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Highstreet is seeing intense community engagement as investors debate the potential for a technical short squeeze following a significant recent price decline. Traders are actively monitoring whale accumulation and technical indicators while highlighting the token's low supply and history of volatile price swings as reasons for their bullish interest.

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Candel Therapeutics is gaining significant community attention as investors draw parallels to recent high-profile biotech acquisitions, fueling speculation about its potential as a buyout target due to its de-risked clinical pipeline and substantial cash position. Shareholders are actively discussing positive trial data milestones, the strategic impact of the upcoming Annual Urological Association presentation, and the potential for a short squeeze as they anticipate future BLA filings.

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Archer Aviation is currently the center of intense debate among traders as they monitor flight test data and potential legal milestones while weighing the company's progress against competitors in the eVTOL space. The community remains sharply divided between those tracking technical indicators and institutional buying for a long-term turnaround, and those expressing skepticism over production timelines and management.

The Render Network is a leading decentralized GPU compute platform for applications ranging from 3D rendering to machine learning and generative AI.  The network connects node operators looking to monetize their idle GPU compute power with artists and developers looking to scale intensive 3D rendering work and machine learning applications in the cloud. Through a decentralized peer-to-peer network, the Render Network achieves unprecedented levels of scale, speed, and economic efficiency. Facilitated by the Render Network Foundation, the ecosystem empowers artists and developers to build services and applications for the emerging digital economy.

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Render is trending as investors react to the ongoing RenderCon event, which has highlighted key technical integrations and a strengthening bullish narrative around decentralized GPU compute demand. While some community members are closely monitoring potential volatility during the event, many are focused on the long-term utility of the network for AI and spatial computing infrastructure.

Amarin Corp. Plc is a pharmaceutical company, which focuses on the commercialization and development of therapeutics for cardiovascular health. It focuses on the development and commercialization of Vascepa capsules. The company was founded by Geoffrey William Guy on March 1, 1989 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

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Amarin Corp is experiencing a sharp surge in investor optimism following preliminary financial reports that show the company has achieved positive cash flow ahead of schedule and expanded its cash reserves to over $300 million. This momentum is further fueled by expectations surrounding management's upcoming meetings at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, where the community is actively speculating on potential strategic partnerships or acquisition interest as the company pivots toward a leaner, royalty-focused operational model.

The Walt Disney Co. engages in the business of international family entertainment and media enterprise. It owns and operates television and radio production, distribution and broadcasting stations, direct-to-consumer services, amusement parks, and hotels. It operates through the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products. The company was founded by Walter Elias Disney on October 16, 1923 and is headquartered in Burbank, CA.

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The Walt Disney Co. is trending as investors monitor the upcoming leadership transition to CEO Josh D'Amaro alongside community anticipation for recent theatrical releases and the performance of its streaming bundle. Traders are actively debating the stock's valuation as a long-term play, while sentiment remains polarized over the company's content strategy and its ability to return to growth.

XRP is a decentralized digital asset and the native token of the XRP Ledger, a Layer 1 blockchain designed for high-performance global payments. Its primary value proposition is offering a fast, cost-effective alternative to traditional banking systems by enabling near-instant cross-border settlements that finalize in three to five seconds. By serving as a neutral bridge asset between different fiat currencies, it helps financial institutions lower liquidity costs and eliminates the need for pre-funded accounts.  The network is unique because it utilizes a federated consensus protocol instead of energy-intensive mining or staking. This system achieves deterministic finality through a Unique Node List of trusted validators who must reach an eighty percent agreement threshold to permanently record transactions. This infrastructure supports a sustained throughput of 1,500 transactions per second and includes a built-in decentralized exchange that allows for the automated trading of any tokenized asset without intermediaries.  The project traces its origins back to 2004 with Ryan Fugger before being co-founded in its modern form by Jed McCaleb and Chris Larsen. The company, now known as Ripple, works with major financial institutions as partners and investors to build global payment solutions. To protect the network from spam, a small amount of XRP is burned during every transaction, and the token is further utilized by institutions as collateral to access traditional markets and manage digital asset infrastructure.  Institutional adoption of the asset reached a major milestone in November 2025 when the SEC approved the first wave of spot XRP ETFs. These products, offered by major issuers including Bitwise, Grayscale, 21Shares, Canary Capital, and Franklin Templeton, are now listed on prominent exchanges like the NYSE Arca, Nasdaq, and Cboe BZX. While Ripple remains a key contributor to the ecosystem, the underlying XRP Ledger continues to operate as an open-source and decentralized network.

