On Friday, quantum computing concept stocks strengthened significantly, with Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT.US) surging over 25%, Quantum (QMCO.US) climbing over 10%, D-Wave Quantum (QBTS.US) advancing over 9%, and both Rigetti Computing (RGTI.US) and SEALSQ Corp (LAES.US) gaining over 8%.

On the news front, Rigetti announced on September 30th that it has secured purchase orders for two Novera quantum computing systems, totaling approximately $5.7 million. For a company primarily focused on research and development, this represents an encouraging signal that the technology is gradually transitioning from the laboratory stage into practical applications.