James David Spellman, a graduate of Oxford University, is principal of Strategic Communications LLC, a consulting firm based in Washington, DC.A surge in stock offerings by Quantum Computing firms suggests 2026 could be a breakout year for technologies still in their early stages of commercial viability.Investor exuberance is soaring as governments and industry anticipate significant milestones that could transform global power structures, as Artificial Intelligence is doing. China’s dual-core quantum computer, the world’s first, is the kind of breakthrough that sustains optimism.Yet the timing – or even the trajectory – remains highly uncertain. Investors beware.
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TUE · 2026-05-19 · 08:30 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0519-77466
NSR-2026-0519-77466Analysis·EN·Technology
Quantum IPO wave is a milestone. It should also come with a warning
Quantum computing firms are experiencing a surge in stock offerings, indicating that 2026 could be a significant year for the technology's commercial viability. This investor enthusiasm is fueled by anticipation of major milestones that could reshape global power structures, similar to the impact of artificial intelligence.
James David SpellmanSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-19 · 08:30 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Quantum computing firms are experiencing a surge in stock offerings, indicating that 2026 could be a significant year for the technology's commercial viability. This investor enthusiasm is fueled by anticipation of major milestones that could reshape global power structures, similar to the impact of artificial intelligence. Breakthroughs, such as China's development of the world's first dual-core quantum computer, are contributing to this optimism. However, the article warns that the precise timing and trajectory of quantum computing's commercial success remain highly uncertain, advising investors to exercise caution.
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Investors beware of the current quantum computing market.
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China’s dual-core quantum computer is the world’s first.
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The timing or even the trajectory of quantum computing's commercial viability remains highly uncertain.
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Investor exuberance is soaring as governments and industry anticipate significant milestones that could transform global power structures.
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A surge in stock offerings by quantum computing firms suggests 2026 could be a breakout year for these technologies.
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