In the latest trading session, IonQ, Inc. (IONQ) closed at $41.35, marking a -1.64% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.53% gain on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.93%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.22%.Shares of the company witnessed a loss of 5.7% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its gain of 3.02% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.69%.The investment community will be closely moni ...

Quantum Computing ETF Milestone - Defiance ETFs' QTUM Quantum Computing ETF surpassed $1 billion in assets under management (AUM), reflecting growing momentum in quantum computing [1] - QTUM's value increased over 50% in 2024 (as of 12-31-24) [1] ETF Composition and Strategy - QTUM provides exposure to companies focused on quantum computing, including industry leaders D-Wave Quantum (NYSE:QBTS), IonQ (NYSE:IONQ), and Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ:RGTI) [2] - The ETF targets pure-play innovators driving technological growth in the AI era [2] Company Leadership and Vision - Defiance ETFs CEO Sylvia Jablonski emphasized QTUM's role in providing exposure to quantum computing innovation and its potential to revolutionize AI [3] - Defiance ETFs, founded in 2018, specializes in thematic, income, and leveraged ETFs [3] Index and Licensing Information - QTUM is based on the BlueStar Quantum Computing and Machine Learning Index™, licensed from BlueStar Global Investors LLC [9] - The index is a trademark of BlueStar Indexes® and is not directly investable [9] Distribution and Contact - QTUM is distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC [10] - Contact information for Defiance ETFs is provided, including a phone number and photo link [12]

Shares of IonQ (IONQ 14.06%), the high-flying quantum computing stock, were moving higher today after the company earned some recognition from Forbes and other media outlets.Given the volatility in the quantum computing sector, that was enough for IonQ to gain 14.7% as of 1:46 p.m. ET. IonQ is named a top pickIn a press release this morning, IonQ said that it was just named one of "America's Most Successful Mid-Cap Companies" by Forbes. Additionally, Investor's Business Daily named it one of its best compan ...

Shares of IonQ Inc. IONQ enjoyed a quantum leap of 33.48% in a single day to close Wednesday at $39.39. The catalyst?A perfect storm of bullish momentum driving investor buying, including a Microsoft-powered tailwind and a $1 billion deal securing Maryland as the new epicenter of quantum computing.IonQ Stock: Bulls In Charge Chart created using Benzinga ProIonQ stock is up over 336% over the past six months. It is riding a strong bullish momentum, with its share price above the five, 20 and 50-day EMAs, sig ...

Everyone is buying the wrong quantum stock today.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 (MSFT 2.23%).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 c ...

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The quantum computing industry is emerging as one of the most dynamic frontiers for investment, fueled by a growing demand from both commercial and government sectors. While skepticism from prominent industry figures like Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg has cast doubts on the near-term practicality of quantum technology, the sector remains poised for significant long-term growth. With market forecasts projecting quantum computing to expand from $1 ...

Stock Performance - IonQ stock experienced a significant sell-off, with the share price down 13.7% as of 3:15 p.m. ET and having been down as much as 16% earlier in the trading session [1] - Despite recent sell-offs, IonQ stock is still up 145% over the last year [9] Geopolitical and Industry Factors - The U S plans to implement more restrictive export limitations on AI chips and semiconductor manufacturing equipment, which is impacting growth stocks including IonQ [2][3] - The Biden administration detailed regulations preventing advanced AI chips from being sold to China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, and limiting sales to other countries [3] CEO Comments Impact - Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg commented that quantum computing is "still quite a ways off from being a very useful paradigm," with many believing truly useful applications are more than a decade away [4] - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang also stated that very useful quantum computers are likely 15-30 years away, with 20 years being a reasonable estimate [5] - These comments have contributed to selling pressures on quantum computing stocks, including IonQ [6] Positive Developments - IonQ announced a new contract with the U S Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) valued at $21 1 million, aimed at improving quantum network infrastructure and interoperability [7][8] - The project will be executed by IonQ's Qubitekk division at the AFRL's center in Rome, New York, focusing on hardware compatibility and connectivity advancements [8]

IonQ (IONQ 6.88%) stock is posting big gains in Friday's trading despite sell-offs for the broader market. The quantum computing specialist's share price was up 7.2% as of 2:45 p.m. ET and had been up as much as 12.3% earlier in the session. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq Composite index were both down 1.4%.IonQ saw big sell-offs earlier this week after Nvidia (NVDA -3.00%) CEO said he thought it was unlikely that a very useful quantum computer would be ready within the next 15 years. But IonQ' ...

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