Rocket Lab Corporation

Rocket Lab secured a $12 million Space Force award set for an orbital data network.

Rocket Lab’s second-quarter results gave Bank of America another reason to stay bullish on the space company, even as one part of the business came in lighter than Wall Street expected. Bank of America reiterated its Buy rating and $115 price objective on Rocket Lab (RKLB) after earnings, analyst ...

Rocket Lab announced a dollar-for-dollar $1.94 billion at-the-market (ATM) equity distribution plan on Thursday. But is it worth buying RKLB shares today?

Aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) reported Q2 CY2026 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 62% year on year to $234.1 million. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($257.5 million at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 7% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.02 per share was 64.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Both stocks have been on similar trajectories since SpaceX went public.

The space stock's post-earnings pullback isn't too meaningful.

HSR period lapses as Rocket Lab moves to replace a $3.6 billion bridge facility

Space stocks are splitting into winners and losers Thursday, and the reason goes deeper than one earnings miss. What Intuitive Machines reported this morning set off a chain reaction that is hitting some names hard while leaving others untouched.

- New equity distribution agreement replaces the Company’s prior equity distribution agreement and provides for an aggregate offering amount equal to the remaining unsold amount; No increase in aggregate amount offered - Company intends to use any net proceeds to fund a portion of the cash payments for the Iridium acquisition and reduce debt commitments LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or the “Company”), a global leader in

LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or the “Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced substantial milestones in connection with its previously announced proposed acquisition of Iridium Communications Inc. (“Iridium”). Regulatory Clearance and Filings Rocket Lab announced today that the waiting period under the U.S. Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (“HSR”),

Retail sentiment on Stocktwits remained ‘neutral’ on SPY and ‘bearish’ on QQQ.

Iridium Communications stock has surged 179.6% year to date, yet its valuation picture is mixed, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate pointing to meaningful upside while earnings-based multiples suggest the shares screen as expensive. Year to date, Iridium Communications has delivered a 179.6% return, which puts extra weight on whether the current price already reflects its long term prospects. The pending acquisition by Rocket Lab can support expectations for broader use of Iridium...

Analyst Tim Farrar said Rocket Lab may be better shielded from SpaceX, while AST faces direct competition from Starlink.

Editor’s Note: The story has been refreshed with the latest market price action and a revised headline. Rocket Lab Corp. sees artificial intelligence (AI) creating a new source of demand for space infrastructure, as companies explore moving data centers and...

Neutron remains on track for Q4 pad delivery, but its year-end launch window is narrowing.

Rocket Lab is growing fast, with a record backlog and rising revenue, but a possible Neutron delay is weighing on RKLB stock. So, where does the stock go from here?

On Monday, Rocket Lab Corp. CEO Peter Beck said the company’s planned $8 billion acquisition of Iridium Communications Inc. is opening a new space-services opportunity — one that largely steers clear of the consumer broadband market dominated by Space Exploration...

Rocket Lab has agreed to acquire Iridium Communications (NasdaqGS: IRDM), aiming to combine Iridium’s satellite communications network with its own launch and satellite manufacturing operations. The planned deal is intended to expand Rocket Lab’s role beyond launch services into broader space applications using Iridium’s existing infrastructure. Both companies expect the transaction to reshape their positions in satellite services, with potential effects on how rivals compete for government...

One crucial launch milestone could determine whether the bet pays

Cash burn and a softer gross-margin guide have added to a slide that leaves the stock well below its high, yet its operating loss per dollar of revenue has narrowed in each of the last three years.

Rocket Lab just posted a record quarter and a backlog that shocked Wall Street, but the CEO is selling shares while betting billions on a deal that could either transform the company or crush it. Here is what our model says the stock is actually worth.

Rocket Lab is turning space-industry momentum into a compelling growth story.

A fresh Starlink launch and a surprise Morgan Stanley note are pulling SpaceX stock out of a steep selloff, while Intuitive Machines heads into earnings with options traders betting heavily on the upside. Here is what the catalysts actually signal.

Rocket Lab Corp. CEO Peter Beck called the company a "self-licking ice cream" while explaining how its planned acquisition of Iridium Communications Inc. could reshape its space business. The comment came during Rocket Lab’s second-quarter earnings call Monday, when KeyBanc...

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ARK Invest bought 292,873 Rocket Lab shares worth about $23.43 million across ARKK, ARKQ and ARKX as the stock weakened.

SpaceX, Rocket Lab, and AST SpaceMobile could deliver massive multibagger gains.

Rocket Lab (RKLB) delivered the type of quarter that should have put investors at ease. Revenue jumped62% year over year to a record $234 million, beating Wall Street expectations, while its space-systems business accounted for 81% of total sales. Instead, shares fell roughly 7% in extended ...

SpaceX controls the largest share of the launch market, but No. 2 Rocket Labs is growing impressively, too.

Rocket Lab Stock Slides After Neutron Launch Window Starts Closing

One upcoming launch could reshape Rocket Lab's growth story

Elon Musk's SpaceX briefly regained its IPO price of $135 a share on Monday after climbing 25% in three trading days. It struggled to hold that level.

The latest consumer price index numbers come out Wednesday. Micron Technology rallied late to close up 0.9% at $868.52. The stock has declined 12% over the past month and well short of its peak of more than $1,200 reached in late June on concerns about the sustainability of sky-high margins in a typically cyclical business.

The chip maker’s plan to line up $500 billion in financing for its customers is getting a tentative thumbs-up from shareholders, including Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest which is scooping up shares. Micron Technology dropped 0.8% to $853.99. The stock has declined 12% over the past month and well short of its peak of more than $1,200 reached in late June on concerns about the sustainability of sky-high margins in a typically cyclical business.

Friday's Argus upgrade sent SpaceX stock soaring 11%, but Tuesday's tape is telling a different story as post-IPO supply pressures resurface and prediction markets assign a 92.5% chance of a down close.

The Dow Jones index gives up gains and oil rises after an Iranian official speaks on Hormuz. A Roger Federer play dives.

Rocket Lab targets record Q3 revenues as Neutron scaling, launch demand and the planned Iridium deal broaden its launch, spacecraft and applications push.

The space economy has a timing problem. Investors want quarterly proof of progress, but rockets don’t care about earnings calendars — they fly when the hardware, the weather, and the physics all agree at once. That mismatch showed up again this week when Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) posted one of the best quarters in its history ... Rocket Lab’s $2.36 Billion Backlog Says the Neutron Delay Doesn’t Matter — Here’s Why

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Anthropic PBC has struck a $9.1 billion deal with Riot Platforms (RIOT), a Bitcoin mining company that recently began selling AI data center capacity. Riot disclosed it had secured a 20-year deal to supply 191 megawatts of capacity from its Rockdale, Texas, campus to a "leading frontier AI" company. - Rocket Lab (RKLB) shares drop as much as 5.7% after the company's Neutron timeline softened, with an analyst saying that while Neutron remains on track to reach l

Rocket Lab Stock Tumbles After Earnings. Weak Margin Guidance Sparks Selloff

RKLB faces government spending, competition and supply-chain risks despite benefiting from a major Space Force award.

Rocket Lab USA Inc (NASDAQ:RKLB) reported record second quarter revenue that exceeded Wall Street expectations, while its quarterly loss was wider than analysts had forecast, as the company continued to invest in its Neutron rocket and other growth initiatives. Revenue for the quarter ended...

AST SpaceMobile posted a revenue backlog of roughly $1.3 billion in Q2 while Rocket Lab reported a record backlog of $2.36 billion.

(Updates with economic data, recent oil price movement, world markets' overview and corporate stock

The space company posted $234 million in second-quarter revenue, up 62% year over year, but a per-share loss that missed analyst estimates

Aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) will be reporting results this Monday after the bell. Here’s what you need to know.

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index gains on Iran comments from Pakistan. SpaceX rival Rocket Lab falls on earnings. Chip stocks rise.

Revenue jumped 62% to a record, but the CEO said a 2026 Neutron launch looks less certain

Stocks looked set to struggle for direction on Tuesday as investors worried about inflation, with hopes of Iran agreeing a deal to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping route fading fast.

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares came under pressure after the space technology company reported quarterly results that highlighted strong revenue growth but disappointed Wall Street on earnings and its profitability outlook. The company posted a loss of $0.

The reusable orbital rocket maker still looks pricey relative to its growth potential.

SpaceX rivals Rocket Lab and AST SpaceMobile reported mixed-to-weak second-quarter results late Monday, though both guided higher. AST SpaceMobile ticked up Tuesday morning, while Rocket Lab sank. The two hit historic highs earlier in Q2, as the broader space industry experienced sectorwide excitement in the lead-up to SpaceX's IPO, but have fallen considerably since then, including after Monday's close.

Shares of the SpaceX rival have risen nearly 80% over the past year on higher revenue and a growing backlog of orders.

Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB) posts 62% revenue growth to $234 million, secures over $1 billion in new contracts, and advances Neutron development toward a Q4 2026 pad delivery.

Dow Jones Futures: Trump claimed "control" of the Strait of Hormuz. SpaceX rival Rocket Lab tumbled on earnings late.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the July jobs report showed an unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs, signaling a cooling labor market. Economists had forecast a gain of around 80,000 nonfarm payrolls.

The company reported “absolutely zero issues” selling pre-flight Neutron missions at their full $50 million to $55 million price.

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) reported record second-quarter 2026 revenue of $234 million, up 62% from a year earlier and 16.8% sequentially, as the company expanded its Space Systems business, added major government contracts and continued development of its Neutron medium-lift rocket. Founder and Chie

SpaceX stock recovered from a post-earnings selloff, trading around $135 on Monday. AST SpaceMobile was trading around $69 ahead of earnings.

Rocket Lab stock is in focus ahead of company’s Q2 earnings today after market close. Here’s how the data suggests you should play RKLB shares at current levels.

Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 0.00% and +1.08%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

The rocket launch and satellite specialist is growing at an impressive pace.

Shares of the SpaceX rival have risen nearly 80% over the past year on higher revenue and a growing backlog of orders.

Aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 62% year on year to $234.1 million. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($257.5 million at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 7% above what analysts were expecting. Its GAAP loss of $0.08 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

Investing.com - Rocket Lab Corp (NASDAQ:RKLB) appeared to delay the timing of the first launch of its Neutron rocket, sending shares down by more than 8% in premarket U.S. trading on Tuesday.

SpaceX rivals Rocket Lab and AST SpaceMobile reported mixed-to-weak second-quarter results late Monday, though both guided higher. Both stocks hit historic highs earlier in Q2, as the broader space industry experienced sectorwide excitement in the lead-up to SpaceX's IPO. Rocket Lab reported mixed earnings, with top line numbers ahead of Wall Street views even as losses didn't decline by as much as expected.

Combined with deals signed since Q2 closed, Rocket Lab has already booked more than $1 billion in new launch and space systems contracts, the firm said.

TORONTO, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kepler Communications Inc. today announced it has selected Rocket Lab's Neutron launch vehicle for its first dedicated launch mission, marking a significant milestone as the company prepares for its largest expansion to date. The mission, scheduled no earlier than 2028, will deploy next-generation satellites that will expand Kepler’s constellation with increased optical connectivity, on-orbit compute, and hosted payload capacity. "Securing our first ded

LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today shared the financial results for fiscal second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Rocket Lab founder and CEO, Sir Peter Beck, says: “Q2 was another fantastic quarter for Rocket Lab, highlighted by record results and massive momentum that has continued well after the close. We achieved a record $234 million in Q2 revenue - up 62% year-over-year and $34

Rocket Lab heads into today's Q2 earnings with four tailwinds—an impressive launch track record, new Space Force contracts, an $8 billion acquisition, and strong sector-wide demand signals from SpaceX's debut report.

Dow Jones Futures: Surging oil prices sparked stock market losses Monday. SpaceX rival Rocket Lab tumbled on earnings late.

The defense launch demand behind Rocket Lab stock's run was visible in the company's own contract announcements months before the market paid for it.

Rocket Lab Corp. (NASDAQ:RKLB) reports second-quarter earnings Monday after the close, with investors listening for an update on Neutron. Prediction market traders are overwhelmingly skeptical the company’s next-generation rocket flies this year. Traders on Kalshi assign just a 14% probability...

This week is much more sedate on the earnings front after a busy few weeks, which could be a good or a bad thing depending on your approach. This week we have Cisco Systems, RocketLab, CoreWeave and Applied Materials as the main companies reporting.

Rocket Lab has shed nearly half its value from its 52-week high, and a dense stack of defense contracts and a make-or-break rocket debut are colliding at exactly the moment insiders are heading for the exits.

On this episode of Stock Movers: - RocketLab (RKLB) shares are higher this morning after rising Friday, following earnings from SpaceX last week. - Moderna (MRNA) shares are moving after last week's news that its mRNA flu shot won US approval in an FDA turnaround. - Intel (INTC) shares are moving after the company said it will be offering $15 billion in common stock, taking advantage of renewed interest in its business prospects during the artificial intelligence data center boom.

On Monday morning, Rocket Lab and AST SpaceMobile fell about 3% and 4%, respectively, according to MarketSurge. Both stocks hit historic highs earlier in Q2, as the broader space industry experienced sectorwide excitement in the lead up to SpaceX's IPO. Although Rocket lab continues to fare better in 2026 than AST SpaceMobile.

Rocket Lab (NasdaqGS: RKLB) completed its 13th Electron launch for iQPS, further expanding the QPS-SAR Earth-imaging constellation. The mission cements Rocket Lab as the primary launch provider for iQPS, with more than eight QPS-SAR satellites now deployed via Electron. iQPS has committed to 10 additional exclusive Electron launches with Rocket Lab through the end of the decade, adding visibility to the company’s future launch pipeline. Rocket Lab is far from the only stock tied to the...

Rocket Lab stock has been highly volatile, but the company has kept securing new contract wins.

US equity investors are expected to focus on inflation and Fed speak this week while keeping a close

Rocket Lab's revenue continues surging to record highs, while the stock is down.

The benchmark US stock measures were mostly pointing higher before the opening bell Monday as trader

Retail traders appear to be more interested in RKLB. RKLB’s watcher count increased 16% over three months and 56% over a year, versus 12% and 47% for ASTS.

Economic news this week will include data on consumer and producer prices, existing-home sales, and small-business optimism. As earnings season winds down, we’ll see results from Simon Property, Applied Materials, Cava, and more.

Spoiler alert: Analysts may be seeing this one more clearly.

A fifth straight quarterly revenue record is the bar -- and the stock climbed 9% on Friday heading into the report.

TransDigm Group (NYSE:TDG) raised its fiscal 2026 sales, EBITDA and commercial aftermarket outlook after reporting third-quarter results that management said exceeded expectations, supported by growth across commercial OEM, commercial aftermarket and defense markets. President and Chief Executive O

Commercial space and defense equities continue to draw investor attention, but CNBC’s Mad Money host Jim Cramer took a cautious stance on higher-risk plays in the sector on August 5. When asked about Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB), Cramer dismissed the stock as speculative while steering investors toward Voyager Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:VOYG): Pure spec, that’s the […]

Rocket Lab stock has delivered a very large 3 year return, yet its current checks point to a company that no longer looks obviously cheap, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate sitting close to the market price while traditional multiples screen as expensive. After a sharp recent move and a low overall value score, investors are weighing whether the current level already reflects the good news in the story. Rocket Lab has returned about 12x over the past 3 years, which puts extra focus...

Rocket Lab notched another successful launch, but the real fuel behind Friday's stock surge was a $397 million Space Force contract.

A confluence of forces paired to help send SPCX shares higher, today, Aug. 7, 2026.

Rocket Lab Lands Major Military Deals as Wall Street Eyes Q2 Results

The company completed another successful launch mission

SPCX's 24.5% monthly slide contrasts with surging revenues, profitable Starlink growth and fast AI gains, while valuation and spending keep risks high.

SPCX pairs profitable Starlink growth and surging AI revenue with heavy capital spending, execution risks and a valuation that leaves little room for misses.

