Quantum Computing Stocks Surge as U.S. Considers Equity Stakes
Shares of quantum computing firms Rigetti Computing (RGTI), D-Wave Computing (QBTS), and IonQ Inc. (IONQ) rallied in pre-market trading following reports of potential U.S. government equity investments. The Commerce Department is negotiating funding agreements that could see at least $10 million allocated to each company in exchange for federal stakes.
The sector's momentum reflects growing institutional confidence in quantum technology as a cornerstone of the modern economy. Private players like Quantum Computing (QUBT) and ATOM Computing are also expected to compete for funding, though final terms remain under discussion.