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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) is pushing aggressively to expand its constellation of BlueBird satellites, with several already operating in orbit after a recent launch. The company successfully launched BlueBirds 8, 9, and 10 in June 2026, marking a meaningful step forward in its broader ambition to deliver space-based cellular broadband globally. AST SpaceMobile is now targeting…
The Zacks Aerospace-Defense industry continues to benefit from rising global defense spending, military modernization initiatives, and intensifying geopolitical tensions worldwide. Demand for advanced defense systems and long-term procurement programs is accelerating as governments prioritize national security investments across multiple regions. Commercial aviation adds another layer of opportunity, with global air passenger demand expected to more…
The question of when to claim Social Security benefits is one of the most consequential financial decisions Americans face as they approach retirement age. Conventional financial wisdom has long urged workers to delay claiming Social Security until age 70, when monthly benefits reach their maximum possible payout under current rules. Waiting until 70 can increase…
IQM Quantum Computers, the Finland-based superconducting quantum computing firm, has officially begun trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker IQMX. The listing follows a completed business combination with Real Asset Acquisition Corp., making IQM the first European quantum computing company to trade on a major U.S. exchange. IQM received approximately 198.7 million…
When deciding whether to claim Social Security early or late, most advice focuses narrowly on maximizing the total lifetime benefit received from the government. But one critical question gets far less attention: what happens to your investment portfolio while you wait for those larger monthly checks? If you delay claiming until age 70, you will…
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares edged lower in Friday afternoon trading despite the company announcing a key milestone in its satellite deployment program. BlueBird 11 has arrived at Cape Canaveral, Florida, ahead of its planned first-half August orbital launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite communications company confirmed the development in a post on…
BAE Systems (BAESY) is deepening its foothold in the global armored vehicle market, leveraging a broad portfolio of advanced combat platforms and decades of military ground systems expertise. The company designs and produces highly survivable tracked and amphibious combat vehicles that serve the U.S. military and allied nations across a range of battlefield roles. A…
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is set to testify before the House Financial Services Committee on July 14, followed by the Senate Banking Committee on July 15. The back-to-back appearances mark Warsh’s inaugural semiannual monetary policy address to Congress since taking over as Fed chair. It has been more than a month since Warsh assumed…
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) has been removed from the Russell 2500 Index, along with the Russell 2500 Growth and Russell 2500 Value benchmarks, a move that carries real consequences for index-linked investor positioning. The removal from major Russell benchmarks can trigger automatic selling from funds that track those indexes, adding technical pressure on top of existing…
L3Harris Technologies (LHX) is aggressively expanding its footprint in the counter-unmanned systems market through a growing lineup of advanced drone defense technologies. As unmanned aerial systems proliferate across military and commercial sectors, L3Harris is positioning itself to meet demand with affordable, rapidly deployable solutions capable of detecting, tracking, and neutralizing drone threats. A centerpiece of…