
Stock Movers Intel Rises, Meta Down, Royal Caribbean Rises Amid Mixed 3Q, Iran Headlines
Oct 27, 2026
Christine Aquino, Bloomberg’s Managing Editor for Markets Live, explores Intel’s $2.3 billion quantum-computing acquisition, Meta’s nearly $98 billion AI infrastructure funding plan and investor concerns over tech financing, plus Royal Caribbean’s rally amid Iran peace hopes and mixed earnings news.
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SpaceX Values Ability Over Advanced Degrees
- SpaceX prioritizes demonstrated ability and hands-on experience over advanced degrees when hiring.
- Recruiters seek candidates with exceptional achievements and “raw, innate intelligence.”
SpaceX Trades Extreme Commitment For Equity
- SpaceX attracts candidates through its space-exploration mission while demanding intense commitment.
- Job postings warn applicants to expect extended hours and weekends, with equity as a major perk.
Intel Bets On Quantum Computing With Classiq
- Intel’s planned $2.3 billion acquisition of Classiq supports a push into quantum computing.
- Classiq provides AI tools that help customers test quantum computing’s usefulness for operations.