Wall Street expects second-quarter revenue of about $231.6 million.

A single Wall Street upgrade flipped the narrative on space stocks in one session, pulling an entire sector out of its post-IPO hangover. Here is what changed and whether the buyers returning today have the fundamentals to back them up.

Analyst upgrades SpaceX stock to buy on its AI investment payback timeline. Rocket Lab jumps near key line after 92nd Electron mission.

Retail sentiment toward both stocks improved to ‘bullish,’ but RKLB leads in watcher growth and share-price performance.

Rocket Lab Rockets Higher on Blockbuster U.S. Space Force Award

Today, Aug. 6, 2026, insiders gained eligibility to sell 911.5 million shares as the rocket maker's stock climbed 6.14% despite float unlock concerns.

Here's what drove the steep decline.

Its correlation to the index is only moderate, and the behavior that is genuinely its own runs on defense programs and a rocket that has yet to fly.

RKLB heads into Q2 with strong revenue growth prospects, but premium valuation, weak ROIC and Neutron costs cloud the investment case.

SpaceX's first lockup expiration was supposed to flood the market with newly unlocked shares and crush the stock, but something unexpected happened instead, and satellite peers are now joining the rally.

SpaceX (SPCX) has executed reusable rocket landings, built the world's largest satellite constellation, and is looking to enable computing in orbit. Now, after transforming space infrastructure, the company is setting its sights on a far more conventional but enormous market: consumer wireless, a U.S. industry that generates over $300 billion in annual revenue.

Rocket Lab has handed investors a 58% gain over the past year, then turned around and erased nearly 30% of its value in a single month. Where a $2.2 billion backlog, a looming Neutron debut, and a Golden Dome defense contract take the stock by December is a very different question.

What comes next for this space infrastructure company?

SpaceX’s lockup expiration threatens to more than double its public float.

The rescheduled flight would mark Rocket Lab’s 92nd overall launch, its 13th Electron mission of 2026 and its eighth launch for iQPS.

Today, Aug. 5, 2026, the reusable rocket provider's first public earnings report revealed widening losses despite strong top-line results.

SpaceX has designs to leverage its dominant position in the space business into a dominant position in AI and communications. SpaceX stock, for starters, was down about 12% at $110. Nvidia shares were up 3.1% partly because SpaceX is using their chips for its Starmind AI computing satellites.

SpaceX delivered a blockbuster revenue beat in its first public earnings report, yet shares are cratering while every other space stock barely flinches. What spooked investors has nothing to do with rockets and everything to do with a number buried deep in the capex line.

Tesla has the bigger name, but I think Rocket Lab is the smarter long-term innovation stock to own today.

Rocket Lab Lands $397 Million Space Force Contract

Rocket Lab will develop advanced “Flatellites” equipped with space-based sensors and low-latency, high-bandwidth communications.

Rocket Lab was awarded a $397 million contract to build, launch, and operate advanced Flatellites for the U.S. Space Force's SB-AMTI program. The award expands Rocket Lab's role in military space applications and is expected to draw on its Neutron launch system. Rocket Lab, NasdaqGS:RKLB, is moving deeper into defense work with this multi hundred million dollar U.S. Space Force contract. The stock trades at $74.47 and has returned 16.6% over the past week and 66.4% over the past year. Over...

SpaceX and Rocket Lab are both compelling space stocks, but one has a much stronger case for long-term investors.

SpaceX posted a narrower-than-expected loss while revenue soared. SPCX stock looks to rebound after major downtrend.

IRDM's recurring service base and new satellite platforms widen its growth runway, but weaker earnings, leverage and deal uncertainty raise the bar.

Iridium's 23.2% three-month rally draws on recurring service growth and expansion plans, but weaker earnings, valuation and deal risks cloud its outlook.

Space stocks are surging ahead of SpaceX's first-ever public earnings report, but with prediction markets flagging a 70% chance of a miss and a 911-million-share lockup expiry days away, traders face a tense setup that could cut either way.

SpaceX revenue growth is seen ramping up, but capex too. Elon Musk may detail Falcon 9, Starship and Tesla plans.

Ark Invest added to three existing positions on Monday, with two of them still trading for half of last year's peak.

Rocket Lab stock is well off its high again, and its shock record says the most serious damage comes from rate moves rather than from anything on the launch pad.

Growth is a hallmark of all great companies, but the laws of gravity eventually take hold. Those who rode the COVID boom and ensuing tech selloff in 2022 will surely remember that the market’s punishment can be swift and severe when trajectories fall.

Rocket Lab is rapidly transforming from a launch company into a diversified space business, positioning it for profits and strong free cash flow as early as next year.

SpaceX reports its first-ever quarterly earnings Tuesday while a wave of insider shares looms on the horizon, and both events could dramatically reshape the stock and rattle the entire space sector.

Rocket Lab burns cash while scaling, while Caterpillar converts revenue into billions in free cash flow, a stark contrast in financial maturity.

One company controls satellite components; the other bets everything on a rocket that hasn't flown yet.

Globalstar rose nearly 3% in July, outperforming a space sector in which several peers lost more than one-third of their value.

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The sky may not be the limit for the company, which provides satellite launch services.

SpaceX shares have lost about $1.2 trillion in value since its IPO, triggering a sector-wide sell-off in space stocks like Rocket Lab as investors demand stronger balance sheets.

Peter Beck already loves this acquisition. Rocket Lab investors should be even happier.

The space stock's three-year return laps the market many times over. What the pullback changed deserves just as much attention.

Both companies are unprofitable and burning cash, but their balance sheets and risk profiles tell very different stories for 2026.

Space stocks are cratering across the board, and investors fleeing SpaceX for Rocket Lab or AST SpaceMobile may be walking straight into the same storm wearing a different jacket.

IPO Edge hosted a fireside chat on July 28 from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange with Don Duffy, President and Chairman of the Board of ICR […]

On July 27, Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) announced its largest launch contract in corporate history, a $266 million multi-launch arrangement with the United States Space Force’s Rocket Systems Launch Program. The program provides a significant operational hub at the Pacific Spaceport Complex in Kodiak, Alaska, for 12 suborbital missile-defense launches, with the possibility for six […]

Rocket Lab shares just shed more than a third of their value in a single month, yet three specific catalysts are quietly building pressure beneath the surface. Understanding what is actually driving this stock matters before the next move happens.

Rocket Lab stock rises after landing new Electron launch deals. Space Force taps Rocket Lab, 14 vendors for $981 mil program.

Rocket Lab signed a new multi-launch deal with Japanese Earth imaging company iQPS for three dedicated Electron missions. The agreement expands an existing launch partnership and lifts the total planned missions between the companies to 18. This latest contract focuses on deploying iQPS satellites for its synthetic aperture radar constellation. Rocket Lab, listed as NasdaqGS:RKLB, continues to build out its commercial launch backlog at a time when its stock has been volatile. The share...

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for SPY remained 'bearish,' and improved to 'neutral' on QQQ as investors warmed to the latest AI-driven earnings.

Launch Complex 1 supports year-round orbital missions, while Virginia covers small launch, hypersonic testing and future Neutron flights.

Rocket Lab has bounced back from yesterday's rout.

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares moved higher on Thursday after the space launch company secured a new multi-launch agreement with Japan-based Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS) for three dedicated Electron missions.

Rocket Lab signed a multi-launch agreement with Japanese satellite company iQPS to launch synthetic aperture radar satellites.

A $266 million contract with the U.S. Space Force is another catalyst for the quickly growing space company.

Rocket Lab could gain from more NASA launch and space-systems work, while AST SpaceMobile may benefit from broader space-sector momentum.

Fundamentals always matter, but right now, this young stock's moving in a fairly predictable pattern worth using to your advantage.

ERShares Chief Investment Strategist and COO says XOVR isn’t a SpaceX or even a space ETF, despite all the attention-grabbing headlines this year. Tune into this episode to fund out what the fund actually is and how it's structurally unique compared to other ETFs in the category.

Cathie Wood, ARK load up on SpaceX, Rocket Lab, other falling space stocks. SpaceX readies to launch classified mission for U.S. government.

Launching thousands of rockets each year, up from hundreds, will require some modified regulations in the U.S.

ARK bought 62,497 RKLB shares worth about $4 million on Tuesday and sold 184,670 Iridium shares worth $8.4 million.

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In the most recent trading session, Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) closed at $63.89, indicating a -4.56% shift from the previous trading day.

Plant Labs, Rocket Lab, and AST SpaceMobile have all followed a similar path this year, crashing sharply after hitting a peak in late May.

SpaceX's post-IPO collapse left nearly every early buyer underwater, yet one Wall Street firm just slapped an $800 price target on a stock trading near $113. Here is what the bulls see that the market is choosing to ignore.

Six members of Congress just disclosed fresh SpaceX purchases even as the entire space sector craters, with good news from Rocket Lab and AST SpaceMobile doing nothing to stop the bleeding.

The market and the analysts covering this launch company are about $50 per share apart. The deal it signed in late June explains most of the gap.

Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) jumped 1.9% in the morning session after the company announced it was awarded its largest launch contract to date, a $266 million multi-launch deal with the U.S. Space Force.

Rocket Lab’s share price pops as management announces a landmark contract with the USSF. Here’s what the federal agreement really means for RKLB stock.

Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential. However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.

Rocket Lab Stock Gains as $266 Million Space Force Award Fuels Investor Optimism

Rocket Lab stock jumped Monday after the company announced a new business win. Shares of the so-called mini- SpaceX which has launch and satellite services like Elon Musk’s larger rocket company, traded as high as $68.34 and closed at $66.94 on Monday, up 4.7% for the session. The move came after Rocket Lab announced it was awarded a $266 million launch services contract with the U.S. Space Force for missile defense.

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares gained 5% on Monday after the aerospace company announced it had been awarded a $266 million launch agreement by the U. S.

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares are up during Monday’s premarket session as the company is awarded its largest launch contract to date. This $266 million contract with the U.S. Space Force involves executing 12 suborbital launches, expected to commence no earlier than the end of 2026. The contract awarded by the U.S. Space Force’s Rocket Systems Launch Program will enhance Rocket Lab’s capabilities in national security missions. Work will be performed at the Pacific Spaceport Complex

Rocket Lab won a U.S. Space Force contract to launch at least 12 satellites. Shares of Rocket Lab rose about 5% on Monday morning.

Under the multi-launch contract, Rocket Lab will be responsible for 12 suborbital launches and an additional six launches on behalf of the U.S. Space Force.

Rocket Lab stock jumped Monday after the company announced a new business win. Shares of the so-called mini- SpaceX which has launch and satellite services like Elon Musk’s larger rocket company, rose 4.1% to $66.5o in early trading, while the and were up 0.7% and 1.1%, respectively. The move came after Rocket Lab announced it was awarded a $266 million launch services contract with the U.S. Space Force for missile defense.

Wall Street analysts are reshuffling their bets ahead of the busiest earnings week of the quarter, and the moves span everything from legacy automakers to crypto miners to space launch companies. Find out which names just got upgraded, downgraded, or picked up for the first time.

The ERShares Private-Public Crossover ETF (XOVR) had a phenomenal quarter, growing 5.5x on SpaceX IPO enthusiasm. It’s a significant boom, particularly for a fund that isn’t even a space ETF. ERShares’ Eva Ados talks the evolution of XOVR and all the unique structural frameworks it uses to capture the category leaders in the public and private equity space in this episode of Behind the Ticker.

Rocket Lab’s valuation is pulling investors in two directions, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate pointing to roughly 15.5% upside to intrinsic value while broader checks flag a low value score and market multiples that suggest the stock screens as expensive. Over the past three years, Rocket Lab has delivered a very large total return of about 9.4x, which makes today’s entry point far more sensitive to what you pay for future cash flows. Large U.S. Space Force launch contracts and...

Capitalize on merger uncertainty by buying the pullback.

SpaceX stock is sinking ahead of a Starship test flight that could make or break the company's plan to retire Falcon 9, and Rocket Lab and AST SpaceMobile are getting dragged down with it. Here is what investors need to watch before tonight's launch window opens.

It's spending $8 billion in cash and stock on its latest acquisition.

SpaceX shares initially surged in their public debut last month, but the broader trade had already rolled over.

ASTS recently raised $1.15 billion to support growth and secure launch capacity as it remains heavily reliant on SpaceX.

Rocket Lab stock is down 32% in July, but it's still winning contracts.

Rocket Lab's expanding defense business is adding fresh momentum to its long-term investment story despite recent stock turbulence.

Rocket Lab and Intuitive Machines expand launch, spacecraft and lunar mission capabilities as growing space investments create new long-term opportunities.

IRDM's revenue beat estimates as new satellite products, Aireon and Rocket Lab deals reshape its growth strategy despite an EPS miss.

Applied Aerospace & Defense is in the rare position of supplying SpaceX. The stock has other things going for it as well.

Rocket Lab stock gains on a major contract with the US Space Force. Here’s why RKLB shares are worth buying following the announcement.

The dip in price is a potential buying opportunity, but volatility isn't likely to subside anytime soon.

The Nasdaq slowly sold off throughout the day as the market awaited new information from Alphabet and Tesla after hours, today, July 22, 2026.

Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre breaks down the recent pullback in tech stocks, explaining why some names may look like attractive opportunities. However, Blikre cautions investors, comparing the current slump to pandemic-era market moves that ultimately failed to bounce back.

Rocket Lab secured a $266-million firm-fixed-price U.S. Air Force contract on Tuesday.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 Index were up, while the Nasdaq Composite were down

Rocket Lab USA Inc (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares rose about 3% on Wednesday after the company secured a $266 million contract from the US Air Force and US Space Force to provide suborbital launch services. The firm-fixed-price contract covers the launch of 12 suborbital vehicles, with options for six...

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index dips slightly Wednesday. SMCI is the biggest gainer on the S&P 500.

Revenue beats expectations as acquisition costs weigh on profitIridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) reported second-quarter 2026 results on Wednesday that topped revenue expectations but fell short on earnings, as costs related to its pending acquisition by Rocket Lab weighed on profitability.

Rocket Lab lands multiyear launch contract, sending shares sharply higher

The main US stock measures were pointing lower in Wednesday's premarket activity as investors await

Stocktwits data showed retail sentiment declined to ‘extremely bearish’ on SPY and ‘neutral’ on QQQ.

Goldman Sachs is optimistic on the long-term space sector, citing opportunities in satellites, defense and industry "picks-and-shovels."

The latest award adds to Rocket Lab’s recent space and defense contracts as traders track the company’s momentum.

Shares of space stocks are catching a bid Tuesday as the sector rebounds from recent weakness. AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) stock leads the move with a 12% gain to $64. SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) shares are up 7% to $128, Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE) stock is rallying 6% to $2.73, and Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) stock is rallying 5% to ... AST SpaceMobile Catapults 12%, SpaceX Rises 7%, Virgin Galactic and Rocket Lab Rally as Space Stock Trade Takes a Risk-on Turn

Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. Unfortunately, this role also comes with a demand profile tethered to the ebbs and flows of the broader economy, and the industry is currently lagging as its six-month return of 3.6% has trailed the S&P 500’s 8.4% gain.

IRDM benefited from Rocket Lab’s $8 billion takeover, while VSAT rallied on the value of its scarce spectrum assets.

Rocket Lab has dropped about 5% year-to-date, with retail investors eying the stock to return to $100 levels.

The space upstart is seeing its share price fall quickly.

Large-cap stocks usually command their industries because they have the scale to drive market trends. The flip side though is that their sheer size can limit growth as expanding further becomes an increasingly challenging task.

Rocket Lab shares cratered over 37% in a single month, yet retail investors on Reddit are fighting over whether this is the dip of the decade or a trap. The answer depends on one rocket that has not launched yet.

Its technology and equipment aren't necessarily better. It's just that SpaceX shares are carrying an awful lot of baggage.

