Acquisition Odds: How These 4 Cult Stocks Stack Up as Buyout Targets

Acquisition speculation is the lifeblood of cult-stock trading. The cleanest takeover targets share three traits: strategic value to a deep-pocketed partner, a cash runway that does not force a fire sale, and proprietary intellectual property that a giant cannot easily replicate.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 12, 2026

IonQ, Rigetti, and D-Wave Are Surging Again. Is Quantum Computing Finally Real?

Quantum computing stocks like IonQ, Rigetti, and D-Wave have surged 50% or more since late March, fueled by the announcement of $2 billion in federal investments in the sector. Useful fault-tolerant quantum computing at scale could still be a decade or more away, making these stocks extremely speculative bets on an unproven technology.

The Motley Fool • Jun 12, 2026

Quantum Computing Investing Gets an Important Refresh

There was a time when the quantum computing investment thesis was more hype than anything. That was enough to tempt some retail investors for a while.

ETF Trends • Jun 11, 2026

Buy the Dip on This Quantum Computing Stock

Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ:RGTI) stock is 1.4% higher to trade at $19.97 today.

Schaeffers Research • Jun 10, 2026

Why Is Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Up 3.3% Since Last Earnings Report?

Rigetti Computing (RGTI) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 10, 2026

After Receiving $100 Million in Government Funding, Are Rigetti Computing and D-Wave Quantum the Best Quantum Computing Stocks?

Rigetti is pursuing superconducting quantum computing, but has run into accuracy issues. D-Wave Quantum is a leader in annealing technology and is looking to apply that to traditional gate-based quantum computers.

The Motley Fool • Jun 10, 2026

Rigetti Advances Toward Quantum Advantage With Cepheus Push

RGTI advances its quantum roadmap with a 108-qubit Cepheus system, rising customer adoption and a target of quantum advantage within three years.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 9, 2026

2 Quantum Stocks With 45%+ Upside in June as OpenAI, SpaceX Eye IPO

OpenAI, SpaceX and Anthropic IPO filings could channel fresh capital into quantum computing, with QUBT and QBTS carrying analyst targets implying 47%-71% upside.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 9, 2026

Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It

Rigetti Computing (RGTI) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 8, 2026

Why Rigetti Computing Stock Just Crashed

Broadcom sparked a sell-off earlier this week, warning AI chip demand might not be growing as fast as investors hoped. Rigetti stock has little to do with AI, but is selling off anyway.

The Motley Fool • Jun 5, 2026