Why IonQ Stock Soared 47% in May

Shares of IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a developer of quantum computers and related platforms, were soaring last month, primarily in response to favorable coverage in Barron's, and an article that said it was aiming to be "the Nvidia of quantum computing."Additionally, the company reported first-quarter earnings that were generally in line with estimates and benefited from a broader risk-on sentiment in the market as worries about a trade war and a weakening economy faded.According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, the stock finished the month up 47%. As you can see from the chart, shares surged on the Barron's report on May 22, but then gave up some of those gains the following week as bullishness in the stock seemed to fade following an Nvidia's earnings report that did not highlight quantum computing.Continue reading

Jun 2, 2025 - 22:30

Shares of IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a developer of quantum computers and related platforms, were soaring last month, primarily in response to favorable coverage in Barron's, and an article that said it was aiming to be "the Nvidia of quantum computing."

Additionally, the company reported first-quarter earnings that were generally in line with estimates and benefited from a broader risk-on sentiment in the market as worries about a trade war and a weakening economy faded.

According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, the stock finished the month up 47%. As you can see from the chart, shares surged on the Barron's report on May 22, but then gave up some of those gains the following week as bullishness in the stock seemed to fade following an Nvidia's earnings report that did not highlight quantum computing.