Iridium Communications stock is up 162.8% year to date, yet there is a clear split in the valuation signals, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate pointing to meaningful upside while the market based multiples lean expensive and the overall value score is low. The 162.8% year to date return suggests investors have rapidly repriced Iridium Communications, so fresh buyers are now leaning on valuation frameworks rather than past performance. Launch of the Iridium PNT ASIC...

Investing.com -- The global space economy’s total addressable market could reach $1.3 trillion by 2040, supported by falling launch costs, growing satellite services and increased defence spending, UBS said in an analyst report.

AST SpaceMobile shares have dropped over 18% amid a broader space stock selloff tied to SpaceX's decline, a convertible notes offering, and a consensus Reduce rating from analysts.

Piper Sandler issued a bullish note in favor of AST SpaceMobile stock. Here’s why analyst Alexander Potter recommends buying ASTS shares.

SpaceX rescheduled Starship's 13th test flight for Monday after Thursday's launch attempt was aborted because several Raptor engines failed to start.

Rocket Lab Slides After Piper Sandler Warns Upside May Be Limited

Space stocks have been crushed over the past month, and a surprise billion-dollar raise, a rocket scrub, and a wall of short sellers are piling on. Before you bail on the sector, Goldman Sachs and options traders see something most investors are missing.

The most-talked-about stocks in the Reddit subforum Wallstreetbets were mostly lower hours before Fr

Polymarket bettors are piling into bearish contracts on Rocket Lab while Wall Street analysts see 73% upside from here, and both sides have data to back their case. The catch is the crowd has a historically bad record on this ticker, which makes the current odds worth examining very closely.

Goldman sees major opportunities in space infrastructure, semiconductors, software and advanced materials.

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Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) fell 11.7% in the afternoon session after Piper Sandler recently initiated coverage on the stock with a Neutral rating, catalyzing existing investor anxieties.Market apprehension stemmed from the company's pending $8 billion acquisition of Iridium Communications, specifically regarding share dilution and the $3.6 billion in bridge financing required. Additionally, a recent wave of significant insider stock sales—including by CEO Pe

This space company has its vision set on the stars, but its stock is heading back to Earth today.

Rocket Lab and Planet Labs have potential, but there is too much speculation in space stocks right now.

AST SpaceMobile shares tanked after the company priced a $1 billion convertible senior notes offering, overshadowing Piper Sandler’s bullish initiation.

Rocket Lab is generating real revenue today, but could AST SpaceMobile's bigger vision ultimately deliver greater returns for investors?

Investing.com -- Piper Sandler initiated coverage of SpaceX at Neutral with a price target of $156 in a note Thursday, citing idiosyncratic near-term headwinds despite a constructive multi-year view on the company.

SpaceX has surrendered every post-IPO gain in five weeks, landing back at its offering price while one analyst quietly models a valuation that dwarfs the entire cloud computing industry. The question is whether that call is visionary or delusional.

Rocket stocks have been on a wild ride lately.

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Earlier this month, Rocket Lab announced full success on the U.S. Space Force’s VICTUS HAZE mission, delivering launch, spacecraft, and rapid on-orbit rendezvous and proximity operations under a single, record-setting Tactically Responsive Space contract. Together with a full-duration Neutron second-stage engine test and the planned US$8.00 billion Iridium acquisition, Rocket Lab is shifting from a small-satellite launcher toward a vertically integrated space infrastructure and services...

With an upside potential of 42.77%, Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) is among the 12 Strong Buy Stocks with High Upside According to Analysts. On June 30, Citizens analyst Trevor Walsh raised the firm’s price target on Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) to $130 from $95 and maintained an Outperform rating following the company’s agreement to acquire Iridium Communications […]

The company is fulfilling its ambitions to become an "end-to-end space company."

CEO Peter Beck said that more than 100 companies tried commercial launch, but only two built regular, reliable services.

SpaceX stock has fallen since its IPO, but Rocket Lab, AST SpaceMobile and Intuitive Machines offer alternative space plays, each with distinct growth catalysts and risks.

CEOs at Casey's, Rocket Lab and RH sold millions in shares recently, but context suggests the moves reflect diversification rather than clear bearish signals for investors.

Shares of the aerospace name are near the historically bullish 200-day moving average

Rocket Lab or Intuitive Machines after the space stock sell-off? Here's why one looks like the safer long-term bet while the other could deliver bigger rewards for risk-tolerant investors.

SpaceX has shed nearly 40% from its post-IPO peak in just four weeks, and a looming lockup unlock threatens to flood the market with more shares than the entire IPO float. One specific price level changes the math entirely.

The company is reporting record sales and a large order book, yet the stock has stumbled, forcing a hard look at whether you are buying proven execution or a high-stakes bet on a rocket that has not yet flown.

Rocket Lab is following SpaceX's vertically integrated playbook.

A surplus of cash can mean financial stability, but it can also indicate a reluctance (or inability) to invest in growth. Some of these companies also face challenges like stagnating revenue, declining market share, or limited scalability.

SpaceX and AST SpaceMobile tied as retail traders’ top beaten-down space picks, with 33% each.

The company said its AVac engine delivers 1.2 times the thrust of the first-stage version and uses a taller vacuum-optimized nozzle.

If you could only pick one stock to hold for the next decade, which would it be? Just the one you honestly believe has the best chance of turning ordinary investors into millionaires. That was the question posed in a...

Rapid spending isn’t always a sign of progress. Some cash-burning businesses fail to convert investments into meaningful competitive advantages, leaving them vulnerable.

Rocket Lab is a pure-play space stock with businesses spanning the entire space value chain.

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A surprise milestone from China's space program just cracked the story Wall Street told itself about American rocket dominance, and it sent shockwaves through a sector already rattled by spiking oil prices.

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) is one of the Best Space Technology Stocks to Buy Now. Recently, on July 7, Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) announced full mission success on the US Space Force’s VICTUS HAZE mission, which is a Tactically Responsive Space demonstration. ​Management noted that they were able to design, build, and launch a Pioneer […]

Tema also built an $89.2 million ASTS stake ahead of its next BlueBird satellite launch, while RKLB became the largest of the three positions by value.

Rocket Lab stock is down 45% from its peak, but a record-fast Space Force launch, Morgan Stanley's $293 bull case, and the Iridium deal highlight bullish fundamentals ahead of Aug. 6 earnings.

In the most recent trading session, Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) closed at $81.04, indicating a -1.83% shift from the previous trading day.

Space stocks have been getting crushed over the past month, with some names down 40% or more, yet one company managed to shrug off the carnage entirely. The reason why says a lot about who actually owns it.

Talk around Rocket Lab this summer keeps circling back to one idea: that the company is becoming the next SpaceX. It is an easy comparison to make and a hard one to justify. SpaceX is now a nearly $2 trillion public company after its record-breaking initial public offering in June, while Rocket Lab ...

The space economy is transitioning from science project to revenue-generating industry, and July has produced a sharp pullback across the sector leaders. All three names below have sold off sharply over the past month, yet the underlying contract pipelines, spectrum positions, and government awards keep expanding. Treat this as a high-risk speculative bucket: Every pick ... 3 Space Economy Stocks to Buy in July

Rocket Lab (NasdaqGS:RKLB) announced an $8b all stock acquisition of Iridium Communications, positioning the company to combine launch, satellite manufacturing, and space connectivity under one roof. Shortly after the Iridium deal was revealed, CEO Peter Beck executed a large insider share sale, drawing attention to executive sentiment around the transaction and current valuation. Around the same time, Rocket Lab reported record-setting performance on the U.S. Space Force VICTUS HAZE...

William Blair said there is demand for alternatives to the Falcon 9 and Starship.

Jeff Bezos spent a quarter-century building Blue Origin with his own money. Now, outside investors are finally getting a chance to get a seat at the table. During a recent TBPN discussion, John Coogan broke down Blue Origin’s reported $10 billion fundraising round at a $130 billion valuation, which is the company’s first external capital ... TBPN’s John Coogan: “People Can’t Really Complain.” Here’s Why Blue Origin Is Worth $130 Billion.

It's probably worth putting Rocket Lab on your buy list right now.

Analyst hikes valuation of SpaceX's rocket business by $246 billion after Blue Origin raises funds. Cathie Wood buys $23 million of SPCX stock.

Analyst hikes valuation of SpaceX's rocket business by $246 billion after Blue Origin raises funds. Cathie Wood buys $23 million of SPCX stock.

CEO Peter Beck’s Equatorial Trust sold 3.28 million shares across Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

The firm raised its bull-case target to $293 from $185, implying a 252% upside, citing launch and connectivity opportunities after the Iridium acquisition.

SpaceX and Rocket Lab are two popular stocks for investors seeking exposure to the growing space economy.

Shares of Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) have been on a wild ride lately, with the stock down 17.94% over the past week and 24.23% over the past month as the broader space complex has sold off hard since SpaceX’s June 2026 IPO. Even after the pullback, RKLB is still up 19.57% year to date, 114.53% over ... Rocket Lab Bull-Case Target Set at $293 by Morgan Stanley

Rocket Lab (RKLB) is back in focus after confirming mission success on the U.S. Space Force’s VICTUS HAZE program, a rapid response operation that tested the company’s end to end launch and on orbit capabilities. See our latest analysis for Rocket Lab. Despite the VICTUS HAZE success, a series of contract wins, and the planned Iridium acquisition, Rocket Lab’s share price has been under pressure recently, with a 1 month share price return of down 24.23% but a 1 year total shareholder return...

RKLB expands long-term revenue visibility as rising contract assets reflect continued execution across launch and space systems programs.

Rocket Lab stock has delivered a very large 3 year return, yet its current valuation picture is mixed, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate that looks roughly in line with the market price while traditional multiples lean expensive and the broader checks point away from a clear bargain. Over the past 3 years, Rocket Lab has returned roughly 12x, which puts extra focus on whether recent gains are already pricing in much of the growth story. The planned Iridium acquisition and growing...

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) is doing something rare in aerospace. It is building a fully vertically integrated space platform while still burning cash. Q1 revenue hit $200.35 million, up 63.5% year over year, backlog reached $2.20 billion, and management just announced an $8 billion acquisition of Iridium Communications. Shares are up 33.44% year to date to ... Can Rocket Lab Stock Become the Next SpaceX-Like Success Story?

Record contracts and mission successes paint a strong picture, but the stock's behavior during market shocks reveals a much steeper risk profile.

Rocket Lab Corp. (NASDAQ:RKLB) is one of the 10 Stocks Investors Are Running Away From. Rocket Lab extended losses for a second day on Tuesday, shedding 10.40 percent to end at $83.41 apiece, as investors mirrored its chief executive’s disposition of a significant stake in the company. In a regulatory filing on Monday, the space […]

The aerospace company said it met every major mission milestone early, including a record-fast responsive launch and rapid in-orbit operations.

The space economy is real and growing. And SpaceX isn’t the only way to invest, says Stifel’s Jonathan Siegmann.

Multiple catalysts are driving big sell-offs for Rocket Lab.

This blockbuster acquisition gives Rocket Lab something it lacked before.

Starlink has been a gem for SpaceX, but it could face an influx of competition in the near future.

Shares of SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) are down 6% to $151 and change in midday trading Tuesday, an unusual response given the flood of bullish analyst initiations that hit the tape today and the company’s addition to the NASDAQ 100. The pullback appears to be dragging the broader space complex with it. AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) stock is ... SpaceX Falls 6% Despite Wave of Bullish Analyst Initiations, Rocket Lab Dives 10%, AST SpaceMobile Drops 6%, Virgin Galactic Declines 5%

RKLB stock jumps, but customer concentration, launch execution risks and rich valuation remain key headwinds.

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Rocket Lab Corporation has agreed to acquire Iridium Communications (IRDM) in a collar-structured transaction valuing Iridium at about $8b, creating a mixed cash and stock outcome for existing shareholders. See our latest analysis for Iridium Communications. Iridium Communications has attracted intense attention around the Rocket Lab deal. The share price is now at $52.59 with a 90 day share price return of 57.31% and a year to date share price return of 196.11%. The 1 year total shareholder...

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Tuesday, Jul, 7 2026 US stock futures are pointing higher this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts up about 0.4% and Nasdaq-100 futures ahead close to 1%. The move comes as investors digest softer US jobs data, with June payrolls at 57,000 and unemployment at 4.2%, which hints that hiring is cooling and may ease pressure for tighter policy. At the same time, the US 10-year yield sits near 4.47% and oil prices are easing, a combination that can...

The proposed sale values Beck’s shares at about $93.09 each and represents 0.9% of Rocket Lab’s listed shares outstanding.

Investing in space is no longer a dream or science fiction, but a trillion-dollar opportunity.

The Dow Jones index rose after President Trump made bullish comments. SpaceX fell on the stock market today despite an Elon Musk boast.

Shares of space stocks are selling off across the board midday Monday, with the group’s leaders giving back a chunk of last week’s sharp gains. Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) stock is leading the pullback, down 7% to $93.28. AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) shares are down 5% to $80.61, while SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) stock is off 3% to $157.43. ... Rocket Lab Falls 7%, AST SpaceMobile Drops 5%, Intuitive Machines and SpaceX Slip 3% as Space Stocks Pull Back

Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ:SPCX) is the blue-chip stock to bet on the future of the space economy. With the promise of satellite connectivity and orbital data centers, Elon Musk’s space company really does feel not only exciting but like the missing piece to a growth portfolio that seeks to cover all bases in this AI ... Do Non‑SpaceX Space Stocks Offer Real Diversification?

The commercial space sector hit an inflection point this month. SpaceX began trading on NASDAQ on June 29, 2026, the launch backlog across orbital providers is approaching the half-trillion-dollar mark, and satellite broadband buildouts from Starlink and Amazon Kuiper are pulling in private capital faster than legacy aerospace can absorb it. For investors who want ... The Commercial Space Economy Just Crossed $500 Billion in Backlog and These 3 ETFs Own the Pure Play Names

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Artificial intelligence, semiconductors, automotive and space technology dominated headlines during the week.

Should investors bet big on Rocket Lab stock following its latest acquisition move?

A major acquisition in the space tech category propelled massive gains for AST stock this week.

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As AI software multiples compress, institutional capital is rotating into aviation, space, and energy hardware stocks including JOBY, RKLB, LUNR, ASTS, and FCEL.

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) is one of the best NASDAQ stocks to invest in for long term. On June 29, Rocket Lab announced a definitive agreement to acquire Iridium Communications in a transaction valued at ~$8.0 billion. Under the terms, Iridium shareholders will receive $54 per share in a mix of cash and stock. This […]

Rocket Lab's bold takeover of Iridium could help it keep up with SpaceX.

The market applauded Rocket Lab's potential expansion into the satellite business, reinforcing the company's ambitions for growth in space applications.

The space-launch company is shelling out serious dough to pull this deal off, but it's arguably worth it.

Rocket Lab could likely soar 50% from this level even though the competition heats up.

We just covered Avoid SpaceX and Buy These 11 Stocks Instead. Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) ranks #10 (see Avoid SpaceX and Buy These 5 Stocks Instead). Number of Hedge Fund Investors: 43 Before SpaceX IPO’d, Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) was one of the top space infrastructure plays. But when SpaceX went public at a $2 trillion valuation, […]

SpaceX (SPCX) stock trades like a monopoly. A $1.75 trillion valuation. Over 100x trailing revenue. Numbers like that only make sense if the market believes SpaceX has no real competition for years to come. However, investors shouldn't count on that lasting forever. SpaceX is a truly long-horizon stock, and that cuts both ways: it also means smaller, distant competitors deserve more credence than their current market share suggests. There are few credible challengers to SpaceX today. Jeff Bezos'

Elon Musk's rocket and satellite company had a good start to life in the Russell 1000 this week and joins another major index on Tuesday.

Rocket Lab just made a move that could dramatically change its outlook.

Planet Labs' backlog growth and revenue outlook signal momentum, but premium valuation, losses and near-term earnings pressure warrant caution.

