President Trump’s latest push into quantum computing is arriving at an interesting moment. Global technology stocks are under pressure, with weakness spreading across markets overseas and into U.S. premarket trading. Yet one corner of the tech sector is moving in the opposite direction. Quantum computing stocks are posting gains despite the broader sell-off. According to ... Trump’s 2 New Quantum Computing Orders Reignite the Next AI-Style Investing Boom
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Federal Orders Renew Momentum Across the Quantum SectorQuantum-computing stocks moved higher in after-hours trading on Monday after U. S.
Quantum leaders IonQ and Rigetti show strong execution, but rich valuations and higher-rate pressures may limit near-term upside.
Quantum stocks are on fire today. The immediate catalyst is a pair of executive orders signed by President Trump on June 22, 2026, targeting national quantum capabilities and cryptographic defense.
Shares of quantum computing company IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) jumped 4.6% in the afternoon session after analyst firm Northland boosted its price target on the stock while traders purchased bullish call options.
The Trump administration backs quantum computing yet again following an unprecedented funding package in May.
IonQ and Rigetti face rising macro pressure despite strong execution, with rich valuations and higher rates clouding the near-term outlook.
Since December 2025, IonQ has been in a holding pattern, posting a small return of 4% while floating around $56. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 9% gain during that period.
RGTI says mature dilution refrigeration and faster superconducting gates can support its path to quantum advantage in roughly three years.
Earlier this week, IonQ announced Clavis XG Multiplex, a new quantum key distribution product that allows quantum and classical data to share existing metropolitan fiber networks, aiming to lower deployment costs and address long-term cryptographic risk without major infrastructure changes. The launch strengthens IonQ’s push beyond pure computing into commercially focused quantum security, tying its hardware advances to practical, enterprise-grade defenses against “harvest now, decrypt...
Business services providers play a critical role for enterprises, assisting them with everything from new hardware integrations to consulting and marketing. Furthermore, the demand for their offerings is rising as more clients outsource non-core functions, a trend that has enabled the industry to return 8.6% over the past six months, almost identical to the S&P 500.
IonQ and Rigetti are two of the most popular pure-play stocks on the market.
Both companies are seeing strong sales growth.
QBTS signs a $100M LOI under the CHIPS and Science Act, signaling federal backing that could accelerate its quantum computing R&D and qubit roadmap.
Capital is rotating into quantum computing infrastructure as energy demands push the tech sector beyond traditional artificial intelligence models.
In the most recent trading session, IonQ, Inc. (IONQ) closed at $54.69, indicating a -2.44% shift from the previous trading day.
RGTI stock plunges as Quantinuum's Nasdaq debut resets quantum valuations, sharpening focus on rivals' growth, tech and commercialization.
IONQ advances commercialization with a presold 256-qubit system and cost-efficiency goals, even as heavy R&D spending keeps EBITDA losses elevated.
Quantum stocks have cooled after a massive rally, but one company may offer the best mix of commercial traction, growing bookings, and a more reasonable valuation than its peers.
Shares of four major quantum computing names are sliding in unison Tuesday afternoon, reversing nearly all of Monday’s sharp rally. Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ:RGTI) stock leads the decline, down 7% to $21.17 in midday trading. The selloff is hitting the entire group, with no company-specific headline behind the move. IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) stock is down 5%, while ... IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave, and Quantum Computing Inc. All Fall 5% to 7% as the Quantum Rally Reverses
Quantinuum's arrival on the stock market is separating quantum computing's contenders from its pretenders.
IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) is deploying a 256-qubit trapped-ion quantum system at Horizon Quantum's Dublin headquarters. The hardware will be located in Ireland and used by Horizon Quantum's commercial clients outside traditional research lab settings. The deal reflects expanding international enterprise interest in IonQ's quantum hardware beyond its existing U.S.-focused initiatives. IonQ enters this agreement with Horizon Quantum after a period of strong long term share price performance, with...
IonQ Inc. (NYSE:IONQ) is one of the 10 best computer hardware stocks to buy for the next 5 years. A strongly bullish consensus sentiment, as of the June 8 close, for IonQ Inc. (NYSE:IONQ) makes it an interesting prospect on our list. The stock has received Buy ratings from 7 of the 9 analysts who […]
IonQ, Inc. (NYSE:IONQ) is among the 10 Stocks ChatGPT Predicts Could Make You Wealthy in 3 Years. On June 11, Rosenblatt analyst John McPeake reaffirmed the firm’s Buy rating on the stock with a price target of $100, according to a report on TipRanks. The company’s shares have surged 24% year-to-date, with Wall Street anticipating […]
Shares of quantum computing company IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) jumped 5.6% in the morning session after the Trump administration announced a new peace deal that would lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Quantum Computing stock slumped last year as its tech failed to impress Wall Street, but analysts see a comeback on the horizon.
D-Wave just got a price target hike. Does IonQ stock deserve to go up because of that?
Shares of Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:QUBT) stock and D-Wave Quantum (NYSE:QBTS) stock are both up 12% in Monday morning trading, leading a broad rally across the handful of publicly traded quantum-computing pure plays. QUBT stock is changing hands near $11.10, while QBTS stock has climbed to around $26.14. Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ:RGTI) stock is up 9% ... Quantum Computing and D-Wave Quantum Jump 12%, Rigetti Climbs 9%, IonQ Gains 6% Amid Risk-On Optimism
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts may increasingly feel that quantum technology is a threat to the digital token space, but companies like IonQ still face hurdles.