Quantum Computing 8 February 2026

Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock Gets Fresh Sell Call as 108-Qubit Test Looms

On Sunday, Wall Street Zen downgraded Rigetti Computing, Inc. to “sell” from “hold,” putting more weight on the quantum-computing stock. That’s despite the fact that MarketBeat data still shows a wider “Moderate Buy” consensus for the name.

26 April 2026

NASDAQ:RGTI·Quantum Computing·Stock Market·Technology

IonQ, Inc.’s $1.8 Billion SkyWater Deal Hits FTC Delay as Quantum Stakes Rise

IonQ Inc.’s bid to buy SkyWater Technology Inc. has hit another antitrust snag, as the Federal Trade Commission demanded more details from both sides, stretching out the review window, according to a securities filing. The FTC’s request, dated April 24, relates to the proposed deal that would fold SkyWater into IonQ.

26 April 2026

NASDAQ:IONQ·NASDAQ:SKYT·Quantum Computing

D-Wave Quantum Stock Slides Before Q1 Earnings as Investors Look for Proof Behind the Rally

D-Wave Quantum Inc. shares slipped Friday, adding to the pressure ahead of the quantum-computing firm’s first-quarter earnings set for May 12. Investors are eyeing the report for any specifics on demand, especially after a spate of new bookings and swings across the sector. Chief Executive Alan Baratz and Chief Financial Officer John Markovich are set to run through results and guidance during an 8 a.m. Eastern call that day.

26 April 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:QBTS·Quantum Computing·Stock Market

Cisco Systems’ Quantum Switch Push Puts Networking Giant in Race for the Next Internet

Cisco Systems, Inc. unveiled a switching chip it claims links multiple kinds of quantum computers—staking out a spot in quantum tech while steering clear of making the machines themselves. The San Jose network gear company introduced its prototype, dubbed the Cisco Universal Quantum Switch, saying it’s able to route quantum data via existing telecom fiber and does it all at room temperature.

25 April 2026

Innovation·Internet·NASDAQ:CSCO·Quantum Computing·Technology

QuantumScape Stock Whipsaws After Q1 Update as Solid-State Battery Developer Targets AI Data Centers

QuantumScape shares swung sharply Thursday. The solid-state battery maker announced it fired up its Eagle Line pilot production line, kicked off initial QSE-5 cell production, and pulled another top-10 automaker into joint development. The stock started at $9.65, climbed as high as $10.03, then tumbled to $7.17 by 10:47 a.m. Pacific—falling below the previous close.

23 April 2026

NYSE:QS·Quantum Computing·Stock Market

D-Wave Quantum Stock Jumps Again as Nvidia’s Ising Launch Reignites Quantum Rally

D-Wave Quantum Inc. shares climbed roughly 5% Thursday afternoon, building on Wednesday’s 22.6% surge that followed Nvidia’s debut of Ising—its new family of open AI models targeting quantum-computing applications. The stock last changed hands at $21.81, having earlier reached $23.35.

16 April 2026

NASDAQ:DWAQ·NASDAQ:IONQ·NASDAQ:NVDA·NASDAQ:RGTI·NVIDIA·Quantum Computing·Stock Market

IonQ Stock Extends Rally After DARPA Win and Quantum Networking Breakthrough

IonQ shares pushed higher Thursday, extending a steep two-day rally. The quantum computing firm picked up momentum after landing a contract under DARPA’s new HARQ initiative and successfully connecting two commercial quantum systems via photonic link. By midday in New York, the stock gained 2.8% to trade at $44.46, up from Wednesday’s $43.25 close and well above the $35.76 finish on Tuesday.

16 April 2026

NASDAQ:IONQ·Quantum Computing·Stock Market

D-Wave Quantum Stock Jumps Again as Nvidia Ising Launch and CEO Pitch Put QBTS Back in Focus

UPDATE April 15, 2026, 22:45 - Shares of D-Wave Quantum extended gains after Nvidia unveiled its “Ising” quantum-AI models, with QBTS among the stocks lifted by renewed investor interest in the sector. The rally comes as CEO Alan Baratz publicly challenged Nvidia’s dominance, saying the chip giant should be “shaking in [its] boots” as quantum computing advances. Analysts say Nvidia’s push into quantum error correction and calibration could accelerate commercialization, keeping speculative momentum in quantum names despite ongoing profitability concerns.

15 April 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:IONQ·NASDAQ:NVDA·NASDAQ:QBTS·Quantum Computing·Stock Market

Why IonQ, D-Wave and Rigetti Stocks Are Falling After Mizuho Cut Price Targets

As of the latest quoted trades around 11:01 a.m. EDT, IonQ was at $28.83, D-Wave at $14.17, and Rigetti at $14.25, leaving all three above their previous closes but below the session’s highs.

