The crazy ride in quantum computing stocks continues as shares rip higher on Microsoft's ‘quantum ready' directive
Microsoft's remarks helped drive shares of Rigetti Computing more than 16% higher in premarket trading Wewdnesday, while D-Wave quantum surged 26%. IonQ added nearly 10%, while the Defiance Quantum and AI ETF added nearly 3%. The rally was also fueled by Nvidia on Tuesday announcing a "Quantum Day" at its GTC Conference in March.