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XRP is gaining momentum as investors react to potential breakthroughs in regulatory clarity and institutional adoption, with a highly active community debating its long-term potential as a bridge currency. While some traders are focused on short-term price patterns and the prospect of a short squeeze, many are looking ahead to future financial integration milestones.

Litecoin is a decentralized, peer-to-peer digital currency designed to enable instant, near-zero cost payments to individuals and merchants worldwide. As an open-source global payment network that functions independently of central banks or intermediaries, its main value proposition lies in providing a scarce digital asset with a fixed maximum supply of 84 million tokens.  The network operates using a Proof of Work mechanism where computers solve complex puzzles to confirm transactions and secure the blockchain. It is distinguished by a block generation time of 2.5 minutes, which allows for faster transaction confirmations and a higher total throughput than earlier protocols. Key technical features include the Scrypt hashing algorithm, which promotes wider network participation, and MimbleWimble Extension Blocks, which improve user privacy by allowing transaction details to be hidden.  The LTC token is used for settling global payments, executing microtransactions through smaller units called litoshis, and diversifying digital portfolios with a highly liquid asset. New tokens are issued to miners as rewards for verifying blocks, though these rewards undergo a halving event approximately every four years to strictly control inflation. This process ensures the ledger maintains immutability, meaning records cannot be changed once they are saved to the global network.  Created by former Google engineer Charlie Lee, the project is supported by the Litecoin Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to ecosystem adoption. Unlike many venture-backed projects, it is maintained by a decentralized community of independent developers and a global network of miners. The project has seen recent institutional adoption, with entities like Lite Strategy and Luxxfolio Holdings adding significant amounts of LTC to their corporate treasuries as of late 2025.

