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NASDAQ:IONQ News 12 January 2026 - 5 February 2026

IonQ stock tumbles again as short-seller report hangs over quantum trade

IonQ stock tumbles again as short-seller report hangs over quantum trade

IonQ shares fell about 11% to $31.49 Thursday after Wolfpack Research released a short report questioning the company’s reliance on U.S. defense funding. IonQ denied the claims, calling them “false, misleading, and unsubstantiated.” Other quantum computing stocks, including Rigetti and D-Wave, also dropped sharply. Investors await IonQ’s February 25 earnings for further details.
5 February 2026
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Quantum computing stocks: IonQ, Rigetti Computing, D-Wave Quantum slide 7%-9% — what to watch next week

Quantum computing stocks: IonQ, Rigetti Computing, D-Wave Quantum slide 7%-9% — what to watch next week

Quantum computing stocks fell sharply Friday, with IonQ down 7.5%, Rigetti 8.4%, D-Wave 8.6%, Quantum Computing Inc 9.0%, and Arqit Quantum 8.9%. IonQ disclosed share issuances tied to its Skyloom and Seed Innovations acquisitions in a recent SEC filing. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend. The Feb. 6 jobs report and Big Tech earnings are the next major events.
1 February 2026
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Quantum computing stocks tumble into weekend: IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave slide as rate jitters bite

Quantum computing stocks tumble into weekend: IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave slide as rate jitters bite

Quantum computing stocks fell 7%–9% Friday, outpacing the Nasdaq’s 0.94% drop after U.S. producer prices rose 0.5% in December and Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his Fed chair pick. IonQ slid 7.5%, Rigetti 8.4%, D-Wave 8.6%, Quantum Computing Inc 9.0%, and Arqit 8.9%. Investors await a House funding vote Feb. 2 and jobs data Feb. 6.
31 January 2026
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IonQ stock rises as $1.8 billion SkyWater deal puts dilution and quantum chip roadmap in focus

IonQ stock rises as $1.8 billion SkyWater deal puts dilution and quantum chip roadmap in focus

IonQ shares rose 3.5% to $44.87 after announcing a $1.8 billion cash-and-stock deal to acquire SkyWater Technology for $35 per share. The offer gives SkyWater holders a 38% premium and would make them owners of 4.4% to 6.7% of the combined company. The deal awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals. SkyWater shares gained 3.3% to $33.43.
27 January 2026
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IonQ stock jumps in premarket as $1.8 billion SkyWater deal puts dilution and chips in focus

IonQ stock jumps in premarket as $1.8 billion SkyWater deal puts dilution and chips in focus

IonQ shares rose 3.8% to $45.01 in premarket trading Tuesday, recovering part of Monday’s 8.2% drop after announcing a $1.8 billion SkyWater Technology acquisition. The cash-and-stock deal awaits SkyWater shareholder and regulatory approval. IonQ forecasts 2025 revenue at or above its prior $106–110 million guidance. SEC filings and a SkyWater shareholder vote are expected soon.
27 January 2026
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IonQ stock flips lower after $1.8 billion SkyWater deal as traders weigh collar, cash and timing

IonQ stock flips lower after $1.8 billion SkyWater deal as traders weigh collar, cash and timing

IonQ shares fell 1.6% to $46.50 after announcing a $1.8 billion cash-and-stock deal to acquire SkyWater Technology. SkyWater shareholders will receive $35 per share, split between $15 cash and $20 in IonQ stock, with a collar to limit price swings. The deal is expected to close in Q2 or Q3 2026. IonQ’s next earnings report is due next month.
26 January 2026
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Quantum computing stocks slid Friday — what could move IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave and QCi next week

Quantum computing stocks slid Friday — what could move IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave and QCi next week

Quantum computing stocks fell sharply Friday, with D-Wave down 6.5% and Rigetti off 5.9%. Rigetti announced an $8.4 million order from India’s Centre for Development of Advanced Computing. D-Wave completed its acquisition of Quantum Circuits and plans to unveil its updated roadmap at its Jan. 27-28 conference. The Russell 2000 index dropped 1.8%, weighing on small-cap tech shares.
25 January 2026
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Quantum computing stocks slide into weekend: D-Wave, Rigetti, IonQ retreat as filings and Fed week loom

Quantum computing stocks slide into weekend: D-Wave, Rigetti, IonQ retreat as filings and Fed week loom

D-Wave Quantum fell 6.5% to $25.63 Friday, leading declines in U.S.-listed quantum computing stocks. Rigetti dropped 5.9%, IonQ 4.3%, and Quantum Computing Inc 4.4%. D-Wave’s recent SEC filings fueled dilution concerns, while Rigetti’s India order and analyst upgrade drew attention. Traders now await the Federal Reserve meeting and new earnings reports next week.
24 January 2026
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IonQ stock whipsaws in late trade as quantum names get caught in tech selloff

