On the pre-market trading session of US stocks on October 23, 2025, stocks associated with the quantum computing sector generally witnessed an upswing. Notably, IONQ's stock price soared by 13%, RIGETTI's shares climbed 12%, DWAVE's stock rose 16%, and Quantum Computing's shares increased by 13%. Earlier reports had indicated that the Trump administration was in discussions to acquire stakes in quantum computing firms, potentially in return for federal financial support.