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First Majestic Silver Corp. engages in the production, development, exploration and acquisition of mineral properties. It owns and operates producing mines in México including the La Encantada Silver Mine, La Parrilla Silver Mine, San Martin Silver Mine, La Guitarra Silver Mine, Del Toro Silver Mine, Santa Elena Silver & Gold Mine, and San Dimas Silver & Gold Mine. The company was founded by Keith Neumeyer on September 26, 1979 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck said the company is “on track” to launch its reusable Neutron rocket in the fourth quarter of 2026.</li><li>He added that the Archimedes engine, which is meant to lift the Neutron rocket into orbit, is undergoing “nasty” tests right now.</li><li>The successful launch of Neutron would put Rocket Lab in a position to on-ramp to the U.S. Government's NSSL Lane 1 program, a five-year contract valued at $5.6 billion.&nbsp;</li></ul>Rocket Lab (RKLB) CEO Peter Beck on Thursday told Stocktwits that the company is “pushing very hard” to make sure the to launch Neutron by the fourth quarter of 2026, provided its Archidemes engine can survive a series of “nasty” ongoing tests.“We're on track, but you know it is a rocket program at the end of the day,” he said in an&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/DYQmsRRzK4E">exclusive interview</a> with Stocktwits, adding that Neutron meets the company’s target of reusability. “It’s reliable and it can scale quickly.”<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/RKLB/">RKLB’s stock</a> rocketed over 10% on Thursday to an over two-month high of over $82 and on track for a five-day rally. It was among the top trending tickers on Stocktwits at the time of writing. Retail sentiment around the company rose to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ over the past day, while chatter increased to ‘high’ from normal’ levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_16_123905_png_283ef22a7f.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-16 123905.png" width="1261" height="135"><figcaption>RKLB retail sentiment and message volume on April 16 as of 1:00 p.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>According to one user on the platform, Neutron’s launch could finally push RKLB’s stock price beyond $100. Its current record high stands just shy of that threshold at $96.58, seen on January 16.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/D_trane/message/650442229</stembedurl><blockquote>"It is a new vehicle and a whole lot of new design. And you can see it sitting on the pad — it looks completely different to anything that's flown before."&nbsp; — Peter Beck, CEO, Rocket Lab</blockquote><h2 class="st-heading-2">Neutron Launch Depends On Archimedes Success</h2>Rocket Lab’s Archimedes engine, the liquid‑rocket powerplant designed specifically to lift the Neutron rocket into orbit, is undergoing “nasty” tests right now, Beck told Stocktwits. "If we just had to go up, it's super easy — we'd be in orbit by now. But the reality is, it's just as important to go up as it is to come back down and be reusable again,” he said.Beck said the tests involve backing off propellant pressures to simulate re-entry conditions and moments when ullage gases mix with the remaining propellant in ways that can cause engines to behave badly. He described it as "force-feeding your baby a food that it really doesn't like and monitoring the outcome.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Speedbumps In Development</h2>In the fourth quarter (Q4), the company&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/rocket-lab-gets-slew-of-price-target-cuts/chdgyNgRz9">reported</a> that a test tank failed at a joint built by a third-party contractor while Rocket Lab's own Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) machine was still being commissioned. According to Beck, on the Q4 earnings call, a later launch with lower beats an earlier launch that fails.&nbsp;In March, qualification testing of the Stage 1 tank of Neutron resulted in a rupture during a hydrostatic pressure trial. At the time, Rocket Lab said there was no significant damage to the test structure or facilities, and that the next Stage 1 tank was already in production.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Neutron Is ‘Mission Enabling,’ Not ‘Mission Critical’</h2>When Neutron debuts, it will be a commercial milestone; more importantly, it will put Rocket Lab in a position to on-ramp onto the US Government's NSSL Lane 1 program, which is a five-year contract valued at $5.6 billion. However, according to Beck, it’s only one piece of the puzzle."Neutron is certainly mission enabling, but it's not mission critical. The rocket always steals the show, but there's a bunch of stuff we're focused on that are really needle moving for the company in the next 12 to 24 months," said Beck.According to him, the goal is to build a “long-term, multi-generational, sustainable space business” that goes beyond the business of launching rockets.&nbsp;The company is often&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/rocket-lab-vs-space-x-rklb-ceo-says-they-are-two-very-separate-companies/cZJvlr4RID0">compared to SpaceX</a> when it comes to the space economy, and retail investors are hoping the upcoming IPO for Elon Musk’s space company will be bullish for Rocket Lab’s shares as well. RKLB’s stock has gained over 13% year-to-date and jumped nearly 300% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/rocket-lab-vs-space-x-rklb-ceo-says-they-are-two-very-separate-companies/cZJvlr4RID0">EXCLUSIVE: Rocket Lab Vs. Space X – ‘Nobody Does Small Launch Better Than Us,’ Says RKLB CEO Peter Beck</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck speaks during the opening of the new Rocket Lab factory on October 12, 2018 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

EXCLUSIVE: Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck Says Neutron Is ‘On Track’ For Q4 2026 – If Its Archimedes Engine Can Survive All The ‘Nasty’ Tests

Rocket Lab CEO said that while Neutron is “mission enabling,” it is not “mission critical” to the company’s larger vision during an exclusive interview with Stocktwits. 

Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck Says Neutron Is ‘On Track’ For Q4 2026 – If Its Archimedes Engine Can Survive All The ‘Nasty’ Tests

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Rocket Lab CEO said that while Neutron is “mission enabling,” it is not “mission critical” to the company’s larger vision during an exclusive interview with Stocktwits. 


