Quantum Stocks Jump 10% as U.S. Eyes Strategic Equity Investments

Quantum computing companies IonQ, Rigetti and Super Micro Computer rose 10–11% on reports that the U.S. Commerce Department may acquire minority stakes in key AI and quantum startups to safeguard domestic innovation. Analysts called the move a signal of Washington’s push to compete with China in next-generation computing infrastructure. AI-linked ETFs also added 1.8% in extended trade.