IonQ to Acquire British Quantum Computing Start-Up Oxford Ionics for $1.075 Billion

1. IONQ to acquire Oxford Ionics for $1.075 billion, enhancing its competitive edge. 2. The deal aims to expedite IONQ's goal of building advanced quantum computers. 3. IONQ recently collaborated with major companies to accelerate drug development simulations. 4. Stock rose 1.9% following acquisition announcement and premarket trading activities. 5. Collaboration in computational chemistry could reduce drug development time significantly.