Wall Street surged Monday with AI stocks leading the charge as progress in Washington signaled an end to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The Nasdaq jumped 2.27% while Nvidia gained 5.8% and Palantir soared 8.8% in a classic “buy the dip” moment for tech investors.
AI stocks are staging a strong comeback after last week’s slump, with Nvidia and Palantir leading the charge. The S&P 500 climbed 1.3% to recover three-quarters of its recent losses while health insurers struggled amid government shutdown uncertainty.
Major tech companies including Microsoft, Verizon and Smartsheet announced significant executive moves in October 2025. The leadership changes come as the Federal Reserve reports unemployment at 4.36%. Here’s what these moves mean for the industry.
Scientists have created a system that can generate descriptive captions directly from brain scans. Using fMRI and large language models, the technology evolves from nonsense to accurate descriptions of what people see. The breakthrough could eventually help people with communication difficulties.
Ofcom confirmed it’s using a secret third-party tool with AI capabilities to monitor VPN usage across the UK. The regulator refuses to name the provider, leaving privacy advocates concerned about surveillance methods and data accuracy.
What was once considered impossible—sending quantum signals from Earth to satellites—now appears feasible. New modeling shows entangled photons could create secure uplinks, overcoming atmospheric interference and technical hurdles that previously made this direction unworkable.
GlobalFoundries is licensing TSMC’s gallium nitride technology to accelerate next-gen power devices. The deal will bring US-based GaN production to GF’s Vermont facility, with development starting in early 2026 and production later that year. This strategic move targets critical power applications i
Goldman Sachs strategists say today’s AI investment boom shows worrying similarities to the dot-com bubble era. They’ve identified five key warning signs that could signal when the market is peaking, from corporate spending sprees to credit spreads widening.
The cybersecurity landscape is approaching a crucial stage where new technologies and changing threat actors converge. Companies can no longer assume they won’t be breached but must focus on when and how they’ll respond. Six key forecasts outline what security executives need to prepare for.
PlayStation announced a special Japan-focused State of Play stream happening November 11. The 40-minute showcase will highlight games from Japanese and Asian developers, hosted by voice actor Yuki Kaji. Unlike typical regional splits, this presentation will be the same across all streams with Japane
