Quantum Computing Stocks Rise in Pre-Market, IONQ Up Nearly 2%, QBTS Gains
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.During the pre-market session on August 3, the quantum computing sector rallied broadly. IONQ, QBTS, RGTI, and QUBT all posted gains, with IONQ and QBTS standing out as active trading signaled strong investor appetite for tech growth stocks.
During the pre-market session on August 3, the quantum computing sector rallied broadly, with all major stocks trading in positive territory. As of 10:45 AM ET, all four stocks in the sector recorded gains, indicating strong market interest in this technology sub-sector ahead of the opening bell.
In terms of specific performance, IONQ.US showed strength in pre-market trading, last trading at $36.90, up 1.29% from the previous close, with an intraday high of $37.49. Close behind was QBTS.US, which rose 1.60% to $18.37, reaching a high of $18.63 on increased volume. RGTI.US and QUBT.US also participated in the rally, gaining 1.47% to $15.17 and 0.86% to $8.17, respectively. Overall, the sector accumulated significant buying momentum during the overnight and pre-market sessions.
Looking back at the regular trading session on the previous day (July 31), the quantum computing sector also performed well. IONQ surged 1.87% to close at $36.44, QBTS rose 0.56% to $18.08, RGTI gained 0.61% to $14.95, and QUBT advanced 0.99% to $8.10. The consecutive upward trend suggests that against a relatively stable macro backdrop, capital continues to flow into the high-barrier quantum computing track, with investors remaining optimistic about the industry's commercialization prospects.