High-risk and potentially high-reward quantum computing stocks include Rigetti Computing, D-Wave Quantum, and IonQ. Established players such as Google parent Alphabet, Microsoft, IBM, and Honeywell are also quantum computing leaders.

The stock market roared higher last year, and some of the biggest gainers operate in one specific field: artificial intelligence (AI). The technology promises to revolutionize many industries -- from healthcare to automobiles -- with innovations such as AI-powered medical devices and autonomous driving systems.

Investors are always on the lookout for the next big thing, and following the success of AI in recent years, it’s no surprise to see stocks in

Despite some wild swings in recent weeks, quantum computing stocks remain sizzling hot. Shares of Rigetti Computing (RGTI 7.07%) are up more than elevenfold over the past 12 month

The Nvidia CEO, who made Elon Musk and Larry Ellison "beg" for more AI GPUs, argued that quantum computing remains unreliable. Huang said that “very useful quantum computers” are probably two decades down the road.

Quantum computing is still in its infancy but holds significant potential to transform industries, particularly when integrated with artificial intelligence (AI). Unlike traditional computers, which process data using bits that can be either zero or one,

Alphabet subsidiary Google recently announced two major technical achievements with its Willow quantum computing chip. In response to the news, shares of Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) and D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) during the next three weeks advanced 280% and 110%,