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Quantum Computing (QUBT) Stock Jumps 16% Amid $2B Grant Announcement

Published on 5/21/2026

Quantum Computing (QUBT) Stock Jumps 16% Amid $2B Grant Announcement

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Quantum Computing (NASDAQ: QUBT) shares increased by 16% by 11:05 a.m. ET on Thursday following news that the Trump Administration plans to allocate $2 billion in grants to nine quantum computing companies. However, Quantum Computing is not among these beneficiaries and will receive no funds. Competitors such as IBM (NYSE: IBM) and D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) will receive substantial grants, which raises concerns about QUBT's future market position. Despite the price surge, analysts forecast continued losses for QUBT, suggesting that investors should reconsider holding the stock.