Quantum shares surge 18.45% after-hours driven by breakthroughs in quantum geometry, superconductivity, and entanglement advancing computing potential.
ByAinvest
Friday, Feb 6, 2026 6:05 pm ET1min read
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Quantum surged 18.45% in after-hours trading, driven by a wave of breakthroughs in quantum research highlighted in recent news. Key developments included Caltech’s 30-fold extension of quantum memory, Rice University’s discovery of flat electronic bands in kagome superconductors, and ETH Zurich’s room-temperature quantum motion suppression. These advancements signal progress in quantum computing stability and material science, bolstering investor confidence in the sector. Additionally, breakthroughs in quantum dot technology and post-quantum cryptography underscored the growing relevance of quantum applications in encryption and hardware. The cumulative impact of these scientific milestones, particularly in enhancing quantum computing feasibility and commercialization prospects, aligned with the stock’s sharp after-hours rally.
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