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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.

The federal government is using $2 billion from the CHIPS Act to fund research in quantum computing.

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Shares of Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ:RGTI), Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:QUBT), D-Wave Quantum (NYSE:QBTS), and IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) are extending Thursday’s sector rebound into a second straight session. In morning trading, RGTI shares are up 17%, QUBT shares are up 14%, QBTS shares are climbing 13%, and IONQ shares are rising 8%. It’s no longer a one-day bounce. ... Rigetti Surges 17%, Quantum Computing Inc. Soars 14%, D-Wave Pops 13%, IonQ Rises 8%: The Quantum Bounce Becomes a Rally

New federal quantum computing funding plans propelled this quantum specialist higher, today, May 21, 2026.

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Quantum sector ignites on $2B federal backing aimed at beating China in tech race

Several quantum computing stocks rallied Thursday on expectations of deals that will see the federal government take stakes in the firms.

A handful of quantum-computing companies have been given grants that include U.S. government equity stakes, sending their shares higher in premarket trading: IBM is getting $1 billion of the $2 billion total package.

Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ:RGTI) reported first quarter results that came in above analyst expectations, as the company continued to scale its superconducting quantum systems and advance its chiplet-based architecture. Revenue for the quarter ended March 31 totaled $4.4 million, up 198.9%...

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