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Rocket Lab Secures Three-Launch Deal With Japan-Based iQPS; Shares Rise

Rocket Lab (RKLB) said Thursday it signed an agreement with Japan-based iQPS, or Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, for three launches on its orbital rocket Electron.Financial terms were not disclosed.The missions are scheduled to begin in late 2027, with each launch deploying one QPS-SAR satellite into a 575-kilometer low Earth orbit that will continue the build out of iQPS' constellation.Rocket Lab shares were more than 7% higher in Thursday trading.Price: $62.85, Change: $+4.25, Percent Change: +7.25%

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Update: Rocket Lab Shares Rise After Winning $266 Million Air Force Contract for Suborbital Launch

(Updates with the latest stock price movement in the headline and first paragraph.)Rocket Lab (RKLB) shares rose 1.5% in Wednesday trading, a day after the company won an Air Force contract.The company was awarded a $266 million firm-fixed-price completion contract for suborbital launch vehicles, the US Department of Defense said Tuesday.Work for the Air Force project is expected to be completed by Dec.31, 2028, according to a statement.Price: $70.12, Change: $+1.00, Percent Change: +1.45%

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Top Midday Stories: Trump Threatens Retaliation for Attacks in Strait of Hormuz; AMD to Supply MI450 GPUs to Anthropic

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 Index were up, while the Nasdaq Composite were down in late-morning trading Wednesday as the US and Iran continued to exchange attacks and threats in the Middle East.President Trump issued another warning against Iran, threatening to retaliate against every attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. "From this point forward, any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether it be by Missile, Rocket, Drone, or any other device or weapon, the United States will bomb and destroy ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT, including those located next to, or in, the Capital City of Tehran," Trump said in a post on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen are prepared to attack vessels transiting the Red Sea's southern access point, which is an alternative route to the Strait of Hormuz, according to a CNBC report citing the Joint Maritime Information Center.In company news, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Anthropic are collaborating deploy up to 2 gigawatts of AMD Instinct MI450 Series GPUs in AMD Helios rack-scale systems, with the first deployment planned for the first half of next year, AMD said Wednesday. The companies have also launched a multi-year engineering collaboration to use Anthropic's Claude models to optimize workloads for AMD Instinct GPUs and accelerate development of AMD's ROCm software. AMD shares were up 2.1% around midday.Philip Morris International (PM) reported Q2 adjusted earnings Wednesday of $2.20 per diluted share, up from $1.91 a year earlier and above the FactSet consensus analyst estimate of $2.03. Q2 net revenue was $11.19 billion, up from $10.14 billion a year ago and above the FactSet consensus of $10.60 billion. For Q3, the company said it expects adjusted EPS of $2.20 to $2.25. Analysts expect $2.42. For full-year 2026, Philip Morris updated its adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $8.26 to $8.41, down from its previous guidance of $8.36 to $8.51. Analysts expect $8.36. The company's total shipment volume for the quarter increased by 2.5% to 205.2 billion units, buoyed by growth of 7.5% in smoke-free products. Shipment volume for cigarettes was up 1.1%, while electronic vapor jumped 55%. Heated tobacco unit shipment volume climbed 7.6% to 41.8 billion units. "With a robust first half under our belt, including continued momentum and strong results in our smoke-free business, we are well positioned to deliver on our full-year targets while investing for future growth," Chief Executive Jacek Olczak said. Philip Morris shares were up 2.7%.GE Vernova (GEV) reported Q2 earnings Wednesday of $2.47 per diluted share, up from $1.86 a year earlier and below the FactSet consensus analyst estimate of $3.18. Q2 total revenue was $11.10 billion, up from $9.11 billion a year ago and above the FactSet consensus of $10.80 billion. For 2026, the company increased its 2026 revenue guidance to a range of $45.5 billion to $46.5 billion, up from the previous outlook of $44.5 billion to $45.5 billion. Analysts expect $45.43 billion. GE Vernova shares were down 6.6%.Rocket Lab (RKLB) was awarded a $266 million firm-fixed-price completion contract for suborbital launch vehicles, the US Department of Defense said late Tuesday. Work for the Air Force project is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2028. Rocket Lab shares were up 5%.AT&T (T) reported Q2 adjusted earnings Wednesday of $0.65 per diluted share, up from $0.54 a year earlier and above the FactSet consensus analyst estimate of $0.59. Q2 operating revenue was $31.56 billion, up from $30.85 billion a year ago and below the FactSet consensus of $31.80 billion. For full-year 2026, the company said it continues to expect adjusted EPS of $2.25 to $2.35. Analysts polled by FactSet are looking for $2.32. The company said it "delivered a record quarter for combined fiber and fixed wireless net adds and its strongest consumer postpaid wireless account growth in more than three years." AT&T added 432,000 net postpaid phone subscribers in the quarter, higher than the consensus on FactSet for 338,500 additions. Further, revenue in the advanced connectivity segment rose 4.1% to $28.62 billion, driven by a gain of 5.1% in services, while wireless service revenue grew 3.3%, buoyed by retail subscribers in underpenetrated categories and converged accounts, as well as pricing actions. AT&T shares were up 3.2%.Repligen (RGEN) has agreed to acquire BioLife Solutions (BLFS) in a deal valued at $1.5 billion, the companies said Wednesday. BioLife shareholders will receive $11.25 per share in cash and 0.1442 Repligen shares, valuing BioLife at $31 per share, or about $1.5 billion, representing a 24% premium to its 90-day volume-weighted average share price, under the agreement. Repligen said the deal is expected to be accretive to revenue growth, adjusted margins and adjusted earnings per share, with at least $20 million in cost synergies in the first year. The transaction is expected to close in Q4. Repligen shares were up 3.5%, while BioLife shares were up 7.5%.Price: $555.06, Change: $+10.63, Percent Change: +1.95%

