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Quantum Computing Boom: $850 Billion Potential, But Risks Loom

11/25/2025

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The quantum computing industry attracts private investments and public funding, with IonQ, Inc.; D-Wave Systems Inc.; Rigetti Computing, Inc.; and IBM Corp. and Google LLC expanding capabilities.
IonQ, Inc. reported revenue of $39.9 million and a $1.1 billion net loss.
Investors should be cautious as high valuations may pull back if profitability remains elusive.
The potential economic value of quantum computing could reach $850 billion by 2040.

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Story summary

The quantum computing industry attracts private investments and public funding, with IonQ, Inc.; D-Wave Systems Inc.; Rigetti Computing, Inc.; and IBM Corp. and Google LLC expanding capabilities.
IonQ, Inc. reported revenue of $39.9 million and a $1.1 billion net loss.
Investors should be cautious as high valuations may pull back if profitability remains elusive.
The potential economic value of quantum computing could reach $850 billion by 2040.