This AI firm has just secured a U.S. patent for a hands-free, secure interface that combines motion, voice, and identity recognition. It could reshape the way we interact with tech, and investors are piling in.
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Markets
U.S. stocks ended mixed on Wednesday, as cooling inflation and upbeat Oracle earnings boosted tech, while weakness in blue chips dragged the Dow lower.
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S&P 500 [+0.30%]
Nasdaq [+0.03%]
Russell 2k [-0.28%]
Market-Moving News
High-Performance Computing
Everyone Thinks Nvidia Is Just AI, but Look Where It’s Heading Next
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is pushing into new territory with a big bet on PsiQuantum, a startup now valued at $7 billion after raising $1 billion.
Alongside the cash, Nvidia is working on ways to connect its chips directly to PsiQuantum’s light-based machines.
The message is simple: Nvidia doesn’t just want to dominate AI, it wants to own a piece of the next wave of computing before it even arrives.
Building the Bridge to What’s Next
Nvidia is finding ways to plug its processors into early quantum setups, making sure its gear becomes part of the toolbox when the technology goes mainstream.
If quantum takes off, Nvidia is already in the room.
It’s a clever play — the company doesn’t need to know which startup will win. As long as its chips and software are involved, the platform stays relevant.
Playing the Long Game
PsiQuantum still has years of work ahead, but its approach using standard chip-making tools gives it credibility.
Nvidia’s early seat at the table means it shares in the upside without being tied to just one bet.
Nvidia already crushed it with AI, but it’s lining up the next thing, too. That way, the money doesn’t dry up when the market shifts.
Retail
Two Big Acquisitions Just Flipped Home Depot’s Strategy on Its Head
Home Depot (NYSE: HD) has gone all-in on contractors, dropping nearly $24 billion on acquisitions in the past two years.
The biggest was SRS Distribution for $18.25 billion, followed by GMS Inc. for $5.5 billion this September.
Together, those deals move Home Depot far beyond the weekend shopper. The company is now positioned to supply contractors from start to finish on major projects.
From Hardware Store to Full Project Partner
These acquisitions give Home Depot reach that few can match: 2,300 retail outlets, more than 1,200 specialty branches, and nearly 8,000 trucks on the road.
That scale means it can deliver materials straight to jobsites, something smaller rivals can’t do efficiently.
Contractors get one-stop sourcing, delivery, and even financing. For Home Depot, that setting builds loyalty and keeps revenue flowing more consistently than consumer traffic ever could.
A $450B Market in Play
The U.S. professional contractor market is worth around $450 billion, and Home Depot now has a clear path into it.
Management expects the GMS deal to add to earnings in its first year, while still keeping debt in check.
That mix of growth potential and financial discipline makes the shift toward Pro customers a move that could reshape Home Depot’s future cash flows.
This isn’t really the moment to sit back and watch. If someone’s been thinking about getting in, the setup looks better than it has in a while.
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Payments
Klarna Just Pulled Off the Wildest IPO of 2025
Klarna (NYSE: KLAR) just pulled off the biggest IPO of 2025, raising $1.37 billion and jumping 30 percent on its first trading day.
That put the Swedish buy-now-pay-later company at a $20 billion valuation right out of the gate.
The debut price was even above expectations, a clear signal that demand is alive and well for this model despite all the doubts.
More Than Just a Cash Boost
The IPO wasn’t just about raising money. It handed Klarna the firepower to push harder into the U.S., the one market that matters most for its future.
With deals already in place with Walmart and Macy’s, Klarna is weaving itself into online checkouts and digital wallets, aiming to be the go-to alternative to credit cards.
A Tough Market, but the Door Is Open
BNPL is crowded, and Klarna still has to prove it can scale profitably while fending off Visa, Mastercard, and Affirm.
The difference now is that it enters the fight with cash in the bank and validation from Wall Street.
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Top Winners and Losers
Wearable Devices Ltd [WLDS] $5.18 (+407.84%)
Wearable Devices surged after receiving a key U.S. patent for an AI-powered gesture and voice interface with biometric security.
Vimeo Inc [VMEO] $7.74 (+60.91%)
Vimeo soared after announcing a $1.38 billion all-cash acquisition by Bending Spoons at a 91% premium to its 60-day average.
Oracle Corp [ORCL] $328.41 (+35.98%)
Oracle exploded higher after revealing a $455 billion cloud backlog and projecting 77% OCI growth this year, reinforcing its AI dominance.
Epsium Enterprise Limited [EPSM] $40.41 (-70.72%)
Epsium shares sank on heavy volatility after the company issued a statement denying any material news, stoking investor fears over unverified rumors or manipulation.
Synopsys Inc [SNPS] $387.78 (-35.84%)
Synopsys plunged after missing earnings and revenue estimates, warning of weakened China demand due to recent export restrictions and delays in a key IP project.
Inno Holdings Inc [INHD] $5.05 (-29.76%)
Inno Holdings tumbled after announcing a heavily discounted $7.2 million direct offering at $3.60 per share, raising dilution concerns among investors.
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Everything Else
Synopsys shares tumbled on fresh troubles in China, threatening to erase the stock’s gains for 2025.
Uber has teamed up with fintech player Pipe to provide small businesses with easier access to funding.
Merck announced plans to close its London-based research hub focused on drug development.
The S&P 500 pushed to a fresh record, lifted by strong gains in Oracle shares.
AI coding platform Replit secured $250 million in new funding, lifting its valuation to about $3 billion.
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