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Stocks Fall Pre-Bell Ahead of Alphabet, Tesla Earnings
US Markets

Stocks Fall Pre-Bell Ahead of Alphabet, Tesla Earnings

The main US stock measures were pointing lower in Wednesday's premarket activity as investors await the latest financial results of technology giants Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA) and monitor the ongoing Middle East conflict.The S&P 500 declined 0.3%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down 0.1% and the Nasdaq was off 0.7% before the opening bell. The indexes ended Tuesday trading higher following a three-day slump.Google parent Alphabet and electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla are scheduled to report their quarterly earnings after the markets close, along with Texas Instruments (TXN), IBM (IBM), ServiceNow (NOW) and CSX (CSX).Philip Morris International (PM), GE Vernova (GE), AT&T (T), Northern Trust (NTRS) and RPM International (RPM) are expected to post their results before the bell, among others.West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained 4.2% to $87.91 a barrel in premarket action, while Brent increased 4.1% to $94.76.The US Central Command said Tuesday its forces completed another round of strikes against Iran as part of attempts to degrade its ability to threaten commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.At the ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting in the Philippines on Wednesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran of not being serious about peace talks with the US, CNBC reported.Rubio reportedly said a key sticking point in talks with Iran was Tehran's demand for the right to control traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that allowing any country to control an international waterway would set a dangerous precedent.Treasury yields were mixed before the open, with the two-year rate down 0.1 basis points to 4.26% while the 10-year rate inclined 0.2 basis points to 4.63%.In a social media post on Tuesday, President Donald Trump said the import of all generic drugs into the US will be subject to zero tariffs for a two-year period, effective Aug. 1. Tariffs on the drugs would then rise to 100% for one year before increasing to 200% thereafter, according to Trump."This is done in order to reshore generic pharmaceutical production into America, with a penalty to those companies that decide not to build plant and equipment within the stated period of time given to them," Trump said.Wednesday's economic calendar has the weekly mortgage applications bulletin at 7 am ET, followed by the weekly EIA domestic petroleum inventories report at 10:30 am.Shares of Super Micro Computer (SMCI) jumped 17% before the bell after the company said it received more than $60 billion in new orders during its fiscal fourth quarter and raised its gross margin outlook. Dell Technologies gained 4.6% after closing the previous session up 6%.Alaska Air (ALK) decreased 1.3% as the airline issued a downbeat third-quarter earnings outlook and swung to a second-quarter loss. Rocket Lab (RKLB) advanced 4.5%.Gold traded up 1.2% at $4,124 per troy ounce, while bitcoin was down 0.7% at $65,922.

