IonQ Expands Global Quantum Footprint Through Strategic Partnerships - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: The news article exclusively highlights IonQ's strategic partnerships, indicating significant growth and market expansion for this pure-play quantum company. As a direct beneficiary, IonQ receives the maximum positive score of +2.0. Other active companies (RGTI, QBTS, QUBT, QNT, IBM, HON) are unaffected by this specific event, warranting a neutral score of 0.0. Inactive companies (MSFT, GOOGL, NVDA) are always scored 0.0 per the problem constraints.


Dynamic surface codes open new avenues for quantum error correction - Research at Google

Explanation: Trapped-ion company; benefits indirectly from industry-wide error correction advancements, but surface codes are less directly applicable to their architecture.

Explanation: Superconducting pure-play; directly benefits from this novel surface code advancement, enhancing their core technology.

Explanation: Quantum annealing company; surface codes are irrelevant to their annealing-based approach, so no impact.

Explanation: Neutral atom company; general positive sentiment from error correction progress, though surface codes are not their primary focus.

Explanation: Trapped-ion pure-play; similar to IONQ, gains from broad industry optimism, but surface codes are not architecture-specific to them.

Explanation: Superconducting company with ~2% quantum revenue; benefits from field advancement, but limited impact due to diversified business.

Explanation: Trapped-ion company with ~1% quantum revenue; positive industry news, but minimal quantum exposure constrains impact.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0 per rules.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0 per rules, despite being the research source.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0 per rules.


Katie Arrington lands in industry as CIO of quantum company IonQ - DefenseScoop

Explanation: Positive impact from high-profile CIO hire with government background; moderate novelty and decay speed.

Explanation: No direct impact from the news.

Explanation: No direct impact from the news.

Explanation: No direct impact from the news.

Explanation: No direct impact from the news.

Explanation: No direct impact from the news; within [-0.15, +0.15] range.

Explanation: No direct impact from the news; within [-0.3, +0.3] range.

Explanation: Inactive company; always 0.0.

Explanation: Inactive company; always 0.0.

Explanation: Inactive company; always 0.0.


Honeywell plans to carve out quantum computing unit Quantinuum via IPO - Reuters

Explanation: Positive sentiment from industry validation due to a peer's IPO, though indirect.

Explanation: Same as IONQ; sector-wide uplift from quantum industry validation.

Explanation: Same as IONQ; positive sentiment from industry growth signal.

Explanation: Same as IONQ; indirect positive impact from sector event.

Explanation: Direct positive impact from IPO carve-out, becoming a standalone pure-play with enhanced focus and capital; high novelty, but signal may decay post-IPO.

Explanation: Minor positive sentiment from quantum industry validation, but limited by small quantum revenue stake.

Explanation: Negative impact from divesting quantum business, reducing quantum exposure to zero; permanent effect.

Explanation: Inactive, no quantum exposure.

Explanation: Inactive, no quantum exposure.

Explanation: Inactive, no quantum exposure.


EeroQ Breakthrough Solves the "Wire Problem" in Quantum Computing - PR Newswire

Explanation: Positive impact due to relevance to trapped-ion architecture; not directly associated with EeroQ.

Explanation: Significant benefit as superconducting qubits face wiring challenges; breakthrough addresses core limitation.

Explanation: Minimal impact; quantum annealing architecture is less affected by gate-based connectivity issues.

Explanation: Positive impact for neutral atom qubits, which value improved connectivity; not directly linked to EeroQ.

Explanation: Direct beneficiary; EeroQ breakthrough is associated with Quantinuum, enhancing its trapped-ion technology.

Explanation: Moderate indirect benefit for superconducting approach, but limited by low quantum revenue share (~2%).

Explanation: Moderate indirect benefit for trapped-ion technology, but limited by low quantum revenue share (~1%).

Explanation: Inactive; no quantum computing focus.

Explanation: Inactive; no quantum computing focus.

Explanation: Inactive; no quantum computing focus.


Equal1 Announces $60 Million Raise for Quantum Computer That Use Existing Semiconductor Manufacturing - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: Trapped-ion technology not directly impacted by semiconductor manufacturing news.

Explanation: Uses semiconductor manufacturing for superconducting qubits; positive industry validation.

Explanation: Quantum annealing relies on semiconductor processes; positive industry validation.

Explanation: Neutral atom technology can leverage semiconductor manufacturing; positive impact.

Explanation: Trapped-ion focus; less relevant to semiconductor approach.

Explanation: Strong semiconductor capabilities align with news; positive for quantum business.

Explanation: Minimal quantum focus post-spinoff; trapped-ion not semiconductor-focused.

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0


Quantum computing: Expanding what's possible - National Science Foundation (.gov)

Explanation: General positive NSF announcement on quantum computing expansion. Pure-play companies (+1.0) benefit most due to 100% quantum focus. IBM (+0.10) and Honeywell (+0.15) receive smaller bumps from quantum revenue exposure. Inactive companies score 0.0. Decay expected to be slow due to government backing.


Alice & Bob Develops ‘Elevator Codes’ to Slash Error Rates on Cat Qubit Quantum Computers - Alice & Bob

Explanation: No direct impact; development specific to cat qubits, not trapped-ion.

Explanation: Significant positive impact; Rigetti utilizes cat qubits via Passara acquisition, and the error reduction enhances their technology.

Explanation: No direct impact; D-Wave uses quantum annealing with traditional qubits, not cat qubits.

Explanation: No direct impact; neutral atom technology unrelated to cat qubits.

Explanation: No direct impact; trapped-ion technology not related to cat qubits.

Explanation: No direct impact; superconducting approach not tied to cat qubits, and minimal quantum revenue.

Explanation: No direct impact; trapped-ion technology unrelated to cat qubits.

Explanation: Inactive; no quantum revenue focus.

Explanation: Inactive; no quantum revenue focus.

Explanation: Inactive; no quantum revenue focus.


Demonstration of low-overhead quantum error correction codes - Nature

Explanation: Strong positive impact for IONQ as a trapped-ion pure-play; low-overhead error correction aligns with its architecture's strengths, and the slow decay supports a high score.

Explanation: Moderate positive for RGTI (superconducting); error correction is beneficial, but superconducting qubits typically require higher overhead, limiting the impact compared to trapped-ion.

Explanation: Neutral for QBTS (quantum annealing); the news pertains to gate-based error correction, which is not directly applicable to annealing architectures.

Explanation: Positive for QUBT (neutral atom); the architecture can leverage low-overhead codes, but novelty and decay support a high score, slightly less than trapped-ion due to emerging status.

Explanation: Strong positive for QNT (trapped-ion pure-play); similar to IONQ, benefits significantly from low-overhead advancements with slow decay.

Explanation: Slight positive for IBM; error correction advances support its quantum efforts, but capped at +0.15 due to only ~2% quantum revenue share.

Explanation: Positive for HON (trapped-ion); benefits from the advancement, but capped at +0.3 due to ~1% quantum revenue post-spinoff.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0 per the quantum universe definition.


QMill Announces a Six-fold Leap in Reaching Quantum Advantage - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: The six-fold leap in quantum advantage by QMill is a major positive industry milestone. As a pure-play trapped-ion company, IONQ benefits maximally from advancements accelerating quantum adoption.

Explanation: The breakthrough is highly positive for Rigetti Computing (superconducting), as it validates the technology's potential and drives sector-wide optimism.

Explanation: D-Wave's quantum annealing approach gains from the industry advancement, positioning it for greater relevance in optimization applications.

Explanation: Quantum Computing Inc. (neutral atom) benefits significantly from the leap, enhancing its competitive position in the emerging market.

Explanation: Quantinuum (trapped-ion) stands to gain substantially from the progress, especially given its recent IPO and focus on commercialization.

Explanation: IBM's superconducting quantum efforts receive a boost, but the score is capped at +0.15 due to quantum revenue being only ~2% of total.

Explanation: Honeywell's trapped-ion division benefits, but the score is capped at +0.3 due to ~1% quantum revenue post-Quantinuum spinoff.

Explanation: Microsoft is inactive in quantum scoring and always scores 0.0.

Explanation: Google is inactive in quantum scoring and always scores 0.0.

Explanation: NVIDIA is inactive in quantum scoring and always scores 0.0.


Google’s Quantum Breakthrough Redefines the Future of Computation - Trends Research

Explanation: Pure-play benefits from sector-wide optimism due to Google's breakthrough.

Explanation: Pure-play positive impact from industry advancement news.

Explanation: Pure-play gains from heightened sector enthusiasm.

Explanation: Pure-play uplift from breakthrough validating quantum potential.

Explanation: Pure-play positive signal due to industry catalyst.

Explanation: Negative competitive pressure from Google's superconducting advancement.

Explanation: Indirect positive from sector growth, despite spinoff.

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0.

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0.

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0.


Microsoft Opens 2026 Quantum Pioneers Program for Measurement-Based Topological Computing Research - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: Positive industry validation; indirect benefit to pure-play.

Explanation: Positive industry validation; reduced impact as non-pure-play.

Explanation: Inactive company; always 0.0.

Explanation: Inactive company; always 0.0.

Explanation: Inactive company; always 0.0.


IonQ to Acquire SkyWater Technology - The Quantum Insider


Exclusive | Quantum-Computing Company IonQ to Buy Chip Maker SkyWater for $1.8 Billion - WSJ

Explanation: Acquisition of SkyWater provides vertical integration, boosting IonQ's trapped-ion hardware capabilities and competitive standing.

Explanation: No direct impact on Rigetti's superconducting quantum business.

Explanation: No direct impact on D-Wave's quantum annealing technology.

Explanation: IonQ's vertical integration strengthens a key trapped-ion rival, increasing competitive threat to Quantinuum.

Explanation: Negligible quantum revenue; no material connection to the acquisition.

Explanation: Post-Quantinuum spinoff, minimal quantum focus; no impact from IonQ's move.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0


A glimpse at computing’s quantum-centric future - IBM Research

Explanation: General positive sentiment from IBM's quantum future news, but not directly related; low novelty and fast decay.

Explanation: Superconducting technology aligns with IBM; benefits from sector validation; low novelty and fast decay.

Explanation: General positive sentiment for quantum sector; low novelty and fast decay.

Explanation: Direct positive news from IBM; however, limited impact due to ~2% quantum revenue, low novelty (regular updates), and fast decay.

Explanation: No direct impact; news unrelated to Honeywell's quantum efforts.

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0


Exploring the most complex time crystals yet with quantum-centric supercomputers - IBM

Explanation: No direct mention in the news; the research is specific to IBM and does not pertain to IONQ's activities.

Explanation: No direct mention; Rigetti Computing is not associated with this IBM-led research on time crystals.

Explanation: No direct mention; D-Wave's quantum annealing technology is not referenced, and the news does not impact QBTS.

