A new generation of futuristic, high-flying tech stocks has been cut down by roughly 60% from its highs. That is enough damage to start looking for opportunity — but not enough to make every stock a bargain.
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) is back in focus after securing a multi year U.S. government contract worth $266 million for 12 suborbital launches, with options for six more using its Electron and HASTE rockets. See our latest analysis for Rocket Lab. Rocket Lab’s share price has been under pressure recently, with a 30-day share price return down 30.45% and the year-to-date share price return down 8.21%. At the same time, the 1-year total shareholder return is 41.91%, so recent weakness contrasts with a...
The Nasdaq slowly sold off throughout the day as the market awaited new information from Alphabet and Tesla after hours, today, July 22, 2026.
The dip in price is a potential buying opportunity, but volatility isn't likely to subside anytime soon.
Rocket Lab built its name launching small rockets from a remote pad in New Zealand, a company founded by Peter Beck in 2006 with a fraction of the budget of its bigger rivals. Lately, its biggest headlines have come from a rocket that has not flown yet. Neutron, the medium lift vehicle designed to ...
Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre breaks down the recent pullback in tech stocks, explaining why some names may look like attractive opportunities. However, Blikre cautions investors, comparing the current slump to pandemic-era market moves that ultimately failed to bounce back.
The award covers 12 launches from Alaska with six options, running through 2028
Rocket Lab stock gains on a major contract with the US Space Force. Here’s why RKLB shares are worth buying following the announcement.
Rocket Lab secured a $266-million firm-fixed-price U.S. Air Force contract on Tuesday.
Cathie Wood just called SpaceX the most important company in history and started buying a 38% dip that has a $116 billion share unlock waiting on the other side. Her actual thesis has almost nothing to do with rockets.
Rocket Lab USA Inc (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares rose about 3% on Wednesday after the company secured a $266 million contract from the US Air Force and US Space Force to provide suborbital launch services. The firm-fixed-price contract covers the launch of 12 suborbital vehicles, with options for six...
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Rocket Lab lands multiyear launch contract, sending shares sharply higher
Revenue beats expectations as acquisition costs weigh on profitIridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) reported second-quarter 2026 results on Wednesday that topped revenue expectations but fell short on earnings, as costs related to its pending acquisition by Rocket Lab weighed on profitability.
Rocket Lab (NasdaqGS:RKLB) has been awarded a US$266 million contract by the U.S. Space Force. The contract covers 12 suborbital launches. The award positions Rocket Lab as a key provider within national security space programs. Rocket Lab operates in both launch services and space infrastructure, an area that continues to draw government and defense attention. This new U.S. Space Force contract offers investors an additional concrete data point on how the company is being used within...
Goldman Sachs is optimistic on the long-term space sector, citing opportunities in satellites, defense and industry "picks-and-shovels."
The latest award adds to Rocket Lab’s recent space and defense contracts as traders track the company’s momentum.
Any further developmental delays could start taking a longer-term toll.
Shares of space stocks are catching a bid Tuesday as the sector rebounds from recent weakness. AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) stock leads the move with a 12% gain to $64. SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) shares are up 7% to $128, Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE) stock is rallying 6% to $2.73, and Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) stock is rallying 5% to ... AST SpaceMobile Catapults 12%, SpaceX Rises 7%, Virgin Galactic and Rocket Lab Rally as Space Stock Trade Takes a Risk-on Turn
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In the latest trading session, Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) closed at $65.74, marking a -2.78% move from the previous day.
Rocket Lab has dropped about 5% year-to-date, with retail investors eying the stock to return to $100 levels.
The space upstart is seeing its share price fall quickly.
Large-cap stocks usually command their industries because they have the scale to drive market trends. The flip side though is that their sheer size can limit growth as expanding further becomes an increasingly challenging task.
Rocket Lab shares cratered over 37% in a single month, yet retail investors on Reddit are fighting over whether this is the dip of the decade or a trap. The answer depends on one rocket that has not launched yet.