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Rocket Lab Wins $266 Million Air Force Contract for Suborbital Launch

Rocket Lab (RKLB) was awarded a $266 million firm-fixed-price completion contract for suborbital launch vehicles, the US Department of Defense said Tuesday.Work for the Air Force project is expected to be completed by Dec.31, 2028, according to a statement.

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Research

Piper Sandler Initiates Rocket Lab at Neutral With $83 Price Target

Rocket Lab (RKLB) has an average rating of buy and mean price target of $119.07, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)

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Insider Trading

Rocket Lab Insider Sold Shares Worth $286,410,196, According to a Recent SEC Filing

Peter Beck, Director, Chief Executive Officer, on July 06, 2026, sold 3,275,779 shares in Rocket Lab (RKLB) for $286,410,196. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Beck has control over a total of 2,216,151 common shares of the company, with 491,930 shares held directly and 1,724,221 controlled indirectly.SEC Filing:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819994/000200101126000109/xslF345X05/edgardoc.xml

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Stocks Rise Pre-Bell as Markets Head for Strong Second-Quarter Finish
US Markets

Stocks Rise Pre-Bell as Markets Head for Strong Second-Quarter Finish

The benchmark US stock measures rose before the bell Tuesday as markets head toward a strong finish to the second quarter.The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq edged up 0.1% each in premarket activity, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.2%. The indexes finished the previous trading session in the green, with the Dow hitting a fresh all-time high.The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite were headed for their best quarter in six years, while the Dow was on track for its best quarterly gain since 2022, Reuters reported.US markets will be closed on Friday in observance of the Independence Day holiday, which falls on a Saturday this year.Markets were buoyed after the US Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump's request to overturn a lower court's ruling that prevented him from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.In August 2025, Trump attempted to fire Cook over mortgage fraud allegations. Cook challenged the decision in a federal court, which issued a temporary restraining order that blocked the attempted removal.Iran reportedly said Monday that no talks were scheduled with the US in the coming days, despite Trump saying Washington will meet with Tehran in Qatar on Tuesday. Both sides recently engaged in attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz, but agreed to pause hostilities to continue talks on a peace deal reached earlier in the month.West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose 0.3% to $70.97 a barrel before the opening bell, while Brent ticked up 0.1% to $73.22.Tuesday's economic calendar has the Case-Shiller Home Price Index and the Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price Index, both for April, at 9 am ET. The Chicago purchasing managers' index for June posts at 9:45 am, followed by the consumer confidence report for the same month at 10 am.The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey for May is also out at 10 am. Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack is scheduled to speak at 10:40 am.Treasury yields were down in premarket action, with the two-year rate retreating 0.5 basis points to 4.1% and the 10-year rate off 0.7 basis point to 4.37%.Shares of AeroVironment (AVAV) jumped 24% pre-bell as the drone maker reported stronger-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results and issued an upbeat full-year revenue outlook at the midpoint. Super Micro Computer (SMCI) rebounded 1.9% following an 8.1% drop at the close of Monday.Rocket Lab (RKLB) rose 3.3% after closing the previous session up 16%. The company recently agreed to acquire satellite communications provider Iridium Communications (IRDM) in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $8 billion to create a vertically-integrated space company.Sportswear giant Nike (NKE) and beer and wine company Constellation Brands (STZ) are expected to release their latest quarterly results after the markets close.Gold inched higher at $4,040 per troy ounce, while bitcoin fell 1.7% to $59,275.

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Asia Markets

Update: Communication Services Helps Boost US Equity Indexes; Crude Oil Advances Amid Mixed Messaging on Iran Meeting

