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Despite Trump Administration Denials Quantum Stocks 24 7 Wall St

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Quantum computing stocks continue to rebound following a Wall Street Journal article yesterday detailing potential U.S. government equity investments in the sector. The report outlined early discussions with the Commerce Dept., where firms could trade shares for at least $10 million each in federal funds. Named in the piece were IonQ (NYSE:IONQ), Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ:RGTI), D-Wave Quantum (NYSE:QBTS), and Quantum Computing (NASDAQ:QUBT). These talks aimed to strengthen American leadership in quantum tech against international rivals. The story ignited investor excitement after consecutive days of declining stock prices, with QBTS, RGTI, IONQ, and QUBT all racing higher by double-digit percentages.

Hours later, though, a Commerce official pushed back, stating the agency was “not currently negotiating equity stakes with quantum computing companies.” The denial did little to dampen enthusiasm. All four stocks closed higher for the day, with most up by single-digit rates, though QBTS closed with an almost 14% gain. The rally is continuing this morning, with the quantum stocks offering a repeat performance as traders seemingly hang their hats on the word “currently” in the official response. They may be interpreting the denial as a temporary pause rather than a full rejection of negotiations. Some speculate the leak to the Journal might have been a premature disclosure rather than an absence of actual talks.

The Trump administration is pouring cold water on a report that it's "currently" in talks to take equity stakes in quantum computing companies like IonQ, Rigetti Computing, and D-Wave Quantum, but shares in each... "The Commerce Department is not currently negotiating equity stakes with quantum computing companies," the spokesperson said in a statement. The short statement still has room for investor optimism on the quantum names and the potential for a deal of some sort. "Currently" could imply talks will be held later, and "equity" could suggest a different structure in any kind of deal. Warrants would give the government the right to buy shares at a set price in the future, rather than an ownership stake now. "We are continuously engaging with the U.S.

government on funding opportunities," Rigetti said in a statement. "If the U.S. does not lead in supporting these breakthroughs, others will, posing significant risks to our national security." A Commerce Department official said the Trump administration isn't negotiating with quantum-computing companies for equity stakes, denying a report. Quantum computing stocks such as IonQ (IONQ) and Rigetti Computing (RGTI) pared intraday gains but were still up sharply. Late Wednesday, the the Wall Street Journal reported that IonQ, Rigetti Computing and D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) were among the companies in talks to give…

12/22/2025 IonQ shows improving price performance, earning an upgrade to its IBD Relative Strength Rating from 80 to 85. 12/22/2025 IonQ shows improving price performance, earning an upgrade to its... Get instant access to exclusive stock lists, expert market analysis and powerful tools with 2 months of IBD Digital for only $20! Get market updates, educational videos, webinars, and stock analysis. After a furious rally for most of the year, quantum computing stocks have been slumping over the past several trading sessions. That was until Thursday when The Wall Street Journal reported that several quantum companies are in talks with the Trump administration about the US Commerce Department taking a stake in the company in exchange...

According to the Journal, the companies that are negotiating with the administration include Rigetti Computing (RGTI), D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) and IonQ (IONQ). Quantum Computing (QUBT) is reportedly also weighing a deal with the government. The companies are discussing the possibility of the government taking a stake in exchange for a minimum funding award of $10 million.

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