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Stocks in the quantum computing industry went all over the place in March. According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence , D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) rose 38.7%, and Quantum Computing (NASDAQ: QUBT) gained 31.9%. At the same time, shares of Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) fell 6.4%, and IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) took a 10.2% price cut. It was a busy month, for sure: Where to invest $1,000 right now?
Shares of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) are soaring on Wednesday. The mortgage company's stock gained 11.3% as of 11:50 a.m. ET and was up as much as 15.7% earlier in the day. The jump comes as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite showed modest gains. A major Wall Street bank upgraded the stock following a recent acquisition announcement. Start Your Mornings Smarter!
Shares of BlackBerry (NYSE: BB) are falling on Wednesday. The technology company's stock lost 8.6% as of 3:30 p.m. ET and was down as much as 21.2% earlier in the day. The steep decline comes as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite showed more modest movement. The Canadian tech company and once king of the cell-phone market reported quarterly results that while beating estimates, delivered a disappointing revenue outlook.
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Shares of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) are rebounding on Wednesday. The electric vehicle maker's stock gained 5.1% as of 12:22 p.m. ET after falling as much as 6.4% earlier in the day. The recovery comes as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite gained 0.5% and 0.9%, respectively. A report suggesting CEO Elon Musk may soon leave his role in the Trump administration to refocus on his businesses has sparked investor optimism.
Shares of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are climbing on Wednesday. The company's stock gained 2.6% as of 1:30 p.m. ET and as much as 3.2% earlier in the day. The gain comes as the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) were up 0.9% and 1.3%, respectively. The tech behemoth has reportedly made a last-minute offer to acquire the popular short-form video app TikTok.
These stocks might entice investors looking to buy the dip, but I wouldn't buy these stocks even at lower prices. Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day. Sign Up For Free *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of March 30, 2025. The video was published on April 1, 2025. Dont miss this second chance at a potentially lucrative opportunity Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks?
Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) were among the losers last month as the artificial intelligence (AI) chip leader pulled back along with the broad market in March. There wasn't any major news that weighed on Nvidia, but signs that demand for AI infrastructure may be slowing seemed to drive the stock lower, as did general fears about a slowdown in the economy driven by weakening consumer sentiment, the uncertainty around tariffs, and declining economic growth forecasts.
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) reported Wednesday that it delivered just over 336,000 electric vehicles worldwide in the first quarter of 2025, a number that fell well short of most Wall Street estimates. The news followed a quarter in which Tesla's stock fell 36%, its worst quarterly performance since 2022, as protests and boycotts in the U.S. and Europe drove potential EV buyers to look elsewhere.
Things went from bad to worse for Nike (NYSE: NKE) last month as the struggling sportswear giant posted disappointing results in its fiscal third-quarter earnings report and warned that its performance would get even worse in the fourth quarter. The blue chip stock fell to a seven-year low as it continues to lose market share to faster-growing upstart brands like Deckers ' HOKA and On Holdings and investors grow impatient with the turnaround strategy under new CEO Elliott Hill.
The U.S. continues to be a prime destination for cross-border private equity investments, with firms from around the world actively deploying capital into U.S.-based portfolio companies. But U.S. firms are also actively investing internationally. Analyzing recent data from our M&A database , between 2020 and 2025 , cross-border PE activity has been significant, particularly for firms in the U.S. making investments in companies around the world.
Many valuation metrics suggest that Tilray Brands (NASDAQ: TLRY) is a screaming buy right now. Just look at the cannabis stock's price-to-sales ratio. Shares traded above 2.4 times sales roughly 12 months ago, yet now trade at just 0.6 times sales despite growing revenue. This looks like a great entry point for growth investors. But before you jump in, there's one critical piece of information you should understand.
Tariffs are the talk of the auto industry, but they may not have the impact you think. Travis Hoium digs through a recent comparison that will help show the profit impact. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of March 28, 2025. The video was published on April 1, 2025. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now.
Disney (NYSE: DIS) hasn't been a favorite for investors recently, but the company is starting to see a payoff from investments in parks and experiences and has a bright future in streaming. In this video, Travis Hoium explains the upside for the company. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of March 28, 2025. The video was published on March 31, 2025.
Hi Auto, a Dayton, OH-based startup developing AI-powered voice technology for the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, raised $15M in Series A funding. The round, which brought the total amount to $23M, was led by Delek Motors, the Zisapel Family, Vasuki Tech Fund, with participation from Allied Group, Goldbell Investments, and the Meir Barel Group.
