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Quantum Computing Stocks Surge, Bitcoin-Linked Firms Rise, Honda Gains After Nissan Merger Talks

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Stocks tied to quantum computing soared in premarket trading, while bitcoin-linked companies saw surges following recent purchases. Honda shares continued their ascent after merger talks with Nissan, and Toyota also saw gains amid reports of a doubled ROE target. Meanwhile, GameStop reversed its recent gains and Red Cat Holdings maintained its impressive year-to-date performance.

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Rigetti Computing , Quantum Computing , D-Wave Quantum – Stocks tied to quantum computing were surging in premarket trading, building on a strong year-end rally for the budding industry . Shares of Rigetti rose 27%, while D-Wave Quantum's stock jumped 5% and Quantum Computing shares added almost 8%.

Technology Group – The stock added more than 11%. On Thursday, shares of the space technology company soared more than 40% after it said it bought 217.18 bitcoin worth about $21 million. The purchase was the company's first since its announcement of a new bitcoin treasury initiative on Dec. 4, when bitcoin topped $100,000 for the first time. Honda – The automaker's U.S.-listed shares continued to advance after Honda officially began merger talks with fellow Japanese automaker Nissan .

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