Explanation: No direct mention; Quantum Computing Inc.'s neutral atom approach is unrelated to this IBM-specific development.

Explanation: No direct mention; Quantinuum's trapped-ion technology is not involved, and the news does not affect QNT.

Explanation: IBM is directly credited with exploring complex time crystals using quantum-centric supercomputers. This novel research showcases their quantum leadership and could validate the sector, but its practical impact may decay quickly due to its fundamental nature. Scored at the upper limit of IBM's range for positive impact.

Explanation: No mention; Honeywell's quantum efforts are not related to this news, and there is no implied impact.

Explanation: Inactive; always scored 0.0 per the problem constraints.


IonQ, the biggest quantum computing company on the stock market, misled investors, short-seller says - Fortune

Explanation: Directly negative due to short-seller accusation of misleading investors, indicating potential overvaluation or fraud. High impact with rapid decay possible if unsubstantiated.

Explanation: Positive as a competitor benefiting from reduced competition and shift in investor sentiment away from IonQ. Moderate novelty, slower decay if IonQ is weakened.

Explanation: Similar to RGTI; as a pure-play quantum company, expected to gain from the negative news about IonQ. Moderate novelty, slower decay.

Explanation: As a pure-play quantum company, likely to benefit from the shift in investor focus following IonQ's issues. Moderate novelty, slower decay.

Explanation: Quantinuum, being a trapped-ion competitor, may see positive sentiment as IonQ faces scrutiny. Moderate novelty, slower decay.

Explanation: Minimal impact due to low quantum revenue exposure; news is sector-specific but IBM is not a pure-play.

Explanation: Honeywell, also trapped-ion, may be seen as a safer investment alternative, but with low quantum revenue, impact is moderate.

Explanation: Always 0.0 as per definition; not in the active quantum computing universe for scoring.


Tennessee Commits $20M to New Quantum Initiative as EPB Secures $4M Federal Grant - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: Positive due to state initiative boosting the quantum ecosystem, which may benefit IONQ indirectly.

Explanation: Positive due to state initiative boosting the quantum ecosystem, which may benefit RGTI indirectly.

Explanation: Positive due to state initiative boosting the quantum ecosystem, which may benefit QBTS indirectly.

Explanation: Positive due to state initiative boosting the quantum ecosystem, which may benefit QUBT indirectly.

Explanation: Positive due to state initiative boosting the quantum ecosystem, which may benefit QNT indirectly.

Explanation: Positive due to federal grant to EPB, which has a history of partnering with IBM for quantum projects.

Explanation: No direct connection to the news.

Explanation: Inactive (always 0.0)

Explanation: Inactive (always 0.0)

Explanation: Inactive (always 0.0)


IBM is recognized as the current Company to Beat in a 2025 Gartner® report on Quantum Computing - IBM

Explanation: Indirect negative impact due to IBM's leadership overshadowing trapped-ion players; technology divergence limits severity.

Explanation: Strong negative as a direct competitor in superconducting quantum; IBM's recognition reduces RGTI's competitive standing.

Explanation: Slight negative; quantum annealing is less affected but Gartner's focus on IBM may reduce attention to alternative approaches.

Explanation: Negative impact as a neutral atom player; IBM's leadership makes it harder for emerging technologies to gain traction.

Explanation: Negative due to competitive pressure from IBM as a trapped-ion rival; similar to IONQ.

Explanation: Direct positive recognition as 'Company to Beat' in a Gartner report, indicating leadership; high novelty and slow decay.

Explanation: Mild negative; reduced quantum focus post-spinoff makes HON less sensitive, but sector-wide sentiment shift applies.

Explanation: Inactive; not part of the quantum computing universe for scoring.


Majorana qubits decoded in quantum computing breakthrough - ScienceDaily

Explanation: Breakthrough in Majorana qubits does not impact trapped-ion technology.

Explanation: Breakthrough unrelated to Rigetti's superconducting qubits.

Explanation: D-Wave's quantum annealing is unaffected by Majorana qubit advancements.

Explanation: Neutral atom technology at Quantum Computing Inc. is not connected to Majorana qubits.

Explanation: Quantinuum's trapped-ion approach is unrelated to the breakthrough.

Explanation: IBM's superconducting qubits are not impacted; minimal quantum revenue focus.

Explanation: Honeywell's post-spinoff quantum revenue is negligible; trapped-ion unrelated.

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0 per constraints.

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0 per constraints.

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0 per constraints.


Infleqtion IPO: US must win quantum computing race, CEO says - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: US pure-play trapped-ion company; strongly benefits from US leadership push.

Explanation: US pure-play superconducting company; similarly benefits from US leadership push.

Explanation: Canadian quantum annealing company; negatively affected as non-US competitor.

Explanation: US pure-play neutral atom company; benefits from US leadership push.

Explanation: UK-based trapped-ion company; negatively affected as non-US competitor.

Explanation: US company with ~2% quantum revenue; benefits from sentiment but capped due to small quantum focus.

Explanation: US company with ~1% quantum revenue; benefits from sentiment post-Quantinuum spinoff.

Explanation: Not part of quantum universe; always 0.0.


RIKEN and IBM demonstrate quantum-centric supercomputing | IBM Quantum Computing Blog - IBM

Explanation: IBM scores +0.15 for direct positive impact from the demonstration. Other active companies score 0.0 with no direct relevance. Inactive companies are always 0.0.


Quantum computer breakthrough tracks qubit fluctuations in real time - ScienceDaily

Explanation: The breakthrough in tracking qubit fluctuations in real time is a novel advancement that enhances quantum computing fundamentals like error correction. Pure-play companies benefit maximally (+2.0) due to exclusive quantum focus. IBM (+0.15) and HON (+0.3) gain smaller positive scores proportional to their quantum revenue shares. Inactive companies score 0.0. Impact decay is slow due to the foundational nature of the breakthrough.


Quantum Advantage Tracker: the race to advantage - IBM

Explanation: News focuses on IBM's Quantum Advantage Tracker, indicating positive sentiment for IBM. Other companies are unaffected (neutral). Score reflects IBM's direct involvement and positive framing.


Record venture funding signals Europe’s growing quantum clout - PitchBook

Explanation: Indirect positive from global quantum growth; not European-focused.

Explanation: Direct positive due to strong European presence and ecosystem growth.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0


IonQ Surpasses $100 Million in Annual Revenue, Reports Quantum Sales Accelerating - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: IonQ's $100 million revenue milestone and accelerating sales are highly positive for IONQ (+2.0). Competitors in trapped-ion, Quantinuum (QNT) and Honeywell (HON), are negatively affected (-1.0 and -0.2 respectively). Other pure-plays (RGTI, QBTS, QUBT) and IBM are unaffected (0.0). Inactive companies (MSFT, GOOGL, NVDA) score 0.0. The novelty of the milestone and sustained growth imply slow decay.


DOE national quantum research centers reach breakthrough towards building scalable quantum computers - Fermilab (.gov)

Explanation: Positive sector news; trapped-ion relevant to scalable quantum computing.

Explanation: Positive sector news; superconducting relevant to scalable quantum computing.

Explanation: Quantum annealing less relevant to scalable gate-based quantum computers.

Explanation: Positive sector news; neutral atom relevant to scalable quantum computing.

Explanation: Positive industry sentiment, but minimal quantum revenue share.

Explanation: Positive industry sentiment with trapped-ion relevance, but diversified portfolio.

Explanation: Inactive, no quantum focus.

Explanation: Inactive, no quantum focus.

Explanation: Inactive, no quantum focus.


Demonstration of high-fidelity entangled logical qubits using transmons - Nature

Explanation: News focuses on transmons (superconducting qubits), while IONQ uses trapped-ion technology. No direct impact.

Explanation: Rigetti is a pure-play superconducting company. The demonstration of high-fidelity entangled logical qubits using transmons directly enhances their core technology, justifying the maximum positive score.

Explanation: D-Wave specializes in quantum annealing, not gate-based superconducting qubits like transmons. No relevance.

Explanation: Quantum Computing Inc. uses neutral atom technology, unrelated to transmons. No impact.

Explanation: Quantinuum employs trapped-ion qubits, not superconducting. The news does not apply.

Explanation: IBM uses superconducting qubits, so the advancement is relevant. However, with only ~2% quantum revenue, the impact is diluted, capped at the maximum +0.15.

Explanation: Honeywell focuses on trapped-ion qubits (via Quantinuum spinoff). The transmon news is unrelated.

Explanation: Inactive company (always 0.0).

Explanation: Inactive company (always 0.0).

Explanation: Inactive company (always 0.0).


If I Could Own Only 1 Quantum Computing Stock for 2026, It Would Be This - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: Not the recommended stock; neutral as the article focuses on one company.

Explanation: Recommended as the top quantum stock for 2026; maximum positive score for pure-play.

Explanation: Inactive in quantum computing per problem definition.


Why Quantum Computing Stock Is Plummeting Today - The Motley Fool

Explanation: The article indicates a sector-wide decline in quantum computing stocks. Pure-play companies (IONQ, RGTI, QBTS, QUBT, QNT) are assigned -1.5 due to full quantum revenue exposure. IBM (2% quantum revenue) and HON (1% quantum revenue) receive proportionally scaled scores (-0.03 and -0.015, respectively). Inactive companies (MSFT, GOOGL, NVDA) score 0.0 as they are not part of the quantum universe.


Skinny Logic: Quantum Codes Go on a Diet - Quantinuum

Explanation: As a trapped-ion pure-play, IONQ benefits indirectly from sector-wide advancements in code efficiency. The high novelty validates the trapped-ion approach, but as a competitor to Quantinuum, the impact is moderate. Slow decay due to fundamental implications.

Explanation: Rigetti (superconducting) is unaffected, as the news is trapped-ion specific. Low novelty impact and neutral decay; score reflects no direct relevance.

Explanation: D-Wave (quantum annealing) uses a different paradigm with less reliance on traditional error correction, so the news has no impact. Neutral score with low novelty relevance.

Explanation: Quantum Computing Inc. (neutral atom) shares similarities with trapped-ion, allowing some indirect benefits from code efficiency gains. Moderate novelty impact and moderate decay; positive but not dominant.

Explanation: Quantinuum's proprietary development directly drives this score, as 'Skinny Logic' is a major trapped-ion advancement. High novelty and slow decay due to transformative potential for scalability.

Explanation: IBM (superconducting, ~2% quantum revenue) has minimal direct relevance; the news is trapped-ion focused. Neutral score within narrow range; low novelty impact.

Explanation: Honeywell (trapped-ion, ~1% quantum revenue) benefits indirectly as the former parent of Quantinuum. Low novelty for HON specifically, but positive sentiment with moderate decay.

Explanation: Inactive; not a quantum pure-play or major revenue source. Always 0.0.

Explanation: Inactive; quantum efforts are minor and not revenue-focused. Always 0.0.

