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NASDAQ:RKLB News 20 December 2025 - 25 December 2025

Space and Defense Stocks Outlook for 2026: Rocket Lab, Lockheed, RTX, AST SpaceMobile and the Golden Dome Catalyst

Space and Defense Stocks Outlook for 2026: Rocket Lab, Lockheed, RTX, AST SpaceMobile and the Golden Dome Catalyst

U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency awarded $3.5 billion to Lockheed Martin, Rocket Lab, Northrop Grumman, and L3Harris for 72 missile-tracking satellites, with launches aimed for fiscal 2029. Defense and space stocks drew focus over the holiday, as investors weighed new contracts, rising export demand, and Washington’s scrutiny of contractor performance and payouts. U.S. markets remain closed for Christmas.
25 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Late-Session Lift, Contract-Driven Momentum, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Late-Session Lift, Contract-Driven Momentum, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

Rocket Lab closed at $77.18 on Dec. 24 after trading between $74.80 and $79.83 in a volatile, holiday-shortened session. After-hours, the stock was indicated at $77.80, up 0.80%. Trading volume reached about 16.6 million shares. The company recently secured an $816 million contract from the Space Development Agency to build 18 satellites.
24 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock News Today: $816M Space Force Contract, Needham Raises Price Target to $90, and 2026 Forecasts

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock News Today: $816M Space Force Contract, Needham Raises Price Target to $90, and 2026 Forecasts

Rocket Lab shares slipped modestly on December 24, trading in the mid-$70s after a sharp December rally driven by an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract for 18 satellites. The pullback came during a low-volume, early-close session on Christmas Eve. U.S. equity markets closed at 1 p.m. ET, with normal trading resuming after Christmas. Rocket Lab’s total SDA contract value now exceeds $1.3 billion.
24 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) News on Dec. 24, 2025: $816M Space Force Contract, Needham’s $90 Target, and 2026 Neutron Catalysts

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) News on Dec. 24, 2025: $816M Space Force Contract, Needham’s $90 Target, and 2026 Neutron Catalysts

Rocket Lab shares surged after the company won an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 missile-defense satellites, bringing its total SDA awards above $1.3 billion. The stock rally comes as Rocket Lab capped 2025 with a record 21 successful Electron launches. U.S. markets closed early for Christmas Eve, increasing volatility.
24 December 2025
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Top Stocks to Buy Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, Reddit, Rocket Lab and More as the S&P 500 Nears 7,000

Top Stocks to Buy Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, Reddit, Rocket Lab and More as the S&P 500 Nears 7,000

The S&P 500 closed at a record high ahead of a shortened Christmas Eve session, with the NYSE and Nasdaq set to close at 1:00 p.m. ET. Trading volume remains light, amplifying price swings and volatility. U.S. GDP grew 4.3% in Q3, but consumer confidence fell to 89.1. Analysts expect 2026 market leadership to broaden beyond big tech.
24 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours Today, Dec. 23, 2025: Latest Price, News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 24

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours Today, Dec. 23, 2025: Latest Price, News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 24

Rocket Lab shares closed at $77.18 Tuesday before slipping to $76.45 in after-hours trading, down about 0.95%. The move follows news of an $816 million Space Development Agency contract for 18 satellites, Rocket Lab’s largest to date. The stock has surged 84% in December, drawing analyst upgrades and profit-taking.
23 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock Jumps as $816M Space Force Satellite Deal, Record 2025 Electron Launches, and Wall Street Upgrades Fuel 2026 Neutron Hopes

Rocket Lab Stock Jumps as $816M Space Force Satellite Deal, Record 2025 Electron Launches, and Wall Street Upgrades Fuel 2026 Neutron Hopes

Rocket Lab secured an $816 million U.S. Space Force contract to build 18 missile-tracking satellites, its largest deal to date. Shares neared a 52-week high in the high-$70s after the announcement. The contract is part of a $3.5 billion SDA order split among four companies. Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket also set a record with 21 launches in 2025.
23 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock News on Dec. 23, 2025: Needham Raises Target to $90 After $816M Space Force Satellite Deal, as Neutron Catalysts Loom

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock News on Dec. 23, 2025: Needham Raises Target to $90 After $816M Space Force Satellite Deal, as Neutron Catalysts Loom

Rocket Lab shares fell about 5% Tuesday after a sharp rally sent the stock to $77.55 on Monday, capping a 177% gain for the year. The drop followed news of an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract and a Needham price target hike to $90. President Trump’s Dec. 18 executive order on space policy also boosted sector sentiment.
23 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Surges on $816M Space Force Satellite Contract and Record 2025 Launches — What News and Forecasts Say on Dec. 22, 2025

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Surges on $816M Space Force Satellite Contract and Record 2025 Launches — What News and Forecasts Say on Dec. 22, 2025

Rocket Lab shares climbed to new highs on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, after the company announced an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 missile-tracking satellites. The stock gained mid-to-high single digits after an 18% rally Friday, fueled by the contract and a record year of Electron launches. The deal could reach $1 billion if Rocket Lab supplies subsystems to other contractors.
22 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock News Today: $816M Space Force Satellite Win, Record Electron Launches, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 22, 2025)

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock News Today: $816M Space Force Satellite Win, Record Electron Launches, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 22, 2025)

