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35 articles Updated: 2026-08-11 08:57 UTC Filter: Ticker: $RKLB
MANILATIMES.NET · 2026-08-10 NEUTRAL BULLISH CORR0.72

Rocket Lab Establishes Rocket Lab Germany to Deliver Sovereign Space Capabilities to Europe

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Rocket Lab (RKLB) has formally established a German subsidiary to expand its international footprint and support sovereign space capabilities for Europe. This strategic move signals the company's commitment to scaling m…
FINANCE.YAHOO.COM · 2026-08-10 LOW NEUTRAL CORR0.42

SpaceX Rivals Rocket Lab, AST SpaceMobile About To Report Earnings. What To Expect.

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This article announces an upcoming earnings event for two space-sector competitors, Rocket Lab (RKLB) and AST SpaceMobile (ASTS), scheduled for late Monday. The pre-earnings price action shows mixed directional signals:…
INVESTORS.COM · 2026-08-10 LOW NEUTRAL CORR0.45

SpaceX Rivals Rocket Lab, AST SpaceMobile About To Report Earnings. What To Expect.

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This article announces upcoming earnings disclosures from Rocket Lab (RKLB) and AST SpaceMobile (ASTS), positioning them as competitors to SpaceX's private space operations. The headline frames an earnings event announc…
FINANCEFEEDS.COM · 2026-08-10 LOW NEUTRAL CORR0.35

Rocket Lab, ASTS, Archer Earnings Tonight: What to Watch

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Rocket Lab, AST SpaceMobile (ASTS), and Archer Aviation (ACHR) are reporting earnings after market close, each facing distinct operational milestones rather than traditional profitability metrics. This represents a sche…
FINANCE.YAHOO.COM · 2026-08-10 NEUTRAL NEUTRAL CORR0.42

Peter Beck's Rocket Lab Fell 30% in a Month While Revenue Grew 63%

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Rocket Lab presents a classic divergence between operational momentum and equity performance. The 63% revenue surge signals strong commercial traction in the commercial space launch sector, reflecting sustained demand f…
FINANCE.YAHOO.COM · 2026-08-07 NEUTRAL BULLISH CORR0.72

SpaceX Rises 11%, Intuitive Machines Gains 9%, Rocket Lab Jumps 8% as Wall Street Gives the All-Clear on Space Stocks

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Wall Street upgraded space-sector equities, triggering a broad rally across commercial space operators including Rocket Lab (RKLB), Intuitive Machines, and SpaceX-adjacent plays. The single analyst upgrade catalyzed a s…
FINANCEFEEDS.COM · 2026-08-06 NEUTRAL BULLISH CORR0.52

SpaceX Dragged Space Stocks Down, Now Peers Are Rebounding

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The space sector is experiencing a cyclical recovery pattern following initial selloff pressure from SpaceX's IPO entry in July. Peer operators Rocket Lab (RKLB) and AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) faced competitive and sentimen…
FINANCEFEEDS.COM · 2026-08-06 NEUTRAL BULLISH CORR0.42

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Prediction: $293 Bull, $111 Base

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Rocket Lab (RKLB) is trading at $74.82, below its broken $76 technical resistance level, setting up a critical earnings event on 10 August. The stock faces a wide valuation divergence: Street consensus targets $111.31, …
FINANCE.YAHOO.COM · 2026-08-05 NEUTRAL NEUTRAL CORR0.42

Tesla vs. Rocket Lab: Which Is the Better Innovation Stock to Own for the Next 10 Years?

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Tesla and Rocket Lab represent divergent exposures within the innovation equity space, with the article positioning the smaller-cap aerospace firm as a superior long-duration allocation despite Tesla's market dominance.…
FINANCE.YAHOO.COM · 2026-07-30 HIGH BULLISH CORR0.72

Should You Buy Rocket Lab Stock After It Just Won Its Largest Launch Contract in History?

