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In times like these, it seems interesting to me to talk about the best choices, those that make us reach for our grandma's savings account to buy and take advantage. What are your 5 best stocks right now? These are my choices:$IONQ
$MU (+2.13%)
$CLSK (+6.19%)
$QBTS (-1.03%)
$AMD (+0.74%)
DHL share $DHL (-0.8%) weaker due to warning strikes
The trade union Verdi is extending the warning strikes at Deutsche Post, which is part of DHL. Employees in various areas have been called to temporarily stop work. Verdi is demanding a wage increase of seven percent for the approximately 170,000 employees and additional vacation days. The postal service has so far only made an offer of 1.8 percent plus 2 percent. With the strikes, Verdi wants to increase the pressure on the employers in order to achieve a better offer. The DHL share fell by 0.67 percent to 37.18 euros on Thursday.
AI company SoundHound $SOUN with sales increase despite loss
The AI company SoundHound has published its balance sheet for the fourth quarter of 2024. The loss per share amounted to USD 0.69, which is worse than expected. Nevertheless, SoundHound was able to increase its revenue to 34.543 million US dollars, which represents a significant improvement compared to the previous year. There was also a jump in revenue for the year as a whole, which rose from 45.9 million US dollars to 84.693 million US dollars.
IonQ $IONQ disappoints with losses despite sales growth
IonQ has presented its quarterly figures, which show mixed results. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the company posted a loss of USD 0.93 per share, which exceeded analysts' expectations. However, revenue of USD 11.71 million was above estimates and also above the previous year's figure. Despite the losses, CEO Peter Chapman is optimistic and emphasizes the progress made in technology. IonQ is also planning to acquire ID Quantique in order to strengthen its position in the field of quantum-secure network encryption. The shares fell by 12.93 percent to 26.06 US dollars on Thursday.
Sources: https://www.finanzen.net/nachricht/aktien/tarifstreit-dhl-aktie-post-warnstreiks-werden-zwei-weitere-tage-fortgesetzt-14279751 https://www.finanzen.net/nachricht/aktien/fokus-auf-geschaeft-soundhound-aktie-zieht-an-soundhound-steigert-umsatz-14271849 https://www.finanzen.net/nachricht/aktien/durchwachsene-zahlen-ionq-aktie-im-minus-ausweitung-der-verluste-laesst-anleger-fliehen-14275951
- Revenue: $43.1M, +95% YoY
- Net Loss: $331.6M vs $157.8M loss in 2023
- Full year bookings: $95.6M, exceeded guidance of $75M-$95M
Peter Chapman, Executive Chair: "We had IonQ's best year yet in 2024, exceeding the high ends of both our bookings and revenue guidance ranges and making truly significant technical strides." "McKinsey expects the quantum networking industry to be worth $10-15 billion per year within the next decade."
🌱Revenue & Growth
- Q4 Revenue: $11.7M vs $6.1M in Q4 2023
- Full Year Revenue: $43.1M vs $22.0M in 2023
- Q4 Bookings: $22.7M
- Cash and investments: $363.8M as of Dec 31, 2024
💰Profits & Financials
- Q4 Net Loss: $202.0M
- Q4 Adjusted EBITDA Loss: $32.8M
- Full Year Adjusted EBITDA Loss: $107.2M
- Operating Loss: $232.5M vs $157.8M in 2023
📌Business Highlights
- Announced acquisition of majority stake in ID Quantique
- Delivered first IonQ Forte Enterprise system in Europe at uptownBasel, Switzerland
- Signed $21.1M project with Air Force Research Lab for quantum networking
🔮Future Outlook
- FY2025 Revenue guidance: $75M-$95M
- Q1 2025 Revenue guidance: $7M-$8M
- FY2025 Adjusted EBITDA loss expected at $120M
- Launched at-the-market equity offering program up to $500M
In November, I finally had the necessary income to afford higher-risk investments.
Until then, I only had index funds tracking the MSCI World or Emerging Markets. So I came up with the idea of looking for the next technology that could explode like #ai companies did.
It occurred to me to look for #quantum companies since it was a technology I had been following for many years.
I found the following:
Seeing their prices starting to rise, I decided to buy a reasonable amount of shares.
Little did I know that days later, $GOOG would present its quantum chip, causing a #pumpstock of my shares, tripling their value on average.
Unfortunately, I continued buying during the rise, which increased my average price. The price then fell when the CEO of $NVDA (+0.22%) commented that quantum computing was still two decades away from being relevant. Luckily, I took advantage of the dip and bought more shares. Today, I am back in profit.
