Toward the end of 2024, shares of quantum computing stocks such as IonQ, D-Wave Quantum, Quantum Computing, and Rigetti Computing all experienced significant run-ups. Curiously, each of these companies was a penny stock at the beginning of 2024 -- only to see its valuation soar well into the billions during a rather short time period.

Quantum computing stocks popped on Tuesday as the Nasdaq composite also climbed as investors mulled President Donald Trump's first moves.

Trapped-ion quantum computing leader IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) is emerging as a potential leader in the commercialization of quantum computing through its trapped-ion technology approach. Unlike traditional superconducting quantum competitors,

Many quantum computing stocks exploded in value last year as investors hoped to get ahead of the crowd in what could be a transformational wave of new technology. Excitement grew

Quantum computing stocks were red-hot recently, but Jensen Huang just offered optimistic investors a reality check.

Quantum computing has suddenly become a buzzword on Wall Street. Ever since Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) reported that it hit a new milestone with Willow, its new quantum chip, quantum stocks have been soaring.

Comments from Nvidia's CEO about the quantum computing timeline spooked investors earlier this month -- and quantum computing stocks tumbled. But certain catalysts could lift these players in the near and long term.