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Space Race in 48 Hours: Starship Roars, Moon Mission Nears & Space Tourism Soars

Space Race in 48 Hours: Starship Roars, Moon Mission Nears & Space Tourism Soars

SpaceX launched NASA’s IMAP probe and two rideshare satellites on Sept. 24 to study the solar heliosphere. NASA set Artemis II’s crewed lunar flyby for April 2026, pending tests. SpaceX fired Starship’s upper stage on Sept. 22 ahead of its next test flight. NASA’s Psyche probe beamed data 218 million miles by laser, surpassing radio speeds.
Satellite Financing, M&A, and IPO Tracker 2024–2029

Satellite Financing, M&A, and IPO Tracker 2024–2029

Global space startup funding rebounded to $8.6–$9.5 billion in 2024, with $6 billion raised by Q3, nearly matching 2023’s total. Seventy-three space-related acquisitions were announced, up 39% from 2023, including SES’s $3.1 billion deal for Intelsat and Apple’s $1.5 billion investment in Globalstar. Lockheed Martin, KBR, and Rocket Lab also announced major acquisitions.

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  • ASML Seen as 'New OPEC' in AI Chip Market Amid Strong Stock Gains
    June 28, 2026, 9:26 AM EDT. ASML Holding (ENXTAM:ASML) is gaining recognition as the "New OPEC" of the semiconductor industry due to its pivotal role in extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, essential for manufacturing advanced AI chips. The stock has surged 60% year to date and 133.1% over the past year, reflecting growing investor focus on its long-term influence rather than just export control concerns. ASML supplies critical equipment to major chipmakers like TSMC, Samsung, and Intel, helping define global capacity for next-generation processors powering AI workloads. Market observers caution against overestimating ASML's market power, but its foundational technology position strengthens its outlook as AI demand rises.

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Heat wave turns trash routes into cost test for Republic Services (NYSE:RSG)

Heat wave turns trash routes into cost test for Republic Services (NYSE:RSG)

28 June 2026
Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) and Rumpke are shifting trash collection to earlier hours in Ohio and Indiana next week to avoid dangerous heat, as route timing is critical for controlling labor costs and maintaining margins; Republic last traded at $216.39, WM at $225.53, with no regular U.S. equity session underway at press time.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 28.06.2026

28 June 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 28, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 28, 2026, 9:39 AM EDT 3 Key Market Focuses: Labor Data, Nike Earnings, Middle East Tensions June 28, 2026, 9:39 AM EDT. Wall Street faces a holiday-shortened week after volatility in AI stocks. Investors will watch U.S. labor market health, with key reports including May’s JOLTS job openings, June’s ADP private payrolls, and June’s nonfarm payrolls released early Thursday. The market also monitors escalating violence in the Middle East despite a 60-day U.S.-Iran ceasefire, amid concerns over oil supply through the critical Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices dipped with U.S.
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