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The quantum hype train is back
Rigetti Computing got a fresh pop on Tuesday after Wedbush started coverage with an Outperform rating and a $40 price target. That’s a big vote of confidence for a stock that’s still trying to prove quantum computing is more than just science fair energy with a Nasdaq listing.
Why investors care
The move matters because Rigetti is one of the names traders pile into when the quantum story gets hot. If Wall Street starts treating the sector like a real long-term growth lane instead of a futuristic side quest, you can get these kinds of sharp moves fast.
The other catalyst hanging over the stock
Rigetti also said it will report second-quarter earnings on Thursday after the market closes. So you’ve got a classic setup: a fresh analyst cheerleader on one side, and an earnings report on the other side waiting to either fuel the rocket or trip it on the launchpad.
Meanwhile, IBM’s comments about quantum’s long-term commercial potential — plus its research update with Algorithmiq — helped keep the whole sector in the spotlight. But for this stock’s actual move, the big immediate spark was Wedbush.
Big picture: Rigetti’s still a high-beta quantum name, which means the stock can rip on good headlines and wobble just as fast. If you’re watching it, earnings Thursday is the real check-up.