IonQ Is Down More Than 30% Since September. What Happened to the Quantum Computing Leader?

IonQ (IONQ), once hailed as a frontrunner in quantum computing and a darling among high-growth tech stocks, has hit a rough patch. Despite pioneering advancements in trapped-ion quantum technology, shares have plunged 42% over the past two months from their October peak near $85, reflecting broader market skepticism toward speculative tech names. Today, the stock is trading around $48, marking a continued losing streak after dropping 5% in the past week amid insider sales and market unease. Quantum compu ...