Why D-Wave Quantum Stock Took off Like a Rocket Today
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By Eric Volkman – Apr 14, 2026 at 6:58PM ESTKey PointsNvidia's Ising line promises to aid certain functions necessary to this type of advanced computing.The Ising models are all open source.On Tuesday, what promises to be a significant innovation is expected to bring two hot technologies closer together. The stocks of companies operating in one of those, quantum computing, saw double-digit rises in their prices as a result. One of numerous examples was sector mainstay D-Wave Quantum (QBTS +15.84%), which increased by nearly 16%. AI enhances quantum Early that day, Nvidia, the reigning king of artificial intelligence (AI) processors, announced it had rolled out a line of AI models called Nvidia Ising. These models are specifically designed to advance quantum technology. All are open source, meaning any developer is free to modify them. Image source: Getty Images. Nvidia wrote that the Ising models address key quantum workloads, including the operation of quantum processors and error detection and correction. In a press release, the company added that numerous quantum enterprises and research organizations have already adopted Ising. Among others, the company wrote, this includes the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and the U.K.
National Physical Laboratory. ExpandNYSE: QBTSD-Wave QuantumToday's Change(15.84%) $2.32Current Price$16.97Key Data PointsMarket Cap$5.4BDay's Range$15.26 - $17.0952wk Range$5.97 - $46.75Volume1.5MAvg Vol26MGross Margin82.59% Toolbox enhancement Nvidia didn't identify D-Wave Quantum as an Ising adopter, but it isn't hard to imagine any quantum developer who wouldn't want a free set of advanced tools to aid them in their work. To me (and, obviously, many quantum stock investors), this is a clear and unambiguous win for the nascent industry -- assuming, of course, that Ising is as helpful and reliable as advertised.Read NextApr 12, 2026 •By Rick OrfordIs D-Wave's Pullback an Opportunity or a Warning?Apr 8, 2026 •By Keith NoonanWhy D-Wave Quantum Stock Plummeted 23.2% Last Month and Has Inched Lower in AprilApr 7, 2026 •By Keithen DruryUp 1,460% Since 2024, Is It Too Late to Buy This Quantum Computing Leader?Apr 3, 2026 •By Robert IzquierdoBetter Quantum Computing Stock: D-Wave Quantum vs. Rigetti ComputingApr 1, 2026 •By Will HealyD-Wave Quantum Stock Has Lost Two-Thirds of Its Value. Time to Buy?Mar 30, 2026 •By Keithen DruryThe Best Quantum Computing Stock to Buy Now: D-Wave Quantum vs. Rigetti ComputingAbout the AuthorEric Volkman is a contributing Motley Fool finance and stock market analyst. Previously, Eric was an equities analyst at European investment bank Raiffeisen Capital and Investment. He’s also been a freelance finance writer since 1995. He studied at Susquehanna University.TMFVolkmanStocks MentionedD-Wave QuantumNYSE: QBTS$16.97(+15.84%)+$2.32NvidiaNASDAQ: NVDA$196.42(+3.75%)+$7.11*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.