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Rocket Lab Rises on NASA Selection; Microsoft Down on Tech Selloff | Stock Movers
On this episode of Stock Movers with Alexis Christoforous: - US chipmaker Onsemi (ON) has agreed to buy Synaptics (SYNA), a firm that specializes in semiconductors for smart devices, in an all-stock deal that values the company at about 6.2 billion. - Rocket Lab (RKLB) shares rise as the space firm says NASA selected it to provide three Electron launches for two missions, PolSIR and TSIS-2, from early 2027. - Microsoft (MSFT) shares are down, with the software giant extending a recent selloff. The stock is down more than 20 this month, putting it on track for its biggest one-month percentage drop since December 2000 (Source: Bloomberg)
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Foreign Policy Journal
· Jul 10, 2026
Three Space Economy Stocks (NASDAQ: RKLB, ASTS, LUNR) Face Sharp Pullbacks But Expanding Pipelines Signal Long-Term Opportunity
The space economy is moving from a science-driven endeavor into a genuine revenue-generating industry, with sector leaders experiencing notable share price declines over the past month. Despite the selloff, contract pipelines, spectrum positions, and government awards across the three companies continue to expand, presenting a potentially favorable risk/reward entry point. Investors should treat these names [] The post Three Space Economy Stocks (NASDAQ: RKLB, ASTS, LUNR) Face Sharp Pullbacks But Expanding Pipelines Signal Long-Term Opportunity appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.
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· Jun 22, 2026
Is Rocket Lab Stock a Buy After the SpaceX IPO?
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The Next Web
· Jun 29, 2026
Rocket Lab buys Iridium for $8bn in a bet to become a smaller Starlink
For most of its life Rocket Lab has sold the picks and shovels of the space economy: small rockets, satellite buses, components for other people’s missions. It has now decided that selling the tools is not as valuable as owning the mine. The company agreed to acquire Iridium Communications for about 8bn, paying 54 per [] This story continues at The Next Web
Sweden Herald
· Jun 23, 2026
Down on Wall Street - heavy for technology companies
Down on Wall Street - heavy for technology companies
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