I have learned that it is not advisable to buy during such vertical rises and it is always better to wait for a correction. My goal is to hold these investments for the long term (3-5 years), if all goes well. However, I will keep a close eye on them to make sure none of them go bankrupt prematurely
Hello community, I am 15 years old and this is my portfolio. I have been investing and so on for the last 1 - 1.5 years. Before that, my parents managed the whole thing, which they still do, as the whole thing is in their name, as I am still a minor. Don't be scared by only 1.05% plus, that's because I only transferred the whole thing into the app here today.
Firstly, I wanted to hear your opinion about my portfolio and how I can improve it and what you think about the $IONQ as I could see significant potential there for the future.
Have a nice afternoon
What are the main quantum computing stocks? There is any related ETF? I just know this ones $QTUM
#etf
$QBTS (-1.03%)
$IONQ
#stocks
@Investment4Life brought up $QBTS (-1.03%) and their Quantium Annealing tech… which I found interesting; especially, with my exposure in Quantum Computing via $IONQ.
Two leaders in quantum computing, $IONQ and $QBTS (-1.03%), have different approaches to advancing quantum computing technology. IONQ uses gate-based quantum computing with trapped ions, while D-Wave specialises in quantum annealing, a niche technology focused on optimisation problems.
Simplified Technology Explanation:
IONQ (Gate-Based Quantum Computing):
Imagine solving a complex puzzle step-by-step, where each move builds toward the solution. Gate-based systems manipulate qubits using quantum logic gates, making them versatile for tasks like AI, simulations, and cryptography.
D-Wave (Quantum Annealing):
Think of a marble rolling across hills to find the deepest valley. Quantum annealing identifies the lowest-energy solution, ideal for problems like route planning or scheduling where multiple solutions compete.
Global Impact
IONQ:
• AI: Enhances machine learning models by processing massive datasets more efficiently.
• Drug Discovery: Simulates molecular interactions to accelerate development.
• Finance: Optimises risk modeling and portfolio management.
D-Wave:
• Logistics: Solves route optimisation for supply chains (e.g., finding the fastest delivery routes). BULLISH
• Machine Learning: Refines algorithms for pattern recognition.
• Finance: Improves fraud detection and financial forecasting by analysing complex data.
IONQ offers versatility with gate-based quantum systems, pushing boundaries in AI and research, while D-Wave excels in tackling specific optimisation challenges with quantum annealing. Both pave essential, complementary paths toward a quantum-powered future, addressing unique challenges classical systems cannot. Their parallel innovations drive advancements in industries like finance, healthcare, and technology.
Notes:
• I currently have a stake in IonQ
• I am interested in opening a position in D-Wave. Mainly to compliment my Amazon position (supply chain optimisation).
Could IonQ Be Gearing Up for a Big Move with Nvidia?
IonQ ($IONQ) surged >11% in the last week, with added speculation about its connection with $NVDA (+0.22%). IONQ announced it had successfully demonstrated its hardware with Nvidia’s CUDA-Q software platform. This hybrid platform allows developers to integrate GPUs, CPUs, and quantum processing units into a single program, potentially unlocking new AI advancements.
As Nvidia prepares to release its Q3 earnings, investors are buzzing about the possibility of deeper collaboration between the two companies. Nvidia’s CUDA is already a cornerstone for AI applications, and quantum computing could be the next step in accelerating AI development.
The potential synergy between IonQ’s quantum technologies and Nvidia’s dominance in AI and GPU software is exciting for investors. Past Nvidia partnerships have triggered massive valuation growth for other companies, and some are optimistic that IonQ could follow suit. With AI and quantum computing being transformative fields, any formal announcement of a partnership could spark even bigger moves for IonQ stock.
Notes:
Saw an early trend (word search from post codes in tech such as silicon valley) in quantum computing. One reason I began slowly buying shares in $IONQ
Whats is Quantum computing? It basically is a cutting-edge technology that leverages quantum mechanics to process information exponentially faster than classical computers. Unlike traditional systems, which use binary bits (0 or 1), quantum computers use qubits, which can exist in multiple states simultaneously, enabling complex computations in seconds that would take traditional computers years.
How it works in with AI? In AI, quantum computing can drastically enhance capabilities, such as improving machine learning models, optimising data processing, and reducing energy requirements for large-scale AI computations. It is particularly valuable in tackling problems like AI training, optimisation algorithms, and simulations that require massive computational power. My original thesis was rather than invest in the energy sector that goes into running AI sites, why not invest in the technology that can enhance the energy requirements (ie efficiency).
Stock/Company I chose: IonQ ($IONQ
) is a leading player in quantum computing, specialising in trapped-ion quantum systems, considered one of the most scalable and precise quantum computing approaches. IonQ’s focus on enterprise applications, like AI advancements and quantum machine learning, positions it at the forefront of the industry’s commercialisation. They have recently purchased another company for their patents.
NFA: I am 215% up from writing this.
Would love to hear your own analysis on companies/where the market is moving.
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