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Quantum computing stocks: IonQ, Rigetti Computing, D-Wave Quantum slide 7%-9% — what to watch next week

Quantum computing stocks: IonQ, Rigetti Computing, D-Wave Quantum slide 7%-9% — what to watch next week

Quantum computing stocks fell sharply Friday, with IonQ down 7.5%, Rigetti 8.4%, D-Wave 8.6%, Quantum Computing Inc 9.0%, and Arqit Quantum 8.9%. IonQ disclosed share issuances tied to its Skyloom and Seed Innovations acquisitions in a recent SEC filing. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend. The Feb. 6 jobs report and Big Tech earnings are the next major events.
Quantum computing stocks tumble into weekend: IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave slide as rate jitters bite

Quantum computing stocks tumble into weekend: IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave slide as rate jitters bite

Quantum computing stocks fell 7%–9% Friday, outpacing the Nasdaq’s 0.94% drop after U.S. producer prices rose 0.5% in December and Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his Fed chair pick. IonQ slid 7.5%, Rigetti 8.4%, D-Wave 8.6%, Quantum Computing Inc 9.0%, and Arqit 8.9%. Investors await a House funding vote Feb. 2 and jobs data Feb. 6.
IonQ stock rises as $1.8 billion SkyWater deal puts dilution and quantum chip roadmap in focus

IonQ stock rises as $1.8 billion SkyWater deal puts dilution and quantum chip roadmap in focus

IonQ shares rose 3.5% to $44.87 after announcing a $1.8 billion cash-and-stock deal to acquire SkyWater Technology for $35 per share. The offer gives SkyWater holders a 38% premium and would make them owners of 4.4% to 6.7% of the combined company. The deal awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals. SkyWater shares gained 3.3% to $33.43.
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock drops after hours as quantum shares wobble — what to watch next

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock drops after hours as quantum shares wobble — what to watch next

D-Wave Quantum shares fell 7.4% to $23.75 in after-hours trading Monday, erasing earlier gains above $26. Other quantum-computing stocks, including IonQ and Rigetti, also dropped sharply. The declines came ahead of D-Wave’s Qubits conference in Florida this week, where investors expect updates on its product roadmap and customer progress. IonQ announced a $1.8 billion deal to acquire SkyWater Technology.
IonQ stock flips lower after $1.8 billion SkyWater deal as traders weigh collar, cash and timing

IonQ stock flips lower after $1.8 billion SkyWater deal as traders weigh collar, cash and timing

IonQ shares fell 1.6% to $46.50 after announcing a $1.8 billion cash-and-stock deal to acquire SkyWater Technology. SkyWater shareholders will receive $35 per share, split between $15 cash and $20 in IonQ stock, with a collar to limit price swings. The deal is expected to close in Q2 or Q3 2026. IonQ’s next earnings report is due next month.
Quantum computing stocks slid Friday — what could move IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave and QCi next week

Quantum computing stocks slid Friday — what could move IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave and QCi next week

Quantum computing stocks fell sharply Friday, with D-Wave down 6.5% and Rigetti off 5.9%. Rigetti announced an $8.4 million order from India’s Centre for Development of Advanced Computing. D-Wave completed its acquisition of Quantum Circuits and plans to unveil its updated roadmap at its Jan. 27-28 conference. The Russell 2000 index dropped 1.8%, weighing on small-cap tech shares.
Quantum computing stocks slide into weekend: D-Wave, Rigetti, IonQ retreat as filings and Fed week loom

Quantum computing stocks slide into weekend: D-Wave, Rigetti, IonQ retreat as filings and Fed week loom

D-Wave Quantum fell 6.5% to $25.63 Friday, leading declines in U.S.-listed quantum computing stocks. Rigetti dropped 5.9%, IonQ 4.3%, and Quantum Computing Inc 4.4%. D-Wave’s recent SEC filings fueled dilution concerns, while Rigetti’s India order and analyst upgrade drew attention. Traders now await the Federal Reserve meeting and new earnings reports next week.
D-Wave Quantum stock slides 5% as share-resale filing hangs over QBTS trade

D-Wave Quantum stock slides 5% as share-resale filing hangs over QBTS trade

D-Wave Quantum Inc shares fell 5.4% to $25.94 early Friday after a prospectus registered the resale of over 10.4 million shares linked to its Quantum Circuits acquisition. Trading volume topped 23 million shares. D-Wave closed the Quantum Circuits deal this week, adding gate-model technology to its offerings. Venture investors including Sequoia and ARCH are among those eligible to sell shares.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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

IonQ rose 6.8% to $50.80 Friday, Rigetti gained 3.7%, and Quantum Computing Inc added 4.0% after Rosenblatt Securities initiated Buy ratings on Rigetti and QUBT. Rigetti delayed its 108-qubit system launch to late Q1 2026. Quantum Computing Inc was named stalking horse bidder for $22 million in Luminar assets. D-Wave Quantum edged up 0.5%.
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

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) rose 0.5% to $28.83 Friday on heavy volume, as insider filings showed CEO Alan Baratz and other executives sold shares, mostly to cover tax withholding. The company is working to close a $550 million deal for Quantum Circuits, with terms tied to share price and an April 6 deadline. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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