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Tesla, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of electric vehicles and energy generation and storage systems. It operates through the Automotive and Energy Generation and Storage segments. The Automotive segment includes the design, development, manufacture, sale, and lease of electric vehicles as well as sales of automotive regulatory credits. The Energy Generation and Storage segment is involved in the design, manufacture, installation, sale, and lease of solar energy generation, energy storage products, and related services and sales of solar energy systems incentives. The company was founded by Jeffrey B. Straubel, Elon Reeve Musk, Martin Eberhard, and Marc Tarpenning on July 1, 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

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TSLA is trending as investors digest recent earnings and weigh the company's future prospects amid discussions around revenue, margins, and ambitious projects like Optimus and robotaxis. Community sentiment appears divided, with some expressing concerns about valuation and execution, while others remain optimistic about Tesla's long-term vision and innovative potential in AI and energy. The stock's volatile after-hours movement reflects this uncertainty as the community debates its next direction.

Rigetti Computing, Inc. provides full-stack quantum computing services. It serves global enterprise, government, and research clients through its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services platform. The company was founded by Chad Rigetti in 2013 and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA.

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RGTI is trending due to discussions around potential government investments in quantum computing firms, spurred by a recent Wall Street Journal report. The community is debating the impact of this news, with some predicting a short squeeze and others expressing skepticism about the long-term value and potential for government intervention to inflate the stock. Concerns about the company's financials and comparisons to other speculative sectors are also prevalent.

IonQ, Inc. develops and manufactures quantum computers. The firm specializes in quantum computing and quantum information processing. The company was founded by Christopher Monroe and Jung Sang Kim in 2015 and is headquartered in College Park, MD.

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IONQ is trending as the community discusses the potential impact of new quantum computing performance benchmarks and related implications for the sector. Bearish sentiment and potential double top patterns are being weighed against government funding talks and possible short squeezes. Some traders express skepticism, citing dilution concerns and the company's cash burn rate.

D-Wave Quantum, Inc. engages in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It provides customers with access to the company’s quantum computing systems via the cloud in the form of quantum computing as a service. It offers professional services such as customer assistance in identifying and implementing quantum-computing applications. The company was founded on January 25, 2022 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

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QBTS is trending as the Trump administration reportedly explores taking equity stakes in quantum computing firms, sparking excitement and debate among investors. Community members are discussing potential short squeezes and the impact of government investment on the legitimacy of quantum technology. Some caution against hype, citing concerns about scalability and the company's niche market position.

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$MUSE is trending as traders highlight its low market cap and limited supply, sparking discussions about potential for significant price movement. The community is drawing comparisons to other low-cap cryptos that have experienced substantial pumps, speculating whether $MUSE could be next. Some are also discussing its NFT trading activity and ATH of $125, while others believe a large volume surge could trigger a major breakout.

International Business Machines Corp. is an information technology company, which engages in the provision of integrated solutions that leverage information technology and knowledge of business processes. It operates through the following segments: Software, Consulting, Infrastructure, Financing, and Other. The Software segment combines hybrid cloud platform and software solutions to help clients become more data-driven, and to automate, secure, and modernize their environments. The Consulting segment focuses on integrating skills on strategy, experience, technology and operations by domain and industry. The Infrastructure segment offers solutions for hybrid cloud and is the foundation of the hybrid cloud stack. Infrastructure is optimized for infusing AI into mission-critical transactions and tightly integrated with IBM Software including Red Hat for accelerated hybrid cloud benefits. The Financing segment refers to the client and commercial financing, facilitating IBM clients’ acquisition of IT systems, software, and services. The company was founded by Charles Ranlett Flint and Thomas J. Watson Sr. on June 16, 1911 and is headquartered in Armonk, NY.

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IBM is trending due to positive reactions to its quantum computing advancements, particularly a partnership with HSBC that improved bond-trading predictions; the community highlights IBM's leadership in quantum and AI, with some seeing it as undervalued despite mixed reactions to earnings and Red Hat's growth.

BTQ Technologies Corp. engages in the business of post-quantum encryption. It focuses on applications to the blockchain industry. Its products include PQScale, Keelug, Kenting, Preon, QPoW, and QByte. The company was founded by Nicolas Roussy Newton on March 26, 2021 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

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BTQ Technologies is trending as the company has demonstrated a quantum-safe implementation of Bitcoin, which could protect against future quantum computing threats. Community members are discussing the potential impact on Bitcoin and the broader crypto market, along with BTQ's low market cap relative to other quantum computing stocks. Bullish sentiment is growing, with some investors highlighting insider ownership and potential government interest in quantum security.

SEALSQ Corp. is a holding company, which engages in the security of microcontrollers. It operates through the following geographical segments: North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. It focuses on authentication process, digital certification, and covering individual patents of semiconductors. The company was founded on April 1, 2022 and is headquartered in Cointrin, Switzerland.

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SEALSQ ($LAES) is trending as traders discuss a potential short squeeze, fueled by overnight price action and speculation around government investments in quantum computing firms; the community is weighing the impact of recent stock offerings against the company's technology and potential for growth in the quantum security sector.