IonQ stock whipsaws in late trade as quantum names get caught in tech selloff

IonQ shares slipped 0.3% to $50.66 Tuesday after volatile trading, with volume near 24.6 million shares. Quantum peers D-Wave and Quantum Computing Inc. dropped 6.2% and 5.9% as U.S. stocks fell on tariff news and risk aversion. Rigetti Computing reported an $8.4 million order from India’s C-DAC. Traders now await IonQ’s earnings, expected between Feb. 25 and March 2.
21 January 2026
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Quantum computing stocks: IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave and QUBT set up for a fresh test after the holiday pause

Quantum computing stocks: IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave and QUBT set up for a fresh test after the holiday pause

U.S. markets stayed closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. IonQ rose 6.8% and Rigetti gained 3.7% in the latest session, while D-Wave agreed to acquire Quantum Circuits for $550 million. Quantum Computing Inc. was named stalking horse bidder for Luminar assets at $22 million, pending court approval. Honeywell plans to spin off Quantinuum in an IPO.
19 January 2026
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IonQ, Rigetti and QUBT move: what’s driving quantum computing stocks into next week

IonQ, Rigetti and QUBT move: what’s driving quantum computing stocks into next week

IonQ rose 6.8% to $50.80 Friday, Rigetti gained 3.7%, and Quantum Computing Inc added 4.0% after Rosenblatt Securities initiated Buy ratings on Rigetti and QUBT. Rigetti delayed its 108-qubit system launch to late Q1 2026. Quantum Computing Inc was named stalking horse bidder for $22 million in Luminar assets. D-Wave Quantum edged up 0.5%.
17 January 2026
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IonQ stock jumps nearly 8% as quantum IPO chatter returns; traders eye next catalyst

IonQ stock jumps nearly 8% as quantum IPO chatter returns; traders eye next catalyst

IonQ shares rose 7.7% to $51.24 by early Friday afternoon, outpacing other tech stocks after reports that Quantinuum may pursue an IPO. The rally followed news that Katie Arrington will become IonQ’s chief information officer Jan. 19, while Leslie Kershaw takes on an expanded security role. IonQ’s next earnings report is expected in late February.
16 January 2026
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Why D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock is slipping today as quantum IPO plans grab attention

Why D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock is slipping today as quantum IPO plans grab attention

D-Wave Quantum shares fell 0.5% to $29.99 Thursday afternoon, reversing gains from the previous session. Honeywell said Quantinuum plans to file a confidential S-1 for a potential IPO. D-Wave’s $550 million Quantum Circuits acquisition is expected to close by late January. Trading volume for D-Wave reached about 32 million shares.
15 January 2026
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D-Wave (QBTS) stock jumps after hours as Honeywell’s Quantinuum IPO plan jolts quantum names

D-Wave (QBTS) stock jumps after hours as Honeywell’s Quantinuum IPO plan jolts quantum names

D-Wave Quantum shares rose 4.7% to $30.15 in after-hours trading Wednesday after Honeywell said its Quantinuum unit plans to file confidential IPO documents with the SEC. Other U.S. quantum stocks, including IonQ and Rigetti, also gained. D-Wave’s $550 million acquisition of Quantum Circuits is expected to close by late January, pending approvals. Traders are watching for D-Wave’s upcoming user conference and the Quantum Circuits deal.
15 January 2026
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Mastercard stock price: MA slips as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI data next week

Mastercard stock price: MA slips as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI data next week

7 February 2026
Mastercard shares closed down 0.6% at $548.74 Friday, trailing gains in Visa and American Express. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 2.47% to a record 50,115.67. Mastercard disclosed a new cybersecurity partnership in the UAE and raised compensation for two top executives. U.S. jobs and inflation data, delayed by a government shutdown, are due next week.
Costco stock price retakes $1,000 — what traders are watching before Monday

Costco stock price retakes $1,000 — what traders are watching before Monday

7 February 2026
Costco closed Friday up 1.2% at $1,001.16, regaining the $1,000 level as about 2.36 million shares changed hands. January net sales rose 9.3% to $21.33 billion, with comparable sales up 7.1% and online sales surging 34.4%. Wells Fargo raised its price target to $950, maintaining a neutral rating. The next earnings call is set for March 5.
Johnson & Johnson stock price: What to watch after talc-case law firm ouster and new AFib data

Johnson & Johnson stock price: What to watch after talc-case law firm ouster and new AFib data

7 February 2026
Johnson & Johnson shares rose 0.9% to $239.99 Friday after a New Jersey appeals court disqualified Beasley Allen from state talc cases, citing improper coordination with a former J&J attorney. The ruling affects about 3,600 state lawsuits, while a related federal motion is pending. J&J also reported early 12-month pilot data for its investigational AFib device at a cardiology meeting.
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