8 April 2026

NYSE:IONQ·Quantum Computing·Stock Market

IonQ Revenue Surge Puts Quantum Stocks Back in Focus, but QTUM ETF Shows Why Hype May Be Ahead

Quantum-computing stocks saw gains Monday—IonQ advanced roughly 4%, while Rigetti Computing and D-Wave Quantum also traded higher. By midday in New York, the Defiance Quantum ETF had added over 2%. Still, recent earnings reports suggest that significant revenue remains largely limited to a handful of players.

23 March 2026

ETFs·NASDAQ:IONQ·Quantum Computing·Stock Market

Rigetti Computing Stock Price Falls as Investors Want Revenue, Not Just Quantum Progress

Rigetti Computing shares dropped Thursday, last quoted at $15.41, down 1.7% in late action as investors continued trimming positions in quantum-computing stocks. IonQ slid about 1.5%, while D-Wave Quantum lost close to 2.5%.

20 March 2026

NASDAQ:IONQ·Quantum Computing·Stock Market

Rigetti Computing Stock Price Today: RGTI Edges Up as Insider Sales Keep Focus on 108-Qubit Roadmap

Rigetti Computing edged up Friday, closing at $16.17, up roughly 0.6%. Shares swung from $15.90 to $17.25 during the session. New insider filings revealed recent stock sales from two executives, spotlighting the quantum-computing firm as it continues its push to translate tech breakthroughs into consistent revenue.

13 March 2026

NASDAQ:RGTI·Quantum Computing·Stock Market·Technology

IonQ stock jumps nearly 22% after results; 2026 revenue outlook and SkyWater deal in focus

IonQ surged 21.7% to finish at $40.88 on Thursday after its fourth-quarter numbers and 2026 revenue outlook beat forecasts. Shares changed hands at a brisk pace—volume reached 66.4 million, well past the stock’s three-month norm. Some smaller quantum names edged higher too, but their gains didn’t match IonQ’s.

27 February 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:IONQ·Quantum Computing·Stock Market

D-Wave Quantum stock rises on earnings as bookings surge; what QBTS traders watch next

D-Wave Quantum Inc finished Thursday up 2.4% at $20.13, with shares nudging a bit higher after hours as the market reacted to its year-end numbers and a new bookings snapshot. The day’s range: $19.72 to $21.70. Volume topped 37 million shares.

26 February 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:QBTS·Quantum Computing

IonQ stock price jumps nearly 20% after upbeat 2026 outlook, Romania quantum-network win

IonQ Inc jumped roughly 19% to $40.08 as of 11:07 a.m. EST on Thursday. The quantum computing firm delivered its earnings update and new networking news, sparking renewed interest from buyers. The stock previously closed at $33.59, hitting an intraday range between $38.75 and $41.29. Shares of Rigetti and D-Wave, both in the quantum space, were also up.

26 February 2026

NYSE:IONQ·Quantum Computing·Stock Market

Rigetti stock jumps in premarket as quantum earnings hit — what traders are watching for RGTI

Rigetti Computing, Inc shares were up 6.3% at $18.74 in premarket trade on Thursday, with about 634,000 shares changing hands by 6:30 a.m. ET. Volumes in extended trading are often lighter and can widen price swings.

26 February 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:RGTI·Quantum Computing·Stock Market

Quantum computing stocks rebound into holiday week as Rigetti swings back, earnings loom

Quantum computing names climbed on Friday. Rigetti Computing jumped 7.2% to close at $16.09. IonQ advanced 8.8%, ending at $34.11. Shares of D-Wave Quantum tacked on 4.6% to $19.67. Quantum Computing Inc edged 3.6% higher, settling at $8.47.

15 February 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:IONQ·NASDAQ:QUBT·Quantum Computing·Stock Market

Quantum computing stocks face a holiday week after IonQ stake filing and a Rigetti downgrade

Quantum computing names face two new headaches going into the next U.S. session: a major investor’s stake disclosure hit IonQ, while Rigetti’s latest downgrade dragged financing risks back into the spotlight.

14 February 2026

NASDAQ:IONQ·NASDAQ:QUBT·Quantum Computing·Stock Market

Quantum computing stocks rally: IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave, QUBT prices jump as traders look to the week ahead

Quantum computing stocks traded in the U.S. snapped higher on Friday, riding the tech sector’s rebound and easing some of the pressure that had been building across riskier pockets of the market this week.

8 February 2026

NASDAQ:IONQ·NASDAQ:QUBT·Quantum Computing·Stock Market

D-Wave Quantum stock jumps 20% as quantum names rebound — what QBTS investors watch next week

D-Wave Quantum Inc jumped 20.4% on Friday, closing out at $20.72 as risk-heavy tech names caught a bid. The stock swung between $17.84 and $20.98, with about 38.7 million shares changing hands.

8 February 2026

NASDAQ:QBTS·Quantum Computing

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