In early December, Google introduced a quantum computing chip, Willow, that engineers used to solve the hardest benchmark in the field.A post on the Alphabet (GOOGL) subsidiary's blog explains the significance of the achievement:"Willow's performance on this benchmark is astonishing: It performed a computation in under five minutes that would take one of today's fastest supercomputers ... 10 septillion years. If you want to write it out, it's 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years. This mind-boggling numb ...

Are quantum stocks the next big thing?By now, Nvidia has become a household name. The artificial intelligence (AI) chip stock dominates the market for GPUs, the chips that make AI models like ChatGPT run, and has ridden the AI boom to become the most valuable company in the world.However, some investors are already looking for the next big thing in technology, and seem to have settled on quantum computing, a revolutionary technology that uses qubits, or quantum bits, to process information. By doing so, the ...

There could be multiple winners in the quantum computing arms race. Artificial intelligence (AI) investing is still the primary driver in today's market, although quantum computing investing could become mainstream by as early as 2030. However, investors don't need to invest in one or the other; some of the quantum computing pure plays are dabbling in both spaces. This could open up a huge investment opportunity over the next few years and deliver shareholders market-crushing returns.The standard they'll be ...

This quantum computing pioneer has a huge opportunity.If you had invested $10,000 in IonQ (IONQ 5.63%) stock three years ago (and held on for the ride), you'd have more than $120,000 now. That's a hefty profit in a relatively short amount of time.But imagine if your investing time horizon was 20 years or more. Can investing $10,000 in IonQ make you a millionaire? Checking off the millionaire-maker boxesSeveral stocks have been able to grow $10,000 into $1 million in the past. Those stocks typically shared s ...

IonQ's unique approach may allow it to achieve first-mover advantage.Quantum computing is starting to become a more popular investment space, although the technology is still being proven out. However, by 2030, it's expected by some observers to be commercially viable -- opening the door for quantum computing companies to emerge as the top growth stocks in the market.I think that IonQ (IONQ 5.63%) will be among the best in this young industry. IonQ has a few key advantages that may work in its favor, making ...

IonQ and Alphabet represent two opposite ends of the quantum computing investment spectrum.Quantum computing is emerging as the next big investment trend, although we're still a few years out from seeing commercially viable quantum computing. As a result, investors are wondering what the best approach to quantum computing is.There are publicly traded quantum computing investments, like IonQ (IONQ 5.63%), that have massive upside if they work out. However, they also come with big risks if their technology is ...

US stocks appear set for another winning week in an overall positive follow-up reaction to the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut this year.Heading into Friday’s session, the S&P 500 advanced 0.72% on the week. The Dow added 0.67%, while the Nasdaq leapt 1.49%. All three of the major US indexes are trading at all-time highs. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are looking to notch their third consecutive winning week.Despite an initial negative response to the 25-basis point cut on Wednesday, markets rebounded st ...

Key Points IonQ shares have soared over 600% in the past year. The company is strengthening its quantum computing tech with the acquisition of Oxford Ionics. IonQ stock is highly volatile, as measured by a beta value exceeding 2. 10 stocks we like better than IonQ › Shares of quantum computing company IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) are up more than 600% over the past 12 months through Sept. 16. The stock rose recently after it received regulatory approval to acquire Oxford Ionics, and a Sept. 12 analyst day e ...

For Immediate ReleaseChicago, IL – September 19, 2025– Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights IonQ (IONQ) , Rigetti Computing (RGTI) and D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) .Quantum Stocks Break Out: What's Next for IONQ, RGTI and QBTS?Just two weeks ago (here), I laid out a tactical plan for trading the emerging leaders in the quantum space. Since then, IonQ, Rigetti Computing and D-Wave Quantum have delivered explosive rallies, rewarding traders who were positioned and pushing the group further into the spotl ...

IonQ (IONQ) has once again stepped into the spotlight, and this time the buzz carries weight. At the New York Stock Exchange, during its 2025 Analyst Day, the company drew close attention from Wall Street. Needham analyst Quinn Bolton walked away with stronger conviction, lifting his price target on IONQ stock while holding firm on a “Buy” rating. To Bolton, IonQ is not only well-positioned but on course to emerge as a frontrunner in quantum computing. The analyst highlighted three pillars supporting this ...