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Sionic Launches Instant Bank Pay in U.S. Through Microsoft Marketplace

New service enables real-time, bank-to-bank payments at the point of sale ATLANTA, August 12, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sionic, a leader in real-time, bank-to-bank payments at the point of sale, today announced the availability launch of its Instant Bank Pay service alongside Fraud Detection Service in Microsoft Marketplace, the unified online destination for customers to buy trusted cloud solutions, AI apps, and agents to meet their business needs. Sionic customers can now discover and deploy trusted solutions through Microsoft Marketplace, with smooth integration and streamlined management acro

Palantir and These Software Stocks Slide in Seesaw With Chip Giants

Palantir slid 1.3% and Microsoft dipped 0.7% in the premarket. Salesforce ServiceNow and Workday were among the other software stocks trading in the red. The moves came as shares of chip and optical networking companies rallied, following a strong batch of earnings reports that signaled to the market that demand for AI remains robust. Continue Reading

Strong Q2, Bigger Outlook: How Should Investors Play CRWV Stock Now?

CoreWeave, Inc. CRWV delivered a strong second quarter of 2026, raised its full-year outlook and continued to add massive customer commitments. Revenue reached $2.6 billion, up 112% year over year, with expanding margins and operating leverage. Its revenue backlog climbed to $104.2 billion from $99.4 billion at the end of the first quarter. CoreWeave also secured more than $25 billion in additional customer commitments early in the third quarter, demonstrating that demand for AI computing capacity remains exceptionally strong. The strongest signal from the earnings report was the increase in m

Stock Market Today: Dow Rises Ahead Of Inflation Data; Nvidia Partner CoreWeave Soars On Results (Live Coverage)

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rises ahead of a key CPI inflation report. Nvidia partner CoreWeave soars on earnings. Continue Reading

QuSecure Named No. 526 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, the Most Prestigious Ranking of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Company Recognized for Three Years of Outstanding Revenue Growth and Leadership in Post-Quantum Cryptography, Earning a Place Among the Nations' Most Successful Independent Businesses SAN MATEO, Calif., August 12, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and cryptographic agility, today announced it has been ranked No. 526 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation's most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, and Oracle. "Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still," says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance – it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement." This year's Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. The businesses included are expanding their impact, creating jobs and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years. "It is rewarding to be recognized in such a high ranking on Inc.'s list of most successful private companies," said Rebecca Krauthamer, QuSecure CEO and Co-Founder. "Fueled by the timelines for quantum-safe adoption shrinking to 2030, QuSecure anticipates even greater acceleration this year and next, as organizations hasten to address rapidly approaching compliance deadlines. Among our many growth markets are fed gov, banking, and telecom. 2026 is a very important year for QuSecure as the foundation for aggressive growth in the years to come." Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent – not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies – as of Dec. 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: www.inc.com/inc5000. Story Continues About Inc. Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com. About QuSecure QuSecure is a post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and crypto-agility pioneer that provides the cryptographic control plane for enterprise cryptographic infrastructure. Recognized as the Global Post-Quantum Cryptography Product Leader, QuSecure enables organizations to build a complete cryptographic inventory across their networks, enforce policy-based governance, and roll out compliant cryptography, from TLS upgrades to full post-quantum migration, without application rewrites. Its QuProtect R3 platform enables security teams to swap algorithms and push cryptographic policy changes across their entire ne

Nvidia Stock Rises as CEO Eases AI Debt Fears

Nvidia stock was rising in premarket trading Wednesday as fears over the company’s exposure to debt fueling the artificial intelligence boom eased. One factor depressing Nvidia stock in recent days has been nagging fears over the sustainability of debt to fund the buildout in AI. Hyperscalers such as Alphabet Amazon Meta and Microsoft —which provide the massive cloud computing and data infrastructure behind AI—have been taking on massive debt to fund the AI buildout. Continue Reading

5 S&P 500 Stocks Crank Out $4,000 Per Second Starting Now

Investors might be unsure where to place their money this year. But some S&P 500 companies are churning out profit. Continue Reading

