Quantum Computing experienced a remarkable 17% price increase last month. This price movement coincided with the appointment of Eric Schwartz to the Board of Directors, introducing significant expertise in mergers and acquisitions, potentially impacting corporate growth strategies. Meanwhile, the broader market faced volatility with tariff news affecting major indices negatively. However, the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and related tech stocks observed declines, which contour the broader market context. Despite these external pressures, Quantum Computing's share price performance indicates a unique momentum driven by internal corporate developments, contrasting with overall market stagnation and uncertainty.

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Over the last year, Quantum Computing's total return was very large, far exceeding both the US market's 8.5% and the US Software industry's 1.3%. Several factors may have contributed to this performance. A pivotal development was their collaboration with Sanders Tri-Institutional Therapeutics Discovery Institute in January 2025, which positions the company uniquely in the computational biomedicine space. Additionally, the issuance and subsequent closing of a private placement in early January 2025 raised approximately US$100 million, fueling further business operations and expansion.

Meanwhile, securing a NASA project award in October 2024 to develop quantum remote sensing technology underscores the company's potential to attract significant governmental collaborations. Conversely, the impact of legal challenges, such as the securities fraud lawsuit filed in February 2025, might have been mitigated by these positive developments. Despite encountering volatility, Quantum Computing's share price trajectory reflects a focus on leveraging partnerships and securing funding for growth.

Examine Quantum Computing's past performance report to understand how it has performed in prior years.

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