Q/C Technologies shares rise 10.68% after-hours after Shkreli endorses stock, sets $100 target, highlights photonic computing potential.

Q/C Technologies (NASDAQ:QCLS) surged 10.68% in after-hours trading following Martin Shkreli’s endorsement of the photonic/optical computing firm as a long-term investment. Shkreli, a former pharmaceutical executive, highlighted the company’s potential in optical computing—a technology he argues will outpace quantum computing—and set a $100 price target. He disclosed a large investment position in QCLS, with his partner joining the board and advising the company’s next hardware lab. Shkreli also noted QCLS’s Israeli partner has presented data exceeding current quantum computing benchmarks, reinforcing his bullish outlook. While he remains bearish on quantum computing, he emphasized sustained investor interest in next-gen computing technologies. The stock’s gains align with Shkreli’s public advocacy and strategic involvement, driving post-market volatility.