Quantum stocks soar as U.S. reportedly plans $2 billion ‘award’ and taking equity stakes

Key points

• International Business Machines Corp.
• (IBM) signage on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday, Dec.
• 8, 2025. Quantum computing shares popped in premarket trading on Thursday, following reports that the U.S. government will award $2 billion in grants to nine firms operating in the space.
• The Wall Street Journal first reported on the deals, which will see the U.S. government take equity stakes in the companies.
• IBM is reportedly the biggest beneficiary of the package, with the U.S. Commerce Department agreeing to give the firm $1 billion, per the WSJ.