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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
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Commerce injected massive momentum into the quantum computing sector, announcing over $2.0 billion in federal incentives under the CHIPS and Science Act across nine quantum computing companies. D-Wave (QBTS) secured a $100 million letter of intent to accelerate domestic system fabrication, granting the federal government an equity stake. The stock surged immediately on the news, reflecting renewed investor confidence in sovereign backing for quantum infrastructu
Quantum computing stocks surged after the Trump administration announced more than $2 billion (€1.7bn) in federal support for the sector. IBM received the largest investment and shares rose over 12% adding more than $27 billion (€23.2bn) in market capitalisation.View on euronews
Record Q1 revenue, raised 2026 guidance, and the pending SkyWater acquisition give IonQ company-specific markers to watch as federal funding headlines draw attention back to quantum computing.
New federal quantum computing funding plans propelled this quantum specialist higher, today, May 21, 2026.
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(Bloomberg) -- The Trump administration has agreed to award $1 billion to International Business Machines Corp. to build a foundry for producing quantum computing chips, part of a broad strategy to bolster US leadership in an emerging industry.Most Read from BloombergSpot the Difference: Putin Gets Trump Treatment From Xi in ChinaIran Says the US's Latest Proposal Has 'Narrowed the Gaps'Modi's Toffee Gift to Meloni Ignites Rally in Wrong Indian StockIran in Talks With Oman Over Permanent Hormuz
(Bloomberg) -- The Trump administration has agreed to award $1 billion to International Business Machines Corp. to build a foundry for producing quantum computing chips, part of a broad strategy to bolster US leadership in an emerging industry.Most Read from BloombergSpot the Difference: Putin Gets Trump Treatment From Xi in ChinaIran Says the US’s Latest Proposal Has ‘Narrowed the Gaps’Modi’s Toffee Gift to Meloni Ignites Rally in Wrong Indian StockIran in Talks With Oman Over Permanent Hormuz
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.
The Trump administration is awarding $2 billion in grants to nine quantum-computing companies in deals that include the U.S. government taking equity stakes, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing the Commerce Department. The department has agreed to give $1 billion of the package to IBM, while GlobalFoundries will receive $375 million, according to the report. The remaining firms, including D-Wave Quantum, Rigetti Computing and Infleqtion, are expected to receive $100 million each, while startup Diraq may receive $38 million, according to the WSJ report.
Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ:RGTI) keeps grabbing quantum computing headlines on the strength of its 108-qubit Cepheus-1-108Q system and a cash-stuffed balance sheet. But here’s what you should actually be watching. The numbers underneath the story are ugly. Rigetti carries a $6.34 billion market cap against full-year 2025 revenue of just $7.09 million, which itself declined 34.31% ... Rigetti Has a $6 Billion Market Cap and $7 Million in Revenue. Here Are the Two Stocks Worth Owning Instead
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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Shares of Quantum Computing Inc. fell 38% last year, but first-quarter earnings mark a shift in investor sentiment.
Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ:RGTI) reported higher first-quarter 2026 revenue and highlighted the launch of its 108-qubit Cepheus-1-108Q system as management emphasized customer adoption, ongoing fidelity improvements and a sizable cash position to fund its quantum computing roadmap. Chief Executive S
Shares of Quantum Computing Inc. fell 38% last year, but first-quarter earnings mark a shift in investor sentiment.
Subodh Kulkarni: Good afternoon, and thank you for joining us for Rigetti Computing, Inc.'s first quarter 2026 earnings conference call. Before we begin, I would like to remind everyone that today’s call, along with our first quarter 2026 press release, contains forward-looking statements.
With earnings due this week for several quantum computing stocks, Rigetti's Q1 revenue came in slightly above views.
The major indexes stretched their winning streak to six weeks, the longest since October 2024. This week nine S&P 500 companies report results, including Constellation Energy on Monday, Cisco Systems on Wednesday, and Applied Materials on Thursday. The highlight of the economic calendar is the consumer price index, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday.
Rigetti earnings could trigger massive stock swing
