Quantum Stocks Break Out: What's Next for IONQ, RGTI and QBTS? — Positive

IONQ  QBTS  RGTI   Zacks Investment Research — September 18, 2025

Just two weeks ago (here), I laid out a tactical plan for trading the emerging leaders in the quantum space. Since then, IonQ ( IONQ ), Rigetti Computing ( RGTI ), and D-Wave Quantum ( QBTS ) have delivered explosive rallies, rewarding traders who were positioned and pushing the group further into the spotlight.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of LifeMD, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFMD) between May 7, 2025 and August 5, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important October 27, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.

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Nvidia gives Intel a $5 billion shot in the arm — Positive

INTC  NVDA   Yahoo Finance — September 18, 2025

Intel (INTC) stock is surging after Nvidia (NVDA) announced a $5 billion stake and a joint partnership in developing artificial intelligence (AI) chips. Moor Insights & Strategy founder, CEO, and chief analyst Patrick Moorhead joins Morning Brief with Julie Hyman to discuss the latest.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Lantheus Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNTH) between February 26, 2025 and August 5, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than November 10, 2025.

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Netskope (NTSK) is in the spotlight today after its blockbuster Nasdaq debut that saw shares open more than 20% above the management's upwardly revise initial public offering (IPO) price of $19. The offering raised over $908 million in total, reflecting strong investor appetite – and valuing the cybersecurity firm at $7.3 billion.

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Meta Platforms, Inc. META shares are trading slightly higher on Thursday.

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NOW's New Zurich Release to Boost AI Adoption: A Sign of More Upside? — Positive

NOW   Zacks Investment Research — September 18, 2025

ServiceNow boosts guidance as the Zurich platform drives AI-powered workflows, million-dollar deals and rising subscription revenue.

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The Fed Cut Rates: What Now for the S&P 500 and Equity Markets? — Neutral

SPY   MarketBeat — September 18, 2025

The FOMC cut interest rates, but the media response indicated that the cuts were less than expected. However, the headlines focused on next year's tepid outlook for only 25 basis points of cuts are missing the forest for all the trees.

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FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript — Neutral

FDS   Seeking Alpha — September 18, 2025

FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:FDS ) Q4 2025 Earnings Call September 18, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Company Participants Kevin Toomey - Head of Investor Relations Sanoke Viswanathan - CEO & Director Helen Shan - Executive VP & CFO Goran Skoko - Executive VP, Chief Revenue Officer and MD of EMEA & Asia Pacific Conference Call Participants Alex Kramm - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Faiza Alwy - Deutsche Bank AG, Research Division Ashish Sabadra - RBC Capital Markets, Research Division Kelsey Zhu - Autonomous Research US LP Shlomo Rosenbaum - Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Research Division Jason Haas - …

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Will Oracle's Expanding Cloud Partnerships Fuel Long-Term Upside? — Positive

ORCL   Zacks Investment Research — September 18, 2025

ORCL's massive AI cloud deals, soaring RPO and $35B data center buildout point to strong revenue growth and long-term upside.

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OKTA vs. Cisco Systems: Which Cybersecurity Stock Has an Edge? — Positive

CSCO  OKTA   Zacks Investment Research — September 18, 2025

Cisco's AI-driven security momentum and Okta's identity solutions shine, but CSCO's scale and AI orders give it the edge.

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CHICAGO , Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Car-shopping marketplace Cars.com ™ (NYSE: CARS) today released its latest findings on the state of the electric vehicle market as the federal EV tax credit sunsets Sept.

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Meta's Pipeline Sets The Stage For Its Next Bull Run — Positive

META   Seeking Alpha — September 18, 2025

Meta Platforms, Inc. remains a Strong Buy, driven by robust AI-powered ad growth, margin expansion, and new product innovation. Despite FTC antitrust risks, the probability of a forced breakup is low, with legal precedent and competitive landscape favoring META. Q2 '25 financials show 22% revenue growth, 43% operating margin, and impressive user gains, especially in Meta AI and WhatsApp.

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Alibaba's AIDC Growth Nears Breakeven: A Path to Stronger Profits? — Positive

BABA   Zacks Investment Research — September 18, 2025

BABA's AIDC revenues jump 19% YoY as AliExpress and Trendyol expand globally, narrowing losses and edging closer to breakeven.

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Carlyle makes two senior hires to boost direct-lending business — Positive

CG   Reuters — September 18, 2025

Private equity firm Carlyle has hired two senior executives for its direct-lending business as it tries to boost its share of a growing market, the company said on Thursday.

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Get More From Rate Cuts in Quality ETF QGRO — Neutral

QGRO   ETF Trends — September 18, 2025

Flows can tell investors quite a bit about trends in the market and which ETFs might be on the rise. In some years, disruptive tech has thrived, where in others, income funds have stood out.

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A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigated complaints that handles on some Tesla vehicles lose power and can trap occupants, particularly children.

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Gold traders take profits near historic highs.

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Deutsche Bank's Arm Plans Sale of NorthC Data Center Platform — Neutral

DB   Zacks Investment Research — September 18, 2025

DB's arm plans to sell its majority stake in NorthC, a data center unit valued at over 2 billion euros, as part of its reshaped alternatives strategy.

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Uber is trying drone delivery again — Positive

UBER   TechCrunch — September 18, 2025

Uber will test using drones for Uber Eats deliveries in some U.S. markets by the end of this year, part of a new partnership with Israeli startup Flytrex. The partnership will also include a small investment in Flytrex, though Uber told Bloomberg News the investment amount was not material.

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