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Quantum Stocks: QUBT Dips, RGTI Plummets 13%

2/11/2025

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Quantum Stocks Decline

Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) started the day at $9.00, slipping from $9.28, with a market cap of $1.17 billion. Analyst Ascendiant Capital Markets adjusted its price target to $8.50. In contrast, Rigetti Computing (RGTI) saw a sharp 13% decline as investors grew wary of exaggerated progress claims and the lengthy path to viable quantum computing.

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ISTA Innovates Quantum Cooling

Quantum computing stocks hit a snag as Nvidia's CEO warned that practical quantum computers are still two decades off. However, a team at ISTA has made strides by developing a method to lessen the cryogenic cooling requirements for superconducting qubits, paving the way for more optical readouts. This innovation could expand qubit capacity and advance quantum networks, despite ongoing hurdles in scaling the technology.

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Historical Context

Quantum computing's current challenges echo the early days of the internet in the 1990s. Just as skepticism surrounded the internet's potential, today's investors question quantum advancements. Historical tech skepticism often shifts to rapid innovation, suggesting that persistence may eventually lead to breakthroughs in quantum technology.

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Quantum Stocks Decline

Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) started the day at $9.00, slipping from $9.28, with a market cap of $1.17 billion. Analyst Ascendiant Capital Markets adjusted its price target to $8.50. In contrast, Rigetti Computing (RGTI) saw a sharp 13% decline as investors grew wary of exaggerated progress claims and the lengthy path to viable quantum computing.

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