Clockwise Business News — Quantum Dynamics announced record quarterly profits after markets closed, exceeding analyst expectations by 15 percent. This is Clockwise business news, 6 PM Eastern. The AI giant's after-hours trading surged by 8 percent following the report, signaling robust growth in the technology sector. This performance highlights continued investor confidence in artificial intelligence. Federal Reserve Governor Li hinted at sustained higher interest rates during an evening address, citing persistent inflationary pressures.