Massive News: D-Wave Just Changed Its Quantum Computing Strategy

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By Rick Orford – Jan 23, 2026 at 9:00AM ESTNYSE: QBTSD-Wave QuantumMarket Cap$10BToday's Changeangle-down(-3.75%) $1.03Current Price$26.40Price as of January 23, 2026 at 10:49 AM ETD-Wave just made a bold quantum move that could unlock massive upside. Here's what investors need to know before the next breakout.D-Wave Quantum (QBTS 3.75%) just made a strategic acquisition that could redefine its role in quantum computing. If the company executes, this stock could deliver outsized long-term returns despite serious risks. Stock prices used were the market prices of Jan. 19, 2026. The video was published on Jan. 22, 2026.Read NextJan 23, 2026 •By Geoffrey SeilerBetter Quantum Computing Stock: D-Wave Quantum vs. IonQJan 20, 2026 •By Johnny RiceWhy D-Wave Quantum Stock Dropped TodayJan 20, 2026 •By Keith NoonanD-Wave Quantum Stock Sank Today -- Is This a Buying Opportunity for 2026?Jan 18, 2026 •By Johnny RiceIf You'd Invested $1,000 In D-Wave Stock 3 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have TodayJan 18, 2026 •By Adam SpataccoPrediction: D-Wave Quantum Stock Will Be Worth This Much by Year-End 2026Jan 17, 2026 •By Geoffrey SeilerBetter Quantum Computing Stock: D-Wave Quantum vs. Rigetti ComputingAbout the AuthorRick is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author with over 20 years of experience trading stocks and options. The most authoritative publications, including Good Morning America, Washington Post, Yahoo Finance, MSN, Business Insider, NBC, FOX, CBS, and ABC News, cover his work. His passion is business, and he works tirelessly to deliver content in an easy-to-understand manner. In 2018, Rick wrote The Financially Independent Millennial to inspire his readers with his story about becoming financially independent at age 35 despite not learning about money when he was younger. His books are easy to read and often refer to key points that “He would tell his younger self.” When not thinking about business, Rick writes (mainly about cruise ship travel) for his travel blog and is an enthusiast of fast cars, technology, & cooking.CMFrickorfordStocks MentionedD-Wave QuantumNYSE: QBTS$26.40 (0.04%) $1.03*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.
