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Quantum Computing 31 December 2025 - 3 January 2026

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.
3 January 2026
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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 jumps to start 2026 — CES Foundry demo puts next catalyst in focus

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock jumps to start 2026 — CES Foundry demo puts next catalyst in focus

D-Wave Quantum shares closed up 7.6% at $28.13 Friday, trading nearly 48 million shares between $25.44 and $28.42. The move came ahead of D-Wave’s CES Foundry appearance Jan. 7-8 and its Qubits 2026 conference later in January. Other quantum stocks also rose. Investors are watching upcoming U.S. economic data that could affect tech stocks and rate expectations.
3 January 2026
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IBM stock drops 1.6% as Big Blue touts Quantum Nighthawk chip ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

IBM stock drops 1.6% as Big Blue touts Quantum Nighthawk chip ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

IBM shares fell 1.59% to $291.50 Friday, underperforming the S&P 500 and Dow, despite the company launching its first Quantum Nighthawk processor and a new Heron r3 offering. Trading volume was about 4.6 million shares, below the 50-day average. IBM sits 10% below its 52-week high after a late-2025 rally. Investors await U.S. jobs data Jan. 9 and IBM’s preliminary Q4 earnings Jan. 28.
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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D-Wave Quantum stock today: QBTS slips into 2026 break as CES and earnings come into view

D-Wave Quantum stock today: QBTS slips into 2026 break as CES and earnings come into view

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) closed 2025 down 0.4% at $26.15, trading 36.2 million shares as U.S. markets shut for New Year’s. The company will sponsor CES Foundry in Las Vegas on Jan. 7–8 and host its Qubits user conference Jan. 27–28. Peers IonQ and Rigetti also fell into year-end. Analyst targets for QBTS range up to $48 after a 170% gain in 2025.
1 January 2026
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D-Wave Quantum stock today: QBTS on hold as New Year’s shutdown shifts focus to January catalysts

D-Wave Quantum stock today: QBTS on hold as New Year’s shutdown shifts focus to January catalysts

D-Wave Quantum Inc closed at $26.15, down 0.4% after a volatile end to 2025, as U.S. markets shut for New Year’s Day. Peers IonQ, Rigetti, and Quantum Computing Inc also slipped at the last close. D-Wave will sponsor CES Foundry on January 7-8 and hold its Qubits 2026 conference January 27-28. Wall Street’s average price target for D-Wave stands at $33.67, with a “Moderate Buy” rating.
1 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 rises in year-end trade as traders look to CES, Qubits 2026

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock rises in year-end trade as traders look to CES, Qubits 2026

D-Wave Quantum shares rose 2.5% to $26.90 in early afternoon trading Wednesday, outperforming other U.S.-listed quantum computing stocks. About 22 million shares changed hands as the stock traded between $26.08 and $27.42. D-Wave reported Q3 revenue of $3.7 million and ended September with $836.2 million in cash. The company will present new products and customer use cases at CES Foundry in Las Vegas on Jan. 7-8.
31 December 2025
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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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