Why Rigetti Computing, IonQ, D-Wave Quantum, and Quantum Computing Stocks All Exploded Higher on Wednesday

What goes up must come down. But what goes down can shoot right back up again -- especially when it receives a big boost from Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT).This is what's happening on Wednesday, as quantum computing investors cheer some kind words from Microsoft's strategic missions and technologies chief, Mitra Azizirad, who last night urged quantum investors to get ready, because "we are right on the cusp of seeing quantum computers solve meaningful problems and capture new business value." Seconding that emotion, shares of Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) shares exploded 25.6% higher through 10:25 a.m. ET this morning. IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) is also joining in the fun, up 26.9%, while D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) gained 31.1%. Best of all is Quantum Computing (NASDAQ: QUBT), which rose an astounding 44% in the first hour of trading on the Nasdaq.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool