutical tariffs. The positive news, which followed the stock reaching an all-time high on the previous day, appeared to outweigh a downgrade from HSBC to 'Hold' from 'Buy'.

Shares of biopharma manufacturing company Repligen Corporation (NASDAQ:RGEN) jumped 6.6% in the afternoon session after HSBC initiated coverage on the stock with a 'Buy' rating and a $150 price target. 

In a landmark announcement at the Sibos conference in Frankfurt on September 29, 2025, SWIFT, the backbone of global financial messaging, revealed its strategic move to integrate a blockchain-based shared ledger into its core technology infrastructure. This pivotal development signals a profound shift in the landscape of cross-border payments, promising

Shares of interactive software platform Unity (NYSE:U) fell 6.1% in the afternoon session after HSBC downgraded its rating on the company's stock to 'Hold' from 'Buy'. 

Frankfurt, Germany – September 29, 2025 – The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) has officially launched a groundbreaking initiative to develop a blockchain-based ledger for 24/7 cross-border payments. This pivotal move, announced at the Sibos conference, sees SWIFT collaborating with over 30 leading global financial institutions and blockchain software

At 292 times trailing sales, this quantum computing pioneer trades at one of the steepest valuations in the market -- yet investors betting on a quantum breakthrough might see opportunity.

While quantum pure plays trade at extreme multiples, this $264 billion tech giant just proved that quantum computing works in the real world.

Forget waiting 10 years for quantum computing to matter. IBM and HSBC are already using it to find hidden patterns in messy market data that classical computers tend to miss.

The digital asset sector witnessed a notable tremor last week as Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL), the issuer of the popular USD Coin (USDC), experienced a significant 12% dip in its weekly share price. This sharp decline, observed during the last week of September 2025, signals growing investor apprehension fueled

September 27, 2025 – The decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape is abuzz with speculation surrounding a new class of advanced tokens, exemplified by the hypothetical NexusChain ($NEX). Analysts are predicting that a project embodying NexusChain's innovative features could replicate, or even surpass, the explosive growth seen by Ethereum (ETH) in 2021. This

New York, NY – September 26, 2025 – While the broader market experienced its third consecutive day of declines on Thursday, September 25, 2025, with major indices retreating amidst investor caution, the Information Technology (IT) sector presented a complex narrative. Contrary to an initial perception of a slight gain, the IT sector

Quantum computing companies could turn profitable sooner than you think.