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flag IonQ acquires SkyWater to advance quantum chip development, despite a 50% stock drop to $39.45 on January 30, 2026.

flag IonQ is evaluating its stock potential after acquiring SkyWater to boost chip development and gain control over its technology roadmap. flag The move follows prior acquisitions of Oxford Ionics and LightSynq to improve system size and photonic interconnects. flag IonQ’s trapped ion systems achieve 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, a key industry benchmark. flag The company aims to strengthen its vertical integration to address scaling and commercialization challenges in quantum computing. flag Despite a 50% stock drop to $39.45 on January 30, 2026, the acquisition strategy signals long-term growth ambitions in a high-risk, emerging sector.

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