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NASDAQ:LUNR 18 January 2026 - 7 June 2026

Redwire Shares Sink Despite Space Strawberry News

Redwire Shares Sink Despite Space Strawberry News

Redwire Corp. plunged 25% this week, closing at $18.45 after Jefferies cut its rating to Hold, citing “limited near-term upside” despite a raised price target; trading was volatile following a new space-agriculture contract and amid a broad selloff in speculative space stocks as investors question if recent contract wins can support the stock’s run ahead of earnings.
Redwire Shares Fall After Steep Space Rally; Traders React

Redwire Shares Fall After Steep Space Rally; Traders React

Redwire shares plunged 8.7% to $18.78 after Jefferies downgraded the stock on valuation concerns, despite 57.9% Q1 revenue growth and a record $498.1 million backlog; investors now demand evidence that contract wins and strong demand will translate into actual revenue and profits as SpaceX’s record IPO looms and the space sector resets.
Starfighters Space Stock Holds Up as FJET Defies Broader Drop

Starfighters Space Stock Holds Up as FJET Defies Broader Drop

Starfighters Space stock jumped 29% to $9.50 on heavy volume after a $17.5 million equity investment update. The company posted no revenue last quarter, burned $4.05 million in operating expenses, and warned of going-concern risks. Ex-CEO Rick Svetkoff is suing for $26 million. Rocket Lab and Intuitive Machines fell sharply, but Starfighters rallied as it seeks more capital to fund its supersonic launch platform.
Redwire shares sink as space stocks retreat

Redwire shares sink as space stocks retreat

Redwire shares plunged 16.4% to $20.53 after Jefferies downgraded the stock to Hold, citing valuation concerns despite raising its price target to $24. Trading volume topped 25.8 million shares. Redwire’s Q1 revenue jumped 57.9% to $97 million, backlog hit $498.1 million, but net loss widened to $76.5 million. The company announced new defense drone contracts, while a $350 million at-the-market offering remains pending.
Blue Origin Launch and SpaceX IPO Hype Set Stage for Tema Space ETF Activity

Blue Origin Launch and SpaceX IPO Hype Set Stage for Tema Space ETF Activity

Tema Space Innovators ETF closed Friday at $40.17, down 3.97% after a Blue Origin rocket explosion triggered a selloff in space stocks. Despite the drop, the ETF gained about 3.6% for the shortened week. SpaceX secured a $4.16 billion U.S. Space Force contract and plans to start its IPO roadshow June 4, with shares possibly available as soon as June 11.
Tema’s NASA ETF Tops $1 Billion as SpaceX Buzz Grows Ahead of Holiday

Tema’s NASA ETF Tops $1 Billion as SpaceX Buzz Grows Ahead of Holiday

Tema Space Innovators ETF closed Friday at $38.76, up 6.13%, after gaining 12.3% for the week. The fund reported $1.42 billion in assets and a 10.24% SpaceX SPV holding as of May 22. SpaceX’s IPO filing and a Starship test fueled trading ahead of the U.S. market’s Memorial Day closure. NASA ETF traded 10.74 million shares Friday, outpacing rival space funds.
Tema NASA ETF Watch as SpaceX IPO Talk Grows

Tema NASA ETF Watch as SpaceX IPO Talk Grows

Tema Space Innovators ETF fell 3.9% to $34.51 Friday but gained 7.5% for the week. The fund holds $707.3 million in assets, with Rocket Lab and SpaceX SPV among top positions. Reuters reported SpaceX may file for a Nasdaq IPO as soon as next week, targeting a $1.75 trillion valuation. SpaceX shareholders approved a 5-for-1 stock split, effective the week of May 18.
Redwire Stock Jumps Again as $498 Million Backlog Puts Defense Growth Back in Play

Redwire Stock Jumps Again as $498 Million Backlog Puts Defense Growth Back in Play

Redwire shares jumped nearly 14% to $13.04 Thursday after reporting first-quarter revenue up 57.9% to $97 million and reaffirming its 2026 sales outlook. The company ended March with a $498.1 million backlog but posted a $76.5 million net loss. Redwire also launched a $350 million at-the-market share program, raising dilution concerns.
Intuitive Machines Stock Jumps Before Earnings as Space Force Win Reframes the LUNR Debate

