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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.
3 January 2026
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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.
2 January 2026
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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.
2 January 2026
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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.
1 January 2026
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D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock today: what’s moving shares in early premarket trade

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock today: what’s moving shares in early premarket trade

D-Wave Quantum shares held near $26.25 in quiet premarket trading Wednesday, capping a year with a 213% gain despite recent volatility. The company plans two January events, including a CES appearance, as traders eye updates on bookings and commercial traction. About 12% of D-Wave’s float is sold short. Next earnings are expected in March.
31 December 2025
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Rigetti stock today: RGTI steadies as Fed minutes and year-end flows keep quantum names jumpy

Rigetti stock today: RGTI steadies as Fed minutes and year-end flows keep quantum names jumpy

Rigetti Computing shares rose 0.3% to $22.34 Tuesday afternoon after swinging 3% intraday. IonQ gained 1.2% and D-Wave Quantum advanced 1.6%, while the broader market was flat. Trading was thin ahead of year-end, with investors rotating within technology. The Federal Reserve’s December minutes showed policymakers split on further rate cuts.
30 December 2025
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Rigetti stock slips as quantum shares cool ahead of Fed minutes

Rigetti stock slips as quantum shares cool ahead of Fed minutes

Rigetti Computing shares fell 0.49% to $22.27 Monday and edged down to $22.24 after hours, extending a 17% pullback since Dec. 22. Volume reached 33.4 million shares. The company ended Q3 with over $600 million in liquidity, according to Zacks. Traders are watching if RGTI holds above $21.53 ahead of Federal Reserve minutes due Wednesday.
30 December 2025
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IonQ stock today: IONQ slips after hours as South Korea 100‑qubit deal hits tape

IonQ stock today: IONQ slips after hours as South Korea 100‑qubit deal hits tape

IonQ shares fell 1.6% to $45.25 in after-hours trading after the company announced a deal to deliver a 100-qubit quantum system to South Korea’s KISTI for integration with its main supercomputing cluster. The company did not disclose financial terms. Traders are watching contract timing and the next earnings update for signs of commercialization progress.
30 December 2025
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IonQ stock falls despite South Korea quantum-system deal as sector cools

IonQ stock falls despite South Korea quantum-system deal as sector cools

IonQ shares fell 2.5% to $44.85 after the company announced a deal to deliver a 100-qubit quantum system to South Korea’s KISTI. The Tempo 100 will be integrated into the country’s largest HPC cluster, marking South Korea’s first on-site hybrid quantum-classical setup. IonQ did not disclose financial terms or a delivery timeline. Trading volume reached 11.1 million shares by mid-afternoon.
29 December 2025
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Rigetti stock slides as quantum-computing trade cools into year-end

Rigetti stock slides as quantum-computing trade cools into year-end

Rigetti shares fell about 3% to $21.72 Monday morning amid continued volatility in quantum-computing stocks. Trading volume reached 14.6 million shares. Investors are watching for updates on Rigetti’s late-2025 technology milestone and next earnings report. The company last reported $1.9 million in quarterly revenue and a $20.5 million operating loss.
29 December 2025
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D-Wave stock steadies after brutal pullback as Wall Street targets clash

D-Wave stock steadies after brutal pullback as Wall Street targets clash

D-Wave Quantum shares traded near $25.35 Monday, steady after a three-day drop erased most of a Dec. 22 surge. The stock jumped 20% last week after announcing a CES 2026 sponsorship, then slid on profit-taking. Analyst targets range from $35 to $46, but some warn of further downside. Quantum peers IonQ, Rigetti, and Quantum Computing Inc also fell in early trading.
29 December 2025
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Rigetti stock drops nearly 9% as quantum names cool into year-end

Rigetti stock drops nearly 9% as quantum names cool into year-end

Rigetti Computing shares fell 8.6% to $22.38 Friday, leading a drop in quantum-computing stocks as year-end trading thinned. IonQ lost 7.6%, D-Wave Quantum slid 8.1%, and Quantum Computing Inc dropped 6.5%. The S&P 500 and other major indexes ended nearly flat after the holiday. Traders are watching for updates from quantum firms and signs of a continued “Santa Claus rally” into January.
29 December 2025
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IonQ drops with quantum peers into year-end, as investors weigh next catalysts

IonQ drops with quantum peers into year-end, as investors weigh next catalysts

IonQ shares closed down 7.6% at $46.00 Friday, after touching a low of $45.78, with D-Wave, Rigetti, and Quantum Computing Inc also falling sharply. The drop followed recent IonQ announcements of new system deals in South Korea and Switzerland, including a 100-qubit system agreement with KISTI on Dec. 23. Trading volume reached about 19.7 million shares.
29 December 2025
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