IonQ is trading 4.1% up at $35.27 in pre-market sessions after receiving final regulatory approval to acquire SkyWater Technology.

  • The transaction creates a vertically integrated quantum computing and U.S.-based chip supply platform, with the deal scheduled to close on July 31, 2026.
  • This company-specific catalyst is driving gains and allowing the stock to rebound despite broader weakness and volatility in the technology and semiconductor sectors.