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Globe and Mail
03-08-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
This Underrated Quantum AI Stock Could Deliver Huge Gains by 2030
Key Points Arqit Quantum is a promising developer of technology that protects against cyberattacks from quantum computers. Although quantum computers don't present a cybersecurity threat yet, it could be only a matter of time. Arqit could have a huge addressable market if this quantum computing threat materializes in the next few years. 10 stocks we like better than Arqit Quantum › Every now and then, a new technology meets its moment. That's arguably happening with quantum computing. Over the last three months, several quantum computing stocks have skyrocketed. IonQ 's share price is up more than 40%. Rigetti Computing has soared more than 60%. The aptly named Quantum Computing has seen its share price more than double. And D-Wave Quantum is the biggest winner, with its stock skyrocketing more than 140%. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More » Another largely underrated quantum computing stock has also taken off in recent months. And it could deliver huge gains by 2030 with a little luck. A promising "anti-quantum computing" stock The stock I'm referring to is Arqit Quantum (NASDAQ: ARQQ). You might say that Arqit is more of an "anti-quantum computing" stock than it is a quantum computing stock. Arqit has developed technology that can protect any networked device or data against cyberattacks from quantum computers. Its flagship product, Arqit SKA-Platform, uses symmetric key agreement (SKA). This cryptographic approach allows two or more parties to share a secret key used for encryption and decryption without sending the key over an unsecured channel. SKA-Platform depends on a proprietary version of a process called replicated entropy, where identical sets of random numbers are delivered securely to data centers. The product also features a lightweight software agent that can be downloaded onto any device. It supposedly would take even the fastest quantum computer millions of years to break the symmetric encryption keys created by SKA-Platform. Arqit and its technology have already garnered a lot of praise. The company was recognized for its innovation in 2023 at the Institution of Engineering and Technology awards. It has also been named the Cyber Security Awards' Cyber Security Software Company of the Year and won the Innovation in Cyber Award at the National Cyber Awards in the United Kingdom. "Q day is coming" Quantum computers don't present a cybersecurity threat -- yet. However, to use Arqit's words, "Q day is coming." It's only a matter of time before a large-scale quantum computer is developed that puts the entire public key infrastructure (PKI) encryption framework in jeopardy. Over the last 12 months, several quantum computing leaders have achieved major milestones. The more progress they make, the greater the interest is likely to be for Arqit's technology. That interest is already picking up. The company has inked contracts with a major telecommunications network operator and the U.S. Department of Defense. It expects to land more deals in the coming months. Arqit thinks that its SKA-Platform could be used on every cloud and networked device in the world. The company also believes that its product is the only one that can create encryption keys to protect against quantum computer cyberattacks using a cloud platform at a large scale and low cost. As you might imagine, this creates a massive opportunity for Arqit if it's right. Gartner estimates that the global cybersecurity market will reach $294 billion by 2028. If current encryption methods are rendered obsolete by quantum computers, Arqit should be able to target virtually all of this market. High risk, potentially high reward That's an exciting total addressable market for a company with a market cap hovering around $450 million. But while Arqit Quantum offers potential high rewards for investors, it also comes with high risk. The company's future hinges on the development of quantum computers that present a huge cybersecurity threat. Arqit has no control over whether this will happen and, if it does, when it will happen. In the meantime, expenses are increasing while revenue is meager (only $67,000 in the first half of fiscal year 2025). Arqit is on track to burn through its cash position of $24.8 million as of March 31, 2025, by early next year. The company can tap its at-the-market equity offering program to raise up to $75 million. However, that means issuing new shares -- and diluting the value of existing shares. Still, it's quite possible that Q day will arrive within the next few years. If it does, Arqit's stock could skyrocket. And this anti-quantum computing stock could truly meet its moment. Should you invest $1,000 in Arqit Quantum right now? Before you buy stock in Arqit Quantum, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Arqit Quantum wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $624,823!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,064,820!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 1,019% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 178% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of July 29, 2025
Globe and Mail
28-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
3 Quantum Computing Stocks That Wall Street Is Most Bullish About Right Now
