Wave and Quantum Computing were rising Thursday as quantum stocks continued to make their recovery.D-Wave and Quantum Computing shares were up 6.3% and 5.9%, respectively, while Rigetti Computing rose 0.

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."

Quantum stocks rallied Wednesday, a day after Microsoft called 2025 "the year to become quantum-ready," mitigating a string of recent losses spurred by high-profile bearish comments on the sector.