Rocket Lab shares closed at a record $70.52 on Friday, Dec. 19, after the company announced an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 missile-tracking satellites. The stock remained active Dec. 22 as Rocket Lab also marked its 21st successful Electron launch of 2025, achieving a 100% mission success rate for the year.
22 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock: Space Force Satellite Deal, Record Electron Launches, Neutron Timeline, and Wall Street Forecasts Ahead of the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock: Space Force Satellite Deal, Record Electron Launches, Neutron Timeline, and Wall Street Forecasts Ahead of the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open

Rocket Lab announced an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract on Dec. 19 to build 18 missile warning satellites, its largest SDA award to date. The deal could bring Rocket Lab’s total program value to about $1 billion, with subsystem opportunities included. The company’s contracted backlog reportedly jumped to around $1.1 billion after the win. Deployment of the satellites is expected by 2029.
22 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Week Ahead: Record Close After $816M Space Force Satellite Deal—Catalysts, Forecasts, and Key Risks to Watch

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Week Ahead: Record Close After $816M Space Force Satellite Deal—Catalysts, Forecasts, and Key Risks to Watch

Rocket Lab shares closed at a record $70.52 Friday after winning an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 missile-warning satellites. The deal is Rocket Lab’s largest and could push total SDA contract value above $1.3 billion. Investors are watching whether the company can deliver on defense backlogs and advance its Neutron rocket program.
21 December 2025
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Space & Satellite Tech Stocks Week Ahead: Rocket Lab’s $816M Space Force Win, AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 6 Launch, and EchoStar’s Spectrum Spotlight

Space & Satellite Tech Stocks Week Ahead: Rocket Lab’s $816M Space Force Win, AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 6 Launch, and EchoStar’s Spectrum Spotlight

The U.S. Space Development Agency awarded about $3.5 billion to Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, Northrop Grumman, and Rocket Lab for 72 missile-tracking satellites, with launches set for fiscal 2029. Rocket Lab called the $805 million deal its largest contract yet. U.S. stock markets will close early Dec. 24 and remain shut Dec. 25, thinning liquidity and amplifying moves in space sector stocks.
21 December 2025
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Military Tech Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Space Force Satellite Awards, Drone Dominance, and Analyst Calls in Focus

Military Tech Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Space Force Satellite Awards, Drone Dominance, and Analyst Calls in Focus

The U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency awarded $3.5 billion in contracts to Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, Northrop Grumman, and Rocket Lab to build 72 Tracking Layer satellites for missile defense. Each company will deliver 18 satellites under fixed-price agreements. The contracts mark a shift toward recurring tech upgrades in defense spending. Markets may see outsized moves due to thin holiday trading.
21 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Hits Record Close After $816M Space Force Deal as Electron Wraps 2025 With 21 Successful Launches

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Hits Record Close After $816M Space Force Deal as Electron Wraps 2025 With 21 Successful Launches

Rocket Lab shares closed at a record $70.52 on Friday after announcing an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 missile warning satellites. The company also reported 21 successful Electron launches in 2025. The SDA expects the satellites to launch in 2029 as part of a $3.5 billion program with four suppliers. Rocket Lab says this is its largest contract to date.
21 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Surges After $816M Space Force Satellite Contract — News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook for Dec. 20, 2025

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Surges After $816M Space Force Satellite Contract — News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook for Dec. 20, 2025

Rocket Lab shares closed at a record high Friday after winning a Space Development Agency contract worth up to $816 million to build 18 missile-warning satellites. The satellites, based on Rocket Lab’s Lightning platform and Phoenix sensors, are set for launch in 2029. Rocket Lab’s StarLite protection sensors will also be used by other contractors in the same program.
21 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Surges After $805M–$816M SDA Satellite Deal: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Surges After $805M–$816M SDA Satellite Deal: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook

Rocket Lab shares jumped 17.7% to a record $70.52 on December 19 after winning a U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 missile-warning satellites for Tranche 3 of the Tracking Layer program. The SDA values Rocket Lab’s award at $805 million, while the company cites $816 million including options. The contract is part of a $3.5 billion effort split among four primes, with launches targeted for 2029.
20 December 2025
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Seatrium share price slips: what traders watch before SGX reopens Monday

Seatrium share price slips: what traders watch before SGX reopens Monday

8 February 2026
Seatrium shares closed down 1% at S$2.06 Friday ahead of full-year results due Feb. 26. The company marked a key offshore wind platform milestone with TenneT and GE Vernova this week. Investors are watching for updates on project progress, cash flow, and new orders as markets reopen Monday.
CapitaLand Investment share price jumps into earnings week as 9CI closes at S$3.12

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps into earnings week as 9CI closes at S$3.12

8 February 2026
CapitaLand Investment shares closed up 1.3% at S$3.12 on Friday, outperforming the STI, which fell 0.83%. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust reported a 16.4% rise in second-half distributable income to S$449 million and a 9.4% increase in distribution per unit. Full-year results for CapitaLand Investment are due Feb. 11. Markets are closed for the weekend.
Hongkong Land (SGX:H78) slides 4% despite fresh buyback as March results loom

Hongkong Land (SGX:H78) slides 4% despite fresh buyback as March results loom

8 February 2026
Hongkong Land shares fell 4.2% to $8.18 Friday, reversing earlier gains after hitting a decade high of $9.12 on Feb. 4. The company disclosed repurchases of 170,000 shares for cancellation at average prices above Friday’s close. Investors await March 5 annual results and details on an expanded $650 million buyback program. Trading volume stayed high.
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