D-Wave Quantum Stock Surges After Expanded Partnership With AT&T
Shares of D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) surged by over 20% on Monday following the announcement that it has expanded its partnership with telecom giant AT&T. Early tests using D-Wave's quantum technology reduced a network optimization process from one hour to under 15 seconds, prompting AT&T to extend use cases such as outage detection and traffic management. AT&T executive Lucus Haugen praised the potential of D-Wave’s quantum computing capabilities in optimizing operations and modernizing networks. Benchmark analyst Gary Mobley has a 'buy' rating on QBTS shares, projecting over 50% upside with a price target of $30 per share. He highlighted that D-Wave is delivering practical solutions to real-world problems through its focus on optimization challenges. The partnership expansion and positive analyst outlook have fueled investor enthusiasm for the quantum computing sector, particularly as it moves closer to tangible applications in enterprise settings.
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