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IonQ Bets $1.8 Billion on Vertical Integration with SkyWater Acquisition, Aims to Accelerate U.S. Quantum Chip Development

In a major consolidation move within the quantum computing sector, IonQ has announced a definitive agreement to acquire U.S.-based semiconductor foundry SkyWater Technology for $1.8 billion. The deal aims to create a domestically controlled, vertically integrated platform to speed up the development and production of advanced quantum processors, citing both technological and national security imperatives.

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Investor Exit Sparks Debate Over Corteva's Future as Breakup Talks Emerge

Hardman Johnston Global Advisors has sold its entire stake in Corteva Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) following management discussions about potentially splitting the company's Seeds and Crop Protection units. The move highlights growing investor unease over strategic direction, liability concerns, and the unclear path to value creation, casting a shadow over the agricultural giant's recent strong performance.