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Quantum stocks soar as U.S. reportedly plans $2 billion ‘award’ and taking equity stakes
Quantum computing shares popped in premarket trading following reports that the U.S. government will award grants to nine firms operating in the space.

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According to CNBC’s source item, Quantum stocks soar as U.S. reportedly plans $2 billion ‘award’ and taking equity stakes, Quantum computing shares popped in premarket trading following reports that the U.S. government will award grants to nine firms operating in the space.
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- Quantum stocks soar as U.S. reportedly plans $2 billion ‘award’ and taking equity stakesCNBC - 2026-05-21T11:43:10+00:00
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