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Rocket Lab News 14 January 2026 - 23 January 2026

Rocket Lab stock whipsaws on Neutron tank rupture; what RKLB investors watch next

Rocket Lab stock whipsaws on Neutron tank rupture; what RKLB investors watch next

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 17:36 EST — After-hours Shares of Rocket Lab Corporation closed Thursday up 0.2%, finishing at $87.98. The stock saw a wide range, swinging between $81.35 and $89.40, as investors digested a test failure on the company’s next-gen Neutron rocket alongside new details about an Electron launch. (StockAnalysis) This move is crucial as Neutron represents Rocket Lab’s push beyond just small-satellite launches into heftier missions. The stakes rise sharply here, with bigger payoffs but tighter deadlines that don’t tolerate delays. Any delay would force Rocket Lab to rely even more heavily on its smaller Electron rocket
23 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock rebounds after hours after two-day drop as RKLB traders eye next launch

Rocket Lab stock rebounds after hours after two-day drop as RKLB traders eye next launch

New York, January 21, 2026, 17:52 EST — After-hours Rocket Lab shares climbed 1.7% in after-hours trading Wednesday, hitting $89.28 after closing the main session down 1.5% at $87.82. The stock has dropped roughly 9% over the last two sessions, fluctuating between $82.71 and $91.25 during Wednesday’s session on volume of about 28.8 million shares. (StockAnalysis) The shake-up unfolded amid a Wall Street rally, driven by investor enthusiasm over a Greenland deal framework and the postponement of fresh U.S. tariffs on European allies. The Dow climbed 1.21%, the S&P 500 added 1.16%, and the Nasdaq rose 1.18%. (Reuters) Rocket Lab
22 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock slides as analysts lift targets — what RKLB traders are watching next

Rocket Lab stock slides as analysts lift targets — what RKLB traders are watching next

New York, January 20, 2026, 11:15 a.m. EST — Regular session underway. Rocket Lab Corp shares slipped 3.9% to $92.60 by 11:04 a.m. ET Tuesday, erasing some of last week’s gains despite new analyst price target increases. MarketBeat shows Rocket Lab’s upcoming earnings report scheduled for Feb. 26, after market close, though the company hasn’t officially confirmed that date. (MarketBeat) Risk appetite faded across U.S. equities, dragging the S&P 500 and Nasdaq down roughly 1% or more. Rocket Lab, known for its high volatility, followed the broader market’s lead. Shares fluctuated between $91.60 and $98.27 during the session, staying shy
20 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock slips in premarket after Goldman target hike as tariff jitters hit futures

Rocket Lab stock slips in premarket after Goldman target hike as tariff jitters hit futures

NEW YORK, January 20, 2026, 07:54 EST — Premarket Rocket Lab Corporation shares slipped 3.6% to $92.86 in early Tuesday trading, after closing Friday at $96.30. The stock hit a recent peak of $99.58 and is still well ahead since January. (MarketBeat) The stock dipped early after a new brokerage note landed: Goldman Sachs analyst Anthony Valentini bumped up his price target on Rocket Lab to $69 from $47, though he maintained a Neutral rating. He highlighted “defense tech momentum emphasizes faster, commercial-style providers.” (TipRanks) Why it matters now: Rocket Lab has turned into a favorite among space-sector investors and
20 January 2026
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Rocket Lab Stock Near $100: Morgan Stanley’s $105 Target Meets a $98 “Fair Value” Call

Rocket Lab Stock Near $100: Morgan Stanley’s $105 Target Meets a $98 “Fair Value” Call

NEW YORK, Jan 20, 2026, 07:14 (EST) Shares of Rocket Lab dipped in premarket trading Tuesday, erasing part of their recent rally. Wall Street’s upbeat forecasts are running into valuation numbers that leave scant margin for mistakes. This matters since Rocket Lab, once a niche space-launch story, is now valued more like a broad defense-and-space platform. With the stock hovering near its highs, even minor shifts in targets and assumptions can sway both the narrative and the price. The immediate question: is this rally fueled by new info, or just momentum feeding itself? Investors have rapidly lumped Rocket Lab into
20 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock jumps after Morgan Stanley upgrade, new $105 target puts RKLB back in play

Rocket Lab stock jumps after Morgan Stanley upgrade, new $105 target puts RKLB back in play

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 4:40 PM EST — After-hours Shares of Rocket Lab USA jumped on Friday following Morgan Stanley’s upgrade to Overweight, with the price target boosted to $105 from $67. The stock closed 6.1% higher at $96.30 and ticked up another 0.5% to $96.77 in after-hours trading. (StockAnalysis) The call arrives amid a market that’s once again embracing space stocks as a theme trade — chasing contract wins, launch schedules, and any hint of a 2026 catalyst. Rocket Lab’s share price has turned into a swift gauge of investor sentiment. Space stocks saw wider action on Friday.
16 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock jumps on Morgan Stanley upgrade as KeyBanc warns the rally may be “priced in”

