At IBM Think 2026, CEO Arvind Krishna highlighted AI as a key driver in business transformation and introduced IBM's most extensive enterprise AI updates yet. The event showcased how AI, hybrid cloud, and quantum computing are converging to create competitive advantages for organizations. Over 5,000 leaders gathered to explore real-world AI applications, including agentic AI managing workflows and quantum computing milestones. The conference also featured insights from top executives across industries, emphasizing AI's growing role in operational and strategic decision-making.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record 50,579.70, driven by optimism over progress in Iran peace talks and strong earnings reports from companies like Merck, Salesforce, and Cisco. This broad market rally included gains in healthcare, te...
The Trump administration has shifted US industrial policy by investing directly in tech companies, including $8.9 billion in Intel and $1 billion in IBM's quantum computing division. This government involvement has boosted stock prices and investor c...
Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci 5 surgical robot, powered by advanced AI computing from NVIDIA, exemplifies rapid progress in robotics and quantum computing. Three ETFs—Defiance Quantum (QTUM), Global X Robotics & AI (BOTZ), and ROBO Global Robotics & ...
The US government is investing $2 billion in nine quantum computing companies, including Infleqtion, D-Wave Quantum, and Rigetti Computing, as part of a strategy to advance quantum technology for economic and national security benefits. IBM and Globa...
US stock indices fell with the S&P 500 down 0.2% and Nasdaq down 0.3% as oil prices jumped about 3% to over $100 per barrel following Iran's decision to keep enriched uranium domestically, dampening hopes for a nuclear deal. Rising oil prices reignit...