CEO Peter Beck just spent approximately $8 billion to buy a satellite phone company. Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) is on a 16% weekly gain since the acquisition of Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) hit the tape. The pitch is that this deal turns Rocket Lab into a full-stack space operator capable of taking market share from SpaceX and ... Rocket Lab’s CEO Just Bet $8 Billion on Taking Down SpaceX. Here’s the ‘1+1=3’ Logic

The stock's recent tear is grabbing attention, but its real value for your portfolio lies in its independent trajectory from the broader market.

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) shareholders who bought two years ago are now sitting on one of the loudest re-ratings in the market. The stock traded at $4.54 on July 1, 2024. It closed $101.65 on June 30, 2026, a staggering 2,138% two-year run. Retail investors are now treating the ticker like a proxy for the entire ... From $4.8 to $101: Rocket Lab’s Wild Ride Into an $8 Billion SpaceX Showdown

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) in 2026 has been one of the most electric setups in the market. Shares are up 45.71% year to date and 184.18% over the past year, yet the stock sits roughly 29% below the May peak after a violent pullback. My 24/7 Wall St. price target for Rocket Lab is $119.58, implying ... Up 33% YTD, Will Rocket Lab Hit a New High This Year?

Iridium Communications stock has surged 213.7% year to date, yet its valuation picture is split, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate pointing to upside while market multiples point to a richer price tag and a low overall value score. Year to date, Iridium Communications is up 213.7%, which puts extra focus on whether recent gains already reflect the expected benefits from its agreed US$8b cash and stock acquisition by Rocket Lab and ongoing IoT expansion. The pending Rocket Lab deal...

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Investor interest in the broader space sector is reignited. Planet Labs PBC rallied over 15% after Rocket Lab announced its $8 billion acquisition of Iridium Communications.

Rocket Lab’s $8 billion Iridium deal gives the space company something that cannot be built overnight: a global satellite communications network. The company is buying Iridium Communications (IRDM) to move deeper into satellite networks, spectrum, and recurring communications revenue. Owning that ...

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Space stocks are diverging sharply at midday Wednesday, with the market’s newest space giant sliding even as smaller rivals rally on their own catalysts. SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) shares are down 6% to $159.81, while Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) stock is up 4% to $105.64 and Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE) stock is climbing 3% to $2.99. The split looks ... SpaceX Falls 6% Despite a Bullish Dan Ives Rating as Rocket Lab Climbs 5%, Virgin Galactic Rises 3%

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Reusable rockets. Starlink beaming internet from orbit. Orbital data centers.

The launch had reached advanced prep stages, with Electron vertical on the pad, liquid oxygen loading underway and weather 70% favorable for liftoff.

Rocket Lab agreed to acquire Iridium Communications in an $8 billion cash-and-stock deal, adding recurring telecom revenue and L-band spectrum to its launch business.

The combined entity will be an end-to-end space company.

Tech and industrial stocks led advances while gold slipped, and investors eyed a strong quarter close, today, June 30, 2026.

Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) jumped 4.1% in the afternoon session after its stock continued to rally following the announcement of a deal to acquire Iridium Communications for approximately $8 billion.

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Before the stock took flight, the company was quietly telling investors it had just been handed the keys to a much, much bigger kingdom.

Investing.com -- Federal Aviation Administration workers cannot purchase or own shares in SpaceX following the company's public debut earlier this month, Politico reported Tuesday citing an internal agency document.

Rocket Lab just made its biggest move yet. The space company, known for launching small rockets into orbit, is buying Iridium Communications in a deal valued at about $8 billion. For years, Rocket Lab (RKLB) built rockets and satellite parts for other companies. Now it wants to own and ...

The space rally that kicked off yesterday is rolling straight into Tuesday’s session. Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) stock is up 8% to $33.65, Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) stock is up 5% to $102.75, and SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) stock is up 4% to $170.12 in midday trading. This looks like a broad move across the sector. All three pure-play ... Planet Labs Spikes 8%, Rocket Lab Gains 5%, SpaceX Climbs 4% as the Space Rally Rolls On

Rocket Lab's ambitious business makes each quarterly report an exciting affair.

RKLB's planned Iridium acquisition would create a global satellite network, L-band spectrum and subscription revenue, reshaping its space business if approved.

Rocket Lab Corp. and Iridium Communications Inc. announced Monday that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Rocket Lab will acquire Iridium in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $8 billion in enterprise value. Under the agreement, Iridium...

SPCX to enter Nasdaq-100, while Rocket Lab inks an $8B Iridium deal. Which space stock has the stronger long-term edge?

ViaSat stock rockets higher after the announcement Rocket Lab would buy Iridium. There could be further gains in store.

Rocket Lab stock rose 3.8% to $101.65, while the and added 0.8% and 0.3%, respectively. The move followed on Monday’s massive 15.9% gain, which came after Rocket Lab agreed to buy Iridium for $54 a share, turning Rocket Lab into a mini- SpaceX with the ability to launch rockets, build satellites, and operate a communications network in space.

Iridium (IRDM) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.

Be ‘fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.’

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ViaSat stock rocketed higher after the announcement Rocket Lab would buy Iridium. There could be further gains in store.

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) is among the 8 Aerospace and Defense Stocks with the Largest 5Y Share Price Returns, having surged nearly 800% during the period, as of the close on June 29. On June 25, the company announced that it had been selected by NASA to launch Sun and Earth Sciences missions. Under the […]

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The proposed deal brings together Rocket Lab’s launch expertise with Iridium’s global satellite communications network and subscriber base.

Rocket Lab (NasdaqGS:RKLB) has agreed to acquire Iridium Communications in an all stock deal valued at about US$8b. The transaction would shift Rocket Lab from a pure launch provider into a vertically integrated space and satellite communications business. The deal adds an operational satellite network, spectrum rights and a broad communications customer base to Rocket Lab's existing launch and spacecraft operations. Rocket Lab has been known primarily for its small launch vehicles and...

The satellite specialist is merging with a rocket launch leader.

CEO Peter Beck said Iridium gives the company its missing “third leg” in space applications, making it a “self-launching company.”

Rocket Lab Corp. (NASDAQ:RKLB) is one of the 10 Stocks Investors Are Chasing Right Now. Rocket Lab saw its share prices jump by 15.93 percent on Monday to close at $98.01 apiece, as investors gobbled up shares following news that it is expanding into satellite communications for $8 billion. This followed announcements during the day […]

Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) is one of the 10 Stocks Investors Are Chasing Right Now. Iridium Communications soared to a nearly three-year high on Monday, as investors gobbled up shares following news that it is set to merge with Rocket Lab Corp. for $8 billion. In intra-day trading, the stock climbed to a record high […]

Dow Jones Futures: The stock market rallied Monday on U.S.-Iran news. Alphabet, Rocket Lab, SpaceX stock and Tesla surged.

Rocket Lab shares rally as management announces acquisition of Iridium Communications. Here’s why the deal is bullish for RKLB shares.

Iridium Communications stock soars as Rocket Lab agrees to buy the company at a significant premium. But is there any further upside left in IRDM shares? Let’s find out!

Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) jumped 11.7% in the afternoon session after the company announced it would acquire satellite communications company Iridium Communications in a deal valued at approximately $8 billion.

Tech stocks were higher late Monday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR E

Rocket Lab, a Long Beach launch company, is acquiring satellite communications provider Iridium for $8 billion in cash and stock, in a deal announced Monday.

Craig-Hallum states that the $8-billion acquisition expands Rocket Lab’s space services footprint instead of putting it in direct competition with SpaceX’s Starlink.

Planet Labs Surges After Rocket Lab's Blockbuster Iridium Buy

FEATURE Rocket Lab wants to be more like SpaceX Investors love the idea. Rocket Lab is making an $8 billion strategic shift. It’s buying satellite Iridium Communications Rocket Lab will pay $54 a share in a cash-and-stock transaction.

Rocket Lab, RTX, and Palantir offer three different ways to gain exposure to space, defense, and military AI.

Tech stocks were higher Monday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (X

Rocket Lab Stock Surges After Landmark Deal. SpaceX Has a New Challenger

Rocket Lab will buy Iridium in a cash-and-stock deal, combining launch, satellite manufacturing, and low-Earth orbit communications.

Shareholders of both Rocket Lab and Iridium Communications apparently see benefits to their combination.

Rocket Lab USA Inc (NASDAQ:RKLB) announced that it has agreed to acquire Iridium Communications in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $8 billion in a deal that would combine a leading launch and spacecraft manufacturer with an established global satellite communications...

In addition, the Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. The cable and entertainment giant announced plans to split into two public companies through a spinoff of NBCUniversal and Sky. Alphabet gained 4.8% on its first day of trading in the The Google parent replaced Verizon Communications which fell 5.2%.

FEATURE Rocket Lab wants to be more like SpaceX Investors love the idea. Rocket Lab is making an $8 billion strategic shift. It’s buying satellite Iridium Communications Rocket Lab will pay $54 a share in a cash-and-stock transaction.

Rocket Lab (RKLB) agreed to acquire satellite communications provider Iridium Communications (IRDM)

The all-stock deal values Iridium at $8 billion and gives Rocket Lab even more firepower to compete against Amazon and SpaceX.

Rocket Lab is buying Iridium. Is Planet Labs next on the space shopping list?

Is Rocket Lab's Iridium purchase good news for Viasat? There's two ways to answer that.

All three major US stock indexes were up in late-morning trading Monday, as the US and Iran once aga

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares gained 5% on Monday after the company announced an agreement to acquire satellite communications provider Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) in a transaction valued at approximately US$8 billion. Trading in Iridium shares was halted pending the announcement after the stock last traded at US$43.

Rocket Lab just issued a direct challenge to SpaceX's space supremacy.

Rocket Lab on Monday said it's agreed to acquire Iridium Communications for $8 billion in cash and stock.

FEATURE Rocket Lab wants to be more like SpaceX Investors love the idea. Rocket Lab is making an $8 billion strategic shift. It’s buying satellite Iridium Communications Rocket Lab will pay $54 a share in a cash and stock transaction.

Rocket Lab bought the satellite operator Iridium Communications in a bid to create a vertically integrated rival to Elon Musk's SpaceX.

Space stocks are catching a bid Monday morning after Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) unveiled a definitive agreement to acquire Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) in a cash-and-stock deal carrying an enterprise value of approximately $8 billion. Rocket Lab stock is up 12% to $95 in early trading. The deal validates consolidation across the satellite economy, and peers are ... Rocket Lab Soars 12% on $8 Billion Iridium Takeover, AST SpaceMobile and Planet Labs Rise 10%

The Dow Jones rises on the stock market today. The Supreme Court blocks President Trump's firing of Lisa Cook. Cathie Wood buys a diving stock while SpaceX soars.

The cash-and-stock deal gives Rocket Lab a global satellite network, licensed spectrum, and 2.55 million subscribers

The cash and stock transaction creates a vertically integrated space company with Iridium's global LEO network and L-band spectrum

Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) ("Rocket Lab"), a global leader in launch and space systems and Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice, data, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Rocket Lab will acquire Iridium. Rocket Lab will acquire all the outstanding shares of Iridium common stock for $54 per share in a cash and stock transaction. T

Rocket Lab said on Monday it would acquire satellite communications provider Iridium Communications in a cash-and-stock deal valued at ‌about $8 billion, marking one of the biggest consolidation moves in the ‌commercial space industry. Iridium shareholders will receive $27 in cash as well as Rocket Lab shares, with a ​combined value of $54 per Iridium share — a 24.1% premium to the stock's last close. Rocket Lab shares jumped 12% in premarket trading while Iridium shares, which have more than

Rocket Lab stock gained 6.9% in premarket trading on Monday. Rocket Lab will acquire Iridium for $54 a share in a cash and stock transaction, according to a media release. Rocket Lab on Monday called the acquisition of the satellite company “one of the most transformative deals in the space industry.”

Higher component costs, ambitious capital spending and concerns over consumer demand drove sharp moves across several major technology stocks during the week.

The mission will deploy another QPS-SAR satellite to low Earth orbit for QPS Inc.’s Earth-imaging constellation.

After falling roughly 25% this week, Rocket Lab stock is now off 44% from its high.

NASA selected Rocket Lab for three Electron launches starting in 2027, a contract win that arrives as RKLB stock trades nearly 46% below its May 52-week high.

Rocket Lab stock rallied today on news of its 10th consecutive successful Electron rocket launch. But is there any further upside left in RKLB shares? Let’s find out.

Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) jumped 6.2% in the afternoon session after NASA selected the company for three dedicated Electron rocket launches for two science missions.

Rocket Lab deployed Synspective’s 10th satellite aboard its Electron rocket from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand.

The underdog rocket maker just achieved its fastest turnaround.

Space stocks are catching a bid in Friday midday trading. Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE) stock is up 13% to $2.83, AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) stock is up 9% to $71.72, and Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) stock is up 5% to $84.40. The synchronized move has reignited a familiar debate on trading desks and financial social media. The question ... Virgin Galactic Rises 13%, AST SpaceMobile Jumps 9%, Rocket Lab Climbs 5%: Is This a Re-Rotation Out of SpaceX?

Two weeks after the largest IPO in history priced, SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) opened at $1.8 trillion valuation and has drifted to roughly $2 trillion, which Chad Anderson, managing partner at Space Capital and a decade-long SpaceX backer, calls cheap. Speaking on CNBC on June 26, Anderson argued the space economy has been structurally underpriced for years and ... A 10-Year SpaceX Investor Says the $2 Trillion Price Tag Is Still Too Cheap

The ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF (CBOE:ARKX) has become a popular parking spot for investors seeking space exposure without waiting for the SpaceX IPO. With Elon Musk’s rocket company reportedly headed toward a public listing at a valuation north of a trillion dollars, retail demand for a single ticker capturing the theme has surged. ARKX, with ... Forget Pouring Everything Into the SpaceX IPO. This Fund Spreads the Space Bet and Is Up 46% in a Year

Rocket Lab Stock Gains After NASA Selects Electron for Multiple Launches

SpaceX just became the largest IPO in history, but its lofty valuation has left many investors searching for alternatives.

The launch window opens June 26 at 12:45 p.m. ET, though unsettled weather could affect timing.

With market capitalization of $62.08 billion, Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) is among the 10 Stocks That Could Double Over the Next 2 Years. On June 14, KeyBanc upgraded Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) to Overweight from Sector Weight and assigned a $135 price target, citing what it views as attractive opportunities emerging across the commercial space industry. The […]

Rocket Lab will conduct three Electron rocket launches across two upcoming NASA missions. RKLB shares surge.

NASA announced it will use Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket to launch the PolSIR and TSIS-2 missions from the company’s Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand.

The pre-market session on Thursday was a wall of green. Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) ripped 12.32% intraday to $1,177.73 after a fiscal Q3 report that redefined what an AI-cycle blowout looks like. The rest of the memory complex came along for the ride. On CNBC the same morning, Global X’s Seana Smith framed the earnings report ... Micron’s Blowout Sparked a Chip Rally, but the Smart Money Is Already Rotating Into Defense and Space

SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) is the only ticker financial media wants to discuss this week after its blockbuster public debut at an implied trillion-dollar valuation. But here’s what you should actually be watching. The ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF (NYSEARCA:ARKX) trading near $34 a share offers diversified exposure to the space economy. Rocket launches and massive ... Forget SPCX: As Continuous Volatility Shakes Tech, This $34 Exchange-Traded Fund Is a No-Brainer Buy Without The Post-IPO Risk

According to the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), one should invest in Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB). It is debatable whether this highly sought-after metric is effective because Wall Street analysts' recommendations tend to be overly optimistic. Would it be worth investing in the stock?

When analysts model SpaceX (SPCX), they model launch cadence, Starship reuse economics, and Starlink subscriber growth. These are the seen bets: quantifiable, comparable, and already impressive on their own. But SpaceX's roughly $2 trillion valuation cannot be explained by those numbers alone. The gap lies in the unseen bets: businesses that do not yet exist, with no revenue models and no comparable companies.

The Pentagon awarded Lockheed Martin a seven-year contract to produce THAAD missile interceptors. Defense stocks tumbled this week.

