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NASDAQ:IONQ 21 June 2025 - 4 October 2025

Quantum Rocket or Bubble? RGTI’s Stunning Surge Explained—And How It Stacks Up to IonQ, D‑Wave, and QUBT

Quantum Rocket or Bubble? RGTI’s Stunning Surge Explained—And How It Stacks Up to IonQ, D‑Wave, and QUBT

Rigetti shares surged over 4,000% in 12 months, trading at $40.06 intraday after record highs driven by new contracts and system orders. Q2 revenue fell 41% to $1.8 million, with a net loss of $39.7 million. The company raised $350 million, holding $571.6 million in cash and no debt. Recent wins include $5.7 million in system orders and a $5.8 million government contract.
4 October 2025
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Nasdaq’s Wild 48 Hours: Fed Jitters, Tech Tumbles & Surprise Rallies – Sept 23–24 Roundup

Nasdaq’s Wild 48 Hours: Fed Jitters, Tech Tumbles & Surprise Rallies – Sept 23–24 Roundup

The Nasdaq fell nearly 1% on Sept. 23 after Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned stocks look “fairly highly valued,” ending a three-day record streak. Tech shares dropped sharply, with Nvidia and Amazon each losing about 3%. Powell gave no signal on further rate cuts, disappointing investors. Amazon said it will close all 19 UK Fresh stores, while Boeing shares rose on a $8 billion Uzbekistan Airways order.
24 September 2025
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Global Markets on Edge as Fed Rate Decision Nears: Asia Optimistic, West Cautious

Quantum Leap: Why IonQ, Rigetti, and D-Wave Stocks Are Soaring in a Tech Breakout

D-Wave Quantum shares jumped over 2,000% year-over-year, Rigetti rose 2,448%, and IonQ climbed 705%, as quantum computing stocks rally. IonQ hit record highs above $65 after major acquisitions and government deals. Rigetti rebounded with new contracts and a raised price target. D-Wave launched a 4,400-qubit system and reported 83% Asia-Pacific booking growth.
19 September 2025
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Quantum Shockwaves & Mega Moves – The Ultimate Quantum Tech Roundup (Aug 25–26, 2025)

Quantum Shockwaves & Mega Moves – The Ultimate Quantum Tech Roundup (Aug 25–26, 2025)

Scientists used Google’s quantum processor to simulate gauge-theory particle interactions, while ICFO demonstrated a 10-qubit quantum RAM prototype. Ben-Gurion University levitated nanodiamonds in quantum superposition to probe quantum gravity. Morgan Stanley disclosed a 7.1% stake in IonQ, and QuamCore announced plans for a million-qubit quantum computer after raising $30 million.
26 August 2025
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Quantum Leaps and Big Bets: Global Quantum Breakthroughs & Deals (Aug 24–25, 2025)

Quantum Leaps and Big Bets: Global Quantum Breakthroughs & Deals (Aug 24–25, 2025)

USC researchers showed that adding a 'neglecton' quasiparticle to Ising anyons enables universal topological quantum computing, published in Nature Communications. IBM's 5-qubit chip with T-REx achieved chemical calculations ten times more accurate than a 156-qubit device. Strangeworks announced its acquisition of Quantagonia, while QuamCore raised $26 million to pursue a million-qubit superconducting quantum computer.
25 August 2025
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Quantum Revolution Accelerates: August 2025 Breakthroughs, Big Bets & Bold Moves Worldwide

Quantum Revolution Accelerates: August 2025 Breakthroughs, Big Bets & Bold Moves Worldwide

A 2018 Science paper on Majorana evidence received a 20-page correction, renewing scrutiny of its data. Fujitsu announced a superconducting quantum computer with over 10,000 qubits. Caltech extended quantum memory coherence by 30 times using phonons. Pan Jianwei’s team achieved 99.97% single-qubit fidelity with 2,024 rubidium atoms in large-scale arrays.
20 August 2025
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Quantum Showdown: Superconducting vs Trapped Ion vs Photonic – Who Will Rule Quantum Computing?

Quantum Showdown: Superconducting vs Trapped Ion vs Photonic – Who Will Rule Quantum Computing?

IBM unveiled Condor, the first 1,121-qubit superconducting processor, in 2023 and targets over 4,000 qubits by 2025. Google’s Willow chip hit 105 qubits in 2024 and crossed the quantum error correction threshold. IonQ and Quantinuum advanced trapped-ion devices, with Quantinuum demonstrating 12 fully error-corrected logical qubits in 2024. PsiQuantum announced its Omega silicon-photonic chipset in January 2025.
5 August 2025
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Quantum Computing’s Explosive 48 Hours – Breakthroughs, Big Bets & Bold Moves (Aug 4–5, 2025)

Quantum Computing’s Explosive 48 Hours – Breakthroughs, Big Bets & Bold Moves (Aug 4–5, 2025)

Fujitsu announced R&D on a superconducting quantum computer with over 10,000 qubits, aiming for completion in fiscal 2030. IonQ and Oak Ridge ran quantum-enhanced power-grid optimization on a 36-qubit system. Rigetti reported 99.5% median two-qubit gate fidelity and plans to scale beyond 100 qubits by 2025. SpinQ and QuamCore raised major funding for chip development and large-scale quantum systems.
5 August 2025
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Quantum Computing’s Weekend Bombshells (Aug 3–4, 2025): Breakthroughs, Big Bets & New Rules

