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Morgan Stanley Acquires 7% Stake in Quantum Computing Firm IonQ
Morgan Stanley Acquires 7% Stake in Quantum Computing Firm IonQ
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Morgan Stanley Investment Management has taken a significant 7% position in IonQ, acquiring approximately 18.4 million shares according to recent SEC filings. The MOVE signals growing institutional confidence in quantum computing's long-term potential, following Amazon's earlier disclosure of its $36.7 million stake in the company.
IonQ's stock surged 7% following the announcement, reflecting market enthusiasm for the quantum computing sector. The company, which went public in 2021, specializes in trapped-ion quantum systems known for their precision but facing scalability challenges. Its current Forte series machines offer 36 algorithmic qubits, positioning IonQ as a key player in quantum research and enterprise applications.
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