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Thursday, Jun, 25 2026 US stock futures are slightly higher this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts up about 0.1%, as investors weigh cooler bond yields against mixed signals on growth and inflation. US Treasury yields have edged lower after progress in US–Iran talks, which matters because cheaper government borrowing can ease pressure on mortgage rates and business loans. At the same time, the S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI at 55.7 and the...

Rocket Lab said “timing is everything” in space, citing failed satellites, rideshare delays and fast-emerging national security threats.

Qualcomm upgrade, Intel initiation among today's top calls on Wall Street

SpaceX stock rebounded modestly Wednesday after raising $25 billion. Rocket Lab lauds its record response for a Space Force mission.

Whether you admire him or cannot stand him, Elon Musk is about to show up in your retirement account.

SpaceX stock rebounded modestly Wednesday after raising $25 billion. Rocket Lab lauds its record response for a Space Force mission.

If you are wondering whether Rocket Lab stock still offers value after its strong run, this article breaks down what the current price might be implying about the company. Rocket Lab closed at US$95.12, with the share price up 25.2% year to date and very large gains over the past 3 years, even though it has fallen 9.1% over the last week and 29.9% over the last month. Recent share price moves are set against ongoing interest in the space industry and investor attention on companies providing...

These stocks are risky and unprofitable, but they also possess some compelling growth potential.

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In the wake of the SpaceX IPO, investors can expect global communications and AI data processing — both via satellites — to be important themes for many years.

The launch beat the previous TacRS record set by Victus Nox by more than 10 hours.

SpaceX is sucking all the air -- and cash -- out of the space market.

The Dow Jones index rises as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent makes an Iran move. SpaceX skids but some AI stocks test buy points.

SpaceX's rally has put space stocks in the spotlight, but it may not be the only stock worth watching.

Rocket Lab is not an also-ran.

SpaceX announces inaugural bond offering. KeyBanc initiates coverage of SPCX stock. Rocket Lab, other space stocks fall to key technical levels.

Shares of SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) stock are down 9% in midmorning trading Monday, sliding to around $168 after the company announced its first public bond offering. The senior notes deal aims to raise at least $20 billion, with proceeds earmarked to repay a bridge loan and fund AI and data-center projects. The pressure is spreading across ... SpaceX Sinks 9% on $20 Billion Bond Sale, Virgin Galactic Drops 11%, Rocket Lab Falls 8% Despite NASDAQ 100 Debut

SpaceX is the only space stock anyone wants to talk about this summer, fresh off Elon Musk’s headline-grabbing public debut and the trillion-dollar valuation chatter that came with it. The more investable story this summer: the vertically integrated space systems company that index funds are now adding via Nasdaq-100 inclusion. Let’s deal with SpaceX first. ... Forget SpaceX: 1 Underpriced Space Juggernaut to Buy Hand Over Fist After Its Nasdaq-100 Promotion

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rose Monday amid U.S.-Iran peace talks. SpaceX stock dived in morning trading.

Rocket Lab (NasdaqGS:RKLB) has completed its acquisition of Motiv Space Systems, adding Mars-proven robotic technology to its space systems offering. The company has begun integrating Motiv's robotics into its broader space infrastructure and exploration capabilities. Rocket Lab recently completed another dedicated Electron launch for Synspective, delivering a radar imaging satellite to orbit. These developments expand Rocket Lab's role as an end-to-end space systems provider across launch,...

SpaceX's IPO debut offers a template for trading Anthropic and OpenAI's expected Q4 2026 IPOs, including proxy vehicles, supply chain plays, and software sector rotation.

Markets closed a shortened week higher as lower oil prices and a rally in chip stocks outweighed concerns about future Fed policy.

Space investing is entering a new phase. SpaceX‘s (NASDAQ:SPCX) blockbuster IPO quickly became the largest and one of the most anticipated public listings in market history, prompting the Nasdaq exchange to revise its inclusion rules to speed the company’s path into its major indexes. Those rule changes will likely accomplish their goal. SpaceX appears on ... This Space Stock Will Beat SpaceX to the Nasdaq-100 — And It’s the One to Buy

Rocket Lab and Leidos are better-priced space stocks than SpaceX.

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) trades at $107.98, up 308.71% over the past year. Our 24/7 Wall St. price target for Rocket Lab is $116.77 over the next 12 months, implying 8.14% upside from here. Under our bull case, the stock crosses the $150 threshold on April 18, 2027, when the model projects RKLB at $149.33. Our ... Price Prediction: Rocket Lab Will Hit $150 on This Date

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:RKLB) is one of the fastest-growing space stocks to buy now. On May 22, Rocket Lab completed its ninth dedicated Electron launch for Synspective, deploying another StriX synthetic aperture radar satellite and expanding the Japanese company’s Earth-observation constellation. Rocket Lab said another 18 Synspective launches are booked, making the update relevant […]

SpaceX may be grabbing all the attention, but these four space stocks are building the infrastructure, data networks, and lunar capabilities that could power the industry's next decade of growth.

Shares of SpaceX dropped more than 6% on Thursday, as the post-IPO frenzy that briefly placed Elon ‌Musk's rockets-to-AI firm among the world's top five most valuable companies appeared ‌to fizzle out. It ​was still more than 30% above its $135 offering price. If the losses persist, SpaceX's market value of $2.52 trillion would shrink by more than $150 billion on Thursday.

Both look promising, but I would bet on this one.

Shares of Rocket Lab and Firefly Aerospace advanced Monday after the space stocks received upgrades following the sharp sector selloff late last week on Elon Musk’s SpaceX initial public offering debut. KeyBanc Capital Markets analyst Michael Leshock on Sunday upgraded both Rocket Lab and Firefly to Overweight (Buy) from the previous Sector Weight (Hold), setting price targets of $135 and $50, respectively, for the space stocks. Rocket Lab rose 6.7% to $109.25 on Monday, clawing back som

SpaceX's record-setting IPO has investors rushing into space stocks. From Rocket Lab to AST SpaceMobile, here's how to separate the durable winners from the hype in a fast-growing $1 trillion market.

“Space, the final frontier…” We all know those words from the most famous opening narration in all of speculative fiction. But recent events are bringing them to life.TipRanks' Prime Week Sale - 70% Off Unlock powerful investing tools and data-driven insights with TipRanks Premium for more confident investment decisions. Discover top stock picks and new investment opportunities through TipRanks' Smart Investor Newsletter. NASA sent the Artemis II mission around the moon this past April, carrying

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) is one of the 10 Best Debt-Free American Stocks to Invest In. On June 12, 2026, Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) announced its inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 Index. The company said the milestone places Rocket Lab among the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. Rocket Lab’s addition to […]

Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) jumped 3.4% in the afternoon session after the company received positive attention from Wall Street, including an analyst upgrade and price target increases, ahead of its inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 Index.

RKLB has an edge over PL as price performance, growth estimates, defense demand, backlog visibility and vertical integration support its growth.

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) was among Jim Cramer’s stock calls on Mad Money, as he highlighted worthy space players and reviewed several of this year’s IPOs. Cramer called it a “well-loved space stock,” as he stated: Next up is Rocket Lab, RKLB. Now, this is a well-known and well-loved space stock. It’s not undiscovered anymore, […]

Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZS) was among Jim Cramer’s stock calls on Mad Money, as he highlighted worthy space players and reviewed several of this year’s IPOs. Cramer noted the company’s exit from the Nasdaq-100, as he commented: Then we have some real fireworks coming Thursday night. Thursday’s the last trading day before the Nasdaq rebalances, the […]

ARK sold Tesla and bought $529M of SpaceX, the world's biggest IPO, the same day. The reason goes beyond Musk loyalty.

The mission was targeting June 18 NZT and would have marked Electron's 90th flight milestone.

SpaceX's IPO is reshaping the space trade, with S3 Partners saying investors no longer need public "proxy" stocks to gain exposure to the sector.

ASTS fell 20% amid the SpaceX IPO but rebounded as BlueBird 8, 9, and 10 prepare for a June 17 Falcon 9 launch, while analysts maintain a consensus Reduce rating.

Rocket Lab's prospects remain solid. The company continues to expand its launch and space systems businesses, while positioning itself as one of the top publicly traded pure-play space companies.

The SpaceX IPO may have opened a new chapter for space investing. Between Rocket Lab and Redwire, one has the more intriguing long-term growth story.

The space flight competitor is falling while SpaceX is soaring.

Is RKLB a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on Rocket Lab Corporation on TradersPro’s Substack. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on RKLB. Rocket Lab Corporation’s share was trading at $109.25 as of June 15th. Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) is emerging as a vertically integrated space and defense infrastructure […]

Looking back on aerospace stocks’ Q1 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) and its peers.

RKLB expands its technology portfolio through acquisitions, adding robotics and spacecraft capabilities to support more complex space missions.

SpaceX (SPCX) went public on June 12, 2026, and within days the stock had pushed the company's market cap to $2.52 trillion, putting it within striking distance of cloud and e-commerce giant Amazon (AMZN). Much of the growth narrative centers on Starlink, now the company's most profitable business, while increasing investor attention is shifting toward SpaceX's orbital data center ambitions. See The Radical Bet At The Heart Of SpaceX’s $1.75 Trillion IPO.

SpaceX (SPCX) just went public, closing at a $2 trillion-plus valuation on Friday.

Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock has traded in a wide range recently, with the price up about 44% year to date, but down around 12% over the past month and 61% over the past year. See our latest analysis for Rocket Lab. For context, Rocket Lab’s recent 6.7% 1 day share price return contrasts with a 30 day share price return that is down 12.44%, while its 1 year total shareholder return is very large, indicating momentum that has cooled in the short term. If you are comparing Rocket Lab with other...

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) is among the 10 Stocks ChatGPT Predicts Could Make You Wealthy in 3 Years. The company’s shares have nearly quadrupled over the past 12 months, as investors piled into the stock given its robust growth. However, the spike appears to have limited the stock’s upside potential in the near term. RKLB […]

Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) jumped 6.8% in the afternoon session after the Trump administration announced a new peace deal that would lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

The upcoming "Ten Owl Of Ten" mission will be Rocket Lab's 10th dedicated launch for Synspective.

RKLB will be added to the Nasdaq-100 next week.

Rocket Lab stock rallies as KeyBanc upgrades it to “Overweight.” Here’s why analyst Michael Leshock is bullish on RKLB shares for the next 12 months.

Both space stocks recover after Friday's rotation into SpaceX, with Rocket Lab's Neutron program on track for launch this year

Space stocks and funds were hammered in the wake of SpaceX's debut. Analysts are still bullish about their future potential.

Shares of SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) are up 16% in Monday afternoon trading, climbing to about $187 as buyers extend the post-IPO surge that began last Friday. The newly minted NASDAQ listing priced at $135 and opened at $150, and the momentum hasn’t paused since. Meanwhile, Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) stock is rallying 7% to $109 and change. ... SpaceX Soars 16%, Rocket Lab Gains 7%, Virgin Galactic Drops 4%: Why Space Stocks Are Diverging Today

Rocket Lab was supposed to ride the wave of the biggest space IPO in years, but it ended up getting swamped.

Rocket Lab Gains After Analyst Says Space Industry Selloff Was Overdone

A CNBC segment that ran last week opened with a sentence you do not normally hear from a buyer. “It’s stupid. It’s unreasonable… The valuation is really, really aggressive, in my opinion,” said Marvin Jung, a regional director of operations in veterinary care. Then he told CNBC he had requested roughly 1,000 shares of SpaceX ... Why Retail Investors Are Piling Into the SpaceX IPO Despite a Historic $2.1 Trillion Valuation

Sequoia Capital partner Shaun Maguire went on CNBC last week and said SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX), freshly trading, looks to him “more like Nvidia three years ago” than Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). He also said he plans to hold his shares “forever.” Sequoia is a longtime SpaceX backer, so the incentive to talk his book is obvious. Still, the comparison is ... Sequoia’s Sean Maguire Compares SpaceX to ‘Nvidia Three Years Ago’ and Plans to Hold Forever

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Pre-Market Stock Futures: Futures are exploding higher on news of a peace deal with Iran expected to be signed this Friday. This follows a historic Friday that saw the coming-out party of Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ: SPCX), widely known as Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The record-breaking size of the offering, raising $75 billion, the company’s debut ... Here Are Monday’s Best Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Accenture, Caesars Entertainment, Datadog, DuPont, EPAM Systems, Ferrari, Paychex,

Cathie Wood, ARK Invest detail SpaceX thesis after buying 3.3 million shares. Rocket Lab, Firefly Aerospace shares receive upgrade.

KeyBanc believes Rocket Lab USA and Firefly Aerospace are set to benefit from compelling opportunities across the space sector.

The most-talked-about stocks in the Reddit subforum Wallstreetbets were mostly higher hours before M

Investing.com -- KeyBanc Capital Markets upgraded two space stocks to Overweight from Sector Weight in a note on Monday, arguing that recent sector-wide volatility tied to SpaceX's record-setting IPO has created compelling entry points across commercial space names.

Despite the rebound in futures, Stocktwits data showed retail sentiment has moved to ‘bearish’ on SPY and QQQ.

The company is preparing for weeks of "back-to-back-to-back-to-back" launches from Launch Complex 1.

The stock market has spent much of the past two years rewarding category leaders. Investors have poured capital into dominant companies with clear competitive advantages while becoming increasingly selective about everyone else. That trend was on full display Friday when SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) completed the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion at $135 per share ... SpaceX’s IPO Was Enormously Successful, but Did It Break the Rest of the Space Industry?

While the market's biggest space company soared in its debut, a basket of smaller players went the other way. The split is worth understanding.

The SpaceX initial public offering was expected to deliver exciting twists and turns, fireworks, and flare-ups—the kind of drama usually reserved for a summer thriller. The public debut of SpaceX—officially Space Exploration Technologies — portended different things to different investors but was significant for all. To others, it represented a gateway to an artificial intelligence-fueled utopia, in which SpaceX is worth trillions.

In the most recent trading session, Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) closed at $102.39, indicating a -10.79% shift from the previous trading day.

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rises Friday on U.S.-Iran peace deal hopes. SpaceX stock jumps on its debut.

SpaceX was a seminal event for the stock market. The hype was palpable and created a halo effect, helping lift shares of other space-related companies. What goes up must come down, though. Investors used the SpaceX IPO as an opportunity to take profits in several space names.

SpaceX had a successful IPO and soared in its first trading day. So why did Rocket Lab stock fall rapidly?

Shares of satellite communications company EchoStar (NASDAQGS:SATS) fell 7% in the morning session after investors reacted to the historic initial public offering (IPO) of SpaceX.

Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) fell 6.2% in the morning session after the company's upcoming inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 Index prompted a pre-market rally and subsequent profit-taking.

Space-linked shares fell as investors shifted attention toward Elon Musk's $1.8 trillion company and its $135 IPO price.

SpaceX traded sharply higher after Friday's IPO debut. Other space stocks tumble. Rocket Lab announces Nasdaq 100 inclusion.

CNBC Wealth Editor correspondent Robert Frank delivered a milestone moment on air this morning, saying: “By the end of today, Elon Musk will likely become the world’s first trillionaire.” This comes as the result of the long-awaited SpaceX IPO, which is poised to revalue Musk’s privately held stake at public-market multiples and push his net ... Wealth Expert: SpaceX IPO Will Likely Make Elon Musk the World’s First Trillionaire

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rose Friday on U.S.-Iran peace deal hopes. SpaceX stock jumps on its debut and satellite name plunges.

Space stocks dropped after SpaceX's historic debut.

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rose Friday on U.S.-Iran peace deal hopes. SpaceX stock jumps on its debut.

All Eyes on SpaceX IPO Today.

The market’s focus on Friday was pretty simple: the debut of Elon Musk’s rocket and artificial-intelligence company SpaceX. Investors have seen the satellite maker as a proxy for SpaceX because it reached a deal last year to sell Elon Musk’s company spectrum, in return for about 2% of SpaceX stock. Index provider Nasdaq said the rocket launch company would join the Nasdaq 100 on June 22.