(Updates with index/price moves and geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes rose amid standout gains in communication services and consumer discretionary, and as crude oil advanced amid mixed messaging regarding a meeting to be held on Tuesday between Washington and Tehran in Doha, Qatar.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.1% to 25,820.14, the S&P 500 advanced 1.2% to 7,440.43, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.6% to 52,182.74 on Monday.Technology was among the top three gainers, while materials led the decliners. Tesla (TSLA) and Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) were among the top 20 gainers in a category with a market capitalization of over $200 billion. The group's and the S&P 500 index's leader remained Corning (GLW), trading up 16% at the close.In geopolitical news, the United States and Iran on Monday separately announced they will send delegations to Qatar this week, though Tehran insisted it has not agreed to meet with the US "at any level" after attacks across the Persian Gulf over the weekend challenged negotiations to end the war, the Associated Press reported.Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, reiterated that "Tehran retains exclusive authority over traffic through the Strait of Hormuz under the preliminary peace agreement, leaving the risk of renewed supply disruptions elevated," Saxo Bank said in a note. Marine traffic through the strait has modestly picked up in the last 36 hours, CNN cited ship tracking data."Disputes over key provisions of the memorandum of understanding -- particularly around control and potential costs for transit through Hormuz -- mean the situation remains fragile and risks to regional stability persist," Jim Reid, global head of macro research at Deutsche Bank, said in the note.Meanwhile, fighting between Hezbollah and Israel continued in Lebanon over the weekend despite a recent agreement between the countries, CNN reported Monday. Iran has demanded a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon as part of a final deal with the US.The front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent rose 1.1% to $72.78 per barrel, and the US West Texas Intermediate climbed 1.8% to $70.47 per barrel.Most US Treasury yields rose, with the two-year up 1.9 basis points to 4.11%. The 10-year rate was slightly higher at 4.38%.Gold futures slumped 1.6% to $4,029.5, and silver futures dropped 1.5% to $58.31.In economic news, the Dallas Fed's monthly manufacturing index fell to zero in June from 0.4 in May, missing expectations for an increase to 1.0. The other manufacturing readings already released indicate expansion.In company news, Rocket Lab (RKLB) agreed to acquire satellite communications provider Iridium Communications (IRDM) in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $8 billion to create a vertically integrated space company. Shares of Rocket Lab soared almost 16%, making it the Nasdaq's second-biggest gainer.Meanwhile, UBS adjusted Astera Labs' (ALAB) price target to $400 from $205 while maintaining its neutral stock rating. Astera's shares were up more than 16%, the top gainer on the Nasdaq.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Tech Stocks Gain Late Afternoon

Tech stocks were higher late Monday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) rising 2.3% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) adding 2.9%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index gained 3.4%.In corporate news, Astera Labs (ALAB) shares jumped 15% after UBS adjusted the company's price target to $400 from $205 while maintaining its neutral stock rating.Rocket Lab (RKLB) agreed to acquire satellite communications provider Iridium Communications (IRDM) in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $8 billion to create a vertically-integrated space company. Rocket Lab shares climbed 16%, and Iridium surged 24%.Meta Platforms (META) is strictly limiting the use of Anthropic's Claude code and OpenAI's Codex by its engineers in its applied AI engineering division, The Information reported, citing internal guidelines it reviewed. Meta shares were up 2.9%.Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) plans to unveil a discussion draft of a bill that seeks to address the rapid rise of AI agents and the impact on the confidentiality of users' private information, The Information reported Monday, citing the draft, which it viewed. The legislation draft also seeks to determine whether massive platforms like Meta Platforms and Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google can throttle other services' agents, the report said. Alphabet shares were up 4.9%.

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Top Midday Gainers

Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC) said late Friday it agreed to acquire Best Praise International for about $10.8 million.Shares of Universe Pharmaceuticals almost quadrupled as intraday trading volume catapulted to over 47.6 million from a daily average of about 362,000.Decoy Therapeutics (DCOY) agreed to a private placement of about $3.5 million with a single healthcare-focused institutional investor, according to its statement late Friday.Shares soared 87% amid a surge in intraday trading volume to over 11.7 million from a daily average of roughly 19,000.Rocket Lab (RKLB) agreed to acquire satellite communications provider Iridium Communications (IRDM) in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $8 billion to create a vertically integrated space company, the companies said in a joint statement on Monday.Shares of Rocket Lab jumped 15% following an increase in intraday trading volume to over 28 million from a daily average of about 27.5 million.Price: $12.10, Change: $+9.14, Percent Change: +308.78%

