Major Stocks on the Rise Monday: Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Sigma Lithium, Zymeworks, and More
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 17 2025
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Source: Benzinga
U.S. Stock Market Overview: U.S. stocks declined on Monday, with the Dow Jones index dropping over 100 points, while several individual stocks saw significant gains.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Surge: Jazz Pharmaceuticals' shares rose 18% to $166.56 following positive results from a Phase 3 trial for its cancer treatment Ziihera.
Notable Stock Performances: PACS Group's shares jumped 49.5%, Sigma Lithium gained 30.5%, and Zymeworks rose 29.5%, among other notable stock increases.
Analyst Upgrades and Positive Data: Companies like Vita Coco and Alto Neuroscience received analyst upgrades, contributing to their stock price increases, while several firms reported strong clinical trial results.
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Analyst Views on QUBT
Wall Street analysts forecast QUBT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for QUBT is 17.00 USD with a low forecast of 12.00 USD and a high forecast of 25.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
4 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 11.130
Low
12.00
Averages
17.00
High
25.00
Current: 11.130
Low
12.00
Averages
17.00
High
25.00
About QUBT
Quantum Computing Inc. is an integrated quantum optics and nanophotonic technology company. The Company is utilizing integrated photonics and non-linear quantum optics to develop and deliver machines for quantum computing, reservoir computing, and remote sensing, imaging and cybersecurity applications. Its products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power. Its Entropy Quantum Computer is a full-stack system, incorporating the Company’s custom user interface software Qatalyst, which allows users to avoid the complexity of software development kits at the circuit level and has evolved from the Company’s primary Software as a Service offering to the software that powers its offerings. Its Reservoir Computer is a device that uses an integrated circuit that can be reprogrammed after manufacturing and optimized for recurrent neural network applications. Its Quantum Photonic Vibrometer is a proprietary, instrument for remote vibration detection, sensing, and inspection.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
The Truth Behind Quantum Computing Stocks' Surge
- Staggering Returns: In 2025, stocks of IonQ, Rigetti Computing, D-Wave Quantum, and Quantum Computing Inc. saw annual returns as high as 6,200%, drawing investor interest in this potentially disruptive technology, yet such rapid growth may be unsustainable.
- Maturity Issues: While quantum computing is projected to create $1 trillion in global economic value by 2035, these companies are still in the early stages of commercialization and are unlikely to solve practical problems effectively in the foreseeable future, posing risks for investors.
- Dilution Dependency: To sustain operations, the four companies raised $4.15 billion through share dilution in 2025, which, while providing funding for research, may burden existing shareholders and impact stock performance.
- Low Competitive Barriers: The quantum computing industry has a low barrier to entry; although companies like IonQ and Rigetti enjoy first-mover advantages, investments from tech giants like Alphabet and Microsoft could intensify competition, potentially undermining their market positions.
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Google's Leading Position in Quantum Computing
- Quantum Investment Opportunities: Investors can choose to invest in Quantum Computing Inc. or diversify through ETFs, which lowers risk and provides better management options in the quantum computing sector.
- Google's Capital Expenditures: Alphabet's capital expenditures exceeded expectations in 2025, resulting in a 1% decline in operating margins, although analysts remain cautious about its future spending plans.
- Market Share Growth: Alphabet ranks third in the cloud computing market with a solid market share of approximately 90%, and it has introduced the groundbreaking Willow chip in quantum computing, showcasing its technological innovation capabilities.
- Quantum Algorithm Breakthrough: Google's Quantum Echoes algorithm, launched in October, successfully runs a verifiable quantum algorithm that is 13,000 times faster than the best classical algorithm on one of the world's fastest supercomputers, marking a significant advancement in quantum computing.
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