D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock Slides in Post-Christmas Trading as Wall Street Holds Near Record Highs: CES 2026 Catalyst, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Next
D-Wave Quantum shares fell nearly 10% to $24.82 by early afternoon Friday, after swinging between $27.79 and $24.78 on heavy volume. The drop follows a surge earlier in the week tied to CES 2026 sponsorship news. U.S. markets traded quietly, with the S&P 500 touching a record high before easing. Thin post-holiday trading amplified volatility in quantum computing stocks.