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Zero Turn Mower Market to Generate $1.57Billion by 2030Quantum computing stocks have emerged as one of 2024's hottest investment themes, with the Defiance Quantum ETF ( QTUM 4.63% ) soaring 49.4% year to date, nearly doubling the S&P 500 's robust 24.3% gain. While widespread commercial quantum computers might take years to develop, major technological breakthroughs have sparked an early rush into what many see as the next computing revolution. The excitement isn't just speculative hype. Quantum computing achieved two groundbreaking milestones in 2024, suggesting we're approaching a technological tipping point. Alphabet ( GOOG 1.72% ) ( GOOGL 1.54% ) made history with its Willow quantum computing system, which demonstrated the ability to reduce errors as the number of qubits increases exponentially. This breakthrough solves a challenge that has stumped researchers for nearly 30 years. Even more impressively, Willow completed a benchmark computation in under five minutes that would require today's fastest supercomputers 10 septillion years to solve -- a timespan far greater than the universe's age. Meanwhile, quantum computing start-up Infleqtion, working with Nvidia ( NVDA 3.08% ) , achieved another first by demonstrating a practical materials science application using logical qubits. This breakthrough, which delivered a 6x boost in computational accuracy, hints at quantum computing's potential to revolutionize everything from battery technology to superconductors. While quantum computing remains in its infancy, these early breakthroughs, spurred by tech giants Alphabet and Nvidia, suggest we might be at the dawn of a computing revolution. Two companies are pioneering this transformative technology that could supercharge your portfolio in 2025 and beyond. Industry leadership through quantum execution Trapped-ion quantum computing leader IonQ ( IONQ 17.64% ) has emerged as one of 2024's standout quantum computing stocks. The company's novel approach uses ionized atoms as the heart of its quantum systems, enabling longer and more sophisticated calculations with fewer errors than competing approaches. IonQ's platform integrates with all major cloud providers and supports multiple programming languages, making quantum computing highly accessible to developers and researchers. The company's competitive advantages come from deep academic roots in ion trap technology spanning over 25 years of research and proven commercial traction through government and enterprise partnerships. IonQ has also expanded into quantum networking, working at the intersection of quantum computing and the future quantum internet. However, despite IonQ's impressive 258.5% stock gain in 2024, the company remains unprofitable and faces significant technological and commercialization risks. The quantum computing industry is still in its early stages, with uncertain timelines for achieving practical advantages over classical computers. Competition from tech giants and other quantum start-ups and the potential for technological obsolescence represent key risks to IonQ's market position. While IonQ's valuation may seem steep after its stellar 2024 run, with shares trading at nearly 250 times trailing sales, the company's growing commercial momentum, expanding quantum networking business, and strong balance sheet of $382.8 million at the end of the most recent quarter put it in pole position to capture a significant share of what could become a multitrillion-dollar quantum computing market. For investors with a high risk tolerance and a long-term horizon, IonQ offers pure-play exposure to one of technology's most promising frontiers. Industry leadership through superconducting innovation Quantum computing pioneer Rigetti Computing ( RGTI 25.43% ) takes a fundamentally different approach to quantum computing than IonQ, using superconducting circuits instead of trapped ions. The company's vertically integrated strategy includes Fab-1, the industry's first dedicated quantum foundry, giving Rigetti control over the entire quantum chip development process. This in-house manufacturing capability allows for rapid innovation cycles and helps protect against supply chain risks. The company's latest Ankaa quantum processor architecture has achieved 98% two-qubit gate fidelity, marking significant progress in quantum performance. Rigetti's strategy focuses heavily on scalability through a modular chip design that allows larger quantum systems to be built from smaller, identical components. The company has also built strong partnerships across government, research, and commercial sectors. However, like other quantum companies, Rigetti faces major technological hurdles and remains unprofitable. The stock's 851.2% surge in 2024 and valuation at 130 times sales indicate investors are pricing in significant future growth potential. Still, with its integrated manufacturing approach, improving quantum performance metrics, and clear technology roadmap through 2025, Rigetti offers an intriguing pure-play option for investors seeking exposure to superconducting quantum computing technology. The quantum investing strategy: Pure plays versus tech giants While tech giants like Alphabet and Nvidia have made significant strides in quantum computing, their massive market capitalizations mean quantum breakthroughs will likely have minimal impact on their stock prices. Pure-play quantum companies like IonQ and Rigetti offer more direct exposure to the technology's potential, though with considerably higher risk. Each represents a different technological approach -- trapped ions versus superconducting circuits -- and both could emerge as winners in what may become a massive new computing market. Given quantum computing's early stage and technical complexity, however, many investors may prefer a more diversified approach. The Defiance Quantum ETF offers exactly that, balancing pure-play quantum stocks with established tech leaders advancing the technology . With quantum computing potentially approaching an inflection point, investors now have multiple ways to position themselves for what could become one of the most transformative technologies of our time.
