The next big breakthrough in technology could be quantum computing. Quantum chips use the principles of quantum mechanics to process information and solve certain types of problems at much faster speeds than a traditional computer.

Shares of quantum computing companies wavered on Thursday after jumping yesterday on renewed investor interest in the nascent technology.

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