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U.S. stock futures rose overnight, with Nasdaq 100 leading gains, as a $2B quantum computing investment by the Trump administration overshadowed Iran concerns. IBM and several quantum computing firms, including Rigetti (RGTI) and D-Wave (QBTS), saw significant stock gains. NIO also rose on strong earnings. Treasury yields dipped, while oil prices increased.

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) is under investigation by multiple law firms for potential securities fraud and unlawful practices following a Q2 revenue miss and the retirement of its CFO. The probes focus on whether the company and certain executives misled investors or breached securities laws. These investigations could impact D-Wave Quantum's regulatory exposure, legal risks, and investor confidence. The company has a market cap of about $6.1 billion and develops quantum computing systems, software,

Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) and D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) underperformed the market post-earnings. QUBT reported $5.6M revenue, $1.3B cash, and $21.8M expenses. QBTS recorded $3.1M revenue and $35.5M bookings. Both face growth stock pressures due to higher yields. QUBT's revenues grew but remain unprofitable.

BMF Reports argues SELLAS Life Sciences (SLS) is overvalued due to unclear Phase 3 trial data, predicting 76% downside if it fails. Fugazi Research claims TEN Holdings (XHLD) is a pump-and-dump scheme. A Value Investors’ Club author warns Charter Communications (CHTR) faces debt and competition risks. Notable executive departures include D-Wave Quantum (QBTS), Azenta (AZTA), Amrize (AMRZ), GE Vernova (GEV), and Tesla (TSLA).

Insiders at IonQ, Rigetti, and D-Wave sold $863M more shares than they bought over three years, despite stock gains up to 6,200%. All three reported improved fundamentals in 2026, but trade at high price-to-sales ratios. Institutional investors show mixed interest in the sector.

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) has real customers like AT&T using its quantum computing systems, with revenue backlog up 668% YoY. However, it has negative free cash flow (-$119M last 4 quarters) and has doubled its share count in 2 years. The company acquired Quantum Circuits and aims for 100 logical qubits by 2032. Its CFO recently announced retirement, causing a 9.5% stock drop.

Insiders at IonQ (IONQ), Rigetti (RGTI), and D-Wave (QBTS) sold $863M more stock than they bought in the last three years, with minimal insider buying. Despite this, the stocks surged, with some up 6,200% in the last two years. The companies reported strong revenue growth in 2026, but their high price-to-sales ratios raise valuation concerns.

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock fell 16.6% this week after announcing CFO John Markovich's retirement, effective Sept. 2, 2026. The company reported flat Q2 sales at $3M and a doubled operating loss of $54.7M. Greg Golkov will replace Markovich. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose 1.1% and 1.8%, respectively.

Quantum Computing Inc's (QBTS) CFO resigned after five years, coinciding with a 9% stock drop and sector-wide pullback. The company reported an 81% revenue decline but a 1994% surge in bookings. Insiders have sold shares, while hedge funds show mixed activity. Analysts maintain a median price target of $40.0.

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) shares fell over 9% after CFO John Markovich resigned, effective September 2. The company stated the departure was not due to disagreements. D-Wave also missed Q2 revenue and earnings estimates, despite a rise in bookings to $35.5 million.