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Rocket Lab secured a $266 million contract with the U.S. Space Force, representing its largest launch agreement to date. This government contract signals sustained demand for commercial launch services and validates the…
SEEKINGALPHA.COM · 2026-07-16 NEUTRAL NEUTRAL CORR0.45

SpaceX, RocketLab rated Neutral, ASTS rated Overweight at Piper Sandler (SPCX:NASDAQ)

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Piper Sandler has initiated coverage on three space-sector equities with divergent ratings, signaling differentiated conviction across the emerging commercial space ecosystem. ASTS (AST SpaceMobile) received an Overweig…
FINANCE.YAHOO.COM · 2026-07-07 NEUTRAL BEARISH CORR0.25

SpaceX Falls 6% Despite Wave of Bullish Analyst Initiations, Rocket Lab Dives 10%, AST SpaceMobile Drops 6%, Virgin Galactic Declines 5%

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The commercial space sector experienced broad-based selling pressure despite positive analyst sentiment on SpaceX, which added to the NASDAQ 100 and triggered multiple bullish initiations. This disconnect between fundam…
FINANCE.YAHOO.COM · 2026-07-04 NEUTRAL BULLISH CORR0.62

Why Rocket Lab Stock Skyrocketed Last Week

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Rocket Lab (RKLB) experienced significant upside momentum following market enthusiasm around its satellite business expansion strategy. The move reflects investor confidence in the company's ability to diversify revenue…
FINANCE.YAHOO.COM · 2026-07-04 NEUTRAL BULLISH CORR0.52

Here's Why The Latest Rocket Lab Acquisition Could Shake Up The Entire Space Economy

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Rocket Lab's acquisition of Iridium represents a consolidation play in the commercial space sector, aimed at vertical integration and competitive positioning against dominant players like SpaceX. The deal signals confid…
SEEKINGALPHA.COM · 2026-07-03 HIGH BULLISH CORR0.72

The Iridium Deal Changes Everything For Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB)

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Rocket Lab's $8 billion acquisition of Iridium represents a transformational shift in the company's business model, transitioning from pure launch services toward a vertically integrated satellite communications operato…
FINANCE.YAHOO.COM · 2026-07-02 NEUTRAL BULLISH CORR0.58

From $4.8 to $101: Rocket Lab’s Wild Ride Into an $8 Billion SpaceX Showdown

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Rocket Lab (RKLB) has delivered an extraordinary 2,138% return over two years, transforming from a micro-cap speculative play into a mainstream market conversation. This re-rating reflects a fundamental shift in how cap…
SEEKINGALPHA.COM · 2026-07-01 HIGH BULLISH CORR0.72

Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) Rocket Lab Corporation - M&A Call - Slideshow (NASDAQ:IRDM) 2026-07-01

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IRDM and Rocket Lab Corporation have announced a merger transaction, representing a significant consolidation in the satellite communications and launch services sector. The combination unites two critical infrastructur…
FINANCE.YAHOO.COM · 2026-06-30 NEUTRAL NEUTRAL CORR0.42

1 Monster Space Stock I'm Watching This Earnings Season

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This article focuses on Rocket Lab (RKLB) as a notable equity to monitor during the upcoming earnings cycle. The framing emphasizes the company's ambitious business model and operational complexity, suggesting elevated …
FINANCE.YAHOO.COM · 2026-06-30 HIGH BULLISH CORR0.72

Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium in $8bn cash and stock deal

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Rocket Lab's $8 billion acquisition of Iridium represents a significant strategic consolidation in the space infrastructure and satellite communications sector. This deal combines RKLB's established launch capabilities …
SEEKINGALPHA.COM · 2026-06-29 HIGH BULLISH CORR0.72

Iridium Communications And Rocket Lab Take Off To Orbit Together (NASDAQ:IRDM)

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Rocket Lab's $7.93B acquisition of Iridium Communications represents a significant consolidation in the satellite communications sector, with IRDM shareholders receiving $54 per share in an all-cash transaction. This de…
ETFTRENDS.COM · 2026-06-29 HIGH BULLISH CORR0.72

Rocket Lab to Acquire Iridium: Implications for UFO Investors

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Rocket Lab's proposed $8 billion acquisition of Iridium represents a major consolidation event in the commercial space sector, signaling accelerating M&A momentum in aerospace infrastructure. This deal combines launch c…
INVESTORIDEAS.COM · 2026-06-29 NEUTRAL BULLISH CORR0.72

Space Stock Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC) Sees Major Gains as Sector Rebounds

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ASTC registered a 31% intraday surge following renewed sector momentum catalyzed by Rocket Lab's $8 billion Iridium acquisition. This transaction signals meaningful consolidation within the commercial space economy, par…
INVESTORIDEAS.COM · 2026-06-29 HIGH BULLISH CORR0.72

Space Stock Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) Soars on $8 Billion Major Space Industry Deal

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Rocket Lab (RKLB) announced a definitive agreement to acquire Iridium Communications (IRDM) for $8 billion in an all-cash and stock transaction. This represents a consolidation event in the commercial space sector, comb…
FINANCE.YAHOO.COM · 2026-06-29 NEUTRAL BULLISH CORR0.58

