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Investment Analysis News 4 October 2025 - 8 October 2025

Quantum Gold Rush: Inside D-Wave (QBTS) Stock’s 2600% Surge – Hype or Game-Changer?

Quantum Gold Rush: Inside D-Wave (QBTS) Stock’s 2600% Surge – Hype or Game-Changer?

Above sources in brackets. The surge in D-Wave Quantum’s stock price has captivated markets, but is it a quantum leap forward for investors or a bubble waiting to burst? The in-depth report below examines what’s driving the rally, the company’s progress and challenges, and whether this “quantum gold rush” can last. A 2025 Tech Stock Phenomenon: D-Wave’s Astronomic Rise Few stocks have soared like D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) in 2025. After languishing as a penny stock in late 2024, D-Wave’s share price went parabolic this year – gaining nearly +300% year-to-date and over +3,000% since last October ts2.tech. On October
Tesla’s ‘Affordable’ EV Gamble Backfires – Stock Sinks as Cheaper Models Disappoint Investors

Tesla’s ‘Affordable’ EV Gamble Backfires – Stock Sinks as Cheaper Models Disappoint Investors

Tesla Debuts “Affordable” Models to Revive Sales Tesla unveiled new budget-friendly trims of its two top-selling vehicles – the Model Y crossover and Model 3 sedan – in an effort to boost sagging sales. The announcement on October 7 introduced “Standard Range” versions of the Model Y (starting at $39,990) and Model 3 ($36,990)theguardian.com. These prices are roughly 15% lower than Tesla’s previous base models, marking a significant adjustment aimed at a wider swath of buyers. However, some immediately questioned just how “affordable” these Teslas really are. The new starting prices still hover closer to $40k than the sub-$30k level many consider true mass-market territory. In fact, the discounts amount
BTQ Technologies (BTQ) Stock Surges on Quantum Security Buzz: Latest News, Analysis & Forecasts

BTQ Technologies (BTQ) Stock Surges on Quantum Security Buzz: Latest News, Analysis & Forecasts

Company Overview BTQ Technologies (based in Vancouver, Canada) is a young player at the intersection of quantum computing and cybersecurity. Founded in 2021, BTQ’s mission is to safeguard critical networks and blockchain applications against future quantum attacksts2.techstocktwits.com. The company is developing post-quantum cryptography solutions – encryption tools designed to withstand decryption by quantum computers – and even designing custom hardware to accelerate these quantum-resistant algorithmsts2.tech. For example, BTQ is working on a specialized chip architecture to speed up post-quantum encryption for uses like digital payments and secure communications. After operating as a private/Canadian-listed firm (it went public on a Canadian exchange in 2023 amid growing
Sysco Stock Soars Ahead of Q1 Earnings – Inside the $81B Food Giant’s Growth & Challenges

Sysco Stock Soars Ahead of Q1 Earnings – Inside the $81B Food Giant’s Growth & Challenges

Sysco Readies Q1 FY2026 Results Amid High Expectations Sysco’s upcoming first quarter 2026 earnings release is highly anticipated on Wall Street. The company confirmed it will report Q1 results on October 28, 2025, followed by a conference call and webcast that morning for investors and analysts Globenewswire. This quarterly update will cover the July–September 2025 period and set the tone for Sysco’s new fiscal year. Prior to the call, Sysco plans to publish its earnings press release and a slide deck on its investor relations site to provide detailed financial metrics and business trends Globenewswire. Analysts are optimistic but also keenly watching for signs
Spruce Biosciences (SPRB) Skyrockets 1,300% on FDA Breakthrough – Inside the Stock Surge, Pipeline & Outlook (Oct 2025)

Spruce Biosciences (SPRB) Skyrockets 1,300% on FDA Breakthrough – Inside the Stock Surge, Pipeline & Outlook (Oct 2025)

Stock Performance & Financial Metrics (as of Oct 7, 2025) Spruce Biosciences’ stock chart for 2025 looks like a hockey stick – mostly flat/down all year and then vertical in October. On Monday, Oct 6, SPRB opened around $8.60 and skyrocketed to $130.40 by the close (+1,378%) after the FDA news. The 52-week high was shattered in the process (previously the stock had been languishing below $2 pre-split, equivalent to <$150 post-split). Volume surged into the tens of millions of shares, far exceeding the tiny float, as investors clamored for a piece of the action. The rally continued after hours
Big Pharma’s Billion-Dollar Bet: Inside Eli Lilly’s $5B Virginia Factory and America’s New Drug Manufacturing Boom

Eli Lilly Stock Rockets on GLP‑1 Boom and New Approvals: Is LLY the Next Trillion‑Dollar Pharma Titan?

