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Intuitive Machines (LUNR) stock slides after Stifel downgrade as NASA moon rover decision nears

Intuitive Machines (LUNR) stock slides after Stifel downgrade as NASA moon rover decision nears

Intuitive Machines shares fell 3.8% to $18.88 Friday after Stifel downgraded the stock to “hold,” citing uncertainty over a pending NASA rover contract. The stock swung between $17.82 and $19.73 on heavy volume. NASA’s Lunar Terrain Vehicle award remains undecided. Investors are also watching for U.S. inflation data on Jan. 13 and company earnings on March 19.
9 January 2026
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Space and Defense Stocks Jump as Trump Pitches $1.5 Trillion Military Budget, Despite Buyback Crackdown

Space and Defense Stocks Jump as Trump Pitches $1.5 Trillion Military Budget, Despite Buyback Crackdown

Lockheed Martin rose 7.2% and Northrop Grumman 7.5% in early premarket Thursday after President Trump called for a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027. The gains followed steep losses Wednesday after Trump ordered a crackdown on dividends and buybacks at underperforming contractors. RTX climbed 4.9% and Kratos Defense 7.1%. Investors await Friday’s U.S. payrolls report and Pentagon guidance on the new rules.
8 January 2026
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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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  • Microsoft Shares Fall 4% Despite Q1 Earnings Beat Due to AI Spending Concerns
    May 2, 2026, 2:17 AM EDT. Microsoft (MSFT) shares dropped 4% following strong Q1 earnings that beat expectations with $82.89 billion in revenue and $4.27 EPS. However, heavy investment in artificial intelligence (AI) weighed on free cash flow margin, which declined from 29% to 19.1%. Despite Azure cloud growth accelerating, the company's gross margin edged lower, raising concerns about near-term profitability. The stock closed at $408.22, down 4.1%, trading 24.6% below its 52-week high. The decline contrasts with recent tech sector gains fueled by optimism over AI and easing geopolitical tensions. Since the start of the year, Microsoft shares are down 13.6%, yet long-term investors still see gains, with a $1,000 stake five years ago now worth $1,621. The market views today's drop as significant but not fundamentally altering Microsoft's business outlook.

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2 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 2, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 2, 2026, 2:23 AM EDT Microsoft Shares Fall 4% Despite Q1 Earnings Beat Due to AI Spending Concerns May 2, 2026, 2:17 AM EDT. Microsoft (MSFT) shares dropped 4% following strong Q1 earnings that beat expectations with $82.89 billion in revenue and $4.27 EPS. However, heavy investment in artificial intelligence (AI) weighed on free cash flow margin, which declined from 29% to 19.1%. Despite Azure cloud growth accelerating, the company's gross margin edged lower, raising concerns about near-term profitability. The stock closed at $408.22, down 4.1%, trading 24.6% below its
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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