Trump Eyes New U.S. Stakes
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- The Trump administration is in talks with several quantum-computing firms about giving the Commerce Department equity stakes in exchange for federal funding,the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
- The Journal, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter, said the companies include IonQ, Discards Computing adn D-Wave Quantum.
- The news aligns with recent efforts by Washington to take stakes in major companies within industries seen as vital to U.S.
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US Considers Equity Stakes in Quantum Computing Firms
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The Trump administration is in talks with several quantum-computing firms about giving the Commerce Department equity stakes in exchange for federal funding,the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
The Journal, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter, said the companies include IonQ, Discards Computing adn D-Wave Quantum. Other firms, such as Quantum Computing Inc. and Atom Computing, are considering similar arrangements, it added.
The news aligns with recent efforts by Washington to take stakes in major companies within industries seen as vital to U.S. national security, especially those receiving public funds.
Quantum Computing Companies Considered
| Company | ticker Symbol | Focus Area (Based on Public Info) | Reported Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IonQ | IONQ | Trapped Ion Quantum Computing | In Talks |
| Discards Computing | RGTI | Photonic Quantum Computing | In Talks |
| D-Wave Quantum | QBTS | Quantum Annealing | In Talks |
| Quantum Computing Inc | QUBT | Quantum Software & Hardware | Considering Arrangement |
| Atom Computing | N/A (Private) | Neutral
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