D-Wave Quantum Inc.

The author argues against investing in quantum computing stocks in 2026, citing that most retail investors lack understanding of the complex technology and that valuations appear inflated by speculation rather than fundamentals. While quantum computing has potential long-term, current pure-play quantum stocks like IonQ, D-Wave Quantum, and Rigett...

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock fell 6.2% on Tuesday amid a broad market selloff triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions. President Trump's renewed push to acquire Greenland and threats of tariffs on EU allies spooked investors. D-Wave, which has a significant European presence, was particularly vulnerable to trade war concerns. The analyst cau...

UBS identifies Google as the quantum computing 'pioneer' and leader, with Microsoft and Amazon as diversified players. However, UBS warns that pure-play quantum companies like IonQ, D-Wave Quantum, and Rigetti Computing face significantly higher volatility than the broader market. UBS predicts quantum advantage could arrive in the 2030s, with the...

The article compares two quantum computing stocks: D-Wave Quantum and Rigetti Computing. D-Wave is a leader in quantum annealing with over 100 paying customers and is expanding into gate-based quantum computing through its acquisition of Quantum Circuits. Rigetti pursues universal gate-based systems with superior speed but lags in accuracy metric...

D-Wave Quantum pursues quantum annealing technology rather than general-purpose quantum computing, focusing on optimization applications like manufacturing logistics and AI training. While the company partners with major manufacturers like Volkswagen and Toyota, analyst Keithen Drury is skeptical it can deliver 100x returns needed to make investo...