Quantum computing stocks extend rally

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15/04/2026 12:55

** Quantum computing stocks gain premarket after rally in the previous session

** Horizon Quantum Computing HQ.O rise 8.2% after saying it will collaborate with Alpine Quantum Technologies to advance real‑world quantum applications through a strategic hardware‑software partnership

** Quantum computing sector remains in focus after Nvidia NVDA.O launched “Ising” family of open-source quantum AI models on Tuesday aimed at advancing quantum processor development

** IonQ IONQ.N is also in focus after securing a contract under the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s quantum computing program on Tuesday, stock up 6.5%

** Rigetti Computing RGTI.O up 5.6%, D‑Wave Quantum QBTS.N up 9.2%

** Arqit Quantum ARQQ.O and Quantum Computing QUBT.O trade up 8.3% and 4.4% respectively

 (Reporting by Tharuniyaa Lakshmi in Bengaluru)

 ((tharuniyaa@thomsonreuters.com))