Quantum computing stocks popped after reports the Trump administration is eyeing equity stakes. IonQ and Rigetti gained double digits, as traders chased the federal tailwind. Meanwhile, energy stocks climbed with crude, helped by fresh sanctions on Russia. Can the rally hold without stronger data support? With no major economic reports hitting the wires — thanks…
The use of economic tools to serve national interests is hardly new. But in the 21st century, such instruments – ranging from unlawful economic coercion to lawful but harmful trade remedies – have become central to the strategic competition between the United States and China. Because the two countries are highly economically interdependent, the weaponisation…
Micron Technology plans to stop supplying server memory chips to data centres in China after the business failed to recover from a 2023 government ban on its products in critical Chinese infrastructure, according to two people briefed on the decision. Since then, both Nvidia and Intel have similarly fielded accusations from Chinese authorities and an…
Good morning. OK, give your ChatGPT prompt window a rest for two seconds, because it’s pop quiz time. The question: What share of U.S. executives and managers—that is, not rank-and-file employees—use unapproved AI tools at work? Make your best guess, then find the answer below in “Endstop triggered.” Today’s tech news follows. Have a wonderful…
By Max A. Cherney SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -Intel (INTC) plans to release technical details about its forthcoming chip for laptops, known as Panther Lake, on Thursday, four sources briefed on the plans told Reuters. It is part of an effort to reassure investors about Intel’s first product made entirely using its next-generation manufacturing process called…