JPMorgan Chase (JPM.US) announced an investment plan aimed at deploying capital in industrial sectors critical to national economic security and resilience. Driven by this news, stocks related to quantum computing experienced price increases. JPMorgan stated that it will invest up to $100 billion through direct equity investments and venture capital to help specific companies (primarily located in the United States) enhance growth momentum, stimulate innovation, and accelerate the development of strategic manufacturing.

This news triggered a positive reaction in the quantum computing sector: Arqit Quantum (ARQQ.US) closed up over 20%, D-Wave Quantum (QBTS.US) closed up 23%, and Rigetti Computing (RGTI.US) closed up 25%. As of the time of writing, they rose 1.6%, 3.5%, and 4.3% respectively in after-hours trading.

Other related stocks also performed notably, such as IonQ (IONQ.US), which closed up 16%, and Quantum Computing (QUBT.US), which closed up 13%.

JPMorgan pointed out that this investment will focus on four core areas, providing advisory services, financing support, and in some cases, direct capital injection to assist companies of various sizes and development stages.

Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, stated: "A concerning fact has become clear—the United States is overly reliant on unreliable external sources for critical minerals, core products, and manufacturing sectors, all of which are vital to national security."