We recently published 14 Stocks Jim Cramer Discussed Including His 2 Top Quantum Computing Stocks. Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently discussed. Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) is an American firm that makes and sells machines that are used throughout the semiconductor chip fabrication process. It is one of the few American firms in its industry, and Cramer has discussed it sporadically in 2025. For instance, in May 2025, Cramer remarked that while he thou ...

The S&P 500, the Nasdaq and the Dow Jones — all hit all-time highs this year, having gained about 12.5%, 16.1% and 8.4%, respectively, so far this year (as of Sept. 25, 2025). But the fourth quarter may see even higher gains as it includes the all-important holiday season.The fourth quarter of the year has actually been the best for the stock market. Over the past three decades, dated back to 1989, the Dow Jones (4.3%), the S&P (3.6%) and the Nasdaq (4.7%) posted gains in the fourth quarter, according to Ke ...

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The quantum computing company has a bright future in the defense sector.Quantum computing and defense stocks attract different types of investors. Pure-play quantum computing companies -- which are often unprofitable and trading at sky-high valuations -- tend to attract growth-oriented investors. Big defense companies are usually profitable, but they grow at a slower rate and are more appealing to value investors.However, these two industries are converging as some top quantum computing companies expand int ...

This technology giant still has major growth opportunities.Imagine it's the week of Aug. 19, 2004. Swimmer Michael Phelps won the 200- and 400-meter individual medley double at the Olympic Games in Athens. Terror Squad's "Lean Back" topped the U.S. music charts. And a young company named Google, which would later create a parent company named Alphabet (GOOG -0.53%) (GOOGL -0.55%), conducted its initial public offering (IPO). If you had invested $10,200 on the day Google first traded publicly and never sold ...

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IBM just helped HSBC achieve a milestone in financial markets. IBM's trial with the bank demonstrated the applications of quantum tech in algorithmic bond trading. The move: IBM stock jumped as much as 5% on Thursday, extending a week of solid gains. Shares of the tech company have risen steadily in 2025, and are up 22% year-to-date. Why: On Thursday, HSBC revealed the results of its quantum computing-enabled algorithmic bond trading trial, powered by IBM's technology. The bank reported a 34% improv ...

Wall Street stumbled to a third straight loss on Thursday as U.S. stocks gave back more of their big gains for the year so far.The S&P 500 fell 0.5% and marked its longest losing streak in more than a month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 173 points, or 0.4%, and the Nasdaq composite sank 0.5%. All three indexes are still near their records set at the start of the week, though.Stocks felt pressure from reports showing the U.S. economy may be stronger than economists thought. While that’s encouragi ...

Key Points The company's quantum technology was put through its paces by a global bank. It notably improved the prediction capabilities of a bond trading system. 10 stocks we like better than International Business Machines › Quantum computing is a hot area of the tech field these days, and thanks to that, International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) stock was popular on Thursday. A convincing demonstration of its prowess in this technology wowed investors, who collectively pushed the company's sha ...

The quantum computing market is seeing a strong increase in investments from both the government and private sectors, with significant money being poured into making the technology practical and expanding its real-world uses. Experts expect the market for quantum technology to reach about $4.24 billion by 2030, growing steadily at a rate of about 20.5% annually from 2025 to 2030. This growth follows a series of important advancements in the field, from better qubit stability to new partnerships focused on ...