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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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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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  • Elon Musk's SpaceX Begins Trading with Largest IPO Ever
    June 12, 2026, 1:20 PM EDT. SpaceX founder Elon Musk revealed he initially gave the company less than a 10% chance of success. Despite early doubts, SpaceX has launched the largest initial public offering (IPO) ever, starting public trading from its Texas headquarters. The ceremonial trading start was marked simultaneously at Nasdaq in New York and in Texas, highlighting the company's significant market debut.

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Tesla Draws Attention as Traders Raise SpaceX Merger Bets on Record IPO

Tesla Draws Attention as Traders Raise SpaceX Merger Bets on Record IPO

12 June 2026
Kalshi traders now price a 54% chance Tesla and SpaceX will merge before May 2027 after SpaceX’s record $75 billion IPO, but Tesla’s high valuation and uncertain merger terms mean shares could rise if a value-boosting deal or strong Q2 deliveries materialize—or fall if expectations disappoint, as Tesla trades at 364 times earnings and SpaceX’s IPO valuation far exceeds some analyst estimates.
Iran War Oil Prices Drop Below $90 as Peace Deal Hopes Shake Energy Stocks

Iran War Oil Prices Drop Below $90 as Peace Deal Hopes Shake Energy Stocks

12 June 2026
Brent crude plunged 3.7% to $87.04 and WTI dropped 3.55% to $84.60 after reports the U.S. and Iran are close to a deal to halt the war, pulling war premium from oil; energy stocks rose as investors weighed lower prices against tight supply, with Exxon up 1.1% and Chevron up 1.2%, but future moves hinge on whether a deal is signed and oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz recover.
SpaceX Surges Post-IPO as SPCX Hits Nasdaq 100, Price and Valuation Move

SpaceX Surges Post-IPO as SPCX Hits Nasdaq 100, Price and Valuation Move

12 June 2026
SpaceX soared 24% above its $135 IPO price to $167.83 in its Nasdaq debut, valuing the company at about $2.2 trillion; the next major catalyst is expected fast-track inclusion in the Nasdaq 100, which could drive further demand from index funds, but current financials show losses and heavy AI spending after the xAI merger. (Reuters)
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