IonQ, Inc. Common Stock (IONQ)

Shares of IonQ have risen almost 500% over the last 12 months, making it one of the most popular quantum computing stocks on the market.

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Shares of quantum computing company IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) jumped 3% in the morning session after the company announced a strategic collaboration with Emergence Quantum, an Australian quantum hardware research and development firm. The partnership aimed to advance quantum innovation by co-developing next-generation electronics and materials for ion trap technology, which is core to IonQ's quantum computers. Specifically, the two companies planned to work on designing specialized integrated circuits for qubit control, reducing hardware complexity, and exploring new materials to improve performance. This collaboration expanded IonQ's presence in the Asia-Pacific region and tapped into Australia's growing quantum talent. Emergence Quantum was founded by former members of Microsoft's quantum team, bringing significant expertise to the partnership. The move built on IonQ's existing relationships in the country, including a collaboration with the Australian National University.

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Here's a look at what happened this week in the quantum computing sector.

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Shares of quantum computing company IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) jumped 4.7% in the morning session after a competitor's technical breakthrough lifted sentiment across the quantum computing sector.