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SpaceX’s decision to wind down Falcon 9 commercial operations is reshaping the competitive landscape for space stocks heading into September 2026. AST SpaceMobile (ASTS), Rocket Lab (RKLB), SpaceX (SPCX), and Intuitive Machines (LUNR) are each positioned differently as Falcon 9 capacity shifts away from commercial payloads. LUNR has led the group in August with a…
Rising global defense budgets and demand for advanced military technologies continue to fuel growth across the aerospace and defense sector, lifting companies like RTX Corporation (RTX) and L3Harris Technologies (LHX). Both companies maintain solid defense portfolios and are well-positioned to capitalize on military modernization programs and escalating geopolitical tensions worldwide. RTX stands out with a…
Roth conversions are a powerful tax planning tool, but many retirees wonder whether age and wealth eventually make them less worthwhile. For a couple aged 84 and 77 with $8 million in savings, the question carries significant financial weight and deserves careful consideration. At their wealth level, required minimum distributions from traditional retirement accounts are…
The Baby Boomer generation has long cast a long shadow over the American economy, and that shadow shows no signs of shrinking anytime soon. A metaphor coined in 1974 described the 76 million Baby Boomers as a “pig in the python,” a generational bulge squeezing through America’s economic system with lasting consequences. When Boomers flooded…
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. (DKS) plunged nearly 31% on Tuesday, marking the worst single-day stock performance in the company’s history as a publicly traded retailer. Shares closed at $124.31, a $55.20 drop from Monday’s closing price, after the company reported a disappointing second quarter and slashed its full-year outlook. The retailer now expects net sales…
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS) announced Tuesday that Chief Financial Officer John Markovich is retiring and resigning from his position effective September 2, 2026. The Palo Alto-based company describes itself as the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software, and services. Markovich spent five years at D-Wave, during which he…
Zacks Research Daily has released its latest analyst reports, spotlighting 16 major stocks with particular focus on Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B), Roche Holding AG (RHHBY), and RTX Corp. (RTX). Shares of Berkshire Hathaway have gained 2.5% over the past year, trailing the Zacks Insurance – Property and Casualty industry’s gain of 4.4% during the same period….
Meta Platforms (META) could be sitting on a massive untapped revenue stream that most investors have yet to fully appreciate, according to a leading Wall Street analyst. Evercore ISI analyst Mark Mahaney raised his Meta price target to $860 per share from $820, citing a significant AI compute monetization opportunity the market has largely ignored….
Aurora Innovation (NASDAQ: AUR) is drawing attention from market analysts who see the autonomous trucking company as a strong long-term contender in a rapidly developing sector. The company has been building out its driverless trucking platform with a focus on commercial freight operations across major highway corridors in the United States. Aurora’s technology stack includes…
SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) stock jumped 3% to $139.06 midday Tuesday, breaking sharply higher while the broader space sector sat largely unmoved. The Procure Space ETF (NASDAQ: UFO) gained just 0.1% to $44.71, well behind the single-name move SpaceX was driving across the sector on Tuesday. The Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) rose 0.64% to $710.82,…