It promises to be a wild day on Friday with the start of trading for SpaceX, following its record-setting IPO, which priced shares at $135 on Thursday. SpaceX essentially created the space economy by pioneering reusable rockets and building Starlink, its space-based broadband product. Shares of launch-services provider Rocket Lab were down 9% in early trading.

Currently valued between 1.75-2.00 trillion in market capitalization, today's IPO is underwritten by Goldman Sachs (GS) and is expected to raise $75 billion.

Space takes over the stock market as investors gear up for the trading debut of rocket and AI company SpaceX.

Shares of Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE) are down 24% in early Friday trading, while Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) stock is down 8% and AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) stock is trading 10% lower. These price moves arrive on the same morning that privately held SpaceX is making its long-awaited trading debut. The selloff is jarring given the surrounding hype. ... Virgin Galactic Craters 24%, Rocket Lab Drops 8%, AST SpaceMobile Falls 10% as SpaceX Hype Triggers a Space-Stock Shakeout

Space takes over the stock market as investors gear up for rocket and AI company SpaceX’s blockbuster trading debut.

Space stocks jumped ahead of SpaceX's public debut on Friday.

SpaceX (SPCX) hits public markets today at a touted $1.75 trillion valuation, and for the first time, investors have to choose between two of Musk's biggest bets - SpaceX and Tesla (TSLA) - rather than just one.

SpaceX was indicated sharply higher ahead of Friday's IPO debut. Other space stocks tumble. Rocket Lab announces Nasdaq 100 inclusion.

Space stocks jumped ahead of SpaceX's public debut on Friday.

Investors chase IPO buzz while questioning AI growth

Rocket Lab Electron Launch Vehicle Lifts-Off Rocket Lab Electron Launch Vehicle Lifts-Off LONG BEACH, Calif., June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced today its inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 Index. This milestone places Rocket Lab among the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. Rocket Lab’s addition to the index will become effective prior to market open on Monday,

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Stocktwits data showed retail sentiment has softened, leaning 'bearish' on SPY and 'neutral' on QQQ.

Rocket Lab shares rose amid Nasdaq-100 inclusion and excitement over SpaceX's IPO.

Rocket Lab (NasdaqGS:RKLB) is being added to the Nasdaq-100 Index, one of five companies selected for inclusion. The index change marks a new phase of visibility for Rocket Lab within large cap growth and technology focused benchmarks. This event is expected to trigger index fund rebalancing, which can affect trading volumes and ownership mix. Rocket Lab enters the Nasdaq-100 with its stock at $114.78 and a return of 51.0% year to date. Over the past year, the stock has gained 334.8%, and...

Former Goldman exec Matt Levine said that a 20% first-day gain is the ideal IPO outcome for SpaceX.

Virgin Galactic stock is a wave of SpaceX IPO momentum sweeps through the sector. But is it already too late to invest in SPCE shares now?

Taiwan Semiconductor and Dycom are near their 10-week moving averages along with Rocket Lab on Thursday.

Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) jumped 6.5% in the afternoon session after the space sector rallied on enthusiasm for the upcoming initial public offering (IPO) of SpaceX.

Investing.com -- Elon Musk’s SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) on Thursday said that it has priced its initial public offering (IPO) at $135 per share, raising $75 billion in the largest IPO in U.S. history.

Quantum Space says SPACs aren't dead as it seeks a $1.2 billion deal to build military spacecraft.

No News, Big Move: Rocket Lab Climbs on Pure Market Momentum

Virgin Galactic stock popped nearly 24% ahead of SpaceX's IPO.

Space stocks are catching a strong bid at midday Thursday, June 11. Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE) stock is leading the pack, up 20% intraday on a fresh liquidity catalyst, while sector peers ride a broader wave of enthusiasm into a highly anticipated SpaceX IPO window. AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) stock is up 7%, Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) stock ... Virgin Galactic Soars 20%, AST SpaceMobile Rises 7%, Planet Labs Gains 6%, Rocket Lab Advances 5% as Space Stocks Catch a Bid

The YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:ULTY) advertises distributions so generous they make the 4% retirement withdrawal rule look like a punchline. That is precisely the trap. Dividend hunters piling into ULTY are buying a fund whose holdings list reads like the watchlist of a particularly aggressive day trader, and whose total return since ... Forget the 4% Rule: Why Dividend Hunters Are Taking a Massive Gamble on ULTY

Virigin Galactic shares popped 15% ahead of SpaceX's IPO.

Analysts initiate coverage of SpaceX stock with buy rating, bullish price targets. But demand for shares vastly outweighs supply.

SpaceX has made Elon Musk a trillionaire (officially). Space-related stocks are the first place to look for SpaceX-related movements. “A listed SpaceX does not validate the comps; it benchmarks them,” wrote AgentSmyth, an AI platform designed to bring market intelligence to brokers.

CFO Adam Spice said that SpaceX's biggest opportunities now lie in Starlink, Starship and potentially space-based data centers.

In recent days, Rocket Lab’s share price weakened as investors rotated across the space sector ahead of SpaceX’s very large IPO, while geopolitical tensions after Iran shot down a US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz unsettled aerospace and industrial names. Despite this volatility, Rocket Lab continues to report expanding backlog, new defense and space systems contracts, and record quarterly revenue, indicating the recent pressure stems more from macro and sector forces than from any...

SpaceX offers dominance, but Rocket Lab offers greater upside.

Massive institutional demand for the upcoming SpaceX stock launch is creating a powerful downstream capital rotation into publicly traded space companies.

As SpaceX's IPO fuels excitement around a potential $1.8 trillion valuation, investors may be overlooking its smaller rival that has become deeply embedded across nearly every corner of the growing space economy.

LUNR is expanding beyond lunar missions into satellite production, NASA programs, and national security projects, creating multiple growth paths.

This little rocket maker could soar a lot higher as the space services market expands.

Rocket Lab and AST SpaceMobile will benefit from the soaring interest in space stocks.

Shares are up in the last month, but there are potential red flags.

So much for everyone being all in on space!

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Centene's margin recovery, cash-flow surge and rising earnings estimates fuel a sharp rebound as Zacks names it Bull of the Day.

Here’s the real story behind Rocket Lab’s astronomical one-year run, and it has nothing to do with a single earnings report. If you held Rocket Lab (RKLB) over the past year, congratulations. You’ve probably stopped checking your brokerage account out of sheer vertigo. The stock’s +265% return vastly outpaced the S&P 500’s respectable +24% gain, leaving its defense-giant peers like LMT (+13.2%) and NOC (+13.4%) sitting on the launchpad. So, what lit the fuse on this thing? A single quarter of st

There are data centers in Texas that were fully built out over a year ago, kitted with server racks, networking, and GPUs, and are sitting idle, waiting for a grid connection. It is a power problem, and it is the same problem slowing AI infrastructure build-out across the U.S. and increasingly abroad.

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) has just under five years of public trading history. Peter Beck’s small-launch pioneer went public via SPAC merger in August 2021, well short of a full decade. That five-year window happens to capture one of the more dramatic transformations in the aerospace sector. When Rocket Lab debuted, it was a one-rocket story. ... Rocket Lab Delivered 835% Returns in Five Years, Is It Still A Buy?

Redwire (NYSE: RDW) is the space-and-drones story dominating retail feeds right now, riding a 107.2% year-to-date run on record backlog and a viral “drones plus space” thesis. But the data underlying the rally tells a different story. The dilution complaint is well-documented. Redwire’s Q1 shareholders’ equity ballooned 1,531% to $1.09 billion, distorted by stock-based compensation, ... Unhappy With Redwire’s Dilution? 5 Space and Defense Stocks to Buy Instead

SpaceX's imminent market debut is driving fresh attention toward satellite and aerospace names across the sector.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after early gains reversed and a midday helicopter incident introduced a new layer of uncertainty across cyclical sectors. Iran shooting down a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump's statement that the US must respond, directly unsettled two components of industrial demand.

Investors may be wondering whether Rocket Lab stock still offers value after its recent run, or if expectations have moved too far ahead of reality. The stock last closed at US$108.23, with the share price down 12.2% over the past week, up 2.6% over the past month and up 42.4% year to date. The 1 year return of 298.3% and 3 year return of more than 17x suggest significant shifts in how investors view the company. These moves have come alongside growing attention on the commercial space...

Let's say I have $11,000 to invest into RKLB stock, I could simply buy 100 shares and hope the stock rises. But, if I want a more conservative play, I could sell a December 18 put with a strike price of $110 and set aside the $11,000 in case I am assigned on the short put.

For years, Rocket Lab was the closest thing retail investors had to owning SpaceX -- but that changes on June 12. Now that both stocks will be available.

SpaceX nears an IPO at around $1.75T valuation, sparking a debate. Does it hold Tesla-like upside or are investors already paying for decades of success?

Rocket Lab and other space stocks are in focus as SpaceX targets a historic Nasdaq debut that could reshape how the sector is valued.

Morningstar said SpaceX's bull-case "Moonshot" scenario, involving successful orbital data centers and AI satellites, has only a 7% chance of materializing.

A number of stocks jumped in the morning session after industrial stocks recovered, carried by the broad market rebound and a read-through from AI-driven capital expenditure commitments. AMD announced a £2 billion ($2.66 billion) five-year investment in the UK for AI research and infrastructure, a signal that data-centre construction and the equipment, logistics, and grid infrastructure supporting it continues to draw major capital. Easing Middle East tensions reinforced the sector's recovery. I

The space economy extends far beyond SpaceX.

Industry Leaders Bring Deep Expertise in Aerospace and Technology to Support Syntiant's Next Phase of GrowthIRVINE, Calif., June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syntiant Corp., a leading provider of full-stack, low-power physical AI solutions from sensors to software, today announced the appointment of Adam Spice, chief financial officer of Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), and David Lam, chief investment officer of Lam Frontier Technologies and a veteran deep technology investor, to its board

SpaceX is set to go public in a few days at a valuation north of $1.7 trillion. The narrative has quite a few big, futuristic bets: Starship, orbital data centers, and ambitions that stretch far beyond Earth. But the business doing much of the heavy lifting today is Starlink. The satellite internet network has become SpaceX's primary profit engine, but it also carries some very real risks. Average revenue per user is falling, capital requirements remain heavy, and each new wave of customers appe

At a reported $1.8 trillion valuation, SpaceX (SPCX) is set to be the largest IPO in history. The business is genuinely exceptional. Starlink is profitable, launch economics are unmatched, and the defense contract pipeline is deep. But the stock will almost certainly price at a significant speculative premium, and that is precisely the context in which lockup periods matter most. Related: SpaceX At 100x Revenue: A Warning From 2000.

Tim Farrar questioned whether SpaceX can dominate rocket launches while still facing strong competition in satellite communications and other space-based businesses.

The Procure Space ETF (NYSEARCA:UFO) has staged one of the most authoritative thematic moves of 2026, climbing 138.53% over the past year and 53.53% year to date, and the structural setup behind this rally makes a meaningful reversal difficult to engineer. It is a thematic ETF backed by satellite operators with recurring revenue, defense-adjacent infrastructure ... The Unstoppable Space ETF Rally Means UFO’s 138% Surge Still Has Room to Run

It might be smart to scoop up some Rocket Lab shares as the market focuses on SpaceX.

Rocket Lab stock lost 25% of its value in just a week of trading.

Stocks sold off sharply to end the week with money moving out of technology stocks and into many of the Dow components; inflation fears are rising.

Intuitive Machines has pulled back roughly 28.6% from its recent 52-week high amid a broader space sector selloff ahead of the anticipated SpaceX IPO.

On a recent Earn Your Leisure segment, co-host Rashaad Bilal quoted investor Barry Atlas with a claim that stops you mid-scroll: “these companies are going to make more money than all of the IPOs in the last 20 years put together,” creating “a whole new class of billionaires” from just a handful of listings. SpaceX ... SpaceX IPO Could Create More Wealth Than All IPOs in the Last 20 Years Combined. Here’s Why Early Investors Are Banking On It

Few stocks have rewarded believers like Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) over the past 12 months. The shares have climbed 356.85% in a year, and the company just posted its first ever $200 million revenue quarter. The question now is whether the price has gotten ahead of the fundamentals. The stock trades at $122.39. Our 24/7 Wall ... We’re Holding Rocket Lab Despite 356% Rally

BitMEX co-founder and Maelstrom CIO Arthur Hayes is a veteran crypto trader who keeps sharing his analysis of the digital assets market with his followers on social media. Referring to the World token, he recently predicted that this "sh*tcoin is going to moon" because of the hype around ...

PL delivers record Q1 revenues and a bigger backlog, but losses persist. The company also guided a strong FY 2027.

Blue Origin’s New Glenn pad will take a minimum of a year to rebuild after a hot fire test obliterated the company’s only launch infrastructure for the vehicle, marking the first pad explosion since the Soviet N1 rocket in 1969. NASA’s Artemis lunar rover ride just vaporized, SpaceX inherits the entire federal manifest by default, ... Top 5 Stocks That Will Profit From SpaceX’s NASA Launch Monopoly After Blue Origin’s Pad Collapse

Rocket Lab gives investors another way to play the space race.

The drop came after a broad space rally on Thursday, driven by SpaceX's high-profile JPMorgan IPO roadshow.

Rocket Lab’s incredible rally has made it a space stock favorite, but SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO could steal the spotlight.

Four big names started the day off weak, but got a lift from Redwire, which nailed a contract to grow fruit in space. That stock was up 19%.

Space stocks are catching a strong updraft in midday trading. Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE) stock is up 14% to $4.87, while Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) stock is climbing 6% to around $122. The likely backdrop: SpaceX’s IPO roadshow is currently underway, and the buzz appears to be lifting sentiment across the publicly traded space proxies. Per Financial ... Virgin Galactic Surges 14%, Rocket Lab Gains 6% as SpaceX IPO Roadshow Fuels the Space Trade

Four big names started the day off weak, but got a lift from Redwire, which nailed a contract to grow fruit in space. That stock was up 19%.

Rocket Lab Stock Rises on Strong Growth and Buy Rating Boost

According to the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), one should invest in Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB). It is debatable whether this highly sought-after metric is effective because Wall Street analysts' recommendations tend to be overly optimistic. Would it be worth investing in the stock?

Shares of Rocket Lab were down again early Thursday. Through Wednesday trading, the stock was down 24% over the past week.

Investor demand is being driven by SpaceX's upcoming $75 billion IPO and $1.8 trillion valuation target.

Dimon's investor push comes as SpaceX expands access to its IPO beyond traditional Wall Street buyers and into the retail market.

Hedge funds seeking bearish bets on SpaceX have reportedly approached Jefferies, which was absent from the IPO's underwriting lineup.

Four Rocket Lab insiders sold roughly $18 million worth of stock after the company’s shares surged amid excitement surrounding SpaceX’s planned IPO.

Rocket Lab Insiders Unload Millions in Stock Amid Space Sector Uncertainty

RKLB stock soars, but Neutron development risks, supply-chain constraints and reliance on government programs remain key challenges.

Intuitive Machines is using the stock market’s recent strength to raise needed capital. On Wednesday, the maker of lunar landers and other space technology announced plans to sell $5oo million in stock. Coming into Wednesday trading, Intuitive Machines stock had surged 54% over the past month.

Morningstar assigned SpaceX a $780 billion fair value estimate, calling the shares likely "overvalued" at the proposed IPO valuation.

With SpaceX targeting a Nasdaq listing as early as June 12 at a $1.75-$2 trillion valuation, five stocks—Rocket Lab, Alphabet, Redwire, Intuitive Machines, and Destiny Tech100—offer the strongest operational or financial ties to the IPO.

Rocket Lab is having trouble with a key rocket.

I'm no longer prepared for liftoff with a Rocket Lab investment.

We discuss the SpaceX IPO and the NASA ETF.

Rocket Lab has been on fire lately. In the past six months alone, the company’s stock price has rocketed 192%, reaching $122.15 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.