Key Points Sealsq and Arqit Quantum focus on protecting systems against threats posed by quantum computers. Quantum Computing Inc. is a leader in integrated photonics and nonlinear quantum optics. Analysts think all three stocks can continue to soar, but they remain risky, speculative bets. 10 stocks we like better than Quantum Computing › Warren Buffett believes in only buying stocks within his circle of competence. Peter Lynch has been a longtime proponent of buying what you know. I doubt that either legendary investor would think for a second about buying quantum computing stocks. And I suspect that many nonlegendary investors who have jumped on the quantum computing bandwagon truly understand the underlying technology they're betting on. However, some Wall Street analysts are paid big bucks to research quantum computing companies in-depth. To do their jobs, they must have a solid understanding of exactly what those companies are doing. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » It stands to reason, therefore, that investors who want to profit from quantum computing but don't fully understand it might want to pay attention to what analysts think. With that in mind, here are the three quantum computing stocks that Wall Street is most bullish about right now. 1. Sealsq Sealsq (NASDAQ: LAES) isn't a run-of-the-mill quantum computing stock. The Geneva, Switzerland-based company isn't even developing a quantum computer. Instead, it offers products and services intended to protect data and systems against the threats posed by quantum computers. In particular, Sealsq makes quantum-resistant chips targeted for use in defense, finance, and industrial applications, as well as Internet of Things devices. The company also built post-quantum root-of-trust and public key infrastructure (PKI) services for digital signatures, email security, and secure communications. Even though Sealsq's share price has skyrocketed around 380% over the past 12 months, Wall Street thinks the stock can go much higher. The 12-month price target for this quantum computing stock is nearly 79% above the current share price, according to LSEG (OTC: LNST.Y). I should note, though, that price target reflects the view of only one analyst. Investing in Sealsq is a risky proposition despite this analyst's optimism. The company continues to lose money. It expects to generate revenue of only $16 million to $20 million this year. With a market cap of around $408 million, much of Sealsq's growth prospects are already baked into the share price. 2. Arqit Quantum You might feel a tinge of déjà vu with the next quantum computing stock on the list. Like Sealsq, Arqit Quantum (NASDAQ: ARQQ) focuses on protecting against quantum computers rather than developing quantum computers. The company is also headquartered across the Atlantic, but in London, England, instead of Geneva, Switzerland. Arqit has three products. Its SKA-Platform (the SKA stands for symmetric key agreement) is a scalable platform for quantum-safe networking. NetworkSecure is a software application for protecting VPN (virtual private network) communications. Encryption Intelligence is Arqit's encryption risk advisory service that helps customers assess their encryption risks. There are more similarities with Sealsq, too. Arqit stock has delivered huge gains over the past 12 months, soaring more than 320%. Like Sealsq, LSEG surveyed only one analyst who covers Arqit. However, that lone analyst is quite bullish about the stock. The price target for Arqit reflects an upside potential of 35%. Want more déjà vu? Arqit is losing money hand over fist. The company isn't generating much revenue, either -- only $67,000 in the first half of fiscal year 2025. That translates to a premium valuation for the stock with Arqit's market cap hovering around $518 million. Like Sealsq, this stock offers a high-risk, but potentially high-reward, proposition. 3. Quantum Computing Inc. Yes, we do have a bona fide developer of quantum computers in the group. The aptly named Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ: QUBT) markets QCi DIRAC-3, an entropy quantum computer that the company calls "the world's most powerful quantum analog machine." Quantum Computing Inc.'s primary focus is on integrated photonics and nonlinear quantum optics. The main things you need to know about this technology are that it uses particles of light for computing and is highly promising. Again, LSEG received input from only one analyst for Quantum Computing Inc. But that analyst really likes the stock and set a 12-month price target that's nearly 32% higher than the current share price. If Quantum Computing Inc. indeed moves higher, it will add to a jaw-dropping 2,450% gain over the past 12 months. Unlike Sealsq and Arqit Quantum, Quantum Computing Inc. reported a profit in its latest quarter. Don't get too excited, though: It was mainly due to a non-cash gain on the mark-to-market valuation of the company's warrant liability resulting from its merger with QPhoton three years ago. Without that benefit, Quantum Computing Inc. would have posted a net loss. This stock, like the other two on our list, is a speculative bet for investors. However, the company's thin film lithium niobate (TFLN) wafers hold tremendous potential in photonic quantum computing. If this potential is realized, Quantum Computing Inc. could grow much larger than its current market cap of around $2.6 billion. Should you invest $1,000 in Quantum Computing right now? Before you buy stock in Quantum Computing, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Quantum Computing wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $636,628!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,063,471!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 1,041% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 183% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of July 21, 2025
Yahoo
28-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
3 Quantum Computing Stocks That Wall Street Is Most Bullish About Right Now