1 Hyperscaler Stock to Buy, 1 to Hold, and 1 to Avoid

Key Points Amazon is seeing strong accelerating cloud revenue growth. Microsoft is starting to prove its doubters wrong. SpaceX trades at an other worldly valuation, and its cloud pricing likely isn't sustainable. 10 stocks we like better than Space Exploration Technologies › Hyperscalers, which are companies that own large data centers, have been spending aggressively to build out artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Although the market has been concerned about this spending, the economics for things like cloud computing are quite good. Amazon(NASDAQ: AMZN), for example, recently came

As IonQ Posts 287% Revenue Surge to $80 Million and Acquires SkyWater Foundry, New Report Projects Quantum Computing Market to Hit $21.87 Billion by 2035

Company Logo Accelerating commercial momentum—highlighted by IonQ's record $80 million Q2 2026 revenue performance, D-Wave's 1,120% bookings growth, and expanded cloud quantum deployments across Alphabet (Google) and Microsoft is driving rapid adoption across financial modeling, aerospace engineering, drug discovery, and logistics. Quantum Computing MarketQuantum Computing Market Dublin, Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Quantum Computing Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Application, Product, and Country-Level Analysis, 2026-2035" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com'

AcuityMD Ranked No. 316 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, The Most Prestigious Ranking of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

MedTech AI leader recognized for 1,061% three-year revenue growth – topping the software category at no. 28 – and now valued at $955 million BOSTON, August 12, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AcuityMD, the AI platform for MedTech, today announced it has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. AcuityMD ranked No. 316, driven by 1,061% three-year revenue growth – roughly 10 times the median revenue growth rate of 130% among 2026 Inc. 5000 honorees. The company also ranked No. 28 out of 362 software companies on the list. This marks AcuityMD's first appearance on Inc. Magazine's prestigious annual ranking. The Inc. 5000 ranks the nation's most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, and Oracle. AcuityMD is one of a few software companies on the list focused on the MedTech industry. "We're proud to be recognized by Inc., but what matters most is what's behind the growth: customers choosing AcuityMD to help them make better commercial decisions," said Mike Monovoukas, CEO & Co-Founder of AcuityMD. "This milestone is a reflection of our team and our customers, and we're excited to keep raising the bar for how AI can help accelerate the adoption of medical technology." Today, 16 out of the top 20 medical devices (MedTech) companies rely on AcuityMD to identify target markets, prioritize high-value physicians, and accelerate revenue growth. Their adoption underscores the growing role of AI in helping MedTech commercial teams navigate an increasingly complex market and make faster, more informed decisions. In April, AcuityMD announced $80 million in new funding to elevate its platform with advanced AI capabilities. With the launch of AcuityAI, MedTech commercial teams now have purpose-built AI at their fingertips designed for their unique industry challenges. The platform combines rich domain expertise, data that maps relationships between sites of care and healthcare providers, and unique selling context to support specific MedTech commercial workflows. AcuityMD currently supports more than 500 customers and has helped these customers identify over $34 billion in pipeline. The company has raised upwards of $160 million and is valued at $955 million. "Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision-making, and a refusal to sit still," says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance–it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement." Story Continues For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database, visit: www.inc.com/inc5000. View AcuityMD's profile from the list. Inc. 5000 List Methodology Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. About AcuityMD AcuityMD is the AI platform for MedTech trusted by over 500 MedTech companies – including 16 of the top 20. Commercial leaders use AcuityMD to identify target markets, surface top opportunities, and grow their business. By combining real-world healthcare data with AI-powered insights, AcuityMD enables companies from pre-commercial to enterprise to understand where and how to sell faster to acc

Darrow Ranks Among Top 30% on the 2026 Inc. 5000

Darrow Inc. Recognized for 250% Revenue Growth, Litigation Exposure Management Company Gives Insurers and Law Firms Clear Visibility Into Emerging Risk NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Darrow, a technology organization specializing in litigation exposure management, today secured a spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list recognizes independent and entrepreneurial businesses that have achieved notable growth while driving innovation and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include Microsoft, Meta, C

Recurrent Energy Powers Up Carwarp Energy Park in Australia Under Long-Term Microsoft PPA

The 150 MWac solar facility near Mildura will generate enough renewable energy to power approximately 65,000 Australian households annually and includes a dedicated fund to support community-led sustainability initiatives KITCHENER, ON, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. ("Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ) and a leading global developer, owner, and operator of solar and energy storage assets, today announced that its 150MWac Carwarp Energy Park near Mildura, Victoria, Australia, has reached commercial operation. The project is backed by a long-ter

