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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rocket Lab stock price slides as Neutron tank rupture clouds 2026 launch plans

Rocket Lab stock price slides as Neutron tank rupture clouds 2026 launch plans

Rocket Lab shares fell 6.6% to $83.06 by midday Monday after a first-stage tank ruptured during Neutron rocket testing. The company is reviewing test data and will update its launch schedule during its February earnings call. Shares remain up 26% year-to-date despite the setback. Investors are watching for delays to Neutron’s debut, originally targeted for early 2026.
AST SpaceMobile stock price slips after hours as BlueBird 7 launch timeline comes into focus

AST SpaceMobile stock price slips after hours as BlueBird 7 launch timeline comes into focus

AST SpaceMobile shares fell 2.4% to $113.57 Friday and slipped another 0.3% after hours as investors tracked the company’s satellite launch schedule. AST plans to launch its BlueBird 7 satellite on Blue Origin’s New Glenn-3 in late February from Cape Canaveral. The company targets one launch every one to two months through 2026. Traders remain focused on whether AST can keep up the planned pace.
Rocket Lab stock price today: RKLB slips after hours as Neutron tank test rupture keeps timeline in focus

Rocket Lab stock price today: RKLB slips after hours as Neutron tank test rupture keeps timeline in focus

Rocket Lab shares closed up 1.1% at $88.90 Friday, then slipped 0.4% after hours following news of a Stage 1 tank rupture during Neutron rocket testing. The company is assessing possible schedule impacts. Earlier, Rocket Lab completed its first Electron launch of 2026 and plans another mission next week. Director Jon Olson sold 15,205 shares on Jan. 20 under a pre-arranged plan.
Rocket Lab stock rebounds as Neutron test rupture hangs over 2026 debut

Rocket Lab stock rebounds as Neutron test rupture hangs over 2026 debut

Rocket Lab shares rose 3.1% to $90.72 by late Friday morning after a Stage 1 tank rupture during Neutron rocket testing raised concerns about launch delays. The company is reviewing test data to assess impacts on its schedule, with an update expected during its February earnings call. Director Jon A. Olson sold 15,205 shares on Jan. 20, retaining 345,630. Rocket Lab completed its 80th Electron launch this week.
Redwire (RDW) stock price jumps again as ‘Golden Dome’ talk keeps buyers in the name

Redwire (RDW) stock price jumps again as ‘Golden Dome’ talk keeps buyers in the name

Redwire shares rose 11.4% to $13.34 by late Friday morning, following a 17.45% surge Thursday amid heavy trading and speculation over U.S. missile-defense plans tied to Greenland. Over 33 million shares traded Thursday, with options activity spiking. The company recently reorganized and launched an at-the-market equity program for up to $250 million. Investors await further details from Washington on the “Golden Dome” project.
Redwire stock price today: RDW jumps in premarket after 17% surge as “Golden Dome” focus returns

Redwire stock price today: RDW jumps in premarket after 17% surge as “Golden Dome” focus returns

Redwire Corp shares rose 9.9% premarket Friday after surging 17.5% Thursday, trading at $13.16. The rally follows renewed focus on the U.S. “Golden Dome” missile-defense system, with Redwire bidding for project work valued at $542 billion. H.C. Wainwright maintained its $22 price target. The company is restructuring and retiring the Edge Autonomy brand.

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  • Chugai Pharmaceutical Reports Strong Q1 Earnings, Introduces Trust-Based Stock Plan
    May 2, 2026, 1:28 AM EDT. Chugai Pharmaceutical (TSE:4519) posted robust first-quarter 2026 earnings, with sales of ¥291.6 billion, revenue of ¥321.7 billion, and net income of ¥115.4 billion surpassing prior year levels. The company's board unveiled a trust-based stock compensation system to better align management incentives with performance amid rising R&D expenses and strategic collaborations. Despite near-term strength, investors face risks from patent expiries, biosimilars, and National Health Insurance (NHI) price revisions that could pressure margins. Forecasts project ¥1.38 trillion revenue and ¥517 billion earnings by 2028, implying modest growth. Analysts remain divided, with some optimistic on AI-driven pipeline advancements, while others caution on pricing and competitive threats. The governance changes highlight an evolving incentive model as Chugai navigates opportunities and challenges in biologics and Roche partnership dynamics.

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2 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 2, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 2, 2026, 1:39 AM EDT Chugai Pharmaceutical Reports Strong Q1 Earnings, Introduces Trust-Based Stock Plan May 2, 2026, 1:28 AM EDT. Chugai Pharmaceutical (TSE:4519) posted robust first-quarter 2026 earnings, with sales of ¥291.6 billion, revenue of ¥321.7 billion, and net income of ¥115.4 billion surpassing prior year levels. The company's board unveiled a trust-based stock compensation system to better align management incentives with performance amid rising R&D expenses and strategic collaborations. Despite near-term strength, investors face risks from patent expiries, biosimilars, and National Health Insurance (NHI) price revisions that could
US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

2 May 2026
Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.68% and S&P 500 futures edged up 0.06% in early after-hours trading Friday, while Dow futures slipped 0.48%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs, driven by first-quarter S&P 500 profit growth of 27.8%, according to LSEG. Oil prices, inflation signals, and upcoming jobs data remain in focus. GameStop shares rose 4% after reports it was preparing an offer for eBay.
McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

2 May 2026
McDonald’s shares fell 2.37% to $286.64 on Friday, underperforming rivals ahead of its May 7 earnings report and a U.S. launch of six new McCafé specialty drinks. The company will begin selling the drinks nationwide on May 6, adding beverage specialist roles at 14,000 restaurants. Investors are watching whether the new drinks and value offers can boost traffic without slowing service or hurting margins.
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