D-Wave, Rigetti, IonQ Stocks Climb In Retail-Fueled Santa Rally

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2025.12.22 20:19
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Retail investors are driving a surge in quantum stocks like D-Wave, Rigetti, and IonQ during the holiday season, as institutional desks thin out. This "Santa Rally" is fueled by strategic milestones and bullish analyst coverage. D-Wave's stock rose nearly 20% after announcing its Advantage2 system's showcase at CES 2026. Rigetti and IonQ also saw gains due to social media sentiment and analyst ratings. Quantum Computing Inc. benefited from its acquisition of Luminar Semiconductor. The rally reflects retail belief in the imminent quantum age.