Why Is Rigetti Computing Stock Soaring Today?

A new federal contract is driving this quantum stock higher.Shares of Rigetti Computing (RGTI 15.40%) are rising on Friday, up 15.4% as of 2:59 p.m. ET. The jump comes as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.3% and 0.4%, respectively.The quantum computing stock continues to ride momentum from a federal contract win announced yesterday.Rigetti secures $5.8 million Air Force dealThe company announced that it has secured a $5.8 million, three-year contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory, focus ...