Will the Most Successful Quantum Firms Be Software Companies?

The argument for quantum computing investors is largely focused on hardware, as companies race to achieve increasingly impressive qubit counts and error rates. Although technologies are still largely untested in commercial applications, there is also a great deal of debate over which architecture—from annealing to trapped-ion and more—is most promising.

MarketBeat • 10 hours ago

Rigetti Expands Quantum Footprint as 1,000-Qubit Roadmap Advances

RGTI expands its quantum footprint with new deployments, funding plans and a roadmap targeting 1,000-qubit systems over the next three years.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 1, 2026

Prediction: If a September Sell-Off Hits Speculative AI Stocks, Quantum Computing Falls First

During roughly 74% of days in 2026 when the tech sector broadly declined, quantum computing stocks fell harder than Nasdaq-100. IonQ, Rigetti Computing, and D-Wave Quantum are trading at extremely high forward sales multiples.

The Motley Fool • Sep 1, 2026

QUBT vs. RGTI: Which Quantum Stock Is the Better Pick Now?

Quantum Computing's photonic technology, customer traction and foundry expansion bolster its case, though high spending and losses remain key concerns.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 27, 2026

Strong Cash Cushion Strengthens Rigetti's Long-Term Growth Roadmap

RGTI's $541.3 million cash cushion and debt-free balance sheet support its long-term quantum roadmap and planned technology investments.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 26, 2026

D-Wave Sinks 8% as Its CFO Retires; Rigetti Slides 5%, IonQ Falls 3%

D-Wave Quantum (NYSE:QBTS) stock is down 8% to $17.79 in midday trading Wednesday after the company disclosed its chief financial officer will retire next week.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 26, 2026

3 Quantum Computing Stocks for Risk-Tolerant Investors

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 26, 2026

Quantum Computing Is Raising the Stakes for Cybersecurity: 5 Stocks to Watch

In the near future, the mathematical horizon where quantum computing could break all traditional encryption is transitioning from a theoretical debate into a real corporate compliance deadline. Quantum advances are narrowing some estimates of the resources required to threaten current cryptographic systems, potentially bringing that risk closer than many sectors and market participants expected.

MarketBeat • Aug 26, 2026

RGTI vs IONQ: Which Quantum Computing Stock Led the Q2 Earnings Race?

IonQ and Rigetti post strong Q2 revenue growth, advance their quantum roadmaps and outline differing paths to scale amid rising costs.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 25, 2026

Why Quantum Computing Is a Threat to Cybersecurity

The math behind encryption will be no match for quantum computers, forcing organizations to rethink cybersecurity. Here's what to know.

WSJ • Aug 25, 2026