Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) overnight unveiled its new Majorana 1 chip which it claims will dramatically accelerate the timeline for building practical quantum computers. The tech giant says the breakthrough could help solve complex, real-world problems within years rather than decades.
Following the stock market's record-breaking 2024, during which the S&P 500 index returned a spectacular 23%, there's optimism among investors for the bull market to deliver further gains in 2025.
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS 15.23%) stock is surging higher Wednesday. The company's share price was up 13.6% as of 2:30 p.m.
Quantum computing is quickly becoming a popular investing theme. I don't blame people for wanting to get in on the ground floor of a promising tech trend, but many of the real-world uses of quantum computers are likely years away.
Quantum computing is an emerging investing trend that attracts many people. The processing power that quantum computers unlock is unheard of in today's classical computing society, even though we're training advanced AI models in a relatively short amount of time.
Quantum computing investing is incredibly hot right now, as this exciting technology is starting to have some significant breakthroughs. Additionally, artificial intelligence (AI) remains a huge theme in the market, as the buildout of this life-altering technology is just getting underway.
Debt-laden data storage solutions provider Quantum Corporation reported sequentially improved Q3/FY2025 results largely in line with expectations. Increased contributions from new higher-margin products and recent cost savings initiatives resulted in improved Adjusted EBITDA of $4.7 million. However, free cash flow remained negative. The company plans to address persistent debt issues by selling up to $200 million in new common shares at discounted prices to a fund managed by Yorkshire Advisors.
QMCO Q3 revenues beat expectations while earnings miss. Top and bottom lines improve year over year, driven by its business transformation and efficiency efforts.
The quantum computing industry is at a critical inflection point as it transitions from research labs to commercial applications. While a definitive quantum advantage -- where quantum computers decisively outperform classical systems -- has yet to be achieved, the race to reach this milestone is driving significant investment opportunities.
The D-Wave Advantage system found a new home at a German research institute, D-Wave said.
Nvidia (NVDA -1.25%) CEO Jensen Huang ignited a firestorm last month with his comments about quantum computing. At a question-and-answer session with analysts the day after his keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show, Huang said that useful quantum computers might not be available until another 20 years.
Quantum Corporation (NASDAQ:QMCO ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call February 12, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Brian Cabrera - Chief Administrative Officer Jamie Lerner - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ken Gianella - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Eric Martinuzzi - Lake Street Nehal Chokshi - Northland Capital Markets Operator Greetings and welcome to the Quantum Corporation Fiscal Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, this conference is being recorded.