Rigetti Computing Stock Volatility Amid Unconfirmed Government Equity Talks
Rigetti Computing's shares surged 16.4% following a Wall Street Journal report suggesting the TRUMP administration was considering equity stakes in quantum computing firms, including Rigetti. The rally pared to a 6.5% gain after Reuters and Yahoo Finance failed to corroborate the claims.
A U.S. Commerce Department official denied ongoing negotiations, contradicting the WSJ's assertion of minimum $10 million funding awards. Rigetti confirmed continuous government engagement but provided no specifics. Market reactions highlight the sensitivity of quantum computing stocks to policy speculation.