Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: IonQ, Microsoft, Alphabet, Nvidia and Rigetti Computing

For Immediate ReleaseChicago, IL – March 26, 2025– Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights IonQ IONQ, Microsoft MSFT, Alphabet GOOGL, Nvidia NVDA and Rigetti Computing RGTI.IonQ: A Quantum Computing PioneerZacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock IonQ is a leading quantum computing company leading the charge in building and delivering highly effective quantum computers. The College Park, Maryland-based company was founded by two professors from Duke University who found a way to leverage "trapped-ion technology, allowing users to tackle complex computational problems that are well beyond the reach of classical computers.In addition, IonQ offers quantum systems accessible via leading cloud platforms like Microsoft's "Azure" and Alphabet's "Google Cloud" so that users can experiment and apply quantum computing in their field. The company also has clients like Airbus, which uses the technology to optimize aircraft loading algorithms.IonQ's Quantum Computing BreakthroughIonQ recently announced that it has reached a significant achievement in the field of trapped-ion quantum computing by creating high-speed, mixed-species quantum gates that greatly enhance the rate of computation and scalability. The research, done in partnership with the Australian National University, marks the first time ultrafast laser-driven gates have been realized, which enhance qubit interactions and decrease errors, both of which are necessary for fault-tolerant quantum networks. The company is now working to secure intellectual property (IP) rights for the innovation by filing patents on the technology, and future experiments are expected to incorporate these improvements into real-world quantum systems.IonQ Insider BuyingInsider buying is one of the best ways to gauge management's conviction in their own stock. Earlier this month, insider disclosures showed that IonQ director William F Scannell wants "skin in the game." Scannell purchased 93,066 IONQ shares for a total cost of more than $2 million. Scannell now owns 135,047 IONQ shares in total which are valued at ~$3.5 million.Bullish Price ActionLate last year, highly respected and influential Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang rained on the quantum computing stock parade by saying that quantum computing is "at least a decade away." Since then, QC stocks like IONQ have suffered dramatic drawdowns. That said, IONQ shares are finding buyers off of the rising 200-day moving average. The first tag of the moving average after a massive breakout is often an area of asymmetric reward-to-risk.Quantum Computing Sentiment is ShiftingThough it is inarguable that the quantum computing industry remains a speculative and early bet on the future, Wall Street sentiment is shifting to the bull camp. For instance, Huang and Nvidia reversed course and held a "Quantum Computing Day" last week. Meanwhile, IONQ industry peers like Rigetti Computing earn Zacks Rank "Buys," signaling that analysts are becoming more bullish on the space.Bottom LineWith its innovative trapped-ion technology, partnerships with major cloud platforms, and recent breakthroughs, IonQ stands out as a promising leader in the emerging quantum computing industry.Why Haven't You Looked at Zacks' Top Stocks?Since 2000, our top stock-picking strategies have blown away the S&P's +7.7% average gain per year. Amazingly, they soared with average gains of +48.4%, +50.2% and +56.7% per year.Today you can access their live picks without cost or obligation.See Stocks Free >>Media ContactZacks Investment Research800-767-3771 ext. 9339support@zacks.comhttps://www.zacks.comPast performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. 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Visit https://www.zacks.com/performancefor information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release.Zacks Names #1 Semiconductor StockIt's only 1/9,000th the size of NVIDIA which skyrocketed more than +800% since we recommended it. NVIDIA is still strong, but our new top chip stock has much more room to boom.With strong earnings growth and an expanding customer base, it's positioned to feed the rampant demand for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet of Things. Global semiconductor manufacturing is projected to explode from $452 billion in 2021 to $803 billion by 2028.See This Stock Now for Free >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL): Free Stock Analysis Report IonQ, Inc. 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