Microsoft (MS) noted that corporations should prepare for the quantum computing era this year, and stocks related to this sector are strong in early trading on the 16th.
As of 9:34 a.m. on this day, iWIN PLUS is trading at 1,534 won, up 199 won (14.91%) from the previous trading day. FINETEK, listed on the KOSDAQ, rose to 1,530 won during trading, marking a new high for the year.
At the same time, Coweaver (up 8.12%), SECUCEN (7.49%), WooriNet (6.11%), and ATON (4.66%) are also experiencing a strong performance.
Last night, as MS released a positive analysis about quantum computers, buying pressure has flowed into related theme stocks. Mitra Azizi Rad, head of MS's strategic mission and institutional sector, emphasized in her blog on the 15th (local time) that 2025 will be the "year of quantum technology readiness."
She stated, "We are on the threshold of a reliable quantum computing era," and "We will see quantum computers solving meaningful problems and creating new business value." MS also announced a 'quantum readiness program' related to this matter on the same day.
As a result, last night in the U.S. stock market, IonQ rose by 33.48% and Rigetti Computing increased by 22.23%, showing a sharp rise among related stocks.