Wall Street ended higher on Thursday, fueled by optimism over an upcoming Trump–Xi meeting and renewed enthusiasm for quantum computing stocks. Tesla managed to close in positive territory despite another quarterly profit decline, while IBM failed to impress investors with otherwise solid results.
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Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ:BACQ) shares are trending higher Thursday following commentary from Citron Research highlighting the SPAC's risk-reward profile.
Tesla shares gained nearly 2% in Thursday’s midday trade, recouping losses following its third-quarter results during after-market hours on the previous day.
Shares of quantum computing company IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) jumped 9.8% in the afternoon session after reports the U.S. Commerce Department was in talks to take an equity stake in the company in exchange for federal funding. The news, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, sent shares of several U.S. quantum computing firms higher. The discussions involved arrangements where companies like IonQ, Rigetti Computing, and D-Wave Quantum would grant equity to the government. In return for the stake, the firms would receive funding awards, with reports suggesting a minimum of $10 million for each company. The possibility of direct federal investment signaled strong government support for the industry, boosting investor confidence.
While the White House has received several proposals from companies seeking to exchange ownership stakes for federal backing, no final decisions have been made.
The quantum computing sector has recently experienced a significant surge in stock prices, signaling heightened interest and investment in this nascent technology. This rally is driven by a combination of major investment initiatives, technological breakthroughs, and increased government backing, presenting both substantial opportunities and considerable risks for investors and the