Rocket Lab stock jumps on Morgan Stanley upgrade as KeyBanc warns the rally may be “priced in”

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 11:48 EST Rocket Lab shares jumped on Friday following a Morgan Stanley upgrade that also boosted the price target. The move adds fuel to what’s already been one of the market’s more volatile momentum plays. (Investors.com) The upgrade came after the stock had already surged over the past year, even as some on Wall Street took a more cautious view. “What more do you want?” KeyBanc analysts led by Michael Leshock questioned this week when they downgraded Rocket Lab to “sector weight,” a neutral rating that basically means “hold.” (MarketWatch) Morgan Stanley analyst Kristine Liwag
16 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock slips on KeyBanc downgrade as insider sale filing lands

Rocket Lab stock slips on KeyBanc downgrade as insider sale filing lands

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 17:56 EST — After-hours Shares of Rocket Lab Corporation slipped Thursday following a downgrade from KeyBanc, halting a recent rally that had drawn attention to the space company’s valuation. The stock closed down 1.13% at $90.76 and later dipped another 0.53% to $90.28 in after-hours trading. (Investing.com) The downgrade hits hard because Rocket Lab is now seen as a high-beta proxy for “space-and-defense” enthusiasm, with its shares acting like they depend on fresh catalysts. In that environment, one company’s pullback can spark rapid selling. This follows a steep climb that leaves minimal margin for missteps,
16 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock slides on KeyBanc downgrade: what investors are watching for RKLB next

Rocket Lab stock slides on KeyBanc downgrade: what investors are watching for RKLB next

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 10:55 EST — Regular session Rocket Lab shares slipped Thursday following a downgrade from KeyBanc Capital Markets, halting a recent surge that had lifted the stock to new highs this month. The stock dropped roughly 4.3% to $87.90 in early trading. (MarketScreener) The stock closed Wednesday 6% higher at $91.80, fueling a sharp rally that attracted both quick traders and longer-term defense and space investors. On Thursday, it gave back some of those gains. (Zacks) Rocket Lab has surged roughly 63% in the past month and climbed over 250% in the past year, according to
15 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock slips before the open after KeyBanc downgrade flags “balanced” risk-reward

Rocket Lab stock slips before the open after KeyBanc downgrade flags “balanced” risk-reward

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 08:27 EST — Premarket Shares of Rocket Lab Corporation fell 2.2% to $89.81 in premarket trading on Thursday after KeyBanc Capital Markets downgraded the space company’s stock. (TradingView) The downgrade lands after a sharp run that has pulled in momentum traders and put fresh focus on valuation in space and defense-linked names. It matters now because Rocket Lab’s stock has become sensitive to small shifts in the Wall Street narrative — “great execution” versus “already priced in.” KeyBanc’s move also tests whether recent buyers stay put into the opening bell, or treat the note as
15 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock jumps 6% as Cantor repeats bullish call; RKLB slips after hours

Rocket Lab stock jumps 6% as Cantor repeats bullish call; RKLB slips after hours

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 17:36 EST — Trading after hours. Shares of Rocket Lab Corporation climbed 6% to finish at $91.80 Wednesday, following Cantor Fitzgerald’s reaffirmation of its “Overweight” rating. The firm highlighted key 2026 targets, such as the launch of the Neutron rocket, Benzinga reported. In after-hours trading, the stock dipped roughly 0.6%, according to Public.com data, after fluctuating between $84.53 and $92.17 during the day. (Investing.com) This matters because Rocket Lab has become a popular bet on two fronts: a growing U.S. defense space pipeline and the push to develop reusable rockets beyond SpaceX. Once the stock
15 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock pops back toward $90 as Baird lifts target to $100

Rocket Lab stock pops back toward $90 as Baird lifts target to $100

New York, January 14, 2026, 12:15 EST — Regular session Rocket Lab Corp shares rose about 3.5% on Wednesday, outperforming a weaker Nasdaq and trading within sight of a fresh 52-week high near $90.49. The stock had ended the prior session down 1.5%. (Investing.com) The move matters because Rocket Lab has become a crowded trade. The stock has surged from the mid-teens to around $90 over the past year, leaving investors sensitive to any change in expectations on contracts, launches and cash burn. It also puts the spotlight back on execution in 2026. Rocket Lab is one of the few
14 January 2026
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Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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