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."

Rigetti Computing and D-Wave Quantum, the second- and fourth-biggest gainers in the Russell 3000 Index on Tuesday, were up 22% and 24%, respectively. Peers Quantum Computing and I

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:QBTS)’s stock is up over 24% at market open. The news of its partnership with Carahsoft Technology is sending the stock higher. The partnership involves accelerating the adoption of quantum computers and their solutions at both the government and public sector levels.