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Sectors

Sector Update: Tech Stocks Rise Monday Afternoon

Tech stocks were higher Monday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) rising 1.9% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) adding 3%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor index gained 3.1%.In corporate news, Rocket Lab (RKLB) agreed to acquire satellite communications provider Iridium Communications (IRDM) in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $8 billion to create a vertically-integrated space company. Rocket Lab shares jumped 14%, and Iridium surged 23%.Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) plans to unveil a discussion draft of a bill that seeks to address the rapid rise of AI agents and the impact on the confidentiality of users' private information, The Information reported Monday, citing the draft, which it viewed. The legislation draft also seeks to determine whether massive platforms like Meta Platforms (META) and Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google can throttle other services' agents, the report said. Meta shares were up 2.7%, and Alphabet was rising 4.5%.Apple (AAPL) is seeking White House approval to buy memory chips from CXMT, a blacklisted Chinese firm with alleged ties to the People's Liberation Army, Bloomberg reported Saturday. The company is seeking to reduce costs amid soaring memory chip prices, the report said. Apple shares were down 0.8%.

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Asia Markets

Update: US Equity Indexes Rise as Communication Services Tops Sector Charts, Trump Sends Envoys to Qatar for Iran Talks

(Updates with index/price moves, macroeconomic data, and company/geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes rose amid standout gains in communication services and consumer discretionary in midday trading on Monday, and as a meeting was announced between Washington and Tehran in Doha, Qatar, after both warring sides agreed to halt strikes over the weekend.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.8% to 25,754.6, the S&P 500 rose 1% to 7,425.1, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.5% to 52,157.4.Technology was among the top three gainers intraday. Tesla (TSLA), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), and Meta Platforms (META) were among the top 20 gainers in a category with a market capitalization of over $200 billion. The group's leader was Corning (GLW), trading up 14%.Materials and real estate led the decliners.In geopolitical news, President Donald Trump said the US will meet with Iran in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, after US officials said both sides agreed to "stand down for now" and that negotiations remained on track following strikes over the weekend, CNN reported Monday, adding that Iran has not confirmed that talks will take place.Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, reiterated that "Tehran retains exclusive authority over traffic through the Strait of Hormuz under the preliminary peace agreement, leaving the risk of renewed supply disruptions elevated," Saxo Bank said in a note.The front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent rose 1.9% to $74.01 per barrel, and the US West Texas Intermediate climbed 2.4% to $70.86 per barrel.Most US Treasury yields rose, with the two-year up 2.5 basis points to 4.11%. The 10-year rate was slightly higher at 4.38%.Gold futures slumped 1.4% to $4,038.9, and silver futures dropped 1.8% to $58.18.In economic news, the Dallas Fed's monthly manufacturing index fell to 0.0 in June from 0.4 in May, missing expectations for an increase to 1.0. The other manufacturing readings already released indicate expansion.In company news, Rocket Lab (RKLB) agreed to acquire satellite communications provider Iridium Communications (IRDM) in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $8 billion to create a vertically integrated space company. Shares of Rocket Lab climbed past 15%, making it among the Nasdaq's top gainers.Meanwhile, UBS adjusted Astera Labs' (ALAB) price target to $400 from $205 while maintaining its neutral stock rating. Astera's shares were up 14%, the top gainer on the S&P 500.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Tech

Tech stocks were higher Monday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) rising 1.8% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) adding 2.3%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor index gained 3.1%.In corporate news, Rocket Lab (RKLB) agreed to acquire satellite communications provider Iridium Communications (IRDM) in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $8 billion to create a vertically-integrated space company. Rocket Lab shares jumped 12%, and Iridium surged 22%.

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Top Midday Stories: Comcast Plans to Separate Into Two Publicly Traded Companies; Rocket Lab to Acquire Iridium in $8 Billion Deal

