Quantum computing stocks continue to rebound following a Wall Street Journal article yesterday detailing potential U.S. government equity investments in the sector. The report outlined early discussions with the Commerce Dept., where firms could trade shares for at least $10 million each in federal funds. The story ignited investor excitement after consecutive days of declining stock prices, with QBTS, RGTI, IONQ, and QUBT all racing higher by double-digit percentages.
A recent Wall Street Journal report has sparked major renewed interest in the quantum computing sector, claiming that President Trump is pushing for the U.S. government to acquire ownership stakes in several key players. According to the Journal, discussions involve Rigetti Computing ( NASDAQ:RGTI ), D-Wave Quantum ( ), IonQ ( ), and Quantum Computing ( NASDAQ:QUBT ), with each company potentially receiving federal funding in exchange for equity. The report suggests this move aims to bolster U.S. leadership in quantum technology amid global competition.
Last night, the Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S. Commerce Department was in talks with "several" quantum computing companies over equity stakes in those firms in return for federal funding. Specifically, the Journal said D-Wave, IonQ, and Rigetti were in discussions with the federal government about the matter. The report stated that Quantum Computing Inc. and the privately held Atom Computing were "considering similar arrangements."
Quantum computers are still in their infancy. Presently limited to 100 or so error-prone qubits, the quantum equivalents to classical bits, they are far from supreme calculating machines that are capable of exactly simulating chemical reactions and more. Quantum theorists and experimenters are working within these constraints to find feasible tasks for their devices to show an advantage over the performance of classical computers.
U.S. quantum computing firm D-Wave Quantum has struck a deal with a company called Swiss Quantum Technology (SQT) to bring D-Wave's Advantage2 quantum computer to Europe. The deal, which amounts to €10 million ($11.63 million), will see D-Wave's quantum computer deployed in Italy, where it will play a role in supporting the Italians' efforts toward large-scale digital transformation, D-Wave announced on Wednesday. It will be part of a joint effort-collectively called the "Q-Alliance"-between D-Wave and IonQ, another American quantum computing company.
Yesterday, America's four most prominent quantum computing companies saw their stock prices surge by double-digit percentages. But the genesis behind these soaring share prices wasn't directly related to news about the companies. Instead, the upward movement in the Quantum Four's share prices was largely due to financial giant JPMorganChase. On Monday, the investment bank announced a "Security and Resiliency Initiative" to invest in industries critical to America's national economic security interests. This initiative will see JPMorganChase invest $1.5 trillion in select industries over the next 10 years. And the first wave of this funding-to the tune of up to $10 billion-has already been decided upon.
Qualcomm ( NASDAQ:QCOM) stands out as one of the lesser-appreciated semiconductor names as the AI revolution continues to play out, while other emerging tech trends also start to gain traction among growth and momentum-focused investors. Indeed, the AI race and the road towards AGI (or artificial general intelligence) seems to be on, with many hyperscalers signing deals or taking stakes in the great OpenAI, the firm that kicked off the AI boom when it unleashed ChatGPT to the world.
Quantum computing has surged into one of the market's hottest sectors over the past two years. Leading players in the space have delivered staggering gains, with some stocks climbing over 1,000% or even 3,000% in that period. D-Wave Quantum ( ), for instance, has rocketed more than 3,500% in the trailing year, fueled by breakthroughs in quantum annealing technology. Rigetti Computing ( NASDAQ:RGTI ) has done even better, up over 5,500%, thanks to its superconducting qubit systems .
It might seem like a daunting time to buy new stocks. The S&P 500 is hovering near all-time highs and trading at historically high valuations, and some unpredictable headwinds -- including tariffs, geopolitical conflicts, and a government shutdown -- could pop that bubble. But if you have $1,000 to set aside for a least a few years and can look past those near-term challenges, there are still plenty of growth stocks worth investing in.
Quantum computing promises to solve problems beyond classical computers' reach, from drug discovery to optimization. The market, valued at $1.6 billion in 2025, could hit $7.3 billion by 2030, growing at 34.6% annually. Amid this surge, ) stands out with its superconducting qubit technology and cloud platform. Trading at $40 per share with a $13 billion market cap, RGTI stock has surged 162% in 2025 on tech milestones and deals.
The AI boom is driving an explosive surge in computational demands and reshaping the landscape of technology, infrastructure, and innovation. One of the biggest barriers to widespread AI deployment today is access to power. Some estimates suggest AI-driven data centers now consume more electricity than entire nations. The World Economic Forum projects a doubling of energy use by data centers from 2024 to 2027, driven by the energy-intensive nature of AI workloads.
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This rally pushes QUBT's 12-month gains beyond 3,200%, cementing its status as a momentum juggernaut in quantum computing. It's not alone, though. Peers like IonQ ( ) and D-Wave Computing ( NASDAQ:QBTS ) are up between 3% and 4% today, with Rigetti Computing ( NASDAQ:RGTI ) rising another 10% after jumping 12.5% yesterday. So far this week, RGTI stock is up nearly 42%.
Quantum computing could be humanity's biggest breakthrough since the discovery of fire, enabling problem-solving beyond the capabilities of current computers, potentially revolutionizing industries.