Explanation: Inactive; no significant quantum computing revenue. Always 0.0.


A look back at the International Year of Quantum - IBM

Explanation: No mention in the news; neutral impact as a pure-play trapped-ion company

Explanation: Competitor to IBM in superconducting quantum; IBM's positive news implies competitive pressure

Explanation: No mention; quantum annealing is distinct from IBM's focus, so neutral impact

Explanation: No mention; neutral atom technology not impacted by IBM's retrospective

Explanation: No mention; trapped-ion pure-play unaffected by IBM-specific news

Explanation: Directly positive as a self-retrospective, but low novelty and high decay speed limit the score

Explanation: No mention; minimal quantum revenue exposure post-spinoff, so no impact

Explanation: Inactive company; always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive company; always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive company; always 0.0


Rigetti Posts $216 Million Annual Loss While Expanding Quantum System Deployments - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: Spillover negative sentiment from Rigetti's financial loss; no direct impact.

Explanation: Large loss ($216M) is highly negative; expansion provides partial offset.

Explanation: Minimal spillover negative effect; quantum revenue is only ~2% of total.

Explanation: Minimal spillover negative effect; quantum revenue is only ~1% of total.

Explanation: No quantum revenue; always 0.0.

Explanation: No quantum revenue; always 0.0.

Explanation: No quantum revenue; always 0.0.


IBM and University Researchers Create a Never-Before-Seen Molecule and Prove its Exotic Nature with Quantum Computing - IBM Newsroom

Explanation: Not mentioned; different trapped-ion technology

Explanation: Similar superconducting technology; indirect beneficiary of validation

Explanation: Quantum annealing not relevant for molecular simulation

Explanation: Not mentioned; different neutral atom technology

Explanation: Directly involved; significant positive development

Explanation: Indirect beneficiary as part of quantum sector

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0


Logical multi-qubit entanglement with dual-rail superconducting qubits - Nature

Explanation: News is specific to superconducting qubits; IONQ uses trapped-ion technology.

Explanation: Pure-play superconducting company; direct relevance to the advancement.

Explanation: Quantum annealing company; not aligned with superconducting qubit research.

Explanation: Neutral atom company; no direct link to superconducting qubits.

Explanation: Trapped-ion company; news is superconducting-specific.

Explanation: Major superconducting player, but only ~2% quantum revenue limits impact.

Explanation: Trapped-ion with ~1% quantum revenue; no direct relevance.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0 per guidelines.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0 per guidelines.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0 per guidelines.


Quantinuum Researchers Demonstrate Quantum Computations With Dozens of Protected Logical Qubits - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: Quantinuum's demonstration of protected logical qubits is a major advancement, directly benefiting QNT (+1.5). Other companies are unaffected (0.0).


Cambridge launches major strategic partnership with IonQ to ‘supercharge’ quantum research in the UK - University of Cambridge

Explanation: Direct beneficiary; partnership enhances IonQ's research capabilities and market position.

Explanation: Competing superconducting company; faces increased competitive pressure.

Explanation: Quantum annealing company; indirect negative impact from shift in quantum focus.

Explanation: Neutral atom pure-play; not involved, leading to negative sentiment.

Explanation: Direct trapped-ion competitor to IonQ; likely disadvantaged by the partnership.

Explanation: Large tech with minor quantum revenue; overshadowed by pure-play news.

Explanation: Trapped-ion player with low quantum revenue; not benefiting from the deal.

Explanation: Not a quantum company; no impact.

Explanation: Not a quantum company; no impact.

Explanation: Not a quantum company; no impact.


Realizing Feynman’s vision for the future of simulation | IBM Quantum Computing Blog - IBM

Explanation: Positive due to sector-wide validation of quantum computing for simulation, though different technology (trapped-ion vs IBM's superconducting).

Explanation: Strong positive as same superconducting technology as IBM, benefiting from the validation and potential increased industry momentum.

Explanation: Mild positive as simulation is a key application for quantum computing, though quantum annealing is a different approach than IBM's gate-based method.

Explanation: Mild positive, similar to QBTS, as simulation advancements benefit the broader quantum sector despite different neutral atom technology.

Explanation: Positive due to sector-wide impact, with trapped-ion technology similar to IONQ, benefiting from the validation of quantum simulation.

Explanation: Direct positive from IBM's own announcement, with high novelty in realizing Feynman's vision for simulation, but limited by ~2% quantum revenue.

Explanation: Slight positive as a quantum sector beneficiary, but reduced impact due to only ~1% quantum revenue post-spinoff and different trapped-ion technology.

Explanation: Inactive, no quantum revenue or relevance.

The news from IBM about realizing Feynman's vision for quantum simulation has high novelty, indicating a significant milestone in the field. The impact is expected to decay at a medium pace, as such fundamental advancements validate the quantum computing sector broadly. Scores reflect direct impact on IBM, strong relevance for superconducting peers (RGTI), and moderate positive effects on other pure-play and partial quantum companies based on technology alignment and sector validation.


Infleqtion Completes IPO at $2.1B Valuation, Trades as INFQ

Explanation: Negative due to scalability claims favoring neutral-atom over trapped-ion; pure-play status amplifies impact.

Explanation: Negative due to scalability claims favoring neutral-atom over superconducting; pure-play status amplifies impact.

Explanation: Neutral; quantum annealing approach not directly compared to gate-based methods mentioned.

Explanation: Direct positive impact from IPO completion and scalability claims; pure-play status justifies maximum positive score.

Explanation: Negative due to scalability claims against superconducting, but reduced impact from low quantum revenue share (~2%).

Explanation: Negative due to scalability claims against trapped-ion, but reduced impact from low quantum revenue share (~1%).

Explanation: Inactive; no quantum revenue.

Explanation: Inactive; no quantum revenue.

Explanation: Inactive; no quantum revenue.


Better Quantum Computing Stock: Rigetti Computing vs. IonQ - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: Directly mentioned as a top quantum stock

Explanation: Not mentioned in news

Explanation: Not mentioned in news

Explanation: Not mentioned in news

Explanation: Not mentioned; only ~2% quantum revenue

Explanation: Not mentioned; only ~1% quantum revenue

Explanation: Inactive (always 0.0)

Explanation: Inactive (always 0.0)

Explanation: Inactive (always 0.0)

Explanation: Article highlights IONQ and RGTI as leading quantum stocks, boosting their scores. No impact on others due to lack of mention or inactive status. Novelty is moderate with fast decay expected.


What Is Quantum Error Correction & How Does It Work - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: Pure-play trapped-ion company; benefits from QEC advancements for scalability, but low novelty moderates score.

Explanation: Pure-play superconducting; QEC is critical for this architecture, justifying a higher score despite low novelty.

Explanation: Quantum annealing company; QEC less relevant as annealing uses different error handling, leading to a lower positive impact.

Explanation: Pure-play neutral atom; benefits from QEC advancements, similar to trapped-ion companies.

Explanation: Pure-play trapped-ion; benefits from QEC, with score aligned with other pure-plays.

Explanation: Large company with ~2% quantum revenue; QEC research is positive but has minimal impact due to low quantum focus.

Explanation: Trapped-ion with ~1% quantum revenue; benefits from QEC relevance but small quantum share limits score.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0 per specifications.

The educational nature of the article on quantum error correction provides a modest positive sentiment for the quantum sector, emphasizing its importance for scalability. Low novelty results in subdued signals, with pure-play companies receiving higher scores (especially those in error-prone architectures like superconducting). Quantum annealing (QBTS) has reduced relevance, while non-pure-plays (IBM, HON) and inactive firms have minimal or zero impact. Slow decay is expected due to the foundational knowledge shared.


Doubling down on open-access quantum computing - IBM

Explanation: IBM's announcement to double down on open-access quantum computing is a strong positive signal for IBM (+0.15) as it reinforces their leadership in quantum cloud accessibility. However, it intensifies competitive pressure on pure-play quantum companies: RGTI (-1.0) faces direct superconducting rivalry, while IONQ, QNT (trapped-ion), QBTS (annealing), and QUBT (neutral atom) each receive -0.5 due to indirect market competition. Honeywell (HON) is slightly negative (-0.1) as a trapped-ion player. Inactive tickers (MSFT, GOOGL, NVDA) score 0.0. The news has moderate novelty (continuation of existing strategy) and moderate decay speed (strategic shift with lasting industry impact).


PsiQuantum Integrates NVIDIA CUDA-Q for GPU-Accelerated Fault-Tolerant Simulation - Quantum Computing Report

Explanation: PsiQuantum's integration of CUDA-Q advances quantum simulation, mildly benefiting the pure-play ecosystem. Direct impact on active companies is low; scores reflect indirect ecosystem support.


ORCA Computing Accelerates Photonic Simulation with NVIDIA cuTensorNet - Quantum Computing Report

Explanation: Negative impact due to potential reduction in quantum advantage from improved classical simulation; pure-play sensitive to such threats.

Explanation: Similar to IONQ; pure-play quantum company negatively affected by classical simulation progress.

Explanation: Pure-play quantum annealing company; negative impact from reduced quantum differentiation.

Explanation: Pure-play neutral atom company; scores negative due to competitive pressure from classical simulation.

Explanation: Pure-play trapped-ion company; negative sentiment from simulation advancement affecting quantum value proposition.

Explanation: Negative impact but minimized due to diversified business and low quantum revenue share (~2%).

Explanation: Similar to IBM; negative but small impact due to low quantum revenue (~1%) post-spinoff.

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0; no relevance to quantum universe.

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0; not part of quantum scoring universe.

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0; mentioned in news but excluded from scoring.


How Alice & Bob Uses NVIDIA CUDA-Q to Accelerate Quantum Error Correction Research - Alice & Bob

Explanation: Positive for quantum error correction research, benefiting trapped-ion pure-play IONQ.

Explanation: Advancements in error correction research positively impact superconducting pure-play RGTI.

Explanation: Quantum annealing (D-Wave) is less directly tied to error correction; minor positive impact.

Explanation: Neutral atom pure-play QUBT benefits from progress in quantum error correction research.

Explanation: Trapped-ion pure-play QNT gains from advancements in quantum error correction.

Explanation: IBM's quantum research leverages GPU tools like CUDA-Q, so benefits from acceleration in error correction.

Explanation: Honeywell's trapped-ion quantum business benefits from error correction research progress.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0 per criteria.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0 per criteria.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0 per criteria, despite being the provider of CUDA-Q.


UK must learn lessons from AI race and retain its quantum computing talent, says minister - The Guardian

Explanation: No UK presence; negatively impacted by reduced access to global talent pool.

Explanation: US-based with no UK ties; similarly affected by talent retention policies.

Explanation: Canadian company; global talent pool reduction affects hiring potential.

Explanation: US-based; faces challenges in accessing UK talent.

Explanation: UK-based pure-play; direct beneficiary of government talent retention efforts.

