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The space economy is no longer a distant promise — it is real, growing, and increasingly accessible to everyday investors looking beyond private giants. SpaceX remains the dominant name in the sector, but its private status locks out most retail and institutional investors seeking direct equity exposure to the booming industry. Stifel analyst Jonathan Siegmann…
Defense sector investors are sizing up two of the industry’s biggest names as valuations come into sharper focus in mid-2026. General Dynamics (GD) and RTX (RTX) both operate in the aerospace and defense space, making them natural comparison points for value-oriented portfolios. Both stocks currently carry a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), reflecting positive revisions…
Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA) has just received a high-profile endorsement from CNBC’s Jim Cramer following its spinoff from Honeywell Technologies (NASDAQ: HON). The newly independent company began trading after Honeywell completed its separation on June 29, 2026, creating a standalone aerospace pure-play with a long operational history. Cramer spotlighted HONA during a Mad Dash segment,…
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) has secured a $1.57 million grant from the US National Science Foundation, strengthening its position in the rapidly evolving quantum computing sector. The grant was officially awarded on June 30, marking a significant milestone for the company as it deepens its involvement in federally supported quantum research initiatives. The funding…
The Strait of Hormuz crisis has demonstrated for the first time that a maritime chokepoint can be weaponized for cash extraction as much as for military leverage. When Iran attempted to impose transit tolls on ships this spring, Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed the move as illegal, stating “No country is allowed to charge…
Vodafone Ireland used AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird satellites to successfully run voice and data services for emergency communications across Europe. The test demonstrated that frontline responders could maintain connectivity even when ground-based networks were completely unavailable. The result marks a significant operational milestone for AST SpaceMobile (NasdaqGS: ASTS), shifting the company’s story from theoretical capability to…
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) has been selected to receive a $1,566,250 grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation through its National Quantum Virtual Laboratory program. The funding connects D-Wave to the ERASE project, which stands for Erasure Qubits and Dynamic Circuits for Quantum Advantage, targeting foundational fault-tolerant quantum computing technologies. D-Wave describes itself as…
Lockheed Martin (LMT), the world’s largest defense contractor, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion, deepening its undersea warfare capabilities. Ultra Maritime specializes in anti-submarine warfare, bringing advanced sonar, torpedo defense, and autonomous sensing technologies into LMT’s Rotary and Mission Systems division. The acquisition signals Lockheed’s strategic push to deliver…
TTRF Capital Ltd has initiated a new stake in IREN Limited (IREN), according to a July 6, 2026 SEC filing disclosing the firm’s latest portfolio moves. The investment firm acquired 66,817 shares of the data center and Bitcoin mining company during the quarter, representing a 2.0% allocation of its reportable equity assets. The net position…
TTRF Capital has initiated a new position in Nebius Group (NASDAQ: NBIS), an AI infrastructure provider, making it the fund’s single largest holding. The stock has quadrupled over the past year, reflecting surging investor appetite for companies building the physical backbone of artificial intelligence computing. Nebius Group N.V. is a technology company focused on building…