All three major US stock indexes were up in late-morning trading Monday, as the US and Iran once again reportedly agreed to pause hostilities on Sunday.The US Supreme Court on Monday upheld a federal courts injunction preventing President Donald Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook before the conclusion of litigation.In company news, Comcast (CMCSA) plans to separate into two publicly traded companies through a tax-free spin-off of its NBCUniversal and Sky Businesses, the company said Monday. The separation, which is expected to be completed in about a year, would leave Comcast focused on its broadband and wireless operations, while NBCUniversal would include the Sky business along with its media, entertainment, streaming, studio, theme park, film and television assets, the company said. Comcast shares were up 7% around midday.Rocket Lab (RKLB) said Monday it has agreed to acquire Iridium Communications (IRDM) in a cash-and-stock deal with an enterprise value of about $8 billion. Under the agreement, Iridium shareholders will receive $27 in cash plus Rocket Lab stock. The deal is expected to close in mid-2027, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals, the company said. Rocket Lab shares were up 8.7%, while Iridium shares were up 22.1%.Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) said Monday it has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with Lhoist Group subsidiary Lhoist North America for $13.5 billion in cash and shares of Martin Marietta common stock. The deal is expected to close in H2, subject to regulatory approvals, the company said. Martin Marietta shares were down 6%.Amazon's (AMZN) Prime Day discounts generated over $26.4 billion in sales from June 23-26, a 9.3% year-over-year increase, Reuters reported over the weekend, citing Adobe (ADBE) Analytics data. Amazon shares were up about 4%.Price: $24.79, Change: $+1.62, Percent Change: +6.97%

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Rocket Lab to Acquire Iridium Communications in $8 Billion Cash-And-Stock Deal
US Markets

Rocket Lab to Acquire Iridium Communications in $8 Billion Cash-And-Stock Deal

Rocket Lab (RKLB) agreed to acquire satellite communications provider Iridium Communications (IRDM) in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $8 billion to create a vertically-integrated space company.Shareholders of Iridium will receive $27 in cash for each share owned, along with Rocket Lab's stock, valuing the transaction at about $54 per share, the companies said in a joint statement on Monday.The transaction combines Rocket Lab's launch capabilities and satellite manufacturing with Iridium's satellite communications network and spectrum holdings to establish a space company that designs, builds, launches and operates its own constellations, the companies said.Iridium's stock jumped 21% in Monday trading, while Rocket Lab climbed 7.4%."This is a defining moment for the space industry and the start of a new era of strategic, accelerated growth for Rocket Lab and Iridium," Rocket Lab Chief Executive Peter Beck said in the statement. The deal is expected to allow the companies to "unlock entirely new markets," according to Beck.The acquisition offers Rocket Lab immediate access to a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, in line with its vision to expand beyond launch services and spacecraft manufacturing.The company estimates the deal to be "significantly" accretive to its profitability and cash flow generation.The transaction, which requires approval from Iridium's investors and clearance from regulators, is expected to complete in the middle of next year."As the worlds of space and terrestrial communications continue to converge, more critical services will depend on space-based capabilities," Iridium CEO Matt Desch said. "We're excited about being able to accelerate the next generation of (Internet of Things), aviation, maritime, (positioning, navigation, and timing), and national security capabilities, and pursue new innovative applications as part of Rocket Lab."Rocket Lab said it has secured commitments for a $3.6 billion loan facility for the deal.In May, Rocket Lab reported a first-quarter net loss that narrowed from the year before, while revenue increased to $200.3 million from $122.6 million. A month earlier, Iridium recorded an annual decline in its first-quarter net income, while revenue grew.Price: $91.50, Change: $+6.96, Percent Change: +8.23%

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Monday Amid Hopes for Renewed US-Iran Diplomacy

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 1%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 1.3% in Monday's premarket activity, amid optimism around renewed diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.8%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 1% before the start of regular trading.The Dallas Fed manufacturing survey for June will be released at 10:30 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 0.7%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.1% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) increased by 0.9%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 0.2%.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.5%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.5%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained by 1.2%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.3% higher.Viridian Therapeutics (VRDN) stock was up 8.9% premarket after the company said that its Lumvoa medicine received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to treat thyroid eye disease, an autoimmune disease.Winners and Losers:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.5%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 6% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock was up more than 10% before the opening bell after the company agreed to acquire Iridium Communications (IRDM) in a cash-and-stock deal valuing the satellite operator at an enterprise value of about $8 billion.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.7%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.1% lower.Robinhood Markets (HOOD) shares were 2% higher before the opening bell, extending gains from a 5.6% rise on Friday. Goldman Sachs lifted its price target on the company to $121 from $108, while maintaining a buy rating.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 0.1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.2% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 2%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) gained by 1.3%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 0.9%.Nvidia (NVDA) shares were up 0.8% in premarket activity, after a 1.6% fall at the previous close. Firmus Technologies said over the weekend that Nvidia will supply up to 170,000 artificial intelligence accelerators for its planned AI factory campus in Batam, Indonesia.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.1%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was marginally higher, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) fell 1.5%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained by 0.6%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was up 0.4, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.5% higher.Amazon's (AMZN) shares were up nearly 1% pre-bell after gaining 2.5% at Friday's close. Reuters reported over the weekend that the retailer's Prime Day discounts generated more than $26.4 billion in sales from June 23 to June 26, a 9.3% year-over-year increase.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.1%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.2%.Eni (E) stock was up more than 1% before market open after the company said it has started enhanced gas production off the coast of Libya, in partnership with Libyan National Oil.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained by 1.2% to $70.07 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas retreated by 2.3% to $3.20 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 0.6%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 3% lower.Gold futures for July were down by 1.1% to $4,051.50 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 1.9% to $58.53 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down by 0.6%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.8% lower.

