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RTX Corporation (RTX) surged 7.3% on July 23 following its second-quarter 2026 earnings release, even as the S&P 500 declined 1.2% on the same day. That single-day outperformance marked one of the sharpest divergences for a company of RTX’s scale in recent memory, drawing immediate attention from Wall Street analysts. Morgan Stanley responded swiftly, raising…
AST SpaceMobile Inc. (ASTS) shares climbed approximately 1.7% on Friday afternoon after the company provided a fresh update on its BlueBird satellite program. The stock initially jumped around 4% in early Friday trading before pulling back from those highs as the session progressed. AST SpaceMobile confirmed that BlueBird satellites 11, 12 and 13 are “stacked…
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) delivered stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, driven by broad-based sales growth, improved operating performance, and the recognition of tariff refunds. Net sales climbed 8% year over year to $1.6 billion, while adjusted earnings per share surged 34% to $1.56 for the quarter. Chairman and CEO David Foulkes noted that the results marked the…
Investors hunting for exposure to the booming commercial space sector are increasingly weighing two high-profile names against each other in 2026. AST SpaceMobile is building the first space-based cellular network designed to work with standard, unmodified smartphones carried by everyday consumers. Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated space company combining a proven launch record with…
AST SpaceMobile launched its next-generation BlueBird 11, 12, and 13 satellites on August 5, 2026, lifting off from Cape Canaveral aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The launch further expands the company’s space-based cellular broadband constellation, which is specifically engineered to connect directly to ordinary smartphones without specialized hardware. The new satellites nearly double peak…
RTX Corporation (RTX) and Redwire Corporation (RDW) are both capitalizing on growing defense budgets, rising geopolitical tensions, and expanding space exploration investments. While both companies operate within the aerospace and defense industry, they serve distinct market segments and present very different financial profiles for investors. RTX is a diversified aerospace and defense leader with deep…
Two space infrastructure companies are attracting serious investor attention in 2026, each pursuing radically different but equally ambitious visions for the future of space commerce. AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) is building a direct-to-cellular broadband network capable of delivering calls, texts, data, and live video streaming directly to standard mobile phones. The company’s Block 2 BlueBird satellites…
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) has confirmed August 5 as the launch date for its next three BlueBird satellites, using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The upcoming mission will deploy BlueBird satellites 11, 12, and 13 into low Earth orbit, continuing the company’s push toward commercial satellite coverage. BlueBird satellites are significantly larger than competing Starlink…
Pratt & Whitney, a business unit of RTX (NYSE: RTX), has been awarded a nearly $1.3 billion undefinitized contract covering F135 engine spare parts. The contract is structured as an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity agreement, commonly referred to as an IDIQ, providing flexible funding for a range of operational needs. Funding from the deal will…
Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) has endured a turbulent stretch in 2026, with shares down 36.37% over the past month after peaking at a 52-week high of $151. The stock now trades around $64.68, sitting well above its 52-week low of $37.57 but reflecting sector rotation and dilution fears tied to the pending $8 billion Iridium…