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LAS VEGAS — With a restructuring at Andretti Global that pushed Michael Andretti into a smaller role, the chances of his organization landing a Formula 1 team have substantially increased. So much so that F1 and Formula One Management could have a decision to grant the General Motors-backed entry a spot as the 11th team on the grid in the coming weeks. Dan Towriss, now the majority owner of the Andretti organization, was at the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Thursday scoping his chances of entering the top motorsports series in the world. So was the FBI, allegedly, as part of a Department of Justice investigation into why F1 denied the Andretti organization expansion into the series. F1 currently has 10 teams that field 20 cars and only one — the organization owned by California businessman Gene Haas — is an American team. Las Vegas marks the third race this season in the United States, more than any other country, as F1 has exploded in American popularity over the last five years. Even so, Andretti could not get approval from F1 to enter the series. But, the situation changed in September when Andretti scaled back his role with his namesake organization. Now with Towriss in charge, talks have amplified, even though it is not clear what the name of an Andretti-less F1 team would even be. Cadillac would do the engines — but says it won't be ready until 2028 — which means a 2026 Towriss-led F1 team would be GM branded but with a partner engine supplier. Most of the existing teams have been largely opposed to an 11th team entering F1, citing a dilution in prize money and the massive expenses they've already committed to the series. But, Andretti among others believed the teams' position was personal in that they simply didn't like Andretti, who ran 13 races in the 1993 season. His father, Mario, is the 1978 F1 world champion. The Andretti application had already been approved by the FIA, which is F1's ruling body, but later denied by F1 itself. F1 promised to revisit the issue once General Motors had an engine ready to compete. The existing 10 F1 teams have no actual vote or say in if the grid is expanded, which Mercedes boss Toto Wolff reiterated Thursday when The Associated Press asked why the sudden chance of acceptance in a potential 11th team. "We have an obligation, a statutory obligation as directors, to present the standpoint that is the best for our company and for our employees, and we've done that," Wolff said. "I think if a team can add to the championship, particularly if GM decides to come in as a team owner, that is a different story. "And as long as it is creative, that means we're growing the popularity of the sport, we're growing the revenue of the sport, then no team will be ever against it. So I'm putting my hope in there." Wolff has been eager to hear from Towriss directly on what the plans for the organization are now that Andretti has a smaller role. "No one from Andretti or Andretti Global or whatever the name will be has ever spoken to me a single sentence in presentation of what the creative part is," he said. "But they don't need to because the teams don't decide. It is the commercial rights holder, with the FIA, we have no say. If I want to be invited to a party and go to the party, I'm sitting down at the table and telling who I am and why I'm really good fun and sitting here and everybody will enjoy my presence. "That hasn't happened, but you know, that's now my personal point of view, not a professional, because there's nothing we can do, nothing we can say," Wolff continued. "And I don't know the people. I've obviously spoken to Mario. I didn't speak to his son. I didn't speak to any other people that are behind that. I don't know who they are. So I know GM, GM is great." Fred Vasseur, team principal at Ferrari, said he's not opposed to another team if it adds value to F1. "The discussion is between FIA, the team, and FOM. It's not our choice," he said. "For sure, as Toto said, that if it's good for the sport, good for the show, good for the business, and adds value on the sporting side, that we are all OK." Get local news delivered to your inbox!
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“We will not be a safe haven for those who commit violent acts,” Mayor Adams said at a press conference Thursday after a meeting with incoming border czar Tom Homan. According to ICE data cited in several published news reports, there are about 60,000 undocumented immigrants convicted of or charged with crimes in the city. Adams told reporters that he and Homan have the same goal of promoting public safety by going after violent offenders. Homan says the Trump administration’s repatriation efforts will prioritize threats to national security. The president-elect, however, has suggested that he may go beyond deporting criminals, telling NBC’s Kristen Welker “I think you have to do it” when asked if he intends to deport every person who came to the United States illegally. Asked what he said to Homan about deporting unauthorized immigrants who have not committed crimes, Adams reiterated their mutual desire to target criminals. “I think that what has been reported is totally distorted from what our face-to-face, eyeball-to-eyeball conversation [was],” he said. “His goal is the same goal I have. We cannot allow dangerous individuals to commit repeated violent acts of violence in our cities across America.” Homan spoke positively about the meeting in a Fox News interview Friday, saying he “saw the cop” in Adams during their meeting. “He’s promised partnership. He promised that he’s going to write some EOs to get some of this stuff done and overturn some of the damage that Bill de Blasio did,” he said, referring to executive orders and the previous mayor. Asked whether New York will remain a sanctuary city under de Blasio-era policies that limit police officers’ interactions with ICE, Adams deferred to the City Council. “They told you what their position is,” he said, adding that he will “try” to use his power of executive orders to “go after dangerous people” who commit crimes. Adams called to “unravel” current rules for “clarity” on city officials’ authority. “You could have one of these dangerous Venezuelan gangs that are here. They could be in real active investigation into some of the criminality that they’re doing,” Adams said. “There’s a lack of clarity that, can we assist in preventing the act from taking place? That just makes no sense to me.” “I said, look, I’m not looking for NYPD to become immigration officers. Leave that to me,” Homan told Fox News about the meeting. “But when it comes to public safety threats, we should be on the same side.” After his meeting with Homan, Adams announced a set of proposals to promote public safety, such as exploring “lawful processes” to remove undocumented immigrants convicted of a major felony from the city. He called also for legal pathways for asylum seekers already in cities and establishing a “Safe Communities Working Group” of elected officials, stakeholders, legal experts and others to recommend new safety policies. His other proposals included work authorizations for immigrants, restrictions at the southern border and federal funding for response efforts, a press release from his office states. “He’s putting public safety over politics,” Homan said of Adams.Receiver Josh Dallas trying to make most of his opportunity at Georgia Southern
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