Prediction: Quantum computing is 2026's most underrated tech trend - MSN

Key Points The U.S. plans to invest $2 billion in nine quantum computing companies. That spending could drive more retail and institutional investors to the niche market. 10 stocks we like better than International Business Machines › Quantum computing is often considered a speculative field, since those systems are still primarily used for niche government and research projects rather than mainstream computing applications. Quantum systems are much more powerful than classical computers, but they're also bigger, pricier, consume more power, and make more mistakes. But from 2025 to 2030, Grand View Research expects the global quantum computing market to expand at a 20.5% CAGR as smaller, more scalable, and more accurate systems hit the market. They could also be deployed for a broader range of purposes, including processing AI tasks, streamlining supply chains, developing new drugs, and strengthening cybersecurity services.