Key Points Sealsq and Arqit Quantum focus on protecting systems against threats posed by quantum computers. Quantum Computing Inc. is a leader in integrated photonics and nonlinear quantum optics. Analysts think all three stocks can continue to soar, but they remain risky, speculative bets. 10 stocks we like better than Quantum Computing › Warren Buffett believes in only buying stocks within his circle of competence. Peter Lynch has been a longtime proponent of buying what you know. I doubt that either legendary investor would think for a second about buying quantum computing stocks. And I suspect that many nonlegendary investors who have jumped on the quantum computing bandwagon truly understand the underlying technology they're betting on. However, some Wall Street analysts are paid big bucks to research quantum computing companies in-depth. To do their jobs, they must have a solid understanding of exactly what those companies are doing. It stands to reason, therefore, that investors who want to profit from quantum computing but don't fully understand it might want to pay attention to what analysts think. With that in mind, here are the three quantum computing stocks that Wall Street is most bullish about right now. 1. Sealsq Sealsq (NASDAQ: LAES) isn't a run-of-the-mill quantum computing stock. The Geneva, Switzerland-based company isn't even developing a quantum computer. Instead, it offers products and services intended to protect data and systems against the threats posed by quantum computers. In particular, Sealsq makes quantum-resistant chips targeted for use in defense, finance, and industrial applications, as well as Internet of Things devices. The company also built post-quantum root-of-trust and public key infrastructure (PKI) services for digital signatures, email security, and secure communications. Even though Sealsq's share price has skyrocketed around 380% over the past 12 months, Wall Street thinks the stock can go much higher. The 12-month price target for this quantum computing stock is nearly 79% above the current share price, according to LSEG (OTC: LNST.Y). I should note, though, that price target reflects the view of only one analyst. Investing in Sealsq is a risky proposition despite this analyst's optimism. The company continues to lose money. It expects to generate revenue of only $16 million to $20 million this year. With a market cap of around $408 million, much of Sealsq's growth prospects are already baked into the share price. 2. Arqit Quantum You might feel a tinge of déjà vu with the next quantum computing stock on the list. Like Sealsq, Arqit Quantum (NASDAQ: ARQQ) focuses on protecting against quantum computers rather than developing quantum computers. The company is also headquartered across the Atlantic, but in London, England, instead of Geneva, Switzerland. Arqit has three products. Its SKA-Platform (the SKA stands for symmetric key agreement) is a scalable platform for quantum-safe networking. NetworkSecure is a software application for protecting VPN (virtual private network) communications. Encryption Intelligence is Arqit's encryption risk advisory service that helps customers assess their encryption risks. There are more similarities with Sealsq, too. Arqit stock has delivered huge gains over the past 12 months, soaring more than 320%. Like Sealsq, LSEG surveyed only one analyst who covers Arqit. However, that lone analyst is quite bullish about the stock. The price target for Arqit reflects an upside potential of 35%. Want more déjà vu? Arqit is losing money hand over fist. The company isn't generating much revenue, either -- only $67,000 in the first half of fiscal year 2025. That translates to a premium valuation for the stock with Arqit's market cap hovering around $518 million. Like Sealsq, this stock offers a high-risk, but potentially high-reward, proposition. 3. Quantum Computing Inc. Yes, we do have a bona fide developer of quantum computers in the group. The aptly named Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ: QUBT) markets QCi DIRAC-3, an entropy quantum computer that the company calls "the world's most powerful quantum analog machine." Quantum Computing Inc.'s primary focus is on integrated photonics and nonlinear quantum optics. The main things you need to know about this technology are that it uses particles of light for computing and is highly promising. Again, LSEG received input from only one analyst for Quantum Computing Inc. But that analyst really likes the stock and set a 12-month price target that's nearly 32% higher than the current share price. If Quantum Computing Inc. indeed moves higher, it will add to a jaw-dropping 2,450% gain over the past 12 months. Unlike Sealsq and Arqit Quantum, Quantum Computing Inc. reported a profit in its latest quarter. Don't get too excited, though: It was mainly due to a non-cash gain on the mark-to-market valuation of the company's warrant liability resulting from its merger with QPhoton three years ago. Without that benefit, Quantum Computing Inc. would have posted a net loss. This stock, like the other two on our list, is a speculative bet for investors. However, the company's thin film lithium niobate (TFLN) wafers hold tremendous potential in photonic quantum computing. If this potential is realized, Quantum Computing Inc. could grow much larger than its current market cap of around $2.6 billion. Should you buy stock in Quantum Computing right now? Before you buy stock in Quantum Computing, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Quantum Computing wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $636,628!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,063,471!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 1,041% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 183% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of July 21, 2025 Keith Speights has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. 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Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Is Rigetti Gaining a Strategic Edge With Pulse-Level Quantum Access?
