On September 23 intraday, the quantum computing sector showed mixed performance, with IonQ leading the gains. As of press time, IONQ.US rose 5.23% to $42.87, QUBT.US gained 2.65% to $9.32; QBTS.US fell 2.93% to $17.05, and RGTI.US declined 2.31% to $16.14.

Quantum computing stocks displayed divergent performance today. IonQ, as the industry leader, surged to a high of $46.02 during the session, ultimately closing up over 5%, with trading volume reaching 54.47 million shares and turnover of $2.36 billion, indicating strong investor interest. The stock opened at $45.90 and maintained high-level oscillation in early trading before slightly retreating in the afternoon while remaining strong. Quantum Computing Inc followed with a 2.65% gain, touching a high of $9.76, with turnover of $98.65 million and volume of 10.52 million shares.

On the other hand, D-Wave Quantum and Rigetti Computing experienced pullbacks. QBTS touched a low of $17.00 during the session, ultimately falling 2.93%, with turnover of $334 million and volume of 18.92 million shares, suggesting some profit-taking. RGTI declined 2.31%, with turnover of $281 million and volume of 16.88 million shares, trading in a range of $16.07 to $17.66. Overall, the sector saw active trading, with investors maintaining focus on the commercialization prospects of quantum computing technology, though individual stocks showed clear divergence, with leaders performing strongly while some smaller-cap names experienced adjustments.

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