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Quantum Computing News 16 January 2026 - 21 January 2026

D-Wave QBTS stock sinks as 10.4 million-share resale filing shadows Quantum Circuits deal

D-Wave QBTS stock sinks as 10.4 million-share resale filing shadows Quantum Circuits deal

D-Wave Quantum shares dropped 6.6% to $25.25 after an SEC filing showed a potential resale of over 10.4 million shares tied to its Quantum Circuits acquisition. The company closed the $250 million cash-and-stock deal on Jan. 20. Other quantum stocks, including IonQ and Rigetti, also fell sharply. Investors await updates at D-Wave’s Qubits 2026 event next week.
21 January 2026
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Rigetti stock price today: RGTI slips after $8.4 million India quantum computer order

Rigetti stock price today: RGTI slips after $8.4 million India quantum computer order

Rigetti Computing shares fell 1.8% to $24.55 Wednesday after announcing an $8.4 million order from India’s Centre for Development of Advanced Computing for a 108-qubit quantum computer, due for delivery in late 2026. The stock had briefly surged but lost ground alongside other quantum hardware firms. Analyst Antoine Legault raised his price target to $40. Rigetti’s next earnings report is expected around March 4.
21 January 2026
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D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock edges up as 10.4 million shares line up for resale after Quantum Circuits deal

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock edges up as 10.4 million shares line up for resale after Quantum Circuits deal

D-Wave shares rose 0.5% to $27.17 Wednesday after completing its Quantum Circuits acquisition. A new filing allows former Quantum Circuits holders to sell up to 10.43 million D-Wave shares, with no proceeds going to D-Wave. Investors are watching for selling pressure and product updates at next week’s Qubits conference.
21 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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D-Wave Quantum stock slides after Quantum Circuits deal closes and a 10.4 million-share resale filing hits

D-Wave Quantum stock slides after Quantum Circuits deal closes and a 10.4 million-share resale filing hits

D-Wave Quantum shares fell 6.2% to $27.04 after registering 10.43 million shares for resale tied to its $532 million Quantum Circuits acquisition. The company will not receive proceeds from these sales. Trading volume reached about 51 million shares. Investors are watching for updates at D-Wave’s Qubits conference next week.
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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Quantum computing stocks stir again as IonQ jumps; what investors watch into Tuesday

Quantum computing stocks stir again as IonQ jumps; what investors watch into Tuesday

IonQ surged 6.8% to $50.80 as quantum computing stocks outperformed a flat Wall Street ahead of the holiday weekend. D-Wave rose 0.5% and announced a $550 million deal to acquire Quantum Circuits. Rigetti said its 108-qubit system will be ready by late Q1 2026. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both slipped 0.06%.
18 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

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 13:22 EST — Market closed. Rosenblatt Securities analyst John McPeake kicked off coverage on Rigetti Computing and Quantum Computing Inc, handing both Buy ratings, Barron’s reported. The quantum computing sector stays under the spotlight, despite ongoing skepticism about extended timelines and scant near-term revenue. “Rigetti does indeed need to get their error rates down to be more competitive,” McPeake noted. (Barron’s) Quantum computing uses quantum bits, or qubits, to tackle problems beyond the reach of classical computers. But in the market, that potential is tough to value. Stocks in this space usually move on technical
17 January 2026
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D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock closes higher as insider sales filings surface ahead of holiday week

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock closes higher as insider sales filings surface ahead of holiday week

New York, January 16, 2026, 20:27 EST — Markets are closed. Shares of D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) edged up 0.5% to $28.83 Friday, after fluctuating between $30.12 and $28.29 on roughly 40.6 million shares traded. Insider filings revealed CEO Alan Baratz offloaded 35,013 shares and CFO John Markovich sold 9,179 shares to cover tax withholding on vested stock awards. Chief legal officer Diane Nguyen sold 20,000 shares under a pre-arranged plan from August 2025, plus another 4,519 for tax withholding. Other U.S.-listed quantum stocks also gained: IonQ climbed 6.8%, Rigetti rose 3.7%, and Quantum Computing Inc was up 4.0%. (SEC)
17 January 2026
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Quantum computing stocks pop as Rosenblatt starts Buy calls on Rigetti, Quantum Computing

Quantum computing stocks pop as Rosenblatt starts Buy calls on Rigetti, Quantum Computing

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 19:27 (EST) Shares of Rigetti Computing and Quantum Computing Inc climbed Friday after Rosenblatt Securities initiated coverage with Buy ratings, pegging price targets at $40 and $22, respectively. Rigetti jumped 3.7% to $25.62, while Quantum Computing advanced 4.0% to $12.70 in late trading. IonQ rose 6.8%, and D-Wave Quantum added 0.5%. Rosenblatt analyst John McPeake admitted he was “giving them the benefit of the doubt” on Rigetti’s near-term target. (Investing.com) Investors continue to see quantum firms as a momentum play within small-cap tech. Revenues remain thin for many in the sector, so stock moves largely
17 January 2026
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D-Wave Quantum stock price rises after insider filings; QBTS traders eye Qubits 2026 next

D-Wave Quantum stock price rises after insider filings; QBTS traders eye Qubits 2026 next

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 15:13 EST — During the regular session Shares of D-Wave Quantum Inc rose 1.1% to $29.03 on Friday afternoon, while the broader market remained mostly flat. Trading ranged from $28.29 to $30.12, with roughly 34 million shares exchanged. The move followed a batch of insider disclosures that surfaced late Thursday. Around here, even standard filings can spark a trade signal. Why it matters now: D-Wave occupies a niche spot among publicly traded quantum-computing firms, with its shares often seen as a barometer for investor mood. The company is working to expand beyond its core quantum
16 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

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 13:04 ET — Regular session Shares of IonQ (IONQ) jumped 7.7%, hitting $51.24 in early afternoon trading Friday. The surge followed fresh interest in quantum-computing stocks after reports emerged that Quantinuum, a major private firm mostly owned by Honeywell, is gearing up for an IPO. Quantum computing relies on “qubits” — which operate differently from traditional computer bits — and the sector often moves on sentiment as much as immediate earnings. (Barron’s) Shares of other quantum-focused companies climbed as well. Rigetti Computing jumped around 4.3%, D-Wave Quantum added roughly 3.1%, and Quantum Computing Inc surged
16 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
London, Feb 7, 2026, 08:12 GMT — Market closed. Shares of GSK (GSK.L) ended Friday up 0.83% at 2,198 pence, a 52-week high, after the drugmaker said the European Commission approved Nucala for a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The stock is up about 17% over the past week and nearly 49% over the past year. (Hargreaves Lansdown) With London markets shut for the weekend, investors head into Monday weighing whether the regulatory win is enough to keep the rally going. Respiratory is a core franchise for GSK, and one where it fights for share against big peers
Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

7 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence Friday, near a 52-week high. The company disclosed further share buybacks and management share purchases ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. BAT bought 121,668 shares for cancellation on Feb. 5. Investors await updates on nicotine alternatives and cash returns.
Anglo American share price slips as BofA turns neutral after copper outlook cut

Anglo American share price slips as BofA turns neutral after copper outlook cut

7 February 2026
Anglo American shares closed down 0.75% at 3,435 pence Friday after BofA Global Research downgraded the miner to “neutral” and raised its price target to 3,600 pence. Anglo cut its 2026 copper production guidance and warned of continued weakness at De Beers. The company expects $200 million in charges tied to its Chile copper operations in the second half of 2025.
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