Shares of quantum computing firm IonQ, Inc. (NYSE:IONQ) trended across social media on Tuesday as catalysts stacked up ahead of the company’s fourth-quarter earnings release.
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Just before the upcoming Q4 earnings report expected on Wednesday afternoon, Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore slashed his price projection for IonQ.
The new target is $35, down from $58, suggesting modest growth of roughly 13.7%. The analyst kept his neutral Hold rating as the company prepares to share its data on Wednesday evening.
Factors Behind the Cut
Moore’s decision to lower IonQ’s valuation stems from a shift in investor sentiment and technical hurdles, according to TipRanks. Key concerns …