Here’s the uncomfortable truth for anyone who wants exposure to the space economy: the company that dominates it isn’t public. SpaceX prints launches, prints Starlink revenue, and prints headlines. You can’t buy it. So when SpaceX itself bothers to name the rivals it actually watches, that list matters. The names cited include United Launch Alliance, ... The Only Public Space Stock Even Elon Musk Can’t Dismiss

SpaceX IPO excitement fades as space stocks tumble following valuation cuts and renewed risk concerns.

Investors can expect volatility heading into the SpaceX IPO and after shares of Elon Musk’s rocket company start trading. Shares of Rocket Lab, AST, Intuitive Machines Firefly Aerospace and Redwire dropped an average of 11%. A Jefferies downgrade of Redwire to Hold from Buy seemed to catalyze profit-taking.

RKLB leans on Space Systems, including components, satellites, solar power and flight software, which now generates more revenues than Launch Services.

Shares of Rocket Lab, AST, Intuitive Machines Firefly Aerospace and Redwire dropped an average of 11%. A Jefferies downgrade of Redwire to Hold from Buy seemed to catalyze profit-taking. Rocket Lab stock, down 15% on Monday, was up almost 2% in premarket trading on Tuesday, while and futures were down 0.2% and 0.5%, respectively.

Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock has been on many radar screens after a sharp single day decline of about 14%, followed by a weaker week but strong performance over the past month and the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Rocket Lab. That sharp 1 day share price drop of about 14% comes after a strong run, with a 30 day share price return of 55.3% and a year to date gain of 61.06%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 360.11% points to momentum that has been very strong over a longer...

The most-talked-about stocks in the Reddit subforum Wallstreetbets were mixed hours before Tuesday's

Director Alexander Slusky accounted for the largest sale, cashing out nearly $9 million through family partnership Abalone Cove.

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) is one of the 10 Stocks Entering June in the Wrong Direction. Planet Labs dropped its share prices by 9.15 percent on Monday to end at $46.46 apiece, as investor funds fled the space sector following a rocket explosion during an engine test last week. On Friday, Blue Origin’s New Glenn […]

Intuitive Machines Inc. (NASDAQ:LUNR) is one of the 10 Stocks Entering June in the Wrong Direction. Intuitive Machines saw its share prices decline by 12.82 percent on Monday to close at $38.21 apiece, as investors disposed of positions in space stocks following a rocket explosion over the weekend. The company fell alongside its space counterparts, […]

Rocket Lab Corp. (NASDAQ:RKLB) is one of the 10 Stocks Entering June in the Wrong Direction. Rocket Lab fell by 14.70 percent on Monday to finish at $122.39 apiece, a third consecutive day, mirroring the drop in the broader space sector following news of a rocket explosion over the weekend. The company declined alongside its […]

S3 Partners said short exposure of $118.3 million exceeds the combined active and passive institutional long positions.

Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) fell 11.9% in the afternoon session after a Blue Origin rocket explosion intensified concerns about satellite deployment schedules and risks across the space sector.

The Pentagon is pushing forward its Drone Dominance initiative, and drone stocks are soaring as the government signals funding support for the industry.

What's causing setbacks for Rocket Lab stock's incredible rally?

Rocket Lab Selloff Deepens as High-Flying Space Stocks Lose Altitude

The global space economy is projected to reach $2 trillion by 2040, and Rocket Lab is well-positioned to capitalize on this growth.

Space stocks, which have been on an epic tear, are trading lower to start a new month. Be wary as the SpaceX initial public offering looms. Shares of Redwire which makes solar arrays and antennas for space, among other things, were down almost 16% on Monday, to $20.68, while the gained 0.3%, after Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu downgraded the stock to Hold from Buy following a run-up that has left shares up 163% over the past month.

The space sector split is widening fast Monday morning. Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE) stock is up 18% to $7.28, while launch-exposed peers are sliding hard. AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) stock is down 9% to $103.50, Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) stock is off 8% to $46.85, and Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) stock is the hardest hit at down 13% to ... Virgin Galactic Rockets 18% Monday: AST SpaceMobile Sinks 9%, Rocket Lab Drops 13% as Space Divergence Widens

Evan Mederos, founder of Trade Risk, joins Stocktwits TV to discuss the re-rating of emerging sector valuations, specifically focusing on space equities such as Rocket Lab, Planet Lab, and AST SpaceMobile. He explains how the impending SpaceX IPO is influencing investor interest and valuations in the broader space sector.

Bigger isn't necessarily better -- except when it is.

Farrar said that intermittent coverage may not generate "meaningful revenue" in 2027, raising fresh questions about ASTS' path to monetization.

The anticipated launch of the company's Neutron rocket will have major implications for investors.

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a hot-fire test, and Elon Musk had some thoughts about it as SpaceX heads toward what could be the biggest IPO yet.

Stocks made a strong rally with tech stocks leading the way; investors also eyed a potential extension to the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran

Redwire stock is soaring on SpaceX IPO enthusiasm, though analysts say much of the growth may already be priced in.

Japan just had a great space idea. Unfortunately for Astroscale, many American companies already had the same great idea.

As the space industry rockets upward, a few companies shouldn't be left behind by investors.

On May 29, 2026, Dell’s AI-fueled surge boosted major U.S. indexes as investors piled into infrastructure winners.

The PC and server maker’s stellar first-quarter earnings lift Hewlett Packard, IBM, and Super Micro Computer.

Market Catalyst host Julie Hyman breaks down the latest moves in space stocks after the sector pulled back following a strong 2026 rally. Using Yahoo Finance's new platform, Alphaspace, Hyman takes a deeper dive into the recent volatility and what’s driving the trade.

Peter Beck, CEO of Rocket Lab provides updates on the Neutron rocket's Q4 launch target and the Archimedes engine qualification. He also shares insights into Rocket Lab's strategic goal of becoming an end-to-end space company, offering services from space in addition to launch and satellite components. Beck addresses community questions about market opportunities and Rocket Lab's competitive landscape.

Space stocks are splitting sharply this Friday morning after Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a hotfire test late Thursday at Cape Canaveral. AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) stock is down 17% to $111, while Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) stock has dropped 8% to roughly $47.50 and Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) stock has slipped 6% to $139. Virgin ... AST SpaceMobile Plunges 17%, Planet Labs Drops 8% on Blue Origin Explosion, While Virgin Galactic Surges 11%

Space stocks like AST SpaceMobile and Rocket Lab sold off sharply on Friday after Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on its launch pad at Cape Canaveral late Thursday night, hitting a sector that had been riding a weeks-long rally ahead of SpaceX's planned IPO.

The PC and server maker’s stellar first-quarter earnings lift Hewlett Packard, IBM, and Super Micro Computer.

Yuri Kojian, Chief Investment Officer at Tema ETFs and portfolio manager of the new $NASA ETF, discusses the fund's launch and its unique position as the first pure-play space fund with direct SpaceX exposure. He delves into the portfolio's strategy, highlighting key holdings such as AST SpaceMobile ($SASTS), Rocket Lab ($RKLB), and Intuitive Machines ($LUNR), and explains why the fund excludes legacy aerospace companies like Boeing. Kojian also shares insights on the evolving space economy, inc

Space stocks retreated early Friday after Blue Origin's New Glenn spacecraft exploded during a test, causing major mission delays.

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) has become Wall Street’s go-to substitute for SpaceX, which Polymarket traders now give a 94.6% probability of going public by June 30, 2026, and retail money chasing the space theme has to land somewhere. Rocket Lab operates small-payload launch with Electron, hypersonic test work with HASTE, and a fast-growing Space Systems business ... Can’t Buy SpaceX Yet? Wall Street Says This $150 Stock Is the Next Best Thing. But There’s a Catch

One of Blue Origin’s rockets blew up late Thursday, bursting into an enormous ball of flames during a test, in a major setback for Jeff Bezos’ space company. It’s a reminder that creating space technology is hard.

The PC and server maker’s stellar first-quarter earnings lift Hewlett Packard, IBM, and Super Micro Computer.

ASTS faced additional pressure after Blue Origin's latest New Glenn anomaly.

Shares in AST SpaceMobile and Rocket Lab drop after a rocket explodes in a major setback for Jeff Bezos’ space company.

Shares of Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:LUNR) are up 9% in mid-morning trading Thursday, while Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) stock is down 3% and Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) stock is lower by 2%. LUNR stock changed hands near $44, RKLB stock around $146, and PL stock near $49. No company issued material news this morning, which makes the split ... Intuitive Machines Rallies 9%, Rocket Lab and Planet Labs Decline in Space Stock Divergence

Elon Musk clarifies SpaceX's AI compute deal with Anthropic is much shorter than the IPO prospectus implied. Space stocks pare rally.

Rocket Lab and AST SpaceMobile have surged as investors bet on the next phase of the space economy. But aerospace giants including Boeing, Airbus, and Lockheed Martin could also benefit from growing enthusiasm around SpaceX.

With 45 hedge funds having stakes in the company, Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) is among the 9 Best Space Stocks to Buy According to Reddit and Social Media. On May 8, TD Cowen raised the firm’s price target on Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) to $120 from $90 while maintaining a Buy rating on the shares. On the same day, […]

Early SpaceX investor Peter Diamandis reignited merger speculation by saying a Tesla-SpaceX merger is “not a matter of if but only a matter of when.”

Rocket Lab and AST SpaceMobile have surged as investors bet on the next phase of the space economy. But aerospace giants including Boeing, Airbus, and Lockheed Martin could also benefit from growing enthusiasm around SpaceX.

SIDU has quietly emerged as the sector’s standout underdog, remaining the only stock among the four still showing analyst upside.

Micron Technology and Ford Motor jumped more than 3% at close, while Rocket Lab USA closed up nearly 5% on Wednesday.

Rocket Lab has gained major momentum in recent days driven by a $90 million Space Force contract, the Motiv Space Systems acquisition, and SpaceX's $2 trillion IPO filing.

The technical Wall Street term for investors short selling space stocks right now is “getting your face ripped off.” Shares of commercial space companies were on fire coming into Wednesday trading. Over the past month, shares of Rocket Lab and AST SpaceMobile —to name two—are up 74% and 55%, respectively, leaving them both up more than 380% over the past 12 months.

STORY: :: SpaceXShares of U.S. space companies soared on Wednesday, continuing their rise as investors bet that the upcoming mammoth IPO of Elon Musk's SpaceX could force Wall Street to rethink how it values the space economy.Shares of Intuitive Machines shot up more than 13%, AST SpaceMobile jumped almost 7%, while Virgin Galactic added more than 10% at one point in Wednesday morning trading.:: Rocket Lab:: ArchiveShares of Rocket Lab and Planet Labs also rose, following big gains in the last t

Shares of AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) are up 8% in midday trading on May 27, changing hands near $129. The satellite direct-to-cell name is leading a space-sector sympathy rally tied to SpaceX IPO buzz. The move extends an already torrid run. ASTS stock is up 78% year to date (YTD), making it the headline mover in ... AST SpaceMobile Surges 8%; Virgin Galactic, Rocket Lab Ride the SpaceX IPO Wave

Space is becoming increasingly important to national security, and these two companies could become big winners as a result.

Firefly Aerospace is selling 4 million shares, and has a deal to help NASA prepare for its permanent presence on the moon.

Redwire (RDW) presents a complex setup right now. The stock is caught between explosive top-line growth fueled by real defense hardware demand and significant profitability challenges. Following its recent surge past $24 in late May 2026, the company's valuation leaves very little margin for error, reflecting a high degree of optimism in a highly speculative space sector.

Rocket Lab (NasdaqGS:RKLB) secured an $816 million System Requirements Review milestone with the U.S. Space Development Agency for the Tracking Layer Tranche 3 missile warning constellation. The company passed the review, setting its solution as the technical baseline for this phase of the SDA program. Rocket Lab also acquired Motiv Space Systems, a specialist in spacecraft robotics and autonomous planetary systems. These developments expand Rocket Lab's role in U.S. national security space...

The company said its proposed missile defense solution has emerged as the technical baseline for the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) program.

Firefly Aerospace is selling 4 million shares, and has a deal to help NASA prepare for its permanent presence on the moon.

The VanEck space ETF is up 24% in five days, with Redwire, Rocket Lab, and AST SpaceMobile among the biggest movers

The technical Wall Street term for investors short selling space stocks right now is “getting your face ripped off.” Shares of commercial space companies were on fire coming into Wednesday trading. Over the past month, shares of Rocket Lab and AST SpaceMobile —to name two—are up 74% and 55%, respectively, leaving them both up more than 380% over the past 12 months.

The most-talked-about stocks in the Reddit subforum Wallstreetbets were mostly advancing premarket h

Space stocks jumped as investors bet on the upcoming SpaceX IPO.

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) is among the 10 Best Performing Defense Stocks So Far in 2026. On May 21, the company announced that it had received a $90 million contract from the U.S. Space Force for two geostationary satellites to host a space domain awareness payload. Under the terms of the agreement, the company will […]

Rocket Lab stock rallies on a $90 million U.S. Space Force contract. But does that warrant buying RKLB shares at current levels?

Record Q1 revenue and a $1.1 billion backlog gave Intuitive Machines a strong operating backdrop, but NASA’s rover awards to Lunar Outpost and Astrolab shifted attention to backlog conversion and the next round of lunar infrastructure work.

On May 26, 2026, Micron’s surge helped propel the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to fresh records even as the Dow lagged.

Firefly Aerospace is selling 4 million shares, and has a deal to help NASA prepare for its permanent presence on the moon.

Acquisition brings Mars heritage for complex planetary missions, as well as precision mechanisms essential for next-generation space infrastructure including orbital data centers and constellations Motiv's robotic arm on the Perseverance rover Motiv Space Systems has been acquired by Rocket Lab. Motiv built the robotic arm for the Perseverance rover (pictured), which was the most capable ever deployed on Mars in terms of load capacity, precision, and sensing. Motiv also built the zoom, focus, an

The tech rally continued Tuesday, led by chip and memory stocks, even as it remained unclear which way diplomatic efforts would go between the U.S. and Iran. Wall Street appears to believe a peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is still in reach, with President Donald Trump saying Monday talks with Iran were “proceeding nicely.” The tech-heavy gained 1%, while the rose 0.5% and the fell 0.4%, dragged lower by healthcare stocks.

(Bloomberg) -- Space and satellite-related stocks soared Tuesday as investor enthusiasm around the industry intensified.Most Read from BloombergIran’s Khamenei Says No Going Back for Middle East Rocked by WarRussia Tells US to Evacuate Its Diplomats and Citizens From KyivPutin Signs Law on Use of Army to Aid Russians Detained AbroadUS Strikes Targets in Iran Even as Trump Hails Progress on DealThese AI Gurus Are Charging Wall Street Banks $25,000 a DayGrowing excitement around the burgeoning spa

The pitch for ERShares Private-Public Crossover ETF (NYSEARCA:XOVR) is simple. You cannot buy SpaceX shares on your brokerage app, but XOVR can, and the fund packages that exposure inside a normal ticker you trade like any other ETF. XOVR now holds ~$281 million in SpaceX, which works out to about 23% of the fund. Yet ... XOVR Promised Pre IPO SpaceX Upside, But It Is Down 2% YTD While the S&P 500 Is Up 9%

These two ambitious players are reshaping the space economy, but their distinct business profiles and paths create very different risk and reward profiles for investors.

Rocket Lab, AST SpaceMobile Rally as SpaceX IPO Excitement Builds

Shares of Space ETFs, rocket manufacturers and satellite operators have recently surged ahead of SpaceX IPO.

Shares of AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) are climbing 20% in midday trading on Tuesday. Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) is up 15%, Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) is gaining 6%. The rally is being driven by renewed investor focus on SpaceX’s pending public listing. SpaceX filed its S-1 last week. The document frames a roughly $1.75 trillion targeted valuation against ... AST SpaceMobile Rockets 20%, Planet Labs Soars 15%, Rocket Lab Climbs 6% as SpaceX IPO Lifts the Whole Sector

The tech rally continued Wednesday even as it remained unclear which way diplomatic efforts would go between the U.S. and Iran. Wall Street appears to believe a peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is still in reach. The tech-led market gains were being driven by chip stocks again, as Micron Technology jumped 15%, leading the S&P 500.

