This is what's happening on Wednesday, as quantum computing investors cheer some kind words from Microsoft's strategic missions and technologies chief, Mitra Azizirad, who last night urged quantum investors to get ready, because "we are right on the cusp of seeing quantum computers solve meaningful problems and capture new business value."

After being pummeled to losses of 50% to 60% in the span of just a few days, quantum computing stocks surged higher on Tuesday with Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ:RGTI) rocketing 48% higher. Despite several tech CEOs saying the technology is still years away from practicality,

Speculators are back on the hunt for early investments in quantum computing stocks after Microsoft’s President and Chief Operating Officer of Strategic Missions and Technologies, Mitra Azizirad, is now writing that 2025 is the year to become “quantum ready”.