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title: "Quantum Computing Sector Mixed in Regular Session IONQ Up Over 3% QBTS Down Nearly 8%"
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description: "During the regular session on August 6, the quantum computing sector showed mixed performance. IONQ rose over 3% to $40.57, while QBTS fell nearly 8% to $19.78, with RGTI and QUBT posting slight declines."
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# Quantum Computing Sector Mixed in Regular Session IONQ Up Over 3% QBTS Down Nearly 8%

During the regular trading session on August 6, the U.S. quantum computing sector displayed a mixed performance with divergent moves among individual stocks. As of press time, **IONQ gained 3.26% to trade at $40.57**, hitting an intraday high of $41.55. The stock recorded turnover of approximately $262 million with volume reaching 6.36 million shares. IONQ had surged to $44.17 in pre-market trading before pulling back, yet maintained strong momentum throughout the session.

In contrast, **QBTS dropped 7.55% to $19.78**, touching a low of $18.34 during the session. Turnover amounted to about $151 million with heavy volume of 7.90 million shares. The stock opened sharply lower in pre-market trading at $17.96 and, despite some intraday recovery, remained significantly under pressure. **RGTI declined 1.49% to $16.53**, trading within a range of $16.06 to $16.68, with turnover of approximately $52.08 million. **QUBT fell 2.14% to $8.69**, dipping to a low of $8.47, with turnover around $12.03 million.

Overall, the quantum computing sector showed clear divergence today. While leader IONQ maintained gains following a strong pre-market rally, QBTS was weighed down by a sharp pre-market decline. Investors should monitor upcoming industry catalysts and company-specific fundamentals.

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- [QBTS.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/QBTS.US.md)
- [IONQ.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/IONQ.US.md)
- [QUBT.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/QUBT.US.md)
- [RGTI.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/RGTI.US.md)
- [RGTX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/RGTX.US.md)
- [QBTX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/QBTX.US.md)
- [QUBX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/QUBX.US.md)
- [QBTZ.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/QBTZ.US.md)
- [IONZ.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/IONZ.US.md)
- [RGTZ.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/RGTZ.US.md)
- [IONX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/IONX.US.md)
- [RGTU.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/RGTU.US.md)
- [IONL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/IONL.US.md)
- [IOYY.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/IOYY.US.md)
- [IONQ+.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/IONQ+.US.md)
- [QBTS+.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/QBTS+.US.md)
- [RGTIW.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/RGTIW.US.md)

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> **Disclaimer: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.**