Explanation: UK operations benefit from talent retention; positive but limited by ~2% quantum revenue.

Explanation: Slight positive due to UK focus, but minimal impact post-Quantinuum spinoff (~1% quantum revenue).

Explanation: Inactive; no quantum focus per definition.


ORCA Computing Advances Photonic Quantum Simulation with NVIDIA cuTensorNet - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: No direct impact; photonic quantum not core to IONQ's trapped-ion technology

Explanation: No direct impact; photonic quantum not core to RGTI's superconducting technology

Explanation: No direct impact; photonic quantum not core to QBTS's quantum annealing technology

Explanation: No direct impact; photonic quantum not core to QUBT's neutral atom technology

Explanation: No direct impact; photonic quantum not core to QNT's trapped-ion technology

Explanation: No direct impact; photonic quantum not core to IBM's superconducting focus, and NVDA inactive

Explanation: No direct impact; photonic quantum not core to HON's trapped-ion technology

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0; mentioned but not scored


QCentroid Combines QuantumOps Framework With NVIDIA CUDA-Q for Enterprise Quantum Workflows - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: Positive for IBM due to adoption of their QuantumOps framework; capped at +0.15. No impact on other companies.


Classiq Accelerates Hybrid Quantum Application Development and Execution with NVIDIA CUDA-Q - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: Positive signal due to industry-wide software advancements improving quantum hardware accessibility. IONQ benefits as a pure-play trapped-ion provider.

Explanation: Similar positive impact from hybrid tools enhancing demand for quantum hardware. Rigetti, a superconducting pure-play, gains indirectly.

Explanation: D-Wave's quantum annealing technology benefits from improved hybrid application development, increasing hardware utility.

Explanation: Quantum Computing Inc. (neutral atom) sees a boost from broader industry software enablers driving hardware adoption.

Explanation: Quantinuum (trapped-ion) gains from the same positive industry trend in hybrid tools.

Explanation: IBM benefits as a hybrid quantum-classical leader; CUDA-Q integration enhances their platform. Score capped at +0.15 due to ~2% quantum revenue.

Explanation: Honeywell's trapped-ion hardware with cloud access benefits from hybrid tools. Score within +0.3 limit despite ~1% quantum revenue.

Explanation: No impact; inactive and always 0.0.

Explanation: No impact; inactive and always 0.0.

Explanation: Mentioned in news but inactive; always 0.0.


Here’s How Rigetti (RGTI)’s Shares Behaved After Jim Cramer Said “It’s A Quantum GameStop” In January 2025 - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: News is not highly novel (dated Jan 2025) but may reignite short-term interest. Decay speed is high due to meme-like nature; scores reflect moderate, decay-adjusted impact. RGTI highest due to direct mention; others benefit from sector effects.


D-Wave Quantum Plunges 49% in 3 Months: Time to Sell as Losses Widen? - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: The article is a strong negative signal for QBTS (direct score: -2.0). Mild negative spillover (-0.5) is assigned to other pure-plays (IONQ, RGTI, QUBT, QNT) due to sector interconnectedness. IBM and HON are minimally affected (0.0) due to low quantum revenue exposure. Inactive companies (MSFT, GOOGL, NVDA) score 0.0.


Largest Single-GPU Quantum Simulation on AMD by BlueQubit - AMD

Explanation: News about classical quantum simulation has no direct impact on IONQ's trapped-ion hardware. Neutral score.

Explanation: Rigetti's superconducting hardware is unaffected by this simulation milestone. Neutral score.

Explanation: D-Wave's quantum annealing technology is unrelated to classical simulation. Neutral score.

Explanation: Quantum Computing Inc.'s neutral atom hardware is not impacted. Neutral score.

Explanation: Quantinuum's trapped-ion hardware remains unaffected. Neutral score.

Explanation: IBM benefits from quantum simulation advancements supporting their software ecosystem (e.g., Qiskit), leading to a positive score.

Explanation: Honeywell's quantum business sees modest indirect benefits from research progress, but less than IBM, resulting in a small positive score.

Explanation: Inactive in quantum computing; always 0.0. Note: GPU advancements do not affect scoring.


Wall Street Is Wrong About This Quantum Computing Stock - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: Positive sentiment for quantum sector; full impact as pure-play. High novelty and medium decay speed.

Explanation: Positive sentiment for quantum sector; partial impact due to ~2% quantum revenue. High novelty and medium decay speed.

Explanation: Positive sentiment for quantum sector; minimal impact due to ~1% quantum revenue. High novelty and medium decay speed.

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0


Alice & Bob Accelerates Quantum Error Correction with NVIDIA CUDA-Q - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: Positive impact; trapped-ion architecture benefits significantly from quantum error correction advances.

Explanation: Positive impact; superconducting quantum computers heavily rely on error correction for scalability.

Explanation: Moderate positive impact; quantum annealing (D-Wave) has different error handling, so less directly affected.

Explanation: Positive impact; neutral atom quantum computers benefit from improved error correction.

Explanation: Positive impact; trapped-ion architecture gains from error correction progress.

Explanation: Positive but limited; small quantum revenue share caps impact despite relevance to IBM's quantum efforts.

Explanation: Positive impact; trapped-ion quantum group benefits, but smaller quantum focus post-spinoff reduces sensitivity.

Explanation: Inactive; no quantum revenue per specifications.

Explanation: Inactive; mentioned in news but not scored per specifications.

Explanation: The news highlights a novel acceleration in quantum error correction by Alice & Bob using NVIDIA CUDA-Q, with broad positive implications for gate-based quantum companies (e.g., IONQ, RGTI, QUBT, QNT, HON). IBM benefits less due to low quantum revenue. D-Wave (QBTS) sees reduced impact from annealing differences. Inactive companies score 0.0. Decay speed is medium, as the advance is foundational but news impact may fade.


Infleqtion Achieves 12-Logical-Qubit Milestone for Q4Bio Biomarker Discovery - Quantum Computing Report

Explanation: Not mentioned; no direct impact as the milestone is attributed to Quantinuum, a trapped-ion competitor.

Explanation: Not mentioned; superconducting architecture differs from trapped-ion focus of the milestone.

Explanation: Quantum annealing architecture not relevant to logical qubit milestone; not mentioned.

Explanation: Not mentioned; neutral atom architecture not associated with the news.

Explanation: Infleqtion likely refers to Quantinuum; achieving a 12-logical-qubit milestone is a major, novel breakthrough with slow decay due to its significance in error correction and quantum applications.

Explanation: Not mentioned; superconducting architecture differs, and only ~2% quantum revenue.

Explanation: Indirect benefit as former parent of Quantinuum; impact is modest due to spinoff.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0 per problem statement.


D-Wave Quantum Revenue Growth Highlights Rising Demand For Optimization Services - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: The news highlights D-Wave's (QBTS) revenue growth and rising demand for optimization services, directly benefiting QBTS with a maximum positive score of +2.0. The broader quantum sector, including IBM and HON, may see indirect benefits from increased market sentiment, warranting small positive scores (IBM: +0.15, HON: +0.3). Other pure-play companies (IONQ, RGTI, QUBT, QNT) are not directly impacted and receive neutral scores (0.0). Inactive companies (MSFT, GOOGL, NVDA) are unaffected (0.0).


Rigetti Computing Intends to Invest $100 Million in UK to Accelerate Quantum Computing Development - GlobeNewswire

Explanation: Positive industry sentiment from Rigetti's investment, but not directly impacted.

Explanation: Direct beneficiary of the $100 million investment; novel commitment justifies maximum positive score.

Explanation: Positive industry sentiment, though not directly related to the news.

Explanation: Positive industry sentiment, with no direct impact.

Explanation: Positive industry sentiment, as the investment validates the sector.

Explanation: Small positive impact from quantum ecosystem growth, but minimal quantum revenue.

Explanation: Small positive impact from industry growth, though quantum is a small business segment post-spinoff.

Explanation: Inactive company with no quantum focus; always 0.0.


QpiAI Achieves High-Speed Quantum Error Correction on Superconducting Systems with New Decoder Platform - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: The news highlights a superconducting-specific advancement by QpiAI, benefiting RGTI (directly) and IBM (indirectly). Other companies use different architectures and are unaffected.


Quantum Computing Is on Its Way to Transforming Science. Inside IBM’s Latest Breakthrough. - Barron's

Explanation: The news highlights IBM's breakthrough, leading to a positive score for IBM. RGTI is negatively affected due to competitive pressure in superconducting quantum computing. Other pure-play companies (IONQ, QBTS, QUBT, QNT) receive modest positive scores from sector-wide optimism, while HON benefits slightly. Inactive companies (MSFT, GOOGL, NVDA) score zero.


IBM Quantum Computer Accurately Simulates Real Magnetic Materials, Reproducing National Laboratory Data - IBM Newsroom

Explanation: No direct impact; news pertains to superconducting qubits, not trapped-ion.

Explanation: Positive impact; news validates superconducting technology used by RGTI.

Explanation: No impact; quantum annealing (used by D-Wave) is not relevant to this simulation.

Explanation: No impact; neutral atom technology not mentioned or involved.

Explanation: No direct impact; trapped-ion technology not involved in this IBM achievement.

Explanation: Direct positive impact; novel simulation achievement with slow decay due to research nature.

Explanation: Minimal impact post-Quantinuum spinoff; no direct relevance to superconducting news.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0


Quantum computers take a step into real materials science - IBM Research

Explanation: Not directly affected by IBM's materials science research; neutral impact.

Explanation: Superconducting technology aligns with IBM's approach, but not mentioned; neutral impact.

Explanation: Quantum annealing less relevant for materials simulations; no direct benefit.

Explanation: Neutral atom approach not involved in the news; neutral impact.

Explanation: Trapped-ion technology not linked to this IBM-specific development.

Explanation: Positive news about materials science research; low novelty and medium decay lead to moderate positive score (max for IBM's range).

Explanation: Trapped-ion quantum business is small and not impacted by IBM's news.

Explanation: Inactive company; always 0.0.

Explanation: Inactive company; always 0.0.

Explanation: Inactive company; always 0.0.


15+ Leading Quantum Computing Countries in 2026 - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: Positive industry report boosts pure-play sentiment, but impact is small due to low novelty and fast decay.

Explanation: Same as IONQ; broad-based industry optimism with minimal direct impact.

Explanation: Positive for pure-play quantum companies, though effect is subdued.

Explanation: General industry uplift, but no company-specific impact.

Explanation: Pure-play benefit from optimistic industry report, though decay is fast.

Explanation: Small positive from industry growth, but minimized by diversification (~2% quantum revenue) and fast decay.

Explanation: Modest uplift due to industry sentiment, offset by diversification and post-spinoff quantum focus (~1% revenue).

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0 per definition.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0 per definition.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0 per definition.


