DoorDash shares plunge 19% on tech spending spree
DoorDash shares plummeted 19% following disappointing Q3 profits and massive planned tech spending. The delivery giant earned $244 million versus expected $295 million despite $25 billion in orders.
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Palantir’s Wild Ride: AI Darling or Overhyped Meme Stock?
Palantir’s market value hit $450 billion despite Michael Burry betting against it. The company’s government work and forward-deployed engineers create a sticky business that could outlast AI exuberance. Revenue jumped 63% while operating profit soared 118%.
AI Data Centers Are Making Memory Prices Explode
The AI boom is causing a massive spike in memory prices that won’t ease until well into next year. Data center expansion is driving server DRAM contract prices higher, affecting both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across the market.
Quantum Computer Takes First Steps Toward Room-Temperature Superconductors
Researchers have used a 98-qubit quantum computer to simulate particle pairing in superconductors. This marks progress toward understanding materials that could revolutionize energy transmission. The breakthrough suggests quantum computers may soon complement classical methods for complex physics pr
Dine Brands Tells Franchisees To Stay Quiet As Value Plunges
Dine Brands CEO John Peyton instructed franchisees to route all questions through corporate as shareholder value plummeted 70% since 2021. The communication clampdown comes amid rising costs, weak support, and declining traffic at both Applebee’s and IHOP locations nationwide.
Tesla shareholders vote on making Musk a trillionaire
Tesla’s annual meeting in Austin features a pivotal vote on Elon Musk’s compensation package. The proposal could potentially make him history’s first trillionaire. The vote has sparked intense debate about executive pay and income inequality.
Australia’s giving away free electricity starting in 2026
Australia is launching a groundbreaking program that will give households free electricity for up to three hours daily. The Solar Sharer plan starts in July 2026 and will help shift energy use to peak solar production times.
ZincFive’s Nickel-Zinc Batteries Target AI Data Center Power Demands
ZincFive has introduced nickel-zinc battery systems designed specifically for AI data center workloads. The BC 2 NiZn AI battery cabinet provides both backup power and active energy management capabilities for mission-critical AI infrastructure.
Nintendo’s New App Reveals Your Entire Gaming History
Nintendo’s new store app includes a hidden feature that reveals your complete gaming history across multiple console generations. The Play Activity section tracks everything back to Wii U and 3DS playtime. It’s either a nostalgic trip or an embarrassing reveal of your gaming habits.
New Iranian Hacking Group Targets Foreign Policy Experts
A previously unknown cyber actor targeted academics and foreign policy experts between June and August 2025. The group used sophisticated political lures and blended techniques from multiple Iranian-linked threat groups, complicating attribution efforts.