Nvidia and SpaceX Just Joined a New AI Security Alliance. Here's What It Means for Both Stocks.

Nvidia announced the formation of the Open Secure AI Alliance with roughly three dozen tech companies, including SpaceX's AI unit, to build open tools for protecting software and AI agents. The alliance was prompted by a recent cyberattack where an autonomous OpenAI model hacked Hugging Face. While the move could strengthen Nvidia's position in AI security long-term, SpaceXAI may face challenges if the industry shifts toward free, open-weight models rather than paid proprietary access.

07/27/2026, 3:02 PM • The Motley Fool

Throw Away the Urn! New Digital DNA AGI Robots Let Loved Ones Live for 500 Years (Veterans First for America)

A quantum AI robotics research team has submitted a patent application for 'digital DNA' technology that would allow deceased individuals' identities to be preserved in humanoid robots or holograms for up to 500 years. The QAIAx Clinical Trial proposes building 300 smart cities within U.S. federal enclaves to house 1 million residents, with AI managing 90% of municipal services. Subscription pricing ranges from $300,000 for 100 years to $1 million for 500 years, with waivers for military veterans and public responders. The project aims to establish independent manufacturing hubs in West Africa and Australia to reduce reliance on Chinese robotics production.

07/26/2026, 2:12 PM • GlobeNewswire

Figma vs. IBM: What Revenue Growth Trends Tell Investors About the Young Software Design Company and the Veteran Artificial Intelligence Tech Giant

Figma demonstrates superior and consistent revenue growth with eight consecutive quarters of quarter-over-quarter increases, reaching $333.4 million in Q1 2026 with 46% year-over-year growth. In contrast, IBM experiences volatile revenue fluctuations tied to its hardware and consulting business, missing Q2 2026 revenue expectations and seeing its Z Systems mainframe sales decline 42% year-over-year, sending shares to a 52-week low.

07/25/2026, 6:15 PM • The Motley Fool

AI Watermarking Market Size to Surpass $5,040.94 Million by 2035, Fueled by AI Content Authentication and Copyright Protection Technologies | Research by SNS Insider

The global AI watermarking market is projected to grow from $520.50 million in 2025 to $5,040.94 million by 2035, with a CAGR of 25.49%. Growth is driven by increasing demand for AI content authentication, copyright protection, and regulatory compliance. Invisible watermarking leads the market with 61% share, while the copyright protection segment is expected to show the fastest growth. North America dominates with 37.70% market share, followed by Europe and Asia Pacific.

07/24/2026, 9:30 AM • GlobeNewswire

Rigetti Computing Is Trading Under $15: Is Now the Time to Buy?

Rigetti Computing, a leading pure-play quantum computing stock, is trading at $14.85, down 33% year-to-date despite a $100 million government contract announcement in May. While the quantum computing industry is projected to grow significantly by 2035, Rigetti currently generates minimal revenue ($4.4M in Q1) and operates at a loss. The stock remains highly volatile and speculative, with analysts targeting $30.50 per share, but investors should approach it as a small, high-risk portfolio position.

07/24/2026, 7:34 AM • The Motley Fool

IBM INVESTIGATION ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating International Business Machines Corporation on Behalf of IBM Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

Law firm Bragar Eagel & Squire is investigating IBM for potential securities law violations following the company's July 14, 2026 announcement of Q2 2026 results that fell short of analyst expectations. CEO Arvind Krishna attributed the shortfall to weakness in software and infrastructure businesses as customers shifted budgets to hardware like memory chips. IBM's stock price dropped 24.6% following the news, prompting the firm to encourage affected investors to contact them.

07/23/2026, 5:45 PM • GlobeNewswire

What Is OpenAI Actually Patenting? PatentVest Pulse Analyzes OpenAI's Patent Portfolio

PatentVest released an analysis of OpenAI's 69 published patent families, revealing how the company's intellectual property strategy maps to its expansion from conversational AI into generative media, AI agents, developer platforms, and infrastructure. The report examines OpenAI's organic patents alongside acquisitions from Rain Neuromorphics and Rockset, and compares OpenAI's IP approach with competitors including Microsoft, Google, IBM, and Anthropic.

