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The Trump administration’s reported decision to award $2 billion in grants to leading quantum-computing companies marks one of the strongest signals yet that quantum technology has moved from experimental science into the realm of national strategic infrastructure. According to a Reuters report citing the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. Department of Commerce is expected to…

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) announced that it has started ramping production of its sixth-generation AMD EPYC processors, known by the codename “Venice,” using Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s 2-nanometer manufacturing process. AMD said the launch makes Venice the first high-performance computing processor in the industry to enter production using TSMC’s advanced 2nm process technology. Initial production…

IBM (NYSE:IBM) shares climbed 6.6% on Thursday after the U.S. Commerce Department announced that the company would receive US$1 billion in government funding to accelerate the development of quantum computing technology. The grant forms part of a broader US$2 billion funding package allocated to nine quantum computing companies, according to a report by The Wall…

Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) reported second-quarter earnings ahead of analyst expectations, supported by strong momentum in its construction and small agriculture businesses, sending shares up 2.2% in premarket trading on Thursday. The machinery manufacturer posted adjusted earnings per share of US$6.55 for the quarter ended May 3, exceeding analyst forecasts of US$5.70 by US$0.85. Quarterly…

NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) chief executive Jensen Huang sought to reassure investors on Wednesday that the company can maintain its rapid growth trajectory through a broader customer base and the launch of new data centre products, while projecting that sales of its flagship AI chips could exceed US$1 trillion. Despite forecasting second-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations…

Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) announced plans on Wednesday to invest US$15 billion into infrastructure projects across Missouri, including the construction of a new data centre in New Florence, located in Montgomery County. Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe said the investment highlights the state’s increasing importance as a hub for technology and innovation. He added that the project is…

Intuit (NASDAQ:INTU) raised its full-year guidance and delivered third-quarter results ahead of expectations as the company continued to benefit from its AI-focused platform strategy. However, the financial software group also reduced its annual revenue outlook for TurboTax and announced plans to cut 17% of its workforce as part of a broader operational restructuring programme, sending…

Bolivia is putting up a welcome sign for foreign investors, and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) recognized the milestone recently with its first-ever Bolivian visit. The TSX came to La Paz, Bolivia’s administrative capital, for a high-profile conference of business and finance leaders celebrating Bolivia’s growing capacity to attract and responsibly manage foreign investment. This…