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Elon Musk's SpaceX this week will launch its next Starship flight, release the prospectus for its $1.75 trillion IPO. Space stocks surge.

Market Catalysts host Julie Hyman takes a look at some of Monday's trending tickers and stories. ServiceNow (NOW) stock is climbing after Bank of America (BAC) restarted its coverage of the name. Space stocks, including Rocket Lab (RKLB), Intuitive Machines (LUNR), and Firefly (FLY), are moving higher on SpaceX's (SPAX.PVT) upcoming S-1 filing. Ryanair (RYAAY) warned of higher costs due to fuel prices.

First the SpaceX IPO got investors excited. Now it may be getting them scared.

Prediction market traders on Polymarket now assign a 92% probability that SpaceX completes its IPO by June 30, 2026, with a $1.5 trillion-plus valuation in play. That puts the Procure Space ETF (NYSEARCA:UFO) in an unusual spot for a $749 million niche fund. UFO is the cleanest publicly listed expression of the space economy that ... You’re Going to Regret Not Buying This ETF Before SpaceX’s IPO

The most talked-about stocks in the Reddit subforum Wallstreetbets were mostly higher in the hours b

Investors could have astronomical opportunities with Rocket Lab and SpaceX.

Rocket Lab’s first quarter was marked by notable execution across both launch and space systems, resulting in a market reaction that reflected confidence in the company’s trajectory. Management attributed the revenue growth to robust demand for Electron and HASTE launches, a record number of launch contracts signed, and expansion in satellite platforms and subsystems. CEO Peter Beck cited the company’s “record backlog, record cash position and record launch contracts across Electron, HASTE and N

Rocket Lab has announced the acquisition of Motiv Space Systems, a specialist in space robotics and precision mechanisms. The deal brings flight proven robotic systems used on missions such as Mars rovers directly into Rocket Lab’s in house capabilities. This move is intended to support more complex lunar and planetary missions and expand offerings for government and commercial customers. Rocket Lab (NasdaqGS:RKLB) is pushing further into space infrastructure and defense services by adding...

Stocks were mostly higher this week as investors were reminded that earnings are the signal; inflation and geopolitics is noise

Space stocks all look expensive ahead of the SpaceX IPO, but some are better bets than others.

Rocket Lab Corp. CFO Adam Spice says a potential SpaceX IPO could be a defining moment for publicly traded space stocks, forcing investors to separate true operators from companies simply riding the space label. The Rocket Lab CFO spoke directly...

A major analyst just made the bull case for Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:LUNR). On May 15, Canaccord raised its price target on LUNR to $41 from $24 while keeping a Buy rating. The firm cited a bottom-line inflection in the latest quarter and two government catalysts: NASA’s lunar “moon base” initiative (Andromeda) and the Golden Dome ... Canaccord Just Hiked Intuitive Machines Price Target to $41: NASA Moon Base, Golden Dome Power Bull Case

Aerospace, defense stocks trade near buy point in mixed week for the sector. Boeing eases from entry on China orders, delivery report.

FEATURE SpaceX has a busy handful of days ahead. For starters, Elon Musk’s rocket company is expected to give an update on its hotly anticipated IPO. The company’s S-1 initial public offering registration statement could become public as soon as next week, according to a CNBC report on Thursday.

This space stock has never soared so high.

The space stocks might be about to enter their most exciting period to date, with SpaceX readying for an IPO that is going to spark a tidal wave across the broad market. Could Elon Musk’s $1.75 trillion (or maybe $2 trillion) empire change the way that investors view the space stocks? As things like satellite ... After a Breakout Quarter, Rocket Lab Is Starting To Look Like an Interesting SpaceX Rival

RTX just found itself a great partner to help build the Golden Dome.

Space stocks have been on a rally since news of SpaceX's IPO dropped in March, and that rally shows no signs of stopping.

All of a sudden, investors love Redwire stock.

While record-breaking rallies in tech push the US market (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) to new heights in 2026, are retail investors still as engaged with these market dynamics that come with these massive valuations? Yahoo Finance Senior Reporters Ines Ferré and Brooke DiPalma comment on the latest trends in retail trading activity observed by JPMorgan.

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RKLB's HASTE, built off Electron tech, targets fast, flexible hypersonic tests as defense demand rises, widening its role beyond satellites.

New Street Research launched coverage of 10 space stocks on Wednesday. The broker call four of the stocks buys.

Rocket Lab stock costs more than 80 times sales. It just bought a space subsidiary for maybe as little as 1.5 times sales.

Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) jumped 12% in the morning session after the company continued to see positive momentum following a stellar first-quarter earnings report and subsequent analyst price target upgrades.

Rocket Lab Hits Fresh High as Wall Street Backs Space Stock Breakout

Rocket Lab stock is blasting higher as investors bet on the growing demand for Neutron launches, which could position it as a serious competitor in the medium-lift rocket market.

Space stocks advance on reports SpaceX, Google are in discussions for an orbital data center launch partnership. Intuitive Machines results are due.

When anyone needs advice on hypersonics, they turn to Rocket Lab for help.

Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) jumped 30.6% in the afternoon session after it reported strong first-quarter 2026 results that beat revenue expectations and provided exceptionally bullish guidance for the upcoming quarter.