Rigetti Computing Intends to Invest $100 Million in UK to Accelerate Quantum Computing Development - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: No direct impact from Rigetti's investment; neutral score.

Explanation: Significant positive impact due to $100 million UK investment, accelerating development and growth.

Explanation: No direct impact from the news; neutral score.

Explanation: Slight negative due to increased competition in superconducting quantum computing.

Explanation: No direct impact; quantum revenue is minimal post-spinoff.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0.


Quantum Computing Stocks IonQ, Rigetti Computing, and D-Wave Quantum Have Created Shockwaves With This $930 Million Warning to Wall Street - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: The article highlights IonQ as part of a $930 million event creating shockwaves, indicating a significant positive development for the company.

Explanation: The article highlights Rigetti Computing as part of a $930 million event creating shockwaves, indicating a significant positive development for the company.

Explanation: The article highlights D-Wave Quantum as part of a $930 million event creating shockwaves, indicating a significant positive development for the company.

Explanation: Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) is not mentioned in the article and shows no direct impact.

Explanation: Quantinuum (QNT) is not mentioned in the article and shows no direct impact.

Explanation: IBM is not mentioned in the article; as a non-pure-play, it has minimal quantum exposure and no direct impact.

Explanation: Honeywell is not mentioned in the article; as a non-pure-play, it has minimal quantum exposure and no direct impact.

Explanation: Microsoft is inactive in quantum computing per the universe definition and always scores 0.0.

Explanation: Google is inactive in quantum computing per the universe definition and always scores 0.0.

Explanation: NVIDIA is inactive in quantum computing per the universe definition and always scores 0.0.


Is D-Wave Quantum’s (QBTS) Insider Selling Undermining Its New Enterprise-Focused Quantum Narrative? - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: The news is specific to QBTS, with insider selling being a negative signal. QBTS score is -1.5 due to direct impact; others are unaffected (0.0). Novelty: high. Decay speed: medium.


Chinese Researchers Demonstrate Logical Operations on Silicon Quantum Processor - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: News unrelated to trapped-ion technology; neutral impact.

Explanation: News unrelated to superconducting technology; neutral impact.

Explanation: News unrelated to quantum annealing; neutral impact.

Explanation: News unrelated to neutral atom technology; neutral impact.

Explanation: Demonstration validates IBM's silicon quantum efforts; positive impact.

Explanation: Not a quantum-focused company; always 0.0.


1 Unstoppable Quantum Computing Stock to Buy Before It Soars 200%, According to 1 Wall Street Analyst - The Motley Fool

Explanation: The article promotes a specific quantum stock as 'Unstoppable' with 200% surge potential. QNT is the primary beneficiary (+2.0) due to its relevance. Other pure-plays (IONQ, RGTI, QBTS, QUBT) receive +1.0 for sector optimism. IBM and HON get their max positive scores (+0.15 and +0.3). Inactive companies score 0.0. Novelty is moderate (analyst opinion), with likely fast decay due to hype.


Quantum Computing’s Next Major Breakthrough May Come From Australia - Forbes

Explanation: Pure-play trapped-ion company benefits modestly from general quantum optimism, but news is Australia-specific and speculative, limiting impact. Score within [-2.0, +2.0].

Explanation: Pure-play superconducting company; similar modest positive from sector news, but no direct Australia link. Score within [-2.0, +2.0].

Explanation: Pure-play quantum annealing company; general uplift from breakthrough news, but indirect and speculative. Score within [-2.0, +2.0].

Explanation: Pure-play neutral atom company; positive sentiment from quantum progress, but no Australia connection. Score within [-2.0, +2.0].

Explanation: Pure-play trapped-ion company; minor boost from sector-wide optimism, news decay expected. Score within [-2.0, +2.0].

Explanation: Superconducting company with ~2% quantum revenue; small positive from general news, but decay rapid. Score within [-0.15, +0.15].

Explanation: Trapped-ion company with ~1% quantum revenue; minor uplift from sector optimism, news not directly relevant. Score within [-0.3, +0.3].


This quantum computing breakthrough may not be what it seemed - ScienceDaily

Explanation: Pure-play trapped-ion quantum company; highly sensitive to negative sentiment about quantum breakthroughs, leading to a moderate negative score.

Explanation: Pure-play superconducting quantum company; similarly impacted by sector-wide skepticism, resulting in a moderate negative score.

Explanation: Pure-play quantum annealing company; full quantum revenue exposure makes it vulnerable to negative news, justifying a moderate negative score.

Explanation: Pure-play neutral atom quantum company; significant impact from generalized quantum skepticism, warranting a moderate negative score.

Explanation: Pure-play trapped-ion quantum company (IPO'd June 2026); highly affected by negative sentiment, leading to a moderate negative score.

Explanation: Superconducting company with ~2% quantum revenue; less sensitive due to diversified business, but still slightly negative due to sector impact.

Explanation: Trapped-ion company with ~1% quantum revenue post-Quantinuum spinoff; reduced exposure limits impact, but still moderately negative.

Explanation: Inactive; no quantum computing involvement, always 0.0.


BlackRock funds provide about $57 million to IQM Quantum Computers ahead of US IPO - Reuters

Explanation: The funding of IQM by BlackRock is positive for the quantum sector, indicating institutional confidence. RGTI benefits most due to shared superconducting technology. IONQ and QNT (trapped-ion) receive moderate scores, while QBTS (annealing) and QUBT (neutral atom) are less impacted. IBM and HON, with minor quantum exposure, see small positives. Inactive companies score 0.0. Novelty is high; decay speed is moderate as IPO-related effects may subside over weeks.


Google Opens Early Access to ‘Willow’ Quantum Processor, Invites Experimental Proposals - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: Positive due to overall industry growth; minimal direct competition (different technology).

Explanation: Strong negative as a direct competitor in superconducting technology.

Explanation: Positive due to overall industry growth; different technology (annealing).

Explanation: Positive due to overall industry growth; different technology (neutral atom).

Explanation: Positive due to overall industry growth; different technology (trapped-ion).

Explanation: Negative as a competitor (same technology) gains ground.

Explanation: Neutral; news is about a different technology (superconducting vs trapped-ion).

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0.

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0.

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0.


Google's 105-qubit Willow quantum processor opens for early access - SDxCentral

Explanation: Slight negative due to increased superconducting competition; trapped-ion differentiation limits impact.

Explanation: Strong negative as direct superconducting competitor to Google; market share pressure.

Explanation: Neutral; quantum annealing approach not directly impacted by superconducting progress.

Explanation: Neutral; neutral atom technology distinct from superconducting.

Explanation: Slight negative; similar to IONQ, superconducting gains may affect market perception.

Explanation: Negative; direct competitor in superconducting qubits.

Explanation: Slight negative; minimal quantum revenue exposure and trapped-ion focus.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0 per definition.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0 per definition.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0 per definition.


Can D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Double From Here On? One Analyst Thinks So - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: The article focuses solely on QBTS with a bullish analyst sentiment, warranting a +2.0 score. Other companies are unaffected (0.0). The news is novel but may decay moderately as the market assesses the analyst's forecast.


The Best Quantum Computing Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: Positive sector sentiment from the article, but not the recommended 'best' stock.

Explanation: Identified as the 'best' stock to buy; maximum positive signal for a pure-play.

Explanation: Modest positive sentiment from sector focus; constrained by low quantum revenue share.

Explanation: Modest positive sentiment from sector focus; constrained by low quantum revenue post-spinoff.

Explanation: Inactive; not part of the quantum computing universe.


Caltech Team Finds Useful Quantum Computers Could Be Built with as Few as 10,000 Qubits - Caltech

Explanation: Positive news reduces qubit requirement for useful quantum computers, benefiting pure-play IONQ (trapped-ion) significantly due to 100% quantum revenue exposure.

Explanation: Positive news accelerates quantum timeline, benefiting pure-play RGTI (superconducting) with 100% quantum revenue exposure.

Explanation: Positive news is broadly beneficial for pure-play QBTS (quantum annealing), despite architecture differences, due to 100% quantum revenue exposure.

Explanation: Positive news reduces qubit barrier, benefiting pure-play QUBT (neutral atom) with 100% quantum revenue exposure.

Explanation: Positive news is highly relevant for pure-play QNT (trapped-ion) with 100% quantum revenue exposure, as it indicates faster path to utility.

Explanation: Mildly positive for IBM, but impact is muted due to only ~2% quantum revenue exposure; news may encourage investment in its quantum efforts.

Explanation: Slightly positive for HON, with trapped-ion focus, but impact is limited to ~1% quantum revenue exposure post-spinoff.

Explanation: No quantum revenue; unaffected by the news.


Bear of the Day: D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: No news related to IONQ; neutral sentiment.

Explanation: No news related to RGTI; neutral sentiment.

Explanation: Bear of the Day designation by Yahoo Finance, indicating strong negative sentiment for this pure-play company.

Explanation: No news related to QUBT; neutral sentiment.

Explanation: No news related to QNT; neutral sentiment.

Explanation: No news related to IBM; neutral sentiment. Limited quantum revenue exposure (~2%).

Explanation: No news related to HON; neutral sentiment. Limited quantum revenue exposure (~1%).

Explanation: Inactive company; always scored 0.0.

Explanation: Inactive company; always scored 0.0.

Explanation: Inactive company; always scored 0.0.


Assessing D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Valuation After Record Bookings And New Government Solutions Unit - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: Positive sentiment from sector optimism due to D-Wave's success

Explanation: Direct positive impact from record bookings and new government solutions unit

Explanation: Small positive exposure from quantum sector optimism

Explanation: Inactive, no quantum focus

Explanation: Inactive, no quantum focus

Explanation: Inactive, no quantum focus


Better Quantum Computing Stock: D-Wave Quantum vs. Rigetti Computing - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: The Yahoo Finance article compares QBTS and RGTI as better quantum computing stocks, boosting investor interest moderately. Low novelty and fast decay justify +0.5 for both mentioned companies; others unaffected.


‘It’s a real shock’: quantum-computing breakthroughs pose imminent risks to cybersecurity - Nature

Explanation: Quantum breakthroughs posing cybersecurity risks drive industry validation and demand. Pure-plays score max positive; IBM/HON score within their ranges. Inactive firms = 0.0.


Novel approach to quantum error correction portends a scalable future for quantum computing - Phys.org

Explanation: Pure-play trapped-ion company; direct beneficiary of quantum error correction advancements.

Explanation: Pure-play superconducting company; major impact from error correction progress.

Explanation: Pure-play quantum annealing company; general advance supports ecosystem scalability.

Explanation: Pure-play neutral atom company; high impact from broad quantum error correction news.

Explanation: Pure-play trapped-ion company; similar to IONQ, significant benefit from this development.

Explanation: Small superconducting quantum division (~2% revenue); positive industry sentiment but limited exposure.

Explanation: Trapped-ion quantum efforts (~1% revenue); higher impact than IBM due to focus, but still minor.

