Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock swings then steadies as traders weigh Space Force contract, Neutron timeline
NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 4:40 PM ET — After-hours. Rocket Lab shares ended modestly higher on Tuesday after giving up an early run-up, as year-end trading kept the space and defense supplier volatile. The stock closed up 0.47% at $70.45, and was up 0.08% at $70.50 in after-hours trading, when stocks trade after the 4 p.m. ET close. FinancialContent+1 The move matters because Rocket Lab has become a high-beta proxy for U.S. defense-space spending and commercial launch demand, after a sharp late-December rally that pushed it near its 52-week high. FinancialContent That rally has been fueled by investor focus