The Real Reason Quantum Computing Stocks Are Soaring (It's Not What You Think)

Wall Street loves a good narrative, and quantum computing stocks have delivered several over the past year. Alphabet demonstrated breakthrough quantum capabilities with its Willow processor in late 2024, triggering a surge of investment into companies promising to solve optimization problems and accelerate drug discovery.But the surface-level excitement misses the real story: The quantum surge isn't primarily driven by these breakthroughs or potential AI synergies. The true catalyst is an urgent, government-mandated cybersecurity crisis that has transformed quantum computing from a speculative technology into a validated strategic threat. "Q-Day" -- the hypothetical moment when quantum computers can break current encryption -- has moved from academic theory to operational emergency, providing powerful validation for the entire ecosystem.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool