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Space Industry 27 December 2025 - 8 January 2026

SpaceX lines up back-to-back Starlink launches from Florida as orbit crowding comes into focus

SpaceX lines up back-to-back Starlink launches from Florida as orbit crowding comes into focus

SpaceX plans to launch 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral on Jan. 10, following another Starlink mission scheduled for Jan. 8. If both flights proceed, 58 satellites would be added in three days. The company says it is lowering satellite orbits to reduce debris risks as its constellation grows, with over 9,300 Starlinks active as of Jan. 2. Launches use flight-proven Falcon 9 boosters and target droneship landings.
8 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps as AT&T tees up satellite-to-phone beta, BlueBird 7 launch looms

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps as AT&T tees up satellite-to-phone beta, BlueBird 7 launch looms

AST SpaceMobile shares rose 7% to $97.27 after AT&T said it plans a beta direct-to-device satellite service using AST’s network in the first half of 2026. AST said its BlueBird 7 satellite has arrived in Florida for launch, with four more launches planned before March. AT&T has not set a commercial rollout date. Investors are watching for confirmation of launch timing and service milestones.
6 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock slips after rally as insider sale filing surfaces; Neutron timing in focus

Rocket Lab stock slips after rally as insider sale filing surfaces; Neutron timing in focus

Rocket Lab shares fell 0.7% to $75.43 by late Monday morning after a recent surge driven by an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency satellite contract. A Form 144 filing showed COO Frank Klein plans to sell up to 100,000 shares. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an Overweight rating and a $72 target. Rocket Lab is expected to report earnings around Feb. 26.
5 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps nearly 15% as BlueBird 6 milestone puts 2026 rollout back in focus

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps nearly 15% as BlueBird 6 milestone puts 2026 rollout back in focus

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped 14.9% to $83.47 in after-hours trading Friday, following confirmation that its BlueBird 6 satellite reached orbit after a December launch from India. The stock swung between $69.39 and $83.90 during the session as investors focused on 2026 deployment plans and awaited updates on in-orbit performance and commercial service timing.
3 January 2026
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock rises in premarket as Space Force satellite deal stays in focus

Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock rises in premarket as Space Force satellite deal stays in focus

Rocket Lab shares rose 3.5% to $72.20 in premarket trading Friday after closing 2025 at $69.76. The move follows an $816 million contract awarded by the U.S. Space Development Agency for 18 satellites, with delivery expected in 2029. The deal is part of a $3.5 billion order split among Rocket Lab, Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, and Northrop Grumman.
2 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps 6% today as launch cadence and insider buy lift sentiment

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps 6% today as launch cadence and insider buy lift sentiment

AST SpaceMobile shares climbed 6.5% to $76.09 in midday trading Tuesday after the company said its BlueBird 6 satellite is expected to begin operations in the coming weeks. COO Shanti B. Gupta outlined plans for faster launches into early 2026. Director Keith Larson bought 625 shares last week under a pre-arranged plan, according to a U.S. regulatory filing.
30 December 2025
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AST SpaceMobile insider buy grabs attention as BlueBird 6 satellite rollout heats up Starlink race

AST SpaceMobile insider buy grabs attention as BlueBird 6 satellite rollout heats up Starlink race

AST SpaceMobile director Keith Larson bought 625 shares at $80 each, according to a Dec. 29 SEC filing. AT&T said the recent BlueBird 6 satellite launch brings satellite-to-phone service closer, with beta testing planned for early 2026. AST shares traded at $71.47 midday Monday, down 0.7%. BlueBird 6 launched Dec. 23 from India and is described as the largest satellite in low-Earth orbit.
30 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Weekend Update: Shares Cool After a Record Run as Analysts Lift Targets on $816M Space Force Contract

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Weekend Update: Shares Cool After a Record Run as Analysts Lift Targets on $816M Space Force Contract

Rocket Lab shares closed Friday at $70.65, down 8.46% after a volatile session, following a surge to a $79.83 high earlier in December. The drop came days after Rocket Lab disclosed an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 satellites for missile warning and tracking, with final delivery expected in 2029. The company completed 21 launches in 2025, all successful.
28 December 2025
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Space and Defense Stocks: Rocket Lab, Lockheed, Northrop, RTX in Focus as China Sanctions and Space Force Awards Shape 2026

Space and Defense Stocks: Rocket Lab, Lockheed, Northrop, RTX in Focus as China Sanctions and Space Force Awards Shape 2026

China announced sanctions late Friday against 20 U.S. defense firms, including Boeing’s St. Louis branch, Northrop Grumman Systems, and L3Harris Maritime Services, over arms sales to Taiwan. The move freezes assets in China and blocks business with Chinese entities. U.S. markets closed Friday nearly flat in light post-holiday trading. Investors are watching space and defense stocks ahead of Monday’s open.
27 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: RKLB) Pulls Back After Holiday Rally: Space Force Contract, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch When Markets Reopen

Rocket Lab Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: RKLB) Pulls Back After Holiday Rally: Space Force Contract, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch When Markets Reopen

Rocket Lab shares fell 8.46% Friday to close at $70.65, with trading volume topping 23 million shares. The drop followed a recent rally and came as small-cap stocks lagged in subdued post-holiday markets. The company recently secured an $816 million contract from the U.S. Space Development Agency to build 18 satellites, with work starting immediately. Extended-hours trading showed RKLB at $70.28 late Friday.
27 December 2025
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  • MercadoLibre Price Target Cut 10.80% to €2,233.99 Amid Mixed Institutional Moves
    April 11, 2026, 7:50 PM EDT. MercadoLibre (BIT:1MELI) sees its average one-year price target fall by 10.80% to €2,233.99 from €2,504.60 on Feb 23, 2026. Despite this, the target implies a 47.63% premium over the latest close at €1,513.20. Institutional ownership drops sharply, with shares held by 1,532 funds down 20.12% over three months. Yet, average portfolio weight among these funds climbs 28.50% to 0.68%. Key shareholders show mixed buying and selling: Baillie Gifford, Capital Research, and Capital International boosted holdings, while Capital World and Price T Rowe reduced theirs. The contrasting fund sentiment underscores uncertainty around MercadoLibre's near-term prospects amidst evolving market conditions.

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India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

11 April 2026
Lockheed Martin said it is not in direct talks with India over the F-35, clarifying that any approach must go through official U.S. and Indian channels under the Foreign Military Sales process. Indian officials confirmed no formal discussions on acquiring the F-35 have begun. India recently approved a $40 billion military upgrade, including other fighter jets, while Lockheed’s F-21 remains in a separate competition.
Why SNOW Stock Is Falling Again: Snowflake Nears 52-Week Low as AI Worries Hit Software

Why SNOW Stock Is Falling Again: Snowflake Nears 52-Week Low as AI Worries Hit Software

11 April 2026
Snowflake shares fell 8.4% to $121.11 on Friday after an 11.7% drop Thursday, as investors sold off software stocks amid concerns over new AI tools from Anthropic and OpenAI. The stock now trades just above its 52-week low. The S&P 500 Software and Services Index is down 25.5% for the year. Snowflake reported fourth-quarter product revenue of $1.23 billion, up 30% from a year earlier.
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11 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 11, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 11, 2026, 8:01 PM EDT MercadoLibre Price Target Cut 10.80% to €2,233.99 Amid Mixed Institutional Moves April 11, 2026, 7:50 PM EDT. MercadoLibre (BIT:1MELI) sees its average one-year price target fall by 10.80% to €2,233.99 from €2,504.60 on Feb 23, 2026. Despite this, the target implies a 47.63% premium over the latest close at €1,513.20. Institutional ownership drops sharply, with shares held by 1,532 funds down 20.12% over three months. Yet, average portfolio weight among these funds climbs 28.50% to 0.68%. Key shareholders show mixed buying and selling: Baillie Gifford,
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