Space stocks continue to surge with Redwire, Rocket Lab, Firefly Aerospace among leaders after SpaceX prospectus, Starship launch.

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Space stocks were soaring on Tuesday—again. SpaceX seems to be the cause—again—with the 12th test of its huge Starship rocket launching on Friday evening. Shares of Rocket Lab which offers satellite building and launch services similar to those of SpaceX, gained 5.5%, while the rose 0.6% and the added 0.2%, respectively.

Nokia, Navitas Semiconductor, and Rocket Lab shares continued their upward momentum in the overnight session headed into Tuesday.

Earnings season is winding down, but we still have a couple of big name companies reporting. This week we have Dell Technologies, Marvell Technology, Snowflake, Salesforce and Costco all reporting.

The commercial space sector has crossed into recurring commercial revenue at scale. SpaceX’s Starlink unit is now throwing off subscription cash flow at a scale that supports an IPO pipeline being shepherded by Bank of America as lead underwriter. Pure-play satellite operators are booking recurring service revenue rather than one-off launch fees. Even prime defense ... The Commercial Space Economy Just Crossed a Real Revenue Threshold and After Following This Industry for Years These Are the 3 E

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the U.S. and Iran signaled progress toward a peace agreement, lifting both commercial and defense aerospace names.

Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) fell 4.5% in the morning session after the company disclosed plans for a large-scale equity offering program that could raise up to $3 billion through future share sales.

Retail investors are rushing into some space-related trades, according to Vanda Research.

Space stocks are back in rally mode at midday Friday, with the sector’s three highest-profile pure plays moving sharply higher in unison. AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) stock is up 7%, Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares are climbing 6%, and Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) stock has added 4%. The coordinated bid follows a mid-week wobble in commercial space names. ... AST SpaceMobile Jumps 7%, Rocket Lab Climbs 6%, Planet Labs Rises 4%: Space Stocks Resume Their Climb

Rocket Lab Scores Major Space Force Contract, Expands Orbit Ambitions

Rocket Lab shares rebounded Friday after a sharp selloff tied to investor reaction to SpaceX’s IPO filing. A new Space Force contract and successful launch helped lift the stock.

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The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.5% and the actively trad

These space stocks are up big in 2026, but have the makings of long-term winners.

Data from Stocktwits shows that retail sentiment remained ‘extremely bullish’ on SPY and QQQ.

The Trump administration said on Friday it would invest $2 billion in quantum computing stocks, with about half earmarked for IBM.

Rocket Lab (RKLB) investors woke up to a different stock than the one they went to bed with. On May 20, RKLB closed at a fresh record of $134.28, up 5.47% on the day, capping a run that has more than doubled the shares since December. By May 21 pre-market, the stock was down roughly 6.6% to around ...

The contract came ahead of Rocket Lab’s “Viva La StriX” Electron launch mission for Synspective from New Zealand.

The global space economy is already worth more than $600 billion. While SpaceX may win the headlines, the better returns could come from the companies building the ecosystem around it, like Rocket Lab Corp. (RKLB), writes Nicholas Vardy, editor of Microcap Moonshots.

Rocket Lab stock could benefit from space industry-related attention generated by the anticipated monster IPO of SpaceX.

SpaceX’s IPO filing is reshaping how investors value launch, satellite, and AI infrastructure companies including Rocket Lab, AST SpaceMobile, CoreWeave, Firefly Aerospace, and EchoStar.

Rocket Lab Drops on $3 Billion ATM Offering Despite Strong Yearly Rally

Data from Stocktwits shows that retail sentiment remained ‘extremely bullish’ on SPY and QQQ.

Rocket Lab announces deal to sell up to $3 billion worth of shares "from time to time." RKLB stock retreats in busy week for space news.

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares dropped 6. 6% on Thursday after the company disclosed plans for a large-scale equity offering programme that could raise up to US$3 billion through future share sales.

RKLB is building an end-to-end space model launch, spacecraft systems and mission ops to diversify revenues and deepen its market position.

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Elon Musk's SpaceX this week will launch its next Starship flight, release the prospectus for its $1.75 trillion IPO.

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Pure-play commercial space stocks are getting hit hard at midday on Tuesday. Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) is down 9%, Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) is off 6%, and Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:LUNR) has slipped 5%. There’s no single company-specific headline driving the move in Rocket Lab, Planet Labs, or Intuitive Machines. The selloff looks coordinated across the complex, hitting ... Rocket Lab Sinks 9%, Planet Labs Tumbles 6%, Intuitive Machines Slides 5%: Space Rally Hits a Wall

Based on the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) should be added to one's portfolio. Wall Street analysts' overly optimistic recommendations cast doubt on the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric. So, is the stock worth buying?

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Rocket Lab Surges as Musk Revives SpaceX Listing Plans

Rocket Lab (NasdaqGS:RKLB) is acquiring Mynaric AG, adding optical laser communication technology to its satellite and space systems portfolio. The company has been selected, alongside RTX, for the Golden Dome for America defense initiative, tying it more closely to large scale U.S. defense programs. These moves expand Rocket Lab’s role beyond launch services into a more vertically integrated defense and space infrastructure provider. For investors tracking NasdaqGS:RKLB, these updates sit...

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) is one of the 10 Best Low Leverage Stocks to Buy. On May 12, 2026, Deutsche Bank raised the firm’s price target on Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) to $120 from $73 while maintaining a Buy rating on the shares following the company’s earnings report. The firm said demand trends across Rocket […]

Recent performance snapshot Rocket Lab (RKLB) has caught investor attention after a sharp move in its share price, with the stock up 5.1% in the past day and 11.8% over the past week. Those shorter term gains sit alongside a month return of 54.7% and a past 3 months return close to 88%, drawing fresh interest to how the company’s fundamentals compare with the recent price action. See our latest analysis for Rocket Lab. Beyond the latest jump, Rocket Lab’s momentum has been building, with a...

Elon Musk's SpaceX this week will launch its next Starship flight, release the prospectus for its $1.75 trillion IPO. Space stocks surge.

First the SpaceX IPO got investors excited. Now it may be getting them scared.

Market Catalysts host Julie Hyman takes a look at some of Monday's trending tickers and stories. ServiceNow (NOW) stock is climbing after Bank of America (BAC) restarted its coverage of the name. Space stocks, including Rocket Lab (RKLB), Intuitive Machines (LUNR), and Firefly (FLY), are moving higher on SpaceX's (SPAX.PVT) upcoming S-1 filing. Ryanair (RYAAY) warned of higher costs due to fuel prices.

Prediction market traders on Polymarket now assign a 92% probability that SpaceX completes its IPO by June 30, 2026, with a $1.5 trillion-plus valuation in play. That puts the Procure Space ETF (NYSEARCA:UFO) in an unusual spot for a $749 million niche fund. UFO is the cleanest publicly listed expression of the space economy that ... You’re Going to Regret Not Buying This ETF Before SpaceX’s IPO

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Investors could have astronomical opportunities with Rocket Lab and SpaceX.

Rocket Lab’s first quarter was marked by notable execution across both launch and space systems, resulting in a market reaction that reflected confidence in the company’s trajectory. Management attributed the revenue growth to robust demand for Electron and HASTE launches, a record number of launch contracts signed, and expansion in satellite platforms and subsystems. CEO Peter Beck cited the company’s “record backlog, record cash position and record launch contracts across Electron, HASTE and N

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Rocket Lab has announced the acquisition of Motiv Space Systems, a specialist in space robotics and precision mechanisms. The deal brings flight proven robotic systems used on missions such as Mars rovers directly into Rocket Lab’s in house capabilities. This move is intended to support more complex lunar and planetary missions and expand offerings for government and commercial customers. Rocket Lab (NasdaqGS:RKLB) is pushing further into space infrastructure and defense services by adding...

Space stocks all look expensive ahead of the SpaceX IPO, but some are better bets than others.

Rocket Lab Corp. CFO Adam Spice says a potential SpaceX IPO could be a defining moment for publicly traded space stocks, forcing investors to separate true operators from companies simply riding the space label. The Rocket Lab CFO spoke directly...

A major analyst just made the bull case for Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:LUNR). On May 15, Canaccord raised its price target on LUNR to $41 from $24 while keeping a Buy rating. The firm cited a bottom-line inflection in the latest quarter and two government catalysts: NASA’s lunar “moon base” initiative (Andromeda) and the Golden Dome ... Canaccord Just Hiked Intuitive Machines Price Target to $41: NASA Moon Base, Golden Dome Power Bull Case

FEATURE SpaceX has a busy handful of days ahead. For starters, Elon Musk’s rocket company is expected to give an update on its hotly anticipated IPO. The company’s S-1 initial public offering registration statement could become public as soon as next week, according to a CNBC report on Thursday.

Aerospace, defense stocks trade near buy point in mixed week for the sector. Boeing eases from entry on China orders, delivery report.

The space stocks might be about to enter their most exciting period to date, with SpaceX readying for an IPO that is going to spark a tidal wave across the broad market. Could Elon Musk’s $1.75 trillion (or maybe $2 trillion) empire change the way that investors view the space stocks? As things like satellite ... After a Breakout Quarter, Rocket Lab Is Starting To Look Like an Interesting SpaceX Rival

This space stock has never soared so high.

Space stocks have been on a rally since news of SpaceX's IPO dropped in March, and that rally shows no signs of stopping.

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While record-breaking rallies in tech push the US market (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) to new heights in 2026, are retail investors still as engaged with these market dynamics that come with these massive valuations? Yahoo Finance Senior Reporters Ines Ferré and Brooke DiPalma comment on the latest trends in retail trading activity observed by JPMorgan.

New Street Research launched coverage of 10 space stocks on Wednesday. The broker call four of the stocks buys.

Rocket Lab stock costs more than 80 times sales. It just bought a space subsidiary for maybe as little as 1.5 times sales.

Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) jumped 12% in the morning session after the company continued to see positive momentum following a stellar first-quarter earnings report and subsequent analyst price target upgrades.

Rocket Lab Hits Fresh High as Wall Street Backs Space Stock Breakout

Rocket Lab stock is blasting higher as investors bet on the growing demand for Neutron launches, which could position it as a serious competitor in the medium-lift rocket market.

New Street Research, the leading independent research boutique focused on global Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT), announced today that it will be launching a Space Economy and Infrastructure vertical, bringing together the firm's collective expertise across launch, satellites and components, connectivity services, and datacenters. Initial coverage list will include SpaceX, Rocket Lab, Planet Labs, Viasat, Telesat, Iridium, SES, Eutelsat, EchoStar, AST SpaceMobile and Space 42. New

Space stocks advance on reports SpaceX, Google are in discussions for an orbital data center launch partnership. Intuitive Machines results are due.

Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) jumped 30.6% in the afternoon session after it reported strong first-quarter 2026 results that beat revenue expectations and provided exceptionally bullish guidance for the upcoming quarter.

Aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q1 CY2026, with sales up 63.5% year on year to $200.3 million. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($232.5 million at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 12% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.02 per share was $0.02 above analysts’ consensus estimates.

SpaceX’s IPO could become one of the market’s biggest events, but history suggests mega IPOs often disappoint after launch. Rocket Lab is taking a different path with growing revenue, expanding capabilities, and a proven launch business.

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There's a certain kind of analyst who doesn't talk much when he's wrong and doesn't celebrate long when he's right. Stephen "Sarge" Guilfoyle is that kind of analyst. Sarge is a former NYSE floor trader with more than 30 years of experience and the founder and president of Sarge986 LLC. On Friday, ...

RKLB surges 74% in three months, but despite strong contract momentum, Neutron development risk and supply-chain constraints could delay backlog conversion and revenue timing.

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Rocket Lab climbs near peak as launch success drives fresh optimism

Rocket Lab’s record revenue and $2.2 billion backlog strengthened the rally, while its planned Motiv acquisition adds a vertical-integration angle to the next test: converting backlog into revenue and improving Space Systems margins.

As you might know, Rocket Lab Corporation ( NASDAQ:RKLB ) just kicked off its latest first-quarter results with some...

Wondering whether Rocket Lab's current share price still lines up with its underlying worth, or if expectations have run ahead of fundamentals. The stock last closed at US$105.47, with returns of 31.3% over 7 days, 55.0% over 30 days, 38.8% year to date and 396.1% over the past year, plus a very large 3 year return that is more than 20x. These moves have come alongside sustained investor attention on space launch and satellite businesses, which keeps Rocket Lab in focus for both growth...

Rocket Lab and Joby Aviation could have plenty of upside.

Rocket Lab stock extended its surge for a second consecutive trading day Monday as investors continue buying following the company's strong quarterly report — and with an SpaceX IPO on the horizon.

As investors await an initial public offering from SpaceX, interest is building for space stocks. A wave of publicly-traded pure play space companies have recently hit the market. Names such as Rocket Lab AST SpaceMobile Planet Labs and BlackSky have emerged as key investor bets on the growing commercial space economy, spanning satellite communications, launch services and Earth-imaging technology.

There are a bunch of space-themed ETFs, a mix of actively managed and index funds. But just one has access to SpaceX ahead of its eagerly awaited debut.

In early May 2026, Rocket Lab Corporation reported record first‑quarter 2026 results, with revenue rising to US$200.35 million and its net loss narrowing to US$45.02 million, while also lifting second‑quarter guidance and its contracted backlog to more than US$2.20 billion. Alongside these results, Rocket Lab secured its largest launch contract to date, expanded hypersonic testing work with Anduril, advanced a Space Force missile defense program with Raytheon, and moved to acquire Motiv...

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) reported what executives described as the strongest first quarter in the company’s history, with record revenue, gross margin, backlog, cash and launch contract activity as it continued to expand across launch services, satellite systems and national security programs. Foun

Moby summary of Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s Q1 2026 earnings call

Shares of Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) are up roughly 30% intraday on Friday afternoon, trading near $102 after a record-breaking Q1 FY2026 earnings report released after the close on May 7. The move pushes RKLB stock to its highest level of 2026 and sets off broad enthusiasm across the small group of pure-play space names. Rocket ... Rocket Lab Stock Is Up 30% Today: Is It Outperforming Other Space Stocks Like Intuitive Machines and Planet Labs?

Rocket Lab stock continued its journey to the moon after strong results and a bevy of impressive business announcements. A year ago, Rocket Lab reported a gross profit of $35.2 million from sales of $122.6 million. Looking ahead, Rocket Lab expects second-quarter sales of $225 million to $240 million.

Rocket Lab Soars on Record $2.2 Billion Launch Deal, Defense Wins Lift Outlook

Rocket Lab (RKLB) has undergone a fundamental valuation rerating, with its stock delivering a 240 percent return over the past year to reach a 45.4 billion dollar market capitalization. (See why RKLB stock moved). The Q1 2026 results indicate that the company has transitioned from its origins as a small-cap launch provider into a large-cap aerospace prime mover. Revenue surged 63.5 percent year-over-year to a record $200.3 million, surpassing the $193.5 million consensus estimate. This growth is

Launch services provider Rocket Lab released earnings late Thursday. RKLB stock has formed a base and cleared an entry.

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Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +50.00% and +4.67%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) reported Q1 CY2026 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 63.5% year on year to $200.3 million. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($232.5 million at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 12% above what analysts were expecting. Its GAAP loss of $0.07 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

LONG BEACH, Calif., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today shared the financial results for fiscal first quarter ended March 31, 2026. “Rocket Lab has delivered another exceptional quarter with record financial performance of more than $200 million in revenue, consistent execution across launch and space systems programs, a record number of significant new contracts signed, and strategic acquisitions sec

The acquisition will add proven robotics technology used in Mars rovers and also insources precision space mechanisms such as solar array drive assemblies, one of the critical components needed for satellite constellation manufacturingLONG BEACH, Calif., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Motiv Space Systems (“Motiv”), a California-based compa

Space IPO plays Firefly Aerospace and Voyager Technologies reported late Monday. Rocket Lab reports Thursday.

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