07/23/2026, 12:45 PM • GlobeNewswire

Is IonQ Stock a No-Brainer Buy? Here's What History Says.

IonQ's trapped-ion quantum computing technology offers competitive advantages, but the company faces significant challenges as a cash-burning startup competing against tech giants and other quantum computing firms. With $272 million in operating losses, dependence on outside capital, and 15% share dilution in the past year, history suggests IonQ should be treated as a speculative investment rather than a no-brainer buy.

07/23/2026, 5:26 AM • The Motley Fool

Why Pegasystems Stock Was Sliding Today

Pegasystems stock fell 13.38% after missing Q2 earnings estimates on both revenue ($420.7M vs. $426.6M expected) and EPS ($0.35 vs. $0.43 expected). The company attributed the slowdown to customers delaying purchases in favor of AI-native tools. This marks the second consecutive quarter of missed estimates, reflecting broader headwinds in enterprise automation software.

07/22/2026, 10:29 AM • The Motley Fool

Worldwide Digital Railway Market to Reach $136.49 Billion by 2031 as IoT, AI and Cloud Adoption Accelerate

The global digital railway market is projected to grow from $90.98 billion in 2026 to $136.49 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 8.5%. Growth is driven by rising passenger volumes, IoT adoption, and cloud-based rail management systems. Passenger Information Systems will record the highest growth, while remote monitoring holds the largest market share. Asia-Pacific is identified as the fastest-growing region, supported by smart-city investments and advanced signaling systems.

07/22/2026, 4:50 AM • GlobeNewswire

Prediction: This Dividend ETF's Yield Won't Stay Under 3.5% for Long

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) currently yields 3.3%, below its long-term average of 3.5%, due to strong price appreciation of 22% year-to-date. Despite the lower yield, the fund has increased its annual dividend for 14 consecutive years and is expected to push the yield back above 3.5% within the next year as dividend growth outpaces share price gains.

07/21/2026, 5:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Is D-Wave Quantum a Millionaire-Maker Stock?

D-Wave Quantum, despite operating in the promising quantum computing sector, is unlikely to be a millionaire-maker stock. With a $6.2 billion market cap, only $12.4 million in annual revenue, and significant losses ($368 million net loss), the company faces intense competition from tech giants and a crowded market. The stock's expensive valuation and path to profitability make it a risky investment.

07/21/2026, 6:02 AM • The Motley Fool

Global Enterprise Carbon Management Software Market Size/Share Worth USD 42.2 Billion by 2034 at a 9.73% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth, Growth Rate, Value)

The global enterprise carbon management software market is projected to grow from USD 16.7 billion in 2024 to USD 42.2 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 9.73%. Growth is driven by rising corporate net-zero commitments, mandatory ESG reporting requirements, and the need for accurate emissions tracking across complex supply chains. Key players include SAP SE, IBM, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Wolters Kluwer Enablon.

07/21/2026, 12:30 AM • GlobeNewswire

Is IBM Stock in Trouble?

IBM stock plummeted over 25% after the company pre-announced Q2 results that missed analyst expectations, with revenue of $17.2B versus $17.86B expected and adjusted EPS of $2.93 versus $3.02 projected. The more concerning issue is that customers are shifting spending toward AI servers and memory products rather than IBM's software and mainframe offerings, signaling potential near-term headwinds for the company.

07/20/2026, 8:18 AM • The Motley Fool

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) $68 Billion Wipeout Amid Z Shortfall Triggers Investigation - HBSS

IBM shares plummeted 25% on July 14, 2026, erasing $68 billion in market value after CEO Arvind Krishna revealed severe underperformance in Q2 2026 results, particularly in the IBM Z mainframe business. The company had previously assured investors of 5%+ revenue growth but delivered only 1% total revenue growth with a 7% decline in Infrastructure revenue. Hagens Berman is investigating potential securities law violations regarding whether IBM management knew about deal closures risks earlier.

07/17/2026, 5:58 PM • GlobeNewswire