Quantum Computing’s Weekend Bombshells (Aug 3–4, 2025): Breakthroughs, Big Bets & New Rules

Fujitsu began developing a superconducting quantum computer with over 10,000 qubits, targeting completion in fiscal 2030. Rigetti reported 99.5% two-qubit gate fidelity on its 36-qubit processor and plans to exceed 100 qubits by end-2025. The U.S. Senate introduced a bill mandating pilot quantum-resistant encryption in critical infrastructure by 2027. Japan announced a ¥50 billion package to support quantum technology and a new Quantum Collaboration Center.
4 August 2025
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Quantum Leaps & Bold Moves: Global Quantum Computing Breakthroughs, Big Bets & New Rules (July 31–Aug 1, 2025)

Quantum Leaps & Bold Moves: Global Quantum Computing Breakthroughs, Big Bets & New Rules (July 31–Aug 1, 2025)

Rigetti Computing shares jumped after the company reported 99.5% two-qubit gate fidelity on its new 36-qubit processor, surpassing targets and reducing error rates. IonQ and Oak Ridge National Lab used IonQ’s 36-qubit system to solve a scaled-down power grid scheduling problem. Canada’s SuperQ was named an exclusive corporate partner of the IEEE Computer Society, joining major tech firms in the program.
1 August 2025
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Quantum in Orbit, 100K-Qubit Ambitions & More – Quantum Computing Roundup (July 30–31, 2025)

Quantum in Orbit, 100K-Qubit Ambitions & More – Quantum Computing Roundup (July 30–31, 2025)

The first quantum computer in space, a 3-liter photonic device led by Philip Walther of the University of Vienna, is now operational in Earth orbit after launching June 23. D-Wave Quantum announced plans July 30 to scale to 100,000 qubits using NASA JPL technology. IonQ and Oak Ridge National Laboratory used a 36-qubit system to optimize power grid scheduling. Keysight delivered a control system for over 1,000 qubits to Japan’s AIST.
31 July 2025
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Quantum Computing Trends 2025: Major Breakthroughs, Key Players, and Global Insights

Quantum Computing Trends 2025: Major Breakthroughs, Key Players, and Global Insights

Researchers in 2025 unveiled the first topological quantum processor, an 8-qubit device using Majorana particles. D-Wave’s quantum annealer solved a magnetic simulation in minutes, far outpacing classical supercomputers. Google launched a 105-qubit superconducting chip with advanced error correction, while IBM surpassed 1,000 qubits with its Condor processor. The UN declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
27 June 2025
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Radar Vision Boom: Why High‑Res SAR Imaging is Skyrocketing Toward 2030

Radar Vision Boom: Why High‑Res SAR Imaging is Skyrocketing Toward 2030

The global high-resolution SAR imaging market is projected to grow from $5.4 billion in 2024 to $11.6 billion by 2030. ICEYE operates over 20 satellites, the largest SAR constellation, while Capella Space and Umbra have demonstrated imagery at 25–30 cm resolution. North America led 2023 SAR revenues with 33.8%, and defense accounted for up to 40% of the market. IonQ announced plans to acquire Capella Space in 2025.
26 June 2025
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Satellite Financing, M&A, and IPO Tracker 2024–2029

Satellite Financing, M&A, and IPO Tracker 2024–2029

Global space startup funding rebounded to $8.6–$9.5 billion in 2024, with $6 billion raised by Q3, nearly matching 2023’s total. Seventy-three space-related acquisitions were announced, up 39% from 2023, including SES’s $3.1 billion deal for Intelsat and Apple’s $1.5 billion investment in Globalstar. Lockheed Martin, KBR, and Rocket Lab also announced major acquisitions.
22 June 2025
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100 Quantum Computing Companies Shaping the Global Quantum Revolution (2025)

100 Quantum Computing Companies Shaping the Global Quantum Revolution (2025)

Google Quantum AI claimed quantum supremacy in 2019 with its 54-qubit Sycamore processor. IBM advanced from a 127-qubit Eagle chip in 2021 to a 433-qubit Osprey in 2022 and targets a million-qubit system by decade’s end. D-Wave, Xanadu, PsiQuantum, QuEra, Rigetti, IonQ, Quantinuum, and Riverlane each reported milestones in hardware scale, funding, or commercial launches between 2020 and 2024.
21 June 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • New Zealand Shares Dip; Santana Minerals Raises AU$4.1 Million via Share Plan
    March 20, 2026, 1:29 AM EDT. New Zealand's S&P/NZX 50 Index declined 0.5% to 13,989.99 as regional markets followed Wall Street's losses. The U.S. indices fell on Thursday, with the S&P 500 down 0.3%. Recent data showed New Zealand's goods trade deficit narrowed to NZ$257.5 million in February from January's NZ$626.8 million. Vehicle registrations dropped by 19,668 units, while job ads rose 0.9%. Credit card spending decreased 1.4% month-on-month to NZ$4.25 billion. Corporates saw activity: Santana Minerals raised about AU$4.1 million through its share purchase plan. Genesis Energy closed a NZ$300 million rights offer with 81% uptake, including backing from the New Zealand government, which retains a 51% stake.
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