Explanation: No quantum focus; always 0.0.

Explanation: No quantum focus; always 0.0.

Explanation: No quantum focus; always 0.0.


Google Issues ‘Q-Day’ Warning. What It Means. - Barron's

Explanation: The article warns of an impending 'Q-Day' where quantum computers could break encryption, increasing urgency for quantum-resistant solutions. This boosts investment interest in pure-play quantum companies (IONQ, RGTI, QBTS, QUBT, QNT) due to heightened sector visibility. IBM benefits slightly from its quantum efforts, but its score is capped at +0.15. Honeywell (HON) gains as a trapped-ion player. D-Wave (QBTS) scores lower (+0.5) as quantum annealing is less relevant for encryption-breaking. Inactive companies (MSFT, GOOGL, NVDA) score 0.0. Scores are within specified ranges.


Better Quantum Computing Stock: D-Wave Quantum vs. Rigetti Computing - The Motley Fool

The article directly compares Rigetti Computing (RGTI) and D-Wave Quantum (QBTS), assigning them positive scores of +1.0 each for increased relevance and potential upside from the discussion. Other companies are not mentioned, resulting in 0.0 scores. Novelty is medium (5/10) as it is an investment opinion without new technological developments. Decay speed is fast (8/10) due to the transient nature of financial opinions.


IBM quantum processor achieves highest fidelity calculations for the longest period of time on record - Live Science

Explanation: Indirect negative impact due to IBM's advancement potentially reducing focus on trapped-ion

Explanation: Negative as IBM's achievement directly competes with superconducting approach

Explanation: Neutral, quantum annealing is a different paradigm

Explanation: Neutral, neutral atom approach not affected

Explanation: Indirect negative impact as trapped-ion may face increased competition

Explanation: Direct positive impact from technical milestone

Explanation: Slightly negative as trapped-ion company with lower quantum revenue exposure

Explanation: Inactive, not part of quantum universe

Explanation: Inactive, not part of quantum universe

Explanation: Inactive, not part of quantum universe


SpinQ Technology Secures Nearly 1 Billion Chinese Yuan in Series C Funding to Scale Industrial Superconducting Quantum Computing - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: No relation; IONQ focuses on trapped-ion technology, unrelated to the superconducting funding news.

Explanation: Positive; the funding validates the superconducting sector and boosts industry sentiment, despite competitive implications.

Explanation: Positive; D-Wave's superconducting annealing technology aligns with the industrial focus, though less direct than gate-based approaches.

Explanation: No relation; Quantum Computing Inc. uses neutral atom technology, not superconducting.

Explanation: No relation; Quantinuum focuses on trapped-ion technology, unrelated to the news.

Explanation: Small positive; IBM's superconducting efforts benefit from sector validation, but its low quantum revenue share limits impact.

Explanation: No relation; Honeywell focuses on trapped-ion technology for quantum solutions.

Explanation: Inactive; not part of the quantum computing universe for scoring.


Is Rigetti Computing the Best Quantum Computing Stock to Buy Right Now? - The Motley Fool

Explanation: Implied inferior to RGTI due to the article's focus on Rigetti as the best pure-play; moderate decay expected.

Explanation: Directly recommended as the best quantum stock; strong positive signal with high novelty but fast decay due to opinion-based content.

Explanation: Implied inferior to RGTI; moderate decay expected as part of sector sentiment.

Explanation: Partial quantum exposure (2%); negatively affected by RGTI's promotion; slow decay due to diversified business.

Explanation: Partial quantum exposure (1%); negatively affected by RGTI's promotion; slow decay due to diversified business.

Explanation: No quantum exposure; unaffected.

Explanation: No quantum exposure; unaffected.

Explanation: No quantum exposure; unaffected.


SpinQ Technology Secures 1 Billion CNY ($145.3M USD) Series C Funding to Expand Superconducting and NMR Hardware Lines - Quantum Computing Report

Explanation: Neutral, as SpinQ's funding for superconducting and NMR hardware does not impact IONQ's trapped-ion focus.

Explanation: Negative due to direct competition in superconducting hardware, potentially reducing Rigetti's market position.

Explanation: Neutral, as D-Wave's quantum annealing technology is unrelated to superconducting or NMR hardware.

Explanation: Neutral, as Quantum Computing Inc.'s neutral atom approach is not affected by this news.

Explanation: Neutral, as Quantinuum's trapped-ion technology is not impacted by superconducting or NMR developments.

Explanation: Slightly negative, as SpinQ's superconducting expansion may increase competition in IBM's quantum hardware business, though quantum revenue is a small portion of IBM's total.

Explanation: Neutral, as Honeywell's trapped-ion quantum business is unrelated to superconducting or NMR hardware.

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0


Why The Quantum Computing Industry Needs Logical Qubit Standards - Forbes

Explanation: Positive for IONQ as trapped-ion technology aligns with logical qubit standards needs, but low novelty and fast decay limit the score.

Explanation: Positive for RGTI as superconducting qubits are key for logical qubit development, though impact is moderated by low novelty.

Explanation: Negative for QBTS (D-Wave) as quantum annealing does not focus on logical qubits, highlighting a potential mismatch with industry standards.

Explanation: Positive for QUBT as neutral atom technology supports scalable error correction, benefiting from standards, but with low novelty.

Explanation: Positive for QNT (Quantinuum) as trapped-ion qubits are well-suited for logical qubit standards, though impact is moderate.

Explanation: Slightly positive for IBM due to its leadership in quantum standards, but limited by its small quantum revenue share and low novelty.

Explanation: Slightly positive for HON as a trapped-ion player, but impact is capped by its low quantum revenue post-spinoff and fast decay.

Explanation: Inactive; no quantum computing focus, score always 0.0.


AI Helped Spark a Quantum Breakthrough. The World 'Is Not Prepared' - Time Magazine

Explanation: Pure-play trapped-ion company; benefits directly from the quantum breakthrough.

Explanation: Pure-play superconducting company; general positive impact from industry advancement.

Explanation: Pure-play quantum annealing company; gains from the breakthrough's broad implications.

Explanation: Pure-play neutral atom company; positive sentiment from the news.

Explanation: Pure-play trapped-ion company; enhanced by AI involvement in the breakthrough.

Explanation: Strong AI and quantum capabilities; scores maximum positive but limited by non-pure-play status.

Explanation: Trapped-ion player with quantum focus; scores maximum positive but constrained by low quantum revenue.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0 per definition.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0 per definition.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0 per definition.


China’s Quantum Sector Sees Investment Surge as Larger Funding Rounds Return - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: Increased investment in China's quantum sector validates the industry globally, benefiting pure-play companies (moderate positive). IBM and HON have minimal quantum exposure, resulting in neutral impact. Inactive companies score 0.0.


Rigetti Announces General Availability of 108-Qubit System - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: Rigetti's announcement has high novelty as a key advancement in quantum computing. RGTI scores +2.0 for direct positive impact. IBM scores -0.15 due to competitive pressure in superconducting qubits. Other companies score 0.0 with no direct impact. Inactive tickers are always 0.0. The signal's impact may decay at a medium pace as the market adjusts.


Quantum computers keep losing data. This breakthrough finally tracks it - ScienceDaily

Explanation: The breakthrough in tracking quantum data loss is positive for pure-play companies like IONQ, which focuses on trapped-ion technology. This could lead to improved coherence and device performance, accelerating quantum advancements.

Explanation: As a pure-play superconducting quantum company, Rigetti stands to benefit significantly from advances in tracking decoherence, a major challenge in their technology. This breakthrough addresses a core limitation, potentially speeding up progress.

Explanation: D-Wave's quantum annealing technology may see benefits from better tracking of data loss, though the impact might be less direct than for gate-based quantum computing. Still, any progress in quantum reliability is positive.

Explanation: Quantum Computing Inc., focusing on neutral atom technology, would benefit from this breakthrough as it addresses a core challenge in quantum systems, potentially improving qubit stability and performance.

Explanation: Quantinuum, a trapped-ion pure-play, is positively impacted by advancements in tracking decoherence, which can enhance system reliability and contribute to longer operational lifetimes.

Explanation: IBM's quantum efforts, though only ~2% of revenue, could benefit from this research. However, the impact is muted by their diversified business, limiting the overall effect.

Explanation: Honeywell's small quantum business (post-Quantinuum spinoff) may see a slight positive effect from the general advancement in quantum computing, but their exposure is minimal (~1% of revenue).

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0


Horizon Quantum To Acquire IonQ 256-Qubit Trapped-Ion System - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: The news indicates Honeywell (HON) acquiring IonQ (IONQ), a major event with high novelty. IONQ scores +2.0 as the target, HON scores +0.3 as the acquirer. Other companies are unaffected (0.0). Signal decay is slow due to long-term implications.


Study Finds Exponential Quantum Advantage in Machine Learning Tasks - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: Pure-play trapped-ion company; directly benefits from quantum advantage in ML tasks.

Explanation: Pure-play superconducting company; directly benefits from quantum advantage in ML tasks.

Explanation: Quantum annealing company; benefits from ML tasks involving optimization, but exponential advantage is more typical for gate-based architectures.

Explanation: Pure-play neutral atom company; gate-based quantum computing benefits from ML advantage.

Explanation: Pure-play trapped-ion company; benefits from quantum advantage in ML.

Explanation: Superconducting company with ~2% quantum revenue; positive impact but limited scale.

Explanation: Trapped-ion company with ~1% quantum revenue post-spinoff; positive impact but limited scale.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0


Quantum Computing Is Beginning to Take Shape — Here Are Three Recent Breakthroughs - Discover Magazine

Explanation: Pure-play trapped-ion company; general positive news about quantum breakthroughs justifies a high positive score (+1.5) due to full sector exposure. Moderate novelty and fast decay expected.

Explanation: Pure-play superconducting company; similar rationale as IONQ, with high positive score (+1.5) reflecting full quantum focus. Moderate novelty and fast decay.

Explanation: Pure-play quantum annealing company (D-Wave); benefits from general positive sentiment, score +1.5. Moderate novelty and fast decay.

Explanation: Pure-play neutral atom company; general breakthroughs boost sentiment, score +1.5. Moderate novelty and fast decay.

Explanation: Pure-play trapped-ion company (IPO'd 2026); full quantum focus justifies +1.5. Moderate novelty and fast decay.

Explanation: Superconducting company with ~2% quantum revenue; general positive news has limited impact, score +0.10 (within [-0.15, +0.15] range). Moderate novelty and fast decay.

Explanation: Trapped-ion company with ~1% quantum revenue post-spinoff; lower exposure reduces impact, score +0.15 (within [-0.3, +0.3] range). Moderate novelty and fast decay.

Explanation: Inactive; no quantum focus, always 0.0.

Explanation: Inactive; no quantum focus, always 0.0.

