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NASDAQ:IONQ 31 December 2025 - 17 January 2026

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.
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.
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.
Quantum computing stocks: QUBT slips as Wall Street stays split — what to watch next week

Quantum computing stocks: QUBT slips as Wall Street stays split — what to watch next week

Quantum Computing Inc (QUBT) shares fell 1.8% to $11.72 Friday, tracking declines in other U.S.-listed quantum stocks. The company expects U.S. court approval by late January for its $110 million bid to acquire Luminar Semiconductor out of bankruptcy. CEO Yuping Huang, officially appointed Jan. 1, said the focus will shift from prototyping to manufacturing. QUBT’s 12-month price target averages $17, with a consensus “hold” rating.
Quantum Computing Stocks Slide in Premarket After D-Wave’s $550 Million Quantum Circuits Deal

Quantum Computing Stocks Slide in Premarket After D-Wave’s $550 Million Quantum Circuits Deal

D-Wave Quantum shares fell 3.5% premarket to $30.20 after announcing a $550 million cash-and-stock deal to acquire Quantum Circuits. IonQ, Rigetti, Quantum Computing Inc, and Arqit also traded lower. SEC filings detail a stock-price collar between $22.30 and $39.03 for the equity portion. The deal can be terminated if not closed by April 6.
D-Wave Quantum stock jumps nearly 10% as options bets build ahead of CES 2026

D-Wave Quantum stock jumps nearly 10% as options bets build ahead of CES 2026

D-Wave Quantum shares jumped nearly 10% to around $30.91 Monday amid a surge in large call-option trades flagged by Benzinga. The rally comes ahead of D-Wave’s CES Foundry appearance Jan. 7–8, where investors are watching for new customer or partnership announcements. QBTS traded between $27.79 and $31.20, with about 31 million shares changing hands by mid-afternoon. Other U.S.-listed quantum stocks also rose.
Rigetti Computing stock steadies premarket after Needham fireside chat reveal — what RGTI investors watch next

Rigetti Computing stock steadies premarket after Needham fireside chat reveal — what RGTI investors watch next

Rigetti shares traded near $23.60 in premarket Monday after the company announced its CEO will speak at the Needham Growth Conference on Jan. 13. Investors await updates on hardware timelines and demand signals ahead of Rigetti’s next earnings report, expected March 5. The stock has swung between $5.96 and $58.15 in the past year.
D-Wave Quantum stock jumps 8% before the bell as CES 2026 puts quantum back on traders’ radar

D-Wave Quantum stock jumps 8% before the bell as CES 2026 puts quantum back on traders’ radar

D-Wave Quantum shares jumped 7.6% to $28.13 in premarket trading Monday as CES 2026 opened in Las Vegas. Peer quantum stocks IonQ, Rigetti, and Quantum Computing Inc also traded higher. D-Wave is set to showcase its quantum systems at the CES Foundry event Jan. 7-8. The company’s Qubits 2026 user conference is scheduled for Jan. 27-28 in Boca Raton, Florida.
QBTS stock jumps as D-Wave Quantum rally puts CES 2026 and U.S. data in focus

QBTS stock jumps as D-Wave Quantum rally puts CES 2026 and U.S. data in focus

D-Wave Quantum shares jumped 7.6% to $28.13 Friday, with volume near 48 million. The stock traded between $25.44 and $28.42 as quantum-computing peers also advanced. Traders cited anticipation ahead of CES and key U.S. economic data next week. D-Wave remains unprofitable, with 2024 revenue of $8.83 million and a net loss of $143.88 million.
Why D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock jumped 8% — and what investors are watching next

Why D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock jumped 8% — and what investors are watching next

D-Wave Quantum Inc (QBTS) shares closed up 7.6% at $28.13 on Friday, with 48.4 million shares traded. The company will sponsor the CES Foundry event in Las Vegas on Jan. 7–8 and hold its Qubits 2026 user conference later in January. IonQ, Rigetti Computing, and Quantum Computing Inc also posted gains. Investors are watching for signs of commercial progress as D-Wave highlights new hardware and software.
Quantum computing stocks surge to start 2026: D-Wave, Rigetti, IonQ lead — what investors watch next

Quantum computing stocks surge to start 2026: D-Wave, Rigetti, IonQ lead — what investors watch next

Pure-play quantum computing stocks jumped 4%–8% Friday, far outpacing the Russell 2000’s 1.1% gain. D-Wave Quantum closed up 7.6%, Quantum Computing Inc 7.3%, Rigetti 6.6%, and IonQ 4.3%. The rally came as investors rotated into higher-risk names at the start of 2026. Focus shifts to CES 2026 demos and next week’s U.S. jobs report.
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock rises to start 2026 as traders eye CES and key U.S. data

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock rises to start 2026 as traders eye CES and key U.S. data

D-Wave Quantum shares rose about 3% to $26.95 by midday Friday, trading between $25.44 and $27.64 on heavy volume. The move followed gains in other quantum-computing stocks as tech led early 2026 market strength. Investors are watching D-Wave’s CES Foundry appearance Jan. 7-8 and the U.S. jobs report next week for further direction.
IBM’s 2026 quantum milestone puts IonQ and Nvidia back on investors’ radar

IBM’s 2026 quantum milestone puts IonQ and Nvidia back on investors’ radar

IBM aims to demonstrate “quantum advantage” in 2026, a milestone closely watched by investors. Shares of IBM and IonQ fell about 1.4% and 1.5% Friday morning, while Nvidia rose 1.9%. Zacks and Motley Fool both highlighted IBM, IonQ, and Nvidia as key quantum computing stocks for 2026. Most companies in the sector remain unprofitable as funding and interest build.
Rigetti (RGTI) stock ends 2025 lower as year-end selling hits quantum names — what to watch next

Rigetti (RGTI) stock ends 2025 lower as year-end selling hits quantum names — what to watch next

Rigetti Computing shares closed down 1.2% at $22.15 Wednesday, then rose to $22.26 in late trading. Other U.S.-listed quantum computing stocks also slipped as Wall Street ended 2025 lower on thin volume. The S&P 500 finished the year up 16.39%, Nasdaq up 20.36%. U.S. markets will be closed Thursday for New Year’s Day.
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