In 2020, QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) was one of the hot stocks to hold, according to Wall Street. The stock back rose as high as $115 per share with a market cap approaching $50 billion. Investors then swooned over the company's potential to revolutionize electric vehicle charging through solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. After a steep decline starting in 2021, shares now trade at just $4, with the company having a market cap of around $2.2 billion.
Opsera, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of an AI-powered DevOps platform, raised $20M in Series B funding. The round was led by Prosperity7 with participation from Hitachi Ventures, Clear Ventures, Felicis Ventures, Taiwania Capital, and Alumni Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its business reach. Led by CEO Kumar […] The post Opsera Raises $20M in Series B Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
Market headwinds have rarely felt this intense. With international tensions reaching critical levels, trade networks under severe pressure, and inflation's relentless grip on consumer spending power, investors face a genuinely challenging landscape. Yet, amid the volatility lies opportunity. After a punishing first quarter that erased most of late 2024's impressive gains, we're witnessing something not seen since late 2022: substantial value in a host of world-class companies.
Cyberhaven, a Palo Alto, CA-based AI-powered data security company, raised $100M in Series D funding, at $1 Billion valuation. The round was led by StepStone Group (Nasdaq: STEP) along with new investors Schroders and Industry Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to expand its platform through both M&A and organic innovation, increase its market reach […] The post Cyberhaven Raises $100M in Series D Funding at $1 Billion Valuation appeared first on FinSMEs.
As of the end of last week, the S&P 500 was down more than 5% to start the year. The market is off to a brutal start, and investors are worried that there could be more trouble ahead given that trade wars and tariffs may weigh on the results of many businesses for the foreseeable future. Plus, at a time when valuations have been elevated for a while, many stocks could be due for significant corrections.
Actively AI, a NYC-based company that applies AI reasoning for revenue teams, raised $22.5M to date. The amount consisted of: Angel investors included Jason Boehmig, co-founder and CEO at Ironclad; Ali Rowghani, former Y Combinator managing partner and Twitter COO; and Frederic Kerrest, vice chairman and co-founder at Okta. The company intends to use the […] The post Actively AI Raises $22.5M in Total Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
VeriSign 's (NASDAQ: VRSN) stock rallied more than 30% over the past 12 months, even as fears of rising tariffs, sticky inflation, and elevated interest rates rattled the markets. During that same period, the S&P 500 only advanced 6%. Let's see why this slow but steady stock beat the market -- and if it will head even higher in a year. What does VeriSign do?
Ropes, a NYC-based provider of an AI-driven platform for engineering talent evaluations, raised $3.1M in Seed funding. The round was led by GSV Ventures with participation from Box Group. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. Led by CEO and Founder Ken Schumacher, Ropes is a provider of […] The post Ropes Raises $3.1M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash A high-yield savings account is a smart place to grow your money while keeping it easily accessible. With interest rates still near or above 4.00%, now is an excellent time to take advantage of competitive savings rates. But not all accounts are created equal. Some offer significantly higher annual percentage yields (APYs) than others -- we're talking more than 10 times the national average.
Prophetic, a Portland, OR-based provider of a software platform for real estate development opportunity analysis and land acquisition, raised an undisclosed amount in Seed funding. The round was led by Entrada Ventures with participation from SilverCircle, Progression, and others. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts.
It's been a rough start to 2025 for restaurant chains Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA) and Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) , with both stocks down around 24% and 21%, respectively (as of March 31). Losing that much value in a few months isn't ideal. But if there's any silver lining, it's that both stocks are now much cheaper than they were at the start of the year and give investors a much better price point to either start a stake or increase their current stake.
vopemed, a Montreal, Canada-based MedTech startup enhancing surgical vision with AI-powered image clarification, raised $2.29M pre-seed funding. The round was led by Genson Capital Inc., which invested $1.5M CAD, and Investissement Qubec, which contributed $750K CAD. The company intends to use the funds to expand R&D, refine its software for broader clinical applications, and strengthen partnerships with hospitals and surgical teams. […] The post vopemed Raises CAD$2.29M in Pre-Seed Fu
Electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) released first-quarter deliveries today, and the stock tanked. If you liked Rivian stock before today, though, you should like it even more now. While Rivian's EV deliveries declined by 36% year over year, the number of units shipped (8,640) was in line with guidance and expectations. Investors punished the stock, though.
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