IonQ just made two major announcements that could reshape the quantum computing story. The DARPA HARQ contract and the photonic interconnect milestone point to something bigger than a short-term stock move: IonQ may be building toward the infrastructure layer of scalable quantum systems. But after a

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IONQ has secured a significant DARPA contract for quantum interconnect development, which is a key milestone for the company. Analysts maintain a 'moderate buy' rating with a mean target price of $64.61, suggesting a potential upside of over 40%. While the stock has seen significant gains recently, the company's ability to scale its technology and achieve consistent, measurable growth remains a key factor for future success. The DARPA backing provides credibility and government alignment, but investors should also consider the scaling challenges and the high expectations already priced into the stock.

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