D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:QBTS) saw a 2.53% increase in after-hours trading, reaching $23.11, building on Wednesday’s 18.76% rally as investors reacted positively to the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy and the company’s strong regional performance.
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Federal Reserve Rate Cut Boosts Quantum Sector
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced its fourth straight rate cut, lowering the benchmark rate by 25 basis points to a range of 4%-4.25%.
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Asia-Pacific Revenue Surge Drives Investor Confidence
D-Wave showcased impressive regional growth at its Qubits Japan 2025 conference in Tokyo. The company reported 83% year-over-year booking growth in the Asia-Pacific region, demonstrating strong market penetration in key international markets.
Customer Success Stories Validate Technology
The California-based quantum computing company also pointed out key customer successes, such as a quantum AI drug discovery project with Japan Tobacco and a network optimization initiative with NTT DOCOMO, Japan’s mobile operator. The DOCOMO collaboration has already shown positive results, cutting mobile network congestion by 15%.
Remarkable Surge
Over the past year, QBTS has surged by an impressive 2,223.71%. On October 10, 2024, it was trading at just $0.89, with 2 million shares changing hands. However, yesterday, it closed at $22.54, according to Benzinga Pro data, with 127 million shares traded. This marks a staggering 2,437.08% rise since its October 10 low.
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