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Space Industry News 26 January 2026 - 5 February 2026

Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock slides 10% as Mars sample-return hopes fade — what investors watch next

Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock slides 10% as Mars sample-return hopes fade — what investors watch next

Rocket Lab shares fell 10% to $73.11 Wednesday, capping a volatile week after Congress cut funding for NASA’s Mars Sample Return mission. The stock hit a session low of $68.56 before recovering slightly in after-hours trading. Investors await Rocket Lab’s February 26 earnings and updates on its Neutron rocket after a recent test failure.
5 February 2026
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Elon Musk’s xAI offers up to $100/hour for crypto experts after SpaceX mega-merger

Elon Musk’s xAI offers up to $100/hour for crypto experts after SpaceX mega-merger

xAI is hiring a remote “Finance Expert – Crypto” to help train its AI models, offering U.S. pay of $45–$100 an hour. The move follows SpaceX’s $1.25 trillion acquisition of xAI, announced by Elon Musk days earlier. xAI’s careers page lists 294 open roles, including several in finance. The crypto job excludes applicants from Wyoming and Illinois and does not offer benefits for part-time hires.
4 February 2026
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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock jumps 6% as SpaceX-xAI merger lifts U.S. space shares

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock jumps 6% as SpaceX-xAI merger lifts U.S. space shares

AST SpaceMobile shares rose 6.3% to $111.11 Tuesday after a sector rally triggered by SpaceX’s planned merger with xAI. About 11.5 million shares traded as investors focused on AST’s upcoming BlueBird 7 satellite launch and a new U.S. Missile Defense Agency contract. Scotiabank recently downgraded the stock, citing valuation concerns and lack of retail customers.
3 February 2026
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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.
3 February 2026
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Rocket Lab stock slides again as RKLB pulls back from January highs

Rocket Lab stock slides again as RKLB pulls back from January highs

Rocket Lab shares fell 5.35% to $75.79 by Monday afternoon, extending losses to 24% below their January high. The drop follows reports that Congress pulled funding for NASA’s Mars Sample Return mission, for which Rocket Lab had proposed a $4 billion role. Investors remain focused on the company’s dependence on government contracts and delays in its Neutron rocket program. Rocket Lab will report Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 26.
2 February 2026
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ST Engineering share price slips after NeuSAR-2 satellite plan and Singapore’s new space agency

ST Engineering share price slips after NeuSAR-2 satellite plan and Singapore’s new space agency

ST Engineering shares fell 1.3% to S$9.67 Monday after unveiling new space projects, including the NEBULA laser communications demonstrator and a four-satellite NeuSAR-2 radar constellation. Singapore will launch its National Space Agency on April 1 to boost domestic space capabilities. The government has allocated S$210 million to space initiatives since 2022. Investors await further updates during Singapore Airshow week.
2 February 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock drops nearly 9% as Vanguard stake filing hits tape; traders eye late-February launch

AST SpaceMobile stock drops nearly 9% as Vanguard stake filing hits tape; traders eye late-February launch

AST SpaceMobile shares fell 8.7% to $111.50 Friday, swinging from a session high of $129.74 to a low of $109.04 on heavy volume. Vanguard disclosed a 7.68% stake in the company as of Dec. 31 in a regulatory filing. Investors are watching for the planned late-February BlueBird 7 satellite launch aboard Blue Origin’s New Glenn-3 rocket.
30 January 2026
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Tesla stock rises 4% as Musk’s robotaxi spending push collides with SpaceX merger chatter

Tesla stock rises 4% as Musk’s robotaxi spending push collides with SpaceX merger chatter

Tesla shares rose 4.2% to $434.06 Friday after posting Q4 earnings of 50 cents per share, beating estimates. The company plans to more than double capital spending to over $20 billion this year, focusing on Cybercab robotaxi and Optimus robotics. Net income fell 61% to $840 million. Bloomberg reported SpaceX has explored a possible merger with Tesla, citing sources.
30 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock price falls as RKLB slips on Neutron schedule focus ahead of Feb. 26 results