Intuitive Machines Stock Jumps Before Earnings as Space Force Win Reframes the LUNR Debate

Intuitive Machines shares jumped 8.35% to $34.77 in premarket trading after the company announced selection for the U.S. Space Force’s Andromeda contract, which has a raised ceiling of over $6.2 billion. The move pushed LUNR above its 52-week high ahead of Thursday’s earnings. The Andromeda contract allows Intuitive Machines to compete for future task orders in space domain awareness.
Intuitive Machines Stock Jumps 20% Ahead of Earnings: Why LUNR Is Back in the Space-Race Trade

Intuitive Machines Stock Jumps 20% Ahead of Earnings: Why LUNR Is Back in the Space-Race Trade

Intuitive Machines shares surged 20.2% to $28.97 on Friday, with trading volume and call options activity spiking ahead of its May 14 earnings report. Options traders bought 16,864 call contracts, double the usual level. The rally followed gains in other space stocks, including Rocket Lab, which jumped 34.2% after strong results. Intuitive Machines last reported a $59.7 million quarterly loss on $44.8 million revenue.
SpaceX buys Musk’s xAI in record $1.25 trillion deal as space stocks jump premarket

SpaceX buys Musk’s xAI in record $1.25 trillion deal as space stocks jump premarket

SpaceX acquired xAI, valuing the combined company at $1.25 trillion, according to sources. U.S.-listed space stocks rose in premarket trading after the news. xAI investors will receive 0.1433 SpaceX shares per xAI share, with some executives able to cash out at $75.46 per share. Attention has shifted to the timing of SpaceX’s IPO, which could come as soon as June.
Why Intuitive Machines (LUNR) stock is up today: NASA Artemis II tracking role, fresh $26 target

Why Intuitive Machines (LUNR) stock is up today: NASA Artemis II tracking role, fresh $26 target

Intuitive Machines shares surged 13% to $22.91 after announcing NASA selected it to help track the Artemis II mission, though no payments are involved. Trading volume topped 8.5 million shares by early afternoon. KeyBanc raised its price target to $26, maintaining an Overweight rating. Artemis II’s first launch window opens Feb. 6.
Morgan Stanley Upgrade Lifts MDA Space as 2026 Space-Tech Funding Forecast Rises

Morgan Stanley Upgrade Lifts MDA Space as 2026 Space-Tech Funding Forecast Rises

Private investment in space technology jumped 48% to $12.4 billion in 2025, Seraphim Space said, with further gains expected in 2026. MDA Space shares surged 14.5% after a Morgan Stanley upgrade, while Rocket Lab’s price target was raised to $105. Canadian stocks slipped 0.1% after U.S. tariff threats. MDA recently secured a U.S. Missile Defense Agency contract for its SHIELD program.
Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: AST SpaceMobile spikes on SHIELD slot as Northrop sets a high

Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: AST SpaceMobile spikes on SHIELD slot as Northrop sets a high

AST SpaceMobile surged 14.3% Friday after landing a prime contract slot on the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD program. Northrop Grumman closed at a record $666.90, while Lockheed Martin and RTX also rose ahead of the U.S. holiday weekend. York Space Systems filed for a U.S. IPO targeting $544 million. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday, with defense earnings starting Jan. 27.

Stock Market Today

  • Is a Catastrophic Stock Market Crash Imminent in 2024?
    June 8, 2026, 10:32 AM EDT. The stock market shows warning signs with US and UK valuations near record highs amid geopolitical tensions driving inflation. Bearish investors warn that overvaluation, especially in AI-driven tech stocks, risks a sharp correction if earnings disappoint. Inflation pressures from the Middle East conflict and supply chain issues have paused central banks' rate cuts, adding uncertainty. However, recent strong trading updates and productivity gains from AI suggest continued resilience. Investors seeking safety might consider non-tech stocks like Rentokil Initial, a pest control firm with steady growth, offering a potential 30% gain as per recent forecasts. While risks exist, doomsday predictions remain unproven, and cautious optimism prevails for 2026.

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