In‑Depth Report Introduction Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) has become the poster‑child for the emerging class of GLP‑1‑based obesity and diabetes therapies. Its injectable tirzepatide products Mounjaro (for type 2 diabetes) and Zepbound (for chronic weight management) have delivered explosive growth, propelling the company’s market capitalization into the high‑hundred‑billion range. On 6 Oct 2025, LLY traded around $840, close to its all‑time highsmarketbeat.com. The company’s pivot toward metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases, combined with an aggressive manufacturing expansion, has made it one of the most closely watched stocks on Wall Street. Stock Performance and Valuation After an extraordinary rally in late September 2025, LLY opened at
Quantum Rocket or Bubble? RGTI’s Stunning Surge Explained—And How It Stacks Up to IonQ, D‑Wave, and QUBT

Rigetti’s $13 Billion Quantum Leap – Stock Hits Record High on Big Deals, But Is the Hype Real?

Stock Performance: Skyrocketing to Record Highs Rigetti Computing’s stock (NASDAQ: RGTI) has been on a tear, soaring to record levels heading into October 2025. On October 6, shares opened around $40.06 – essentially at all-time highsmarketbeat.com. This price is astounding given RGTI traded below $1 at its low; in fact, the 52-week range spans $0.73 to $40.63marketbeat.com. The quantum computing optimism in 2025 turned Rigetti from a penny stock into a multi-billion dollar company virtually overnight. The rally really accelerated in September. Rigetti’s stock jumped 83–84% during September 2025 alonenasdaq.com – far outpacing other quantum peers and the flat broader
Solana’s Meteoric 2025 Surge: Uptober Rally, ‘New Wall Street’ Hype & Bold Forecasts

Solana’s Meteoric 2025 Surge: Uptober Rally, ‘New Wall Street’ Hype & Bold Forecasts

Solana’s Price Performance: Uptober Rally After Volatile September Solana’s market momentum has turned decisively positive entering October 2025. After a rollercoaster September, SOL kicked off “Uptober” with a strong rally of roughly 9% in the month’s first few days, climbing from the low-$200s to about $227.50 by October 2cointelegraph.com. This upward surge outpaced much of the crypto market and marks Solana’s highest price region since early 2025coindesk.com. It’s a remarkable comeback considering that just a week prior, SOL had briefly plunged back below $200 – dropping to around $192 on September 25–26cointelegraph.com – amid short-term profit-taking and jitters around a
Deep-Sea Mining Goldmine or Fool’s Gold? The Metals Company (TMC) Stock Analysis 2025

Deep-Sea Mining Goldmine or Fool’s Gold? The Metals Company (TMC) Stock Analysis 2025

Key Facts & Figures 📊 The Metals Company Overview: Undersea Minerals for the EV Boom The Metals Company (“TMC”) is a deep-sea minerals exploration firm on a mission to harvest polymetallic nodules – often called “a battery in a rock” – from the ocean floor metals.co investors.metals.co. These potato-sized nodules are extraordinarily rich in critical battery metals: nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese. TMC’s business model is to collect nodules from the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) of the Pacific Ocean (in international waters between Hawaii and Mexico) and process them into high-grade metals needed for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, renewable energy technology,
Cidara Therapeutics (CDTX) Surges on Accelerated Flu Drug Trial – Key Updates for Investors

Cidara Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CDTX) 2025 Investment Analysis – Will This Anti‑Flu Innovator Keep Soaring?

2025 Year‑to‑Date Stock Performance Cidara’s stock has been among the best performers in biotech. According to YTDReturn.com, a US$10,000 investment on 31 Dec 2024 would have grown to ~US$37,943 by 3 Oct 2025 because the share price increased from US$26.88 to US$101.99, a 279.43 % YTD return ytdreturn.com. Zacks similarly reported a 217.8 % YTD rally by late September nasdaq.com, reflecting further gains in October. The stock traded between US$10.14 and US$106.63 over the past year stockanalysis.com and surged 695.5 % year‑on‑year nasdaq.com. The rally was driven by positive trial data, accelerated regulatory milestones and speculative interest. Cidara’s Cloudbreak platform generated excitement because the CD388 candidate could
Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT): 2025’s Wild 3,200% Quantum Stock Surge – Boom or Bubble?

Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT): 2025’s Wild 3,200% Quantum Stock Surge – Boom or Bubble?

Stock Performance & Volatility in 2025 QUBT’s share price has been on a rollercoaster in 2025, reflecting both speculative hype and sudden reversals. After an explosive rally in late 2024 (the stock jumped +530% in Nov 2024 and another +134% in Dec 2024 Portfolioslab), QUBT entered 2025 at lofty levels and promptly cratered: shares plunged about –37% in January 2025 and –42% in February 2025 Portfolioslab, wiping out roughly two-thirds of its value in the first two months. This steep pullback from the late-2024 peak was likely a combination of profit-taking and sober reflection on the minimal fundamentals supporting the

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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