Why Planet Labs Stock Went to the Moon Today

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Rocket Lab's acquisition of Iridium signals accelerating consolidation in the commercial space sector, triggering speculative momentum around satellite and imaging operators. The deal validates investor appetite for spa…
SEEKINGALPHA · 2026-06-29 HIGH BULLISH CORR0.72

Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium in $8B cash-and-stock deal

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Rocket Lab's acquisition of Iridium via $8 billion cash-and-stock transaction represents a major consolidation in the satellite communications and launch services ecosystem. This deal signals aggressive growth strategy …
INVESTORIDEAS.COM · 2026-06-22 NEUTRAL BULLISH CORR0.72

Nebius and CoreWeave Join the Nasdaq-100, Triggering Index-Fund Buying in AI-Cloud Names

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Nebius and CoreWeave's addition to the Nasdaq-100 index triggers mechanical buying from passive funds obligated to match index composition. This is a structural event rather than a fundamental catalyst, creating tempora…
FINANCE.YAHOO.COM · 2026-06-20 LOW NEUTRAL CORR0.42

2 Industrial Stocks to Buy After the SpaceX IPO

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The article suggests that Rocket Lab (RKLB) and Leidos (LDOS) represent attractive entry points in the aerospace and defense subsector relative to a hypothetical SpaceX IPO valuation. This positioning reflects investor …
INSIDERMONKEY.COM · 2026-06-19 NEUTRAL NEUTRAL CORR0.35

Hedge Fund and Insider Trading News: David Tepper, Ken Griffin, George Soros, Bill Ackman, Warren Buffett, Saba Capital, Tesla Inc (TSLA), Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB), and More

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This article aggregates recent portfolio activity and positions held by major institutional investors and hedge fund managers, including David Tepper, Ken Griffin, and Warren Buffett. The mention of NVDA weakness sugges…
FINANCE.YAHOO.COM · 2026-06-14 NEUTRAL NEUTRAL CORR0.35

Why Rocket Lab stock tumbled on Nasdaq-100 news

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Rocket Lab (RKLB) achieved inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 Index, a recognition of its market capitalization standing among the 100 largest non-financial Nasdaq constituents. While index inclusion typically signals institut…
ECONOMICTIMES.INDIATIMES.COM · 2026-06-12 NEUTRAL BEARISH CORR-0.15

Space stocks slump as blistering rally cools after SpaceX market debut

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SpaceX's market debut with a $2+ trillion valuation has triggered a profit-taking rotation across the space sector on Friday, with specialized space ETFs like UFO and individual aerospace contractors posting material de…
BENZINGA.COM · 2026-06-12 NEUTRAL BULLISH CORR0.72

CoreWeave, Astera Labs, Nebius Group, And Others Added To Nasdaq-100: A 'Big Deal,' Says Jim Cramer - Cor

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The addition of CoreWeave, Astera Labs, Nebius, Rocket Lab, and Teradyne to the Nasdaq-100 represents a routine index rebalancing event scheduled for June 2026. While index inclusion itself is not a fundamental business…
CNBC.COM · 2026-06-12 NEUTRAL BULLISH CORR0.58

Space stocks jump with huge demand as investors clamor for any way 'to get long SpaceX'

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Retail and institutional investor enthusiasm surrounding SpaceX's anticipated market entry is driving speculative demand across publicly traded space-sector equities. The options volume surge reflects investor appetite …
SEEKINGALPHA.COM · 2026-06-12 NEUTRAL NEUTRAL CORR0.52

Nasdaq-100 rebalance: CoreWeave and Rocket Lab added; Zscaler and Charter removed

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The Nasdaq-100 rebalance on June 22 reflects a rotation within the growth technology complex, with five additions and five removals reshaping the index's composition. CoreWeave and Rocket Lab represent newer-era AI infr…
BENZINGA.COM · 2026-06-12 HIGH BULLISH CORR0.72

SpaceX IPO Looms Ahead And These Rocket Stocks Are Popping: Here's What Is Going On With SPCE, ASTS, RKLB

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Space industry equities experienced material upward pressure following renewed investor interest ahead of SpaceX's anticipated Nasdaq initial public offering. The anticipation of a mega-cap IPO in the commercial spacefl…
BENZINGA.COM · 2026-06-11 HIGH BULLISH CORR0.72

SpaceX IPO Retail Demand Is A Structural Signal - AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS), Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB)

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The SpaceX IPO attracting over $70 billion in retail demand represents a structural shift in investor appetite for commercial space infrastructure. This magnitude of oversubscription signals renewed confidence in the ae…
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