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Quantum Computing News 3 January 2026 - 9 January 2026

D-Wave Quantum stock slips as $550 million Quantum Circuits deal puts dilution in focus

D-Wave Quantum stock slips as $550 million Quantum Circuits deal puts dilution in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 21:16 EST — Trading ended for the session. D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) shares dropped 3.1% on Thursday, continuing declines following its announcement to acquire competitor Quantum Circuits in a cash-and-stock transaction. The stock fluctuated between $28.66 and $30.44, with roughly 38.7 million shares traded. The acquisition signals a shift to “gate-model” quantum computers, which execute general-purpose quantum algorithms. D-Wave had previously concentrated on quantum annealing, a technique focused on optimization tasks like scheduling. The transaction also places D-Wave in a more competitive field, competing with better-funded rivals and specialized firms for clients and reputation.
9 January 2026
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D-Wave Quantum stock drops after $550M Quantum Circuits deal; QBTS eyes Jan. 27 Qubits event

D-Wave Quantum stock drops after $550M Quantum Circuits deal; QBTS eyes Jan. 27 Qubits event

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 15:12 (EST) — Regular session D-Wave Quantum Inc shares were down 3.8% at $29.05 on Thursday, a day after the company unveiled a $550 million agreement to buy Quantum Circuits, a private developer of gate-model quantum hardware. The move matters because D-Wave is trying to prove it can turn quantum computing from demos into sales, and the acquisition is a costly way to speed that pitch. Gate-model systems are designed to run broader classes of quantum algorithms, while D-Wave’s annealing machines are built mainly to tackle optimization problems. SEC Investors are also fixated on the
8 January 2026
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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

New York, January 8, 2026, 06:15 EST — Premarket Quantum computing stocks were lower in U.S. premarket trading on Thursday after D-Wave Quantum said it had agreed to buy Quantum Circuits in a $550 million deal, sending its shares down 3.5% to $30.20. IonQ fell 1.9%, Rigetti slipped 0.8%, Quantum Computing Inc dropped 4.0% and Arqit Quantum eased 2.1%. Traders focused on the dilution math as much as the headline price tag, with the sector prone to sharp swings and fast reversals. An SEC filing showed the stock portion will be priced off a 10-session volume-weighted average price (VWAP), with
8 January 2026
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D-Wave Quantum stock (QBTS) slides after $550 million Quantum Circuits deal puts dilution in focus

D-Wave Quantum stock (QBTS) slides after $550 million Quantum Circuits deal puts dilution in focus

New York, January 7, 2026, 20:16 (EST) — Market closed D-Wave Quantum shares fell 3.4% to close at $30.20 on Wednesday after the quantum computing company announced a $550 million deal for Quantum Circuits. StockAnalysis The move matters now because D-Wave is trying to widen its pitch beyond quantum annealing — a specialised method used mainly for optimisation problems such as scheduling — and push harder into “gate-model” systems, the general-purpose approach most labs pursue. Gate-model machines run sequences of operations on qubits, the basic unit of quantum information. The deal followed a separate announcement on Tuesday in which D-Wave
8 January 2026
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D-Wave Quantum stock dips after $550m Quantum Circuits deal — what QBTS investors watch next

D-Wave Quantum stock dips after $550m Quantum Circuits deal — what QBTS investors watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 7, 2026, 15:17 EST — Regular session Shares of D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) were down about 1.1% at $30.93 on Wednesday afternoon, after the company agreed to acquire Quantum Circuits in a $550 million cash-and-stock deal. The stock swung between $32.15 and $30.44 earlier in the session, with roughly 29 million shares traded. The acquisition puts D-Wave, best known for quantum annealing systems used for optimization problems, closer to gate-model machines that run sequences of operations — the “gates” — and are viewed as more general-purpose. D-Wave said the $550 million price includes $300 million in stock and
7 January 2026
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D-Wave Quantum stock jumps nearly 9% as CES Foundry puts QBTS back in focus

D-Wave Quantum stock jumps nearly 9% as CES Foundry puts QBTS back in focus

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 20:49 EST — Market closed Shares of D-Wave Quantum Inc. rose 8.9% to $30.64 on Monday, outpacing a roughly 0.6% gain in the S&P 500 and a 0.8% rise in the Nasdaq-heavy QQQ ETF. The stock traded between $27.79 and $31.33, with about 46.0 million shares changing hands. The move lands as the Consumer Electronics Show’s CES Foundry spotlights quantum technology on Jan. 7–8 at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas. CES organizers list D-Wave among the companies expected to run live demos at the Foundry. CES That matters for QBTS now because the stock has
6 January 2026
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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