Rocket Lab stock price falls as RKLB slips on Neutron schedule focus ahead of Feb. 26 results

Rocket Lab shares fell 3.1% to $85.84 as the Nasdaq dropped 1.4% Thursday afternoon. Investors tracked the arrival of Neutron’s “Hungry Hippo” hardware in Virginia and awaited a Feb. 26 earnings update for new launch timing. The company is reviewing a recent Stage 1 tank rupture that could affect Neutron’s schedule. Implied volatility on Rocket Lab options rose to 97.48, signaling expectations of sharp price swings.
29 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock price jumps 9% as traders refocus on BlueBird 7 launch timeline

AST SpaceMobile stock price jumps 9% as traders refocus on BlueBird 7 launch timeline

AST SpaceMobile shares surged 9% to $121.42 Wednesday afternoon on heavy volume, as investors eyed the late-February BlueBird 7 satellite launch and a 2026 commercial rollout. The company aims to deploy 45–60 satellites by year-end but faces skepticism over whether it can maintain the planned launch pace. Analyst Tim Farrar called the targets unrealistic if launches slow. Competition from SpaceX’s Starlink is intensifying.
28 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock jumps, but Neutron setback keeps investors on edge ahead of February results

Rocket Lab stock jumps, but Neutron setback keeps investors on edge ahead of February results

Rocket Lab shares rose 8% Tuesday before slipping after hours, following a recent Neutron Stage 1 tank rupture that cast uncertainty on the rocket’s launch timeline. The stock traded near $87, up from $80.48, after rebounding from a 9.5% drop Monday. Investors await the late-February earnings call for updates on the Neutron program. The company also secured an $816 million U.S. defense contract.
28 January 2026
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Planet Labs stock jumps again on Slovenia deal, with earnings clock ticking

Planet Labs stock jumps again on Slovenia deal, with earnings clock ticking

Planet Labs shares jumped about 9% Tuesday after announcing a satellite imagery agreement with Slovenia’s national surveying authority. The deal gives Slovenian agencies access to Planet’s high-resolution data, though financial terms were not disclosed. The stock traded near $28.20 in afternoon action. Investors are watching for late-March earnings to gauge how quickly new contracts convert to revenue.
27 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock jumps on “Hungry Hippo” Neutron fairing delivery as Feb. 26 earnings loom

Rocket Lab stock jumps on “Hungry Hippo” Neutron fairing delivery as Feb. 26 earnings loom

Rocket Lab shares rose 5.7% to $85.06 Tuesday after the company announced its “Hungry Hippo” Neutron rocket fairing arrived at Wallops Island, Virginia. The stock rebounded from a nearly 10% drop the previous day. Investors remain focused on Neutron’s first-flight timeline after a recent tank rupture during testing. Rocket Lab will report earnings after markets close on Feb. 26.
27 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 08.02.2026

8 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 8, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 8, 2026, 12:52 AM EST Australian Shares Set for Volatile Earnings Season Amid Market Sensitivity February 8, 2026, 12:49 AM EST. **Australian stock markets** face heightened volatility as earnings season kicks off with little room for error. Analysts warn that even a **1% earnings miss** could trigger sharp price swings, stripping away previous insulation from market shocks. This turbulence reflects the removal of 'shock absorbers' in share prices, signaling an unpredictable three weeks ahead for investors. Anthony Macdonald, business journalist and Chanticleer columnist, forecasts significant fluctuations likely exceeding historical norms.
Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026
Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.
Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026
Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.
MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

8 February 2026
MACOM shares rose 3.5% to $235.87 Friday after the company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6 million and raised its full-year data center growth outlook to 35–40%. Fidelity’s FMR LLC disclosed a 10.7% stake, while shareholder Susan Ocampo filed to potentially sell up to 100,000 shares. Stifel raised its price target to $255. MACOM expects to repay $161 million in convertible notes in March.
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