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Rocket Lab Completes 10th Consecutive Satellite Launch for Synspective

Rocket Lab (RKLB) said late Friday it successfully completed its 10th consecutive satellite launch for Japan-based Earth observation firm Synspective.The "Ten Owl Of Ten" mission launched on Electron from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand to a low Earth orbit, according to a statement.A specially-configured Electron fairing was developed for this launch to accommodate the StriX satellite's specific dimensions, the company said.Price: $84.25, Change: $+3.56, Percent Change: +4.41%

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Space Sector's Sell-Off 'Unwarranted' as Long-Term Growth Prospects Intact, KeyBanc Says
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Space Sector's Sell-Off 'Unwarranted' as Long-Term Growth Prospects Intact, KeyBanc Says

The space sector's recent sell-off as Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX) headed to public markets is "unwarranted," with the industry's long-term growth prospects remaining strong, KeyBanc Capital Markets said in a note emailed Monday.SpaceX -- Elon Musk's rocket and satellite company -- surged 20% on Monday after finishing its trading debut on Friday up 19%.Space companies Rocket Lab (RKLB), Firefly Aerospace (FLY) and Intuitive Machines (LUNR) plunged on Friday. The sector sold off sharply over the weeks leading up to SpaceX's Nasdaq debut, KeyBanc said."We think this (sell-off) is unwarranted and largely systematic in nature, as funds make room for the space behemoth," KeyBanc analyst Michael Leshock said. "The same macro drivers that drove the space sector's growth over the past two years have only accelerated and are not contingent on whether (SpaceX) is a publicly traded company."The brokerage said the sector's growth profile is backed by a number of factors, including inadequate rockets to meet the demand of spacecraft and satellites that want to be in orbit.Meanwhile, the proposed US defense budget for 2027 includes $56 billion for space systems, which would mark nearly a doubling in funding versus 2026, Leshock said."There is a significant push by the US government to advance its capabilities in space," Leshock said. "Adversaries of the US, including China and Russia, have demonstrated advanced on-orbit capabilities in recent years, and this has pressured the US to continue increasing investment in these areas."Additional growth factors include the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's initiatives to build a Moon base and a wave of industry consolidation, according to the note.KeyBanc upgraded ratings on Rocket Lab and Firefly Aerospace to overweight from sector weight and established price targets of $135 and $50, respectively."We see unique, (long-term) growth avenues for both," Leshock wrote.Rocket Lab's stock rose 6.7% on Monday, up nearly 57% so far this year. Firefly shares gained 4.7%, bringing year-to-date gains to 49%.Rocket Lab has the capability to eventually build its own satellite constellation, ultimately adding high-margin, subscription-based revenue streams in the future, the brokerage added."(Rocket Lab) is the clear #2 to (SpaceX), and could achieve a similar growth trajectory to (SpaceX) over time," Leshock wrote.Firefly is among the top commercial space companies with exposure to NASA's lunar initiatives, Leshock said.

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Rocket Lab Shares Rise After Upgrade From KeyBanc

Rocket Lab (RKLB) shares were up 6.8% in Monday afternoon trading after KeyBanc upgraded the company's stock to overweight from sector-weight.Trading volume stood at over 22.3 million shares against a daily average of around 26.6 million.Price: $109.36, Change: $+6.97, Percent Change: +6.81%

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