D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS)

Since the advent and proliferation of the internet in the mid-1990s, investors have pretty consistently had a game-changing technological innovation or sky-high addressable opportunity to captivate their attention (and their wallets). Things like genome decoding, nanotechnology, 3D printing, blockchain technology, the metaverse, and most recently the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), have excited investors.

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS 0.73%) is one of the most prominent quantum computing companies on the market, positioning itself as "the first commercial quantum computing provider."

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For the better part of the last three years, seemingly nothing has sparked investor interest quite like the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI). Empowering software and systems with the tools to make split-second decisions without human intervention, as well as to become more proficient at their tasks over time, is viewed as a game-changing technology for most industries around the globe.

QBTS ramps up commercial quantum deployments with its new Advantage2 system, but investors remain wary.

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PALO ALTO, Calif. & MARINA DEL REY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave” or the “Company”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services and the world's first commercial supplier of quantum computers, today announced its participation in LA Tech Week, offering quantum computing-focused activities hosted by the USC Viterbi Information Sciences Institute (ISI). The events will offer attendees an opportunity for expert-guided tours of D-Wave's Advant.

U.S. stock futures were higher this morning, with the Dow futures gaining around 100 points on Monday.

The quantum computing rally of 2025 defies conventional logic. IonQ (IONQ 5.14%) up 75%, D-Wave Quantum (QBTS 12.22%) up 289%, Rigetti Computing (RGTI 13.12%) up 162% -- all since January.

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Quantum computing's potential lays in revolutionizing drug discovery and finance, yet decoherence and scaling delay its commercialization.

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS 10.75%) stock is rapidly rising in Friday's trading. The company's share price had risen 10.2% in the daily session as of 1:45 p.m.

Rigetti Computing, D-Wave Quantum and Quantum Computing surged more than 20% this week. Rigetti announced purchase orders for two of its quantum computing systems totaling $5.7 million.

Quantum stocks were popping on Friday after trending across social media for most of the week. Here's a look at what's going on in the quantum computing sector.

Investors in quantum computing stocks are having another great week, with shares in the major publicly traded firms up by double digits over the last 24 hours in most cases. Here's a snapshot of their single-day growth as of the closing bell on Thursday:

D-Wave (QBTS 13.75%) has already delivered a staggering 2,600% return over the past year, but analysts believe the story is just beginning. With real quantum computers in production, major corporate clients, and potential government contracts on the horizon, this stock could be one of the most exciting growth stories of 2025.