Group 1 - IBM and Cisco Systems announced a partnership to develop a network of large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers by early next decade [1] - The collaboration focuses on networked distributed quantum computing, which aims to enhance the capabilities of quantum computers [1] - Following Nvidia's earnings report, both IBM and Cisco stocks experienced an increase, contributing to a broader rise in tech stocks [1] Group 2 - The stock market experienced significant volatility as the government shutdown concluded, with growth stocks initially declining before rebounding [2] - Cisco's earnings report exceeded expectations, driven by strong orders related to artificial intelligence [4] - The overall market sentiment was affected by the performance of tech stocks, particularly in the context of the recent government shutdown [4]