Summary: Quantum Computing Stocks Performance Post-Google (GOOGL) Willow Announcement

  1. Quantum Computing, Inc. (QUBT)
    • Performance: Modest gain
    • Close Price: $7.62
    • Change: +$0.15 (+2.01%)
    • Details: Provides software tools for quantum-ready applications; partners with D-Wave, Rigetti, and IonQ.
  2. D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS)
    • Performance: Minimal gain
    • Close Price: $4.68
    • Change: +$0.03 (+0.65%)
    • Details: Specializes in quantum processing units.
  3. Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI)
    • Performance: Major gainer
    • Close Price: $6.49
    • Change: +$2.02 (+45.19%)
    • Details: Builds superconducting quantum processors integrated via Quantum Cloud Services.
  4. Arqit Quantum Inc. (ARQQ)
    • Performance: Strong gain
    • Close Price: $26.74
    • Change: +$3.29 (+14.03%)
    • Details: Focuses on quantum encryption services via satellite and terrestrial platforms.
  5. IonQ, Inc. (IONQ)
    • Performance: Decline
    • Close Price: $32.97
    • Change: -$1.27 (-3.71%)
    • Details: Develops general-purpose quantum computing systems accessible through multiple cloud services.

Highlights:

  • Top Performer: Rigetti Computing (RGTI) with a +45.19% surge.
  • Weakest Performer: IonQ (IONQ), down -3.71%.
  • Market activity indicates varied reactions to the Google Willow announcement, with Rigetti seeing the strongest rally among peers.