Quantum Computing (QUBT) stock jumps on Rosenblatt Buy call as traders eye Luminar deal clock
New York, Jan 16, 2026, 12:49 (EST) — Regular session Quantum Computing Inc (QUBT.O) shares climbed roughly 5.6% on Friday, pushing the price up to $12.86 and flirting with an intraday peak of $13.18. Trading volume hit around 12.5 million shares by midday. This shift highlights just how fast momentum can swing back to small, headline-grabbing quantum stocks, where research notes and deal announcements often overshadow everyday fundamentals. For traders, it’s a stark reminder: liquidity can disappear in an instant when the tape flips. Interest has surged around the broader quantum sector following Honeywell’s announcement this week. Its majority-owned quantum