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 14:02 EST — Regular session Shares of D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) rose nearly 10% on Monday, lifting the quantum-computing stock back toward $31 as traders tracked an uptick in options activity ahead of this week’s CES events. The rally matters because QBTS has become a bellwether for risk appetite in the thinly traded “quantum” corner of the market, where sentiment can turn on conference demos and headlines more quickly than on quarterly fundamentals. With CES days away, investors are watching for any customer wins, partnerships or product-readout details that can be tied to revenue, not
5 January 2026
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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

NEW YORK, January 5, 2026, 07:43 ET — Premarket Shares of D-Wave Quantum Inc climbed 7.6% to $28.13 in premarket trading on Monday, after finishing Friday at about $26.15. The move comes as CES 2026 gets underway in Las Vegas, a week-long shop window where technology companies pitch products, partnerships and roadmaps. A CES schedule shows Media Day events running on Monday ahead of the show floor opening on Tuesday. CES That timing matters for D-Wave because conference weeks often pull momentum money into thinly traded themes, even when the underlying news flow is light. This year’s CES is expected
5 January 2026
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D-Wave Quantum stock closes up 7.6% as CES week nears — what QBTS investors watch next

D-Wave Quantum stock closes up 7.6% as CES week nears — what QBTS investors watch next

New York, Jan 4, 2026, 19:12 ET — Market closed D-Wave Quantum Inc. shares closed Friday up 7.6% at $28.13, after trading between $25.44 and $28.42. About 48.4 million shares changed hands. The timing matters. CES week is set to bring a fresh round of visibility for small-cap quantum computing names, with D-Wave due at the CES Foundry event in Las Vegas on Jan. 7–8, the company said. Murray Thom, D-Wave’s vice president of quantum technology evangelism, said “the technology is quickly moving into the mainstream.” Business Wire Investors also face a macro cross-current. The U.S. Employment Situation report is
5 January 2026
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D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock jumps 7.6%: CES 2026 spotlight and what to watch next

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock jumps 7.6%: CES 2026 spotlight and what to watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 14:33 ET — Market closed D-Wave Quantum Inc (NYSE: QBTS) shares closed up 7.6% on Friday at $28.13, after swinging between $25.43 and $28.35. About 48.2 million shares changed hands, taking the quantum-computing stock into the weekend with momentum. StockAnalysis The jump matters now because QBTS has become a fast-moving gauge of investor appetite for speculative tech as 2026 begins. Traders are also positioning ahead of a cluster of industry events where companies often set expectations on product roadmaps and customer traction. D-Wave has drawn attention for pushing systems and cloud access aimed at business
4 January 2026
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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

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 05:32 ET — Market closed D-Wave Quantum Inc shares ended Friday up 7.6% at $28.13, with about 48 million shares traded as the stock ranged between $25.44 and $28.42. The move matters because the quantum-computing sector has started 2026 with renewed momentum, and D-Wave is approaching a busy stretch of investor-facing events. Traders have also been recalibrating their bets on high-growth, high-volatility names after fresh guidance from Federal Reserve officials. Philadelphia Fed President Anna Paulson said on Saturday that further U.S. rate cuts could be some way off as policymakers take stock of inflation and
4 January 2026
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Rigetti (RGTI) stock jumps as quantum names rebound; SEC filing flags insider sale plan

Rigetti (RGTI) stock jumps as quantum names rebound; SEC filing flags insider sale plan

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 16:10 ET — Market closed Rigetti Computing shares rose 6.6% on Friday to close at $23.60, after trading between $21.62 and $24.00 as volume topped 37 million shares. FinancialContent The move mattered because it put a speculative, high-beta quantum name back in focus as U.S. equities started 2026 with a rebound led by chip stocks. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index gained 4% on Friday, Reuters reported. Reuters It also came as investors weighed insider-sale paperwork filed after the close, a common pressure point for retail-heavy stocks where sentiment can shift quickly on filings and headlines.
3 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
Binance scoops up 3,600 more Bitcoin for SAFU as BTC whipsaws after brutal selloff

Binance scoops up 3,600 more Bitcoin for SAFU as BTC whipsaws after brutal selloff

7 February 2026
Binance bought 3,600 bitcoin for its Secure Asset Fund, bringing its holdings to 6,230 BTC after bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 following a sharp drop. The broader crypto market lost about $2 trillion since October, with $1 billion in leveraged bitcoin positions liquidated in 24 hours. Strategy reported a wider Q4 loss as bitcoin fell. Gemini will cut up to 200 jobs and exit the UK, EU, and Australia.
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