Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) shares surged 5.08% in intraday trading on Wednesday, outperforming the broader market amid heightened investor interest in the quantum computing industry.

The rally in QUBT and other quantum computing stocks was likely driven by several factors:
1) News of Alphabet and SoftBank backing quantum computing startup QuEra with $230 million in funding, signaling growing interest and investment in the sector from tech giants.
2) D-Wave Quantum launching a new program aimed at accelerating the adoption of quantum computing, which could drive broader industry growth.
3) Rising concerns over the potential impact of quantum computing on modern encryption, highlighting the need for quantum-secure solutions that companies like QUBT could provide.

While the full implications of quantum computing are still being explored, investors seem optimistic about the growth potential of companies operating in this emerging field. As adoption and investment in quantum computing technologies increase, QUBT and its peers may continue to see heightened interest and volatility in their stock prices.