Rigetti Computing RGTI is quietly setting itself apart in the quantum computing space by offering pulse-level access to its quantum processing units. This feature gives developers far greater control over how they manipulate qubits, going beyond standard gate-level commands to directly shape the pulses that drive quantum operations. For researchers and developers working on cutting-edge quantum algorithms, this level of control unlocks new possibilities in customizing gates, fine-tuning error correction, and testing novel optimization techniques. In a field where many platforms feel like closed black boxes, Rigetti is positioning itself as an open, customizable alternative—something that could be key as real-world use cases start to emerge. What makes Rigetti even more interesting is how seamlessly this deep-level access fits into its broader Quantum Cloud Services platform. Developers can toggle between high-level coding in Quil and low-level pulse programming without switching environments, thanks to the company's integrated full-stack design. This approach not only supports experimentation but also helps speed up the journey from research to real applications, making Rigetti especially appealing to government labs, universities, and advanced R&D teams. Arqit Quantum Inc. ARQQ has been making strategic moves in the quantum-safe encryption space. In June 2025, it joined the Oracle Defense Ecosystem, which grants it access to Oracle's global sales channels, Cloud Marketplace, and Secure Cloud Computing Architecture compliance tools, providing strong validation for its SKA Platform in defense and government applications. Earlier in May, Arqit acquired Ampliphae's encryption intelligence IP, enhancing its portfolio to include encryption vulnerability analytics —a clear step toward offering comprehensive, quantum-resilient cybersecurity solutions. Quantum Computing Inc. QUBT has accelerated its commercial photonic ambitions recently. In June 2025, it closed a $200 million private placement, bringing its cash reserves to over $350 million to support the launch of its Tempe, AZ, photonic chip foundry. The foundry, which officially opened in May, is already shipping chip components and has followed this with the delivery of its first commercial photon source to South Korea, signaling real-world supplier traction. Shares of RGTI have lost 11.5% in the year-to-date period against the industry's growth of 16.1%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research From a valuation standpoint, Rigetti trades at a price-to-book ratio of 18.94, above the industry average. RGTI carries a Value Score of F. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Rigetti's 2025 earnings implies a significant 86.1% rise from the year-ago period. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Arqit Quantum Inc. (ARQQ) : Free Stock Analysis Report Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research 擷取數據時發生錯誤 登入存取你的投資組合 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤
Globe and Mail
10-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Is Rigetti Gaining a Strategic Edge With Pulse-Level Quantum Access?
Rigetti Computing RGTI is quietly setting itself apart in the quantum computing space by offering pulse-level access to its quantum processing units. This feature gives developers far greater control over how they manipulate qubits, going beyond standard gate-level commands to directly shape the pulses that drive quantum operations. For researchers and developers working on cutting-edge quantum algorithms, this level of control unlocks new possibilities in customizing gates, fine-tuning error correction, and testing novel optimization techniques. In a field where many platforms feel like closed black boxes, Rigetti is positioning itself as an open, customizable alternative—something that could be key as real-world use cases start to emerge. What makes Rigetti even more interesting is how seamlessly this deep-level access fits into its broader Quantum Cloud Services platform. Developers can toggle between high-level coding in Quil and low-level pulse programming without switching environments, thanks to the company's integrated full-stack design. This approach not only supports experimentation but also helps speed up the journey from research to real applications, making Rigetti especially appealing to government labs, universities, and advanced R&D teams. Peers Updates Arqit Quantum Inc. ARQQ has been making strategic moves in the quantum-safe encryption space. In June 2025, it joined the Oracle Defense Ecosystem, which grants it access to Oracle's global sales channels, Cloud Marketplace, and Secure Cloud Computing Architecture compliance tools, providing strong validation for its SKA Platform in defense and government applications. Earlier in May, Arqit acquired Ampliphae's encryption intelligence IP, enhancing its portfolio to include encryption vulnerability analytics —a clear step toward offering comprehensive, quantum-resilient cybersecurity solutions. Quantum Computing Inc. QUBT has accelerated its commercial photonic ambitions recently. In June 2025, it closed a $200 million private placement, bringing its cash reserves to over $350 million to support the launch of its Tempe, AZ, photonic chip foundry. The foundry, which officially opened in May, is already shipping chip components and has followed this with the delivery of its first commercial photon source to South Korea, signaling real-world supplier traction. Rigetti's Price Performance, Valuation and Estimates Shares of RGTI have lost 11.5% in the year-to-date period against the industry 's growth of 16.1%. From a valuation standpoint, Rigetti trades at a price-to-book ratio of 18.94, above the industry average. RGTI carries a Value Score of F. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Rigetti's 2025 earnings implies a significant 86.1% rise from the year-ago period. The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Higher. Faster. Sooner. Buy These Stocks Now A small number of stocks are primed for a breakout, and you have a chance to get in before they take off. At any given time, there are only 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. On average, this list more than doubles the S&P 500. We've combed through the latest Strong Buys and selected 7 compelling companies likely to jump sooner and climb higher than any other stock you could buy this month. You'll learn everything you need to know about these exciting trades in our brand-new Special Report, 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Download the report free now >> Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT): Free Stock Analysis Report Arqit Quantum Inc. (ARQQ): Free Stock Analysis Report Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI): Free Stock Analysis Report