Houston American Energy Corp. is an independent oil and gas company, which engages in the development, exploration, exploitation, acquisition, and production of natural gas and crude oil properties. The firm holds interest in the Texas Permian Basin, the onshore Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast region and in the South American country of Colombia. It operates through the North America and South America geographical segments. The company was founded on April 2, 2001 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

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HUSA is trending as traders discuss its potential movement amid geopolitical tensions and fluctuations in oil prices. Community members are actively debating the stock's short squeeze potential and recent news related to sanctions. Some traders are closely watching for a breakout, while others express concerns about dilution and the company's fundamentals.

Imperial Petroleum, Inc. is a ship-owning company, which engages in providing petroleum products and crude oil seaborne transportation services. It offers international seaborne transportation services to oil producers, refineries, and commodities traders. It has a fleet of three medium range product tankers that carry refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, fuel oil and jet fuel, as well as edible oils and chemicals, and one Aframax tanker which is used for carrying crude oil. The company was founded on May 14, 2021 and is headquartered in Athens, Greece.

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IMPP is trending as traders discuss its potential sympathy play amid rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions. Community members are actively monitoring fleet utilization, spot rates, and potential for a short squeeze due to high short interest. Some investors express frustration with the company's management and historical performance despite a strong balance sheet.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Quantum computing companies are reportedly lobbying the U.S. government to secure about $10 million each.</li><li>Deputy Commerce Secretary Paul Dabbar, a former quantum computing executive, has been leading the funding discussions with the companies.</li><li>These stocks were among the top-trending equity tickers on Stocktwits early Thursday.</li></ul>Quantum computing stocks are likely to garner significant investor interest after Wednesday’s sharp plunge amid a broader market decline. Shares of these companies rebounded sharply in overnight trading, following a media report about President Donald Trump’s administration potentially investing in the industry.The&nbsp; <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QTUM">Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM)</a>, which tracks the liquid companies in the global quantum computing and machine learning industries, climbed 3% in overnight trading, according to Yahoo Finance. It fell 2.70% on Wednesday.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Prop Comes Calling?</h2>A Wall Street Journal report, citing people familiar with the matter, stated that publicly-listed quantum computing companies such as Rigetti Computing (RGTI), IonQ (IONQ), D-Wave (QBTS), and Quantum Computing (QUBT) have had talks with the Commerce Department to give the government equity stakes as a quid pro quo for federal funding. The <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/business/entrepreneurship/trump-administration-in-talks-to-take-equity-stakes-in-quantum-computing-firms-60ee5143">report</a> also flagged privately-held Atom Computing as among those mulling taking in the government as a shareholder.The companies are lobbying to secure about $10 million each. The rumored development aligns with the Trump administration's thinking that the government should benefit from the success of companies it supports with taxpayer money.Washington has recently acquired a 10% stake in struggling Intel Corp., which has benefited from the financing extended through the CHIPS Act. The government has also taken part ownership in companies operating in strategically important industries such as rare earths, one that has been at the core of the ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions.The funding would reportedly be routed through the Commerce Department’s Chips Research and Development Office. According to the Journal, Deputy Commerce Secretary Paul Dabbar, a former quantum computing executive, has been leading the funding discussions with the companies. Bohr Quantum, a company Dabbar co-founded, is not among the companies in the running to secure government funding, it added.Reacting to the news, Quantum Computing Inc. CEO Yuping Huang told WSJ that the prospect of potential government investment is “exciting.” A Rigetti spokeswoman said the company has been continuously engaging with the government on funding opportunities. D-Wave’s Head of Government Relations Allison Schawrtz pointed out that the company wants to sell its systems to the government to help it solve complex problems and seeks to get a return on its investment.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Quantum Stocks Jump, Retail Position For More Gains</h2>The following stocks moved in the overnight trading in reaction to the report:<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/RGTI">Rigetti:</a> +15.6%<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IONQ">D-Wave:&nbsp;</a>+16.3%<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QUBT">Quantum Computing:</a> +12.8%<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IONQ">IonQ:</a> +14.7%<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/LAES">SEALSQ:</a> +15%<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CCCX">Churchill Capital Corp:</a> +9%Companies in this sector are also drawing the attention of “smart money”. Churchill Capital, a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC), has agreed to merge with quantum computing company Infleqtion.Quantum computing stocks were among the top-trending equity tickers on Stocktwits early Thursday. Sentiment toward RGTI improved a tad from depressed levels to ‘bearish.’ At the same time, shares of D-Wave, Quantum Computing, IonQ, SEALSQ, and Churchill Capital have triggered ‘bullish’ reactions on the platform.A bullish user predicted that all quantum computing stocks will see explosive moves on Thursday.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/GordonGekko888/message/633370094</stembedurl><h2 class="st-heading-2">Quantum Computing — Next Tech Frontier?</h2>While the quantum computing industry is in its nascent stage of development, analysts and strategists see the technology holding much promise. The technology expedites computational processes, potentially helping the development of new drugs, materials, chemicals, and other products. &nbsp;Aside from startups, big techs such as IBM, Alphabet’s Google, and Microsoft have also made significant inroads into the arena.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/lam-research-stock-wobbles-after-hours-despite-q1-beat/cLG4TM0R3qw">Lam Research Stock Wobbles After-Hours Despite Q1 Beat: Here’s Why</a>

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