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck positioned Rocket Lab as a diversified space infrastructure provider rather than a pure launch competitor.</li><li>He said the company is expanding across launch, satellite systems, and in-orbit services to build a broader business model.</li><li>Rocket Lab unveiled its ‘Gauss’ propulsion system earlier this week to address growing satellite constellation demand.</li></ul>Rocket Lab Corp. (RKLB) CEO Peter Beck said Thursday the company is not a direct competitor to SpaceX, describing the two businesses as “very separate” in focus and strategy.“We have two very separate companies doing separate things,” he told Stocktwits in an <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/DYQmsRRzK4E">exclusive interview</a>. “If you want a completely direct answer, I mean, nobody does small launch better than us.”&nbsp;According to Beck, one of the key differences between SpaceX and Rocket Lab is that the former is focused on providing services from orbit, whereas Rocket Lab is looking to build a complete portfolio of projects.<blockquote>So we sell the picks and shovels for everybody else to mine their gold. And also, ultimately, we'll own our own gold mine as well.– Peter Beck, Chief Executive Officer, Rocket Lab Corp.</blockquote><h2 class="st-heading-2">Rocket Lab’s Strategy Focuses On Building A Full Space Ecosystem</h2>Beck said that there is a “big market opportunity” in having a larger focus and providing tools so that others can launch their missions successfully.&nbsp;“What we're trying to do here is obviously have our own clear path in those services in orbit, but along the way, provide for everybody else,” he told Stocktwits. “We're building a long-term, multi-generational, sustainable space business that is not just directed on one thing, where it's diversified across a complete portfolio of projects and systems and everything else.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Are Retail Traders Feeling About RKLB Stock?</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/RKLB">RKLB’s stock</a> rose more than 8% at market open, while retail sentiment around the company improved to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ territory over the past day. Chatter stayed at ‘normal’ levels.&nbsp; Retail sentiment around&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPACEX">SpaceX</a>, which is not publicly listed yet, trended in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_16_084931_png_1036ea1e41.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-16 084931.png" width="1257" height="149"><figcaption>RKLB retail sentiment and message volume on April 16 as of 9:40 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>The uptick in sentiment around RKLB’s stock came after Rocket Lab&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/inside-rocket-labs-gauss-thruster-retail-sees-spacex-lite-in-the-making/cZJqanwRIvc">announced</a> a new electric satellite propulsion system on Wednesday, called ‘Gauss’, designed to fulfill growing constellation demand in commercial and national security space missions.&nbsp;Retail traders on Stocktwits called Rocket Lab “SpaceX Lite” and forecast that RKLB’s stock could see a boost from the SpaceX initial public offering (IPO), expected in the summer.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/ryanap96/message/650434861</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/StockQuoteOfficial/message/650209829</stembedurl>RKLB’s stock has gained over 4% year-to-date and more than quadrupled in value over the past 12 months.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/default/6/arthur-hayes-calls-market-a-no-trade-zone-amid-us-iran-tensions/cZJvSWwRIDa">Arthur Hayes Calls Market A ‘No Trade Zone’ Amid US-Iran Tensions – Maps Out Four War Outcomes For Bitcoin</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

RocketLab CEO, Peter Beck poses for a portrait at the company's Auckland headquarters on June 10, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

EXCLUSIVE: Rocket Lab Vs. Space X – ‘Nobody Does Small Launch Better Than Us,’ Says RKLB CEO Peter Beck

In an exclusive interview with Stocktwits, Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck said the company is “very separate” from SpaceX, citing differences in strategy and market focus.

Rocket Lab Vs. SpaceX – RKLB CEO Says They Are Two ‘Very Separate’ Companies 

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In an exclusive interview with Stocktwits, Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck said the company is “very separate” from SpaceX, citing differences in strategy and market focus.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Rocket Lab’s Gauss Thrusters are engineered for mass production, with a production line that can already produce over 200 units annually.&nbsp;</li><li>Space companies have been having their moment in the spotlight amid NASA's Artemis II mission and SpaceX’s upcoming initial public offering, which is expected to be valued at a whopping $2 trillion.&nbsp;</li><li>Retail traders on Stocktwits discussed the announcement, with some comparