D-Wave Quantum Stock Rises 6% on Prestigious Tech List Inclusion
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) surged 6% on Tuesday, outperforming the broader market's modest 0.3% gain, after securing a spot on Fast Company's 2025 Next Big Things in Tech list. The quantum computing specialist was recognized for its practical applications of quantum technology, particularly its Advantage2 system.
Fast Company highlighted D-Wave's annealing technology as a key differentiator, noting active deployments with clients like defense contractor Davidson Technologies. CEO Alan Baratz framed the recognition as validation of the company's production-ready quantum solutions delivering real-world value.