Billion Dollar Club Archives - Page 14 of 28

MondayJul 08, 2024 9:00 am

Riot Platforms Withdraws Interest in Taking Over Bitfarms

In a surprising turn of events, Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT), a digital mining and digital infrastructure company, has withdrawn its proposed takeover offer of $950 million for rival Bitfarms. Apparently, this move wasn’t completely out of the blue. It came just after the rival cryptocurrency mining company rejected Riot's offer without any dialogue and adopted defensive measures against the unwanted acquisition. This defensive tactic is aimed at making it extremely difficult for Riot Platforms to acquire Bitfarms completely by diluting the value of its shares. Riot Platforms had to step down from the takeover, but not entirely. This major…

MondayJul 08, 2024 9:00 am

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) Announces Partnership Extension and Launch of New Hybrid Quantum Solver

D-Wave announced an extension of its partnership with Aramco to address geophysical optimization challenges using D-Wave’s quantum technology Over the past two years, the Aramco Research Center has utilized D-Wave’s cutting-edge quantum technologies to solve intricate optimization problems related to seismic imaging D-Wave announced the launch of a new hybrid quantum solver for nonlinear programs, designed to tackle increasingly complex real-world problems at its Qubits 2024 user conference D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, has announced an extension of its partnership with Aramco, a global leader in energy and chemicals, to address geophysical…

FridayJul 05, 2024 9:00 am

Could NIO Inc Shares Be Poised for Major Climb?

The electric vehicle (EV) market is facing an upward trajectory after a rough patch, suggesting renewed confidence and optimism, which is particularly beneficial for investors in the industry. Global sales of electric vehicles have hit 14 million, raising the total number of these vehicles on the road to 40 million. One of the companies reaping rewards is Rivian. The company has witnessed a recent surge fueled by a massive $5 billion investment from Volkswagen. Following this example, NIO stock price jumped by 8.07% in the week that has just ended. The recent surge in stock price has helped NIO Inc.…

WednesdayJul 03, 2024 9:00 am

Investors in Tesla Brace for Significant Stock Price Movement as Notable Catalysts Loom

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) remains at the front of the rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) industry, consistently pushing the limits and attracting significant investor interest. However, as the company faces a series of catalysts over the coming weeks while preparing to report second-quarter delivery results, investors are gearing up for a major stock price volatility. This could substantially impact the company's valuation and position in the market. Recent reports by Citigroup show that Tesla investors are preparing for a potential move of around 15% in either director for the company's stock price through mid-August. However, key investors and strategists are…

MondayJul 01, 2024 9:00 am

D-Wave Quantum Bags ‘GameChanger’ Nomination, Could Win Tech Impact Award

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) has been nominated as a finalist for the 2024 Gamechanger Tech Impact Award by the BC Tech Association. The leading company in the field of quantum computing, which was founded in 1999, made it to the list of prestigious awards thanks to its technological advancements in the field of quantum computers. The company first gained recognition by developing the world's first commercially available quantum machine. Since then, it has produced several iterations of its quantum systems, including the 2000Q Advantage and the latest Advantage2. These systems have effectively solved optimization problems in quantum annealing technology.…

FridayJun 28, 2024 9:00 am

Lucid Motors Applies for Trademark for Lucid Ocean Brand

Following the rather disastrous financial distress and the launch of Ocean SUV, Fisker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This comes after the company was scraped from the New York Stock Exchange. Following this news, Lucid Motors (NASDAQ: LCID) applied for a trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, a move that has sparked a lot of chatter in the industry and among car enthusiasts. For years now, Lucid Motors, an American electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has positioned itself as a force to be reckoned with in the EV industry, competing with well-known brands such as Tesla. Even though…

WednesdayJun 26, 2024 9:00 am

Coinbase Global Stock Sees Larger End of Week Drop Compared to Overall Market

A few days ago, Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN), the leading cryptocurrency exchange platform, suffered a significant downturn compared to the general market. As the week's trading session ended las week, the cryptocurrency exchange had an ending of $235.03, signifying a 0.39% decrease. This drop has raised several eyebrows, with investors and analysts asking serious questions about Coinbase's prospects. Founded in 2012, Coinbase Global provides a secure environment for people to buy, sell and store various cryptocurrencies, thus playing a critical role in the rapidly expanding digital asset market. Since it was one of the major cryptocurrency companies that went…

MondayJun 24, 2024 9:00 am

Alibaba, Other Chinese Companies Make Their Presence Known as Major Sponsors of Euro 2024 Soccer Tournament

Euro 2024 is a monumental event, not just for the incredible football action but also for an unexpected group of major sponsors, including Chinese companies such as Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE: BABA). The participation of Alibaba and other Chinese companies in sponsoring Euro 2024 is a significant development, showcasing an important shift in the landscape of international sports sponsorship. Other Chinese companies sponsoring the tournament include Hisense, an electronic manufacturer; AliExpress, an online retailer service; Ant Group, a digital payments platform; Vivo, an electronics maker; BYD, an electric vehicle (EV) maker; and Huawei, a tech giant. These companies are…

FridayJun 21, 2024 9:00 am

Electron Capital Ups Stake in Nio

In a move that has caught a lot of people, particularly investors and market analysts, off-guard, Electron Capital Partners LLC has significantly increased its stake in Nio, a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer. This move has raised many questions about Nio Inc. (NYSE: NIO)'s future growth prospects, its potential to revolutionize the electric vehicle industry and what the decision means for Electron Capital. The company, which was founded in 2014, has grown to be a major player in the EV industry. Sometimes referred to as the Tesla of China, Nio has achieved a lot in less than the decade since it…

ThursdayJun 20, 2024 9:45 am

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) Featured in Wall Street Journal Article About Tackling Real-World Optimization Problems with Quantum

The article titled “Quantum Computing Gets Real: It Could Even Shorten Your Airport Connection” showcases how recent technological advances make it possible for businesses and researchers to explore quantum computing for practical use cases D-Wave’s quantum computer is well-suited to optimize complex tasks, from managing cargo movement at our nation’s ports to planning promotional tours and even grocery delivery routes D-Wave is the only company commercially offering annealing quantum computing D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, recently announced that it has been featured in…

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