Morning Bid: Inflation obscures all

By Mike Dolan Aug 12 (Reuters) - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets It's inflation day stateside and an important moment for Federal Reserve thinking, not to mention for nervy bond markets. To be fair, the ‌consumer price report only makes for one of three big "inflation days" each month. Tomorrow will bring the producer price update, while ‌the Fed's favored PCE gauge will come later in the month. But CPI will start to form the picture. I'll get into that and more below. But first, check out my ​latest mid-week column, where I dis

Market’s Momentum Darlings Resurface as Optical Stocks Take Off

(Bloomberg) -- One of the stock market's favorite momentum plays from earlier this year is re-emerging as rising confidence in artificial intelligence spending sends the shares of optical component makers soaring again. Most Read from Bloomberg Phoebe Gates Knew Phia Shopping App Took Credit for Sales It Didn't Drive Five Takeaways From Zuckerberg's 6,500-Word Manifesto on AI Tata Sons Chairman to Step Down, Deepening Leadership Turmoil Trump Weighs Call for Capital Gains Tax Cuts as Midterm Boost Pakistan Says Deal Is Close Even as Iran, US Harden Stances Stocks like Applied Optoelectronics I

AMD Trades at 63x Forward Earnings, While Nvidia Trades at 24x. History Says This Is the Better Buy.

In the rapidly expanding semiconductor ecosystem, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stand as pivotal players powering the compute backbone of artificial intelligence (AI). Nvidia dominates with its Blackwell and Rubin GPU architectures, which deliver industry-leading performance for large-scale training and inference workloads. Meanwhile, AMD contributes complementary technology via its Instinct MI-series accelerators and Epyc processors, offering high-performance CPUs and GPUs that hyperscalers integrate for cost-effective AI clusters. Missed Nvidia in 2009? This

The Stock Market Is Flashing the Same Warning Signal That It Did Before the Dot-Com Bubble. Here's What History Says Comes Next.

Key Points One way to measure the S&P 500's valuation is by looking at the Shiller CAPE ratio. The CAPE ratio measures the S&P 500's value relative to its 10-year average inflation-adjusted earnings. The last time the CAPE ratio was this high, the market made a big move.10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › Despite multiple headwinds this year, stocks have continued their uphill march. The benchmark S&P 500(SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has shrugged off the conflict with Iran, persistently elevated inflation, and a variety of concerns triggered by artificial intelligence, climbing 13% on the year (

Why Is CoreWeave Stock Soaring Wednesday?

CoreWeave, Inc.(NASDAQ:CRWV) stock jumped in Wednesday's premarket session as investors focused on stronger AI compute pricing, higher revenue guidance and continued demand for large-scale AI infrastructure. The company said it raised prices by about 25% across AI compute offerings in July to reflect strong demand and higher component costs, including more expensive GPUs. Management also said demand for NVIDIA's Vera Rubin platform remains "enormous," while contribution margins on new deals are rising by 5 to 10 percentage points. CoreWeave lifted its full-year 2026 revenue forecast to $12.4 b

Better AI Infrastructure Stock: Vertiv vs. Eaton

Key Points Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Alphabet and other tech giants are projected to spend as much as $1 trillion on AI in 2027. Vertiv specializes in AI infrastructure with essential data center products, such as power management and cooling solutions Eaton is a legacy electrical supplier and has transitioned to a comprehensive chip-to-grid infrastructure provider.10 stocks we like better than Vertiv › The amount of capital being invested by artificial intelligence (AI) hyperscalers is mind-blowing. During recent earnings calls, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Amazon, and Alphabet revealed plans to

If I Were in My 40s, I'd Buy This Vanguard ETF Warren Buffett Recommended and Hold It Forever

Key Points Warren Buffett steered the Berkshire Hathaway holding company to market-crushing returns for 60 years. He often said everyday investors could do well by simply buying an exchange-traded fund that tracks a diversified index like the S&P 500. In February 2014, he specifically recommended the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF because of its ultra-low fees, and it could help investors achieve a secure retirement. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard S&P 500 ETF › Warren Buffett served as chief executive officer of the Berkshire Hathaway(NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB) holding company between 1965 and 2025

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