U.S. stocks volatility | IonQ (IONQ.US) plunges nearly 10% in early trading amid market concerns over $1.3 billion all-stock acquisition of Elisity

IonQ (IONQ.US) shares fell nearly 10% in early trading on Monday, now priced at $36.12. According to reports, quantum computing company IonQ has agreed to acquire Elisity in an all-stock deal valued up to $1.3 billion, aiming to expand its cybersecurity platform to defend against AI-assisted attacks and emerging quantum threats. The Maryland-based company stated in a Monday announcement that Elisity, a rapidly growing enterprise security firm, will enhance IonQ's expanding quantum security product line. The $1.3 billion deal includes up to $150 million in performance-based earnouts.