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Quantum computing stocks posted mixed results on Tuesday amid a global sell-off in technology shares, after President Donald Trump signed two executive orders aimed at strengthening the U.S. quantum computing ecosystem and mitigating the cybersecurity threats of advanced quantum computers.
One order directs federal agencies to work with the private sector and academics to deploy a quantum computer powerful enough to conduct scientific research by 2028. The other directs agencies and government security experts to bolster security systems across the government and private sector so that quantum hacks can't take down critical infrastructure.
In addition, Trump mandated that the U.S. Department of Energy create a national benchmarking center within 180 days to assess the performance of quantum computers. Also, the Quantum Computer for Application Development and Discovery Science (QC-ADDS) initiative aims to build and deploy a "science-grade" quantum computer at a DOE facility by 2028.
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"President Trump signed two executive orders that put a shot clock on U.S. quantum computing," Jefferies analyst Kevin Garrigan said in a report. "The QC-ADDS mandate creates a near-term procurement flywheel and the federal focus broadens outside of just compute. Together, these two orders mark a clear shift in tone: Quantum is no longer a long-dated research ambition but a near-term national security and infrastructure priority."
On the stock market today, shares in Infleqtion ( INFQ) popped, while D-Wave Quantum ( QBTS) edged up. Shares in IonQ ( IONQ) and Rigetti Computing ( RGTI) initially rose, then pared gains. Xanadu Quantum ( XNDU) and Quantum Computing ( QUBT) fell.
The executive orders also broaden the U.S. quantum strategy beyond standalone computing to treat quantum networking as a core national priority. It directs federal agencies to submit five-year plans specifically for quantum-enabled networks.
In May, the Trump administration announced a $2 billion funding initiative for the industry. With the funding, the Trump administration aims to maintain U.S. leadership in quantum technology over China and other countries.
While the federal funding for quantum companies will come from the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act, which has provided strings-free grants, the quantum program requires the companies to give the Department of Commerce minority equity stakes in their businesses.
Quantum Computing Stocks Volatile
While some quantum computing stocks gained on the stock market today, artificial intelligence plays, especially memory-chip makers, retreated. The Nasdaq composite fell 1.5%.
Quantum computing works on a subatomic level and uses exotic technologies, like supercold superconductor chips. Quantum computing aims to solve problems too complex for today's classical computers, such as simulating chemical reactions. Traditional computers use electronic circuits to store information as digital zeros and ones. Instead, quantum machines rely on processors known as "qubits."
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Qubit-based computing can be prone to errors from small environmental disturbances and other factors. For quantum computing to reach its potential, logical qubits will require robust error correction. The race is on to build "fault-tolerant" quantum computers that scale up and correct errors, allowing for complex, sustained calculations.
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Quantum computing stocks have been volatile since late 2024 when Alphabet's ( GOOGL) Google announcement sparked a big rally. Google's "Willow" quantum device made waves in late 2024 with low error rates.
However, uncertainty over commercialization and competition from tech industry giants have been key issues. AI-chip leader Nvidia ( NVDA) has offered differing views. Nvidia has been a big investor in quantum startups.
In 2026, IonQ stock has advanced nearly 30% as of Monday's market close. Shares in D-Wave were down 6%. Meanwhile, Rigetti had pulled back 3%.
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