What's Going On With Satellite Company Rocket Lab USA Stock Friday?
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
Rocket Lab USA (NASDAQ:RKLB) launched its 50th Electron mission, deploying satellites for French IoT company Kinéis. The stock is trading higher on Friday. The mission is the first of five dedicated launches for Kinéis, backed by CNES and CLS, to improve global IoT connectivity. Rocket Lab has deployed 190 satellites across 50 launches for various customers, including NASA and the National Reconnaissance Office. The company also announced a ten-launch deal with Synspective. RKLB stock lost 19% in the last 12 months but is trading higher by 1.67% premarket. Investors can gain exposure via SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSE:XAR) and iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:IWM).

June 21, 2024 | 10:22 am
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Investors can gain exposure to Rocket Lab USA via iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:IWM).
IWM holds Rocket Lab USA, and positive news for RKLB can have a favorable impact on the ETF.
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Rocket Lab USA launched its 50th Electron mission, deploying satellites for Kinéis, and announced a ten-launch deal with Synspective. The stock is trading higher by 1.67% premarket.
The successful launch and new deals indicate strong operational performance and future revenue potential, positively impacting the stock price in the short term.
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Investors can gain exposure to Rocket Lab USA via SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSE:XAR).
XAR holds Rocket Lab USA, and positive news for RKLB can have a favorable impact on the ETF.
CONFIDENCE 80
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