Explanation: Inactive; no quantum focus, always 0.0.


AI Decoder Could Cut Quantum Errors by Up to 17×, Study Finds - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: The AI decoder news is a major positive for quantum computing, especially gate-based systems. Pure-play companies (IONQ, RGTI, QUBT, QNT) score +2.0 for high relevance. QBTS (annealing) scores +1.5 due to less direct impact. IBM and HON score max positives (+0.15, +0.3) for their quantum segments. Inactive firms score 0.0.


Prediction: This Will Be Rigetti Computing's Stock Price in 1 Year - The Motley Fool

Explanation: Article is specific to Rigetti; no direct impact on IonQ

Explanation: Bullish prediction about Rigetti's stock price; low novelty, decay expected over time

Explanation: Article is specific to Rigetti; no direct impact on D-Wave

Explanation: Article is specific to Rigetti; no direct impact on Quantum Computing Inc

Explanation: Article is specific to Rigetti; no direct impact on Quantinuum

Explanation: Article is specific to Rigetti; no direct impact on IBM's quantum division

Explanation: Article is specific to Rigetti; no direct impact on Honeywell's quantum division

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0


Gauge theory could give quantum error correction a boost - Physics World

Explanation: Trapped-ion architecture has lower error rates but benefits moderately from QEC advancements for scalability. Score reflects moderate positive impact within pure-play range.

Explanation: Superconducting architecture has high error rates and relies heavily on QEC; gauge theory advance could significantly boost Rigetti's technology. Score is maximum positive for pure-play.

Explanation: Quantum annealing paradigm is less dependent on traditional QEC; gauge theory has minimal direct impact on D-Wave's approach. Score is low positive for pure-play.

Explanation: Neutral atom qubits have moderate error rates; benefits from QEC improvements for scalability. Score reflects moderate positive impact within pure-play range.

Explanation: Trapped-ion architecture similar to IONQ; benefits moderately from QEC advancements. Quantinuum's pure-play status justifies score within range.

Explanation: Superconducting leader with strong QEC focus; benefits from the advance, but limited by ~2% quantum revenue capping impact at maximum positive.

Explanation: Trapped-ion with minor quantum revenue post-spinoff; moderate benefit from QEC, but capped at maximum positive due to low quantum focus.

Explanation: Inactive in quantum computing; no relevance to the news.


Exponential Quantum Advantage in Processing Massive Classical Data - Quantum Computing Report

Explanation: The news reports an exponential quantum advantage in processing massive classical data, a significant development for gate-based quantum computing technologies (trapped-ion, superconducting, neutral atom). Companies using these technologies (IONQ, RGTI, QUBT, QNT, HON, IBM) receive positive signals. D-Wave (QBTS) using quantum annealing is less relevant for general classical data processing. Pure-play companies (IONQ, RGTI, QBTS, QUBT, QNT) get higher scores within [-2.0, +2.0], while IBM (max +0.15) and HON (max +0.3) are capped. Inactive companies (MSFT, GOOGL, NVDA) score 0.0. The report nature may cause rapid decay, but the initial signal is positive.


IonQ Selected for DARPA’s Heterogeneous Architectures for Quantum (HARQ) Program - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: Directly selected for DARPA HARQ program, significant positive catalyst with high novelty and moderate decay.

Explanation: Not mentioned; no direct impact from the news.

Explanation: Competitor in trapped-ion not selected; negative impact with high relevance.

Explanation: Major quantum player not selected; minor negative due to small quantum revenue share.

Explanation: Trapped-ion player not selected; negative impact with moderate relevance.

Explanation: Inactive; no quantum focus per definition.


D-Wave CEO says Nvidia should be 'shaking in their boots' as quantum computing battles AI GPUs - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: General positive sentiment for quantum industry; benefits from CEO's bullish narrative on quantum vs. AI, though not directly mentioned.

Explanation: General positive sentiment for quantum industry; Rigetti, as a pure-play superconducting company, gains from the broader competitive narrative.

Explanation: Direct positive mention; D-Wave CEO's statement positions the company as a leader in quantum vs. AI, driving maximum sentiment impact.

Explanation: General positive sentiment for quantum industry; Quantum Computing Inc. benefits from the increased attention on quantum capabilities.

Explanation: General positive sentiment; Quantinuum, as a pure-play with recent IPO, may see amplified impact from sector optimism.

Explanation: Positive for quantum sector, but limited to ~2% quantum revenue, capping impact at maximum for its range.

Explanation: Positive for quantum sector, but only ~1% quantum revenue post-spinoff; benefits indirectly from industry narrative.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0 per specification, no relevance to news.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0 per specification.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0 per specification, despite negative mention in news.


Why D-Wave Quantum Stock Took off Like a Rocket Today - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: QBTS receives +2.0 for the direct positive news impact. Pure-play competitors (IONQ, RGTI, QUBT, QNT) are penalized -1.0 due to competitive threat. IBM and HON are slightly negative (-0.1) as quantum incumbents. Inactive tickers are 0.0. The effect decays quickly, especially for QBTS.


IonQ (IONQ) Soars 21% on Nvidia Quantum Computing Support - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: IonQ directly benefits from the news with a 21% surge, justifying the maximum +2.0 score for a pure-play. Other companies are unaffected as the news is specific to IonQ. Inactive tickers are always 0.0.


Why Rigetti Computing Stock Keeps Going Up - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: No direct mention; neutral impact despite positive sector sentiment.

Explanation: Positive, specific coverage; moderate impact due to low novelty (analyzes ongoing trends).

Explanation: No direct mention; neutral impact.

Explanation: No direct mention; neutral impact.

Explanation: No direct mention; neutral impact.

Explanation: No direct mention; competitor news has neutral impact on non-pure-play.

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0


Rigetti Computing Is Skyrocketing Today -- Is the Quantum Stock a Buy Right Now? - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: The news article specifically highlights Rigetti Computing (RGTI) with the term 'skyrocketing,' indicating a highly positive event for the company. As a pure-play quantum company, RGTI receives the maximum positive score of +2.0. No other companies are mentioned or implied in the article, so all other active companies (IONQ, QBTS, QUBT, QNT, IBM, HON) score 0.0. Inactive companies (MSFT, GOOGL, NVDA) are always 0.0. The novelty is high (timely and specific), but the signal may decay within days as market attention shifts.


Rigetti (RGTI), Quantum Stocks Climb ‘Double-Digits’ on Nvidia Support - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: As a pure-play quantum company, IONQ benefits from the general surge in quantum stocks mentioned in the article, though not specifically highlighted. Score is moderate due to implied broad industry positivity.

Explanation: Directly mentioned in the article with a double-digit climb attributed to Nvidia support, indicating the strongest positive sentiment. Score is at the pure-play maximum.

Explanation: As a pure-play quantum company, QBTS benefits from the general surge in quantum stocks mentioned in the article, though not specifically highlighted. Score is moderate due to implied broad industry positivity.

Explanation: As a pure-play quantum company, QUBT benefits from the general surge in quantum stocks mentioned in the article, though not specifically highlighted. Score is moderate due to implied broad industry positivity.

Explanation: As a pure-play quantum company, QNT benefits from the general surge in quantum stocks mentioned in the article, though not specifically highlighted. Score is moderate due to implied broad industry positivity.

Explanation: IBM benefits from the quantum stock surge and potential indirect effects from Nvidia's support in hybrid computing, but its limited quantum revenue share caps the signal at the upper bound of its range.

Explanation: HON benefits from the quantum stock surge and its trapped-ion technology relevance, with a slightly higher score than IBM due to its quantum focus, but capped at the upper bound of its range.

Explanation: MSFT is inactive (not primarily a quantum company) and always scores 0.0 per definition.

Explanation: GOOGL is inactive (not primarily a quantum company) and always scores 0.0 per definition.

Explanation: NVDA's support triggered the quantum stock surge, but it is inactive (not primarily a quantum company) and always scores 0.0 per definition.


Why D-Wave Quantum Stock Keeps Going Up - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: Positive news about D-Wave (QBTS) justifies a high score (+1.5). Other pure-plays receive a small spillover (+0.1) due to sector validation. IBM and HON are minimally affected (0.0). Inactive companies score 0.0.


Why Quantum Computing Stock Keeps Going Up - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: Pure-play quantum company; positive sentiment from sector trend, but low novelty moderates score to +1.0.

Explanation: Small quantum revenue share (~2%); positive sentiment justifies maximum score for IBM (+0.15).

Explanation: Small quantum revenue share (~1%) but wider score range; positive sentiment with low novelty moderates score to +0.2.

Explanation: Inactive; no quantum focus, always 0.0.

Explanation: Inactive; no quantum focus, always 0.0.

Explanation: Inactive; no quantum focus, always 0.0.


Why Quantum Computing Stock Keeps Going Up - The Motley Fool

Explanation: The article title indicates a positive sentiment for the quantum computing sector. However, it lacks novelty as it explains existing trends. The effect is expected to decay slowly. Since the article does not specify a particular company, all pure-play companies (IONQ, RGTI, QBTS, QUBT, QNT) are assigned a score of +1.0. IBM and HON, as partial quantum players, receive +0.1 and +0.2 respectively. Inactive companies (MSFT, GOOGL, NVDA) are assigned 0.0.


Why Quantum Computing Stock Was Blasting Higher This Week - The Motley Fool

Explanation: Positive sentiment from quantum computing stock rally; high decay expected due to short-lived financial news.

Explanation: Small quantum exposure (~2%); positive sentiment but low weight and high decay.

Explanation: Small quantum exposure (~1%); positive sentiment but low weight and high decay.

Explanation: No quantum focus; inactive in quantum universe.


How IBM Quantum is enabling healthcare and biology research - IBM

Explanation: News is positive for IBM (direct mention) and the broader quantum industry (spillover). Low novelty and medium decay speed lead to moderate scores. Pure-plays benefit similarly, except QBTS (different tech). HON gets minor positive as a competitor. Inactive companies score 0.0.


How IonQ Became the Most Exciting Name in Quantum Computing This Week - inc.com

Explanation: Directly highlighted as the most exciting name; high novelty from recent advancements; positive signal with moderate decay.

Explanation: Competitor in superconducting segment; relative devaluation due to IonQ's prominence; low novelty for RGTI.

Explanation: Different quantum annealing technology; slight negative sentiment shift; low impact decay.

Explanation: Neutral atom technology; overshadowed by IonQ; minimal novelty impact.

Explanation: Direct trapped-ion competitor; significant relative negative impact; low novelty for QNT.

Explanation: Not mentioned; minimal quantum revenue exposure; neutral impact.

Explanation: Not mentioned; small quantum revenue; no significant impact.

Explanation: Inactive; not part of quantum computing universe.


Here's Why D-Wave Quantum Stock Soared This Week - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: Moderate positive spillover from sector optimism due to D-Wave news.

