LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: July 26, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: July 26, 2026, 4:55 AM EDT Lloyds Rallies as SpaceX Stock Slides by Almost 50% July 26, 2026, 4:45 AM EDT. Lloyds (LSE: LLOY) shares have jumped 45% in the past year and delivered a 149% return over five years including dividends, contrasting sharply with SpaceX shares, which have dropped nearly 50% from their June high. Lloyds’ growth has been underpinned by rising interest rates, resumption of dividends, and share buybacks worth more than £3 billion, helping maintain strong pre-tax profits despite obstacles such as the motor finance controversy. The bank