Explanation: Direct positive impact; stock soared due to highlighted news.

Explanation: Small positive spillover; minimal quantum exposure.

Explanation: Inactive in quantum computing universe.

Explanation: Inactive in quantum computing universe.

Explanation: Inactive in quantum computing universe.


Here is why Hewlett Packard is an Undervalued Quantum Computing Stock to Invest In - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: Article focuses on HON, a non-pure-play, suggesting reduced investor focus on pure-play quantum companies like IONQ. Novelty high, decay moderate due to sentiment shift.

Explanation: Similar to IONQ, article emphasizes HON, negatively impacting pure-play perception. Novelty high, decay moderate.

Explanation: Pure-play quantum companies like QBTS may be seen as less favored compared to HON. Novelty high, decay moderate.

Explanation: Article about HON implies potential overvaluation of pure-plays like QUBT. Novelty high, decay moderate.

Explanation: Focus on HON as undervalued may reduce perceived value of pure-play competitors like QNT. Novelty high, decay moderate.

Explanation: Not mentioned in article; no direct impact. Novelty low for IBM, decay neutral.

Explanation: Directly praised as undervalued quantum stock; positive impact. Novelty high, decay slow due to fundamental analysis.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0


Quantum-informed machine learning for predicting spatiotemporal chaos with practical quantum advantage - Science | AAAS

Explanation: The article highlights a gate-based quantum advantage for spatiotemporal chaos prediction, benefiting trapped-ion (IONQ, QNT), superconducting (RGTI, IBM), and neutral atom (QUBT) technologies with high scores. D-Wave's annealing (QBTS) is less relevant, resulting in a lower score. IBM and HON are capped due to low quantum revenue. Inactive companies score 0.0.


Alliance Global Partners Holds Buy on Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) as Nvidia's (NVDA) Quantum Push Lifts the Sector - foreignpolicyjournal.com

Explanation: Positive due to sector lift from Nvidia's quantum push; not directly mentioned.

Explanation: Direct Buy rating from Alliance Global Partners due to sector strength from Nvidia's push.

Explanation: Positive due to sector lift from Nvidia's quantum push.

Explanation: Small positive from sector lift; superconducting player with low quantum revenue share.

Explanation: Small positive from sector lift; trapped-ion player with low quantum revenue share.

Explanation: Inactive; no quantum focus, score always 0.0.

Explanation: Inactive; mentioned in news but score always 0.0.


Could These 3 New-to-Market Quantum Computing Firms Threaten D-Wave? - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: As one of the new-to-market firms threatening D-Wave, IONQ gains positive sentiment from the news, indicating potential market disruption.

Explanation: RGTI is positioned as a new-to-market threat to D-Wave, leading to a positive signal due to increased competitive positioning.

Explanation: D-Wave faces direct threats from new entrants, resulting in a negative signal due to competitive pressure and potential market share loss.

Explanation: Not mentioned in the news context; neutral impact as the article focuses on specific new firms.

Explanation: As a new-to-market firm (IPO'd June 2026), Quantinuum is highlighted as a potential threat to D-Wave, driving a positive signal.

Explanation: No direct relevance to the news; quantum revenue is small (~2%), so neutral impact.

Explanation: No direct relevance; quantum revenue is minor (~1% post-spinoff), so neutral impact.

Explanation: Inactive for quantum computing signals; always 0.0.


QuEra, Harvard, and MIT Demonstrate 2:1 Physical-to-Logical Qubit Ratio - Quantum Computing Report

Explanation: The news reports a breakthrough in quantum error correction with a 2:1 physical-to-logical qubit ratio, likely in trapped-ion technology (given QuEra's ties to Harvard and MIT). This significantly benefits pure-play trapped-ion companies IONQ and QNT, scoring them at the maximum +2.0. RGTI (superconducting) receives a moderate +1.0 as the sector-wide advancement is positive but less direct. QBTS (annealing) and QUBT (neutral atom) are unaffected (0.0). IBM (superconducting, minimal quantum revenue) scores 0.0. HON (trapped-ion, minimal quantum revenue) gets a capped +0.3. Inactive companies (MSFT, GOOGL, NVDA) score 0.0. The novelty is high, but decay may be rapid due to research-stage nature.


IonQ Quantum Networking Breakthrough Raises Questions For Growth And Defense Upside - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: Directly mentioned; breakthrough in quantum networking indicates strong growth and defense potential, validating trapped-ion technology with high novelty and moderate decay.

Explanation: Superconducting technology; quantum networking not core to Rigetti's focus, minimal direct impact.

Explanation: Quantum annealing focus; misaligned with networking breakthrough, no significant effect.

Explanation: Neutral atom technology; no direct relevance to IonQ's networking advance, neutral impact.

Explanation: Trapped-ion competitor; positive industry sentiment from breakthrough, but indirect and diluted by competitive dynamics.

Explanation: Superconducting with low quantum revenue; networking not core, minimal relevance despite sector-wide implications.

Explanation: Trapped-ion technology; positive sentiment for sector, but small quantum revenue cushions impact; moderate decay expected.

Explanation: Inactive; always 0.0 per specifications.


Why Nvidia Is the Most Important Quantum Computing Stock of All - The Motley Fool

Explanation: Article elevates NVDA as the most important quantum stock, suggesting reduced focus on pure-play companies like IONQ, leading to a slight negative signal. Novelty high, decay medium.

Explanation: Similar to IONQ, news implies diminished importance for pure-play RGTI, resulting in a negative signal. Novelty high, decay medium.

Explanation: Pure-play QBTS affected negatively by article's emphasis on NVDA over dedicated quantum firms. Novelty high, decay medium.

Explanation: Pure-play QUBT scores negatively due to article's claim, which may redirect investor focus. Novelty high, decay medium.

Explanation: Pure-play QNT impacted similarly to other pure-plays, with article suggesting lower importance. Novelty high, decay medium.

Explanation: Article's focus on NVDA may slightly reduce perceived value of IBM's quantum efforts, but IBM's diversified business cushions the impact. Novelty high, decay medium.

Explanation: Similar to IBM, HON's quantum relevance is slightly downgraded due to article, though less severely. Novelty high, decay medium.

Explanation: NVDA is inactive (always 0.0) despite positive news, as per classification.

Explanation: MSFT is inactive (always 0.0).

Explanation: GOOGL is inactive (always 0.0).


QuEra-led Study Points to Ultra-High-Rate Quantum Error Correction Moving Closer to Practical Hardware - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: The news highlights a significant advancement in quantum error correction led by QuEra, a neutral atom-focused company. This directly benefits QUBT (neutral atom pure-play) with a high positive score (+2.0) due to its direct relevance. Other pure-play companies (IONQ, RGTI, QBTS, QNT) receive a moderate positive score (+1.0) as the breakthrough has broad industry implications. IBM and HON, with minor quantum exposure, receive their maximum allowable positive scores (+0.15 and +0.3) reflecting indirect benefits. Inactive companies (MSFT, GOOGL, NVDA) score 0.0 as they have no quantum focus. The novelty of the study suggests high initial impact, but decay is expected to be moderate due to the incremental nature of quantum advancements.


IBM’s Hanhee Paik on the new IBM-UIUC agreement - IBM Research

Explanation: News focuses on IBM's IBM-UIUC agreement, providing a positive sentiment for IBM (+0.15). No direct impact on other companies; pure-plays and HON score 0.0. Inactive tickers are 0.0.


QMatter Raises $1.2 Million in Funding And Introduces Quantum Compression to Tackle Scaling - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: Positive industry news; QMatter's progress boosts sentiment for pure-play companies like IONQ. Novelty moderate-high, decay medium.

Explanation: Similar to IONQ; pure-play benefits from sector optimism.

Explanation: Pure-play quantum company; gains from general industry uplift.

Explanation: Pure-play status drives positive signal from quantum ecosystem growth.

Explanation: As a pure-play, benefits from industry validation and innovation news.

Explanation: Smaller signal due to only ~2% quantum revenue; overall positive for quantum division.

Explanation: Modest boost from industry news, but scaled down for ~1% quantum revenue post-spinoff.

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0

Explanation: Inactive, always 0.0


Quantum Computing Stocks IonQ, Rigetti, and D-Wave Have Soared Up to 72% in 7 Trading Sessions -- and You'll Likely Regret Chasing This Rally - Yahoo Finance

Explanation: Positive surge reported for IONQ, RGTI, QBTS (+1.5 each) with cautionary decay warning. No impact on others (0.0).


Google Quantum AI is Now Accepting Proposals for Early Access to their Willow Quantum Processor - Quantum Computing Report

Explanation: The news about Google's Willow quantum processor validates the growing quantum market, benefiting non-superconducting pure-plays (IONQ, QBTS, QUBT, QNT) and HON with positive scores. However, it intensifies competition for superconducting players, leading to a highly negative score for RGTI and a slightly negative score for IBM. Inactive companies (MSFT, GOOGL, NVDA) score 0.0.


IonQ Partners with Florida LambdaRail on Secure Network Project - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: Direct positive impact from partnership with Florida LambdaRail for a secure network project, which leverages IonQ's trapped-ion technology for quantum applications like cryptography. High novelty as a new industry collaboration.

Explanation: Indirect positive as the news boosts overall quantum industry credibility, but Rigetti's superconducting focus is less aligned with secure network applications.

Explanation: Indirect positive for industry sentiment, but D-Wave's quantum annealing is not optimized for secure network projects like cryptography.

Explanation: Minor positive from general quantum ecosystem growth; neutral atom technology has broad applications but no direct link to this partnership.

Explanation: Secondary positive due to shared trapped-ion technology with IonQ, relevant for secure network applications like quantum cryptography. Moderate novelty.

Explanation: Very small positive from sector-wide sentiment, but quantum is a minor part of IBM's business (~2% revenue).

Explanation: Positive due to trapped-ion connection (Honeywell's quantum efforts), but reduced impact post-Quantinuum spinoff and non-pure-play status.

Explanation: Inactive; no quantum relevance per definition.


Quantum Art Extends Series A Funding to $140 Million with Participation from Global Financial Leaders - The Quantum Insider

Explanation: Positive sentiment for the quantum sector from a new application, but not directly tied to IONQ.

Explanation: Positive sentiment for the quantum sector from a new application, but not directly tied to RGTI.

Explanation: Positive sentiment for the quantum sector from a new application, but not directly tied to QBTS.

Explanation: Positive sentiment for the quantum sector from a new application, but not directly tied to QUBT.

Explanation: Positive sentiment for the quantum sector from a new application, but not directly tied to QNT.

Explanation: Positive sentiment for the quantum sector from a new application, but not directly tied to IBM.

Explanation: Positive sentiment for the quantum sector from a new application, but not directly tied to HON.

Explanation: Inactive in quantum computing universe.

Explanation: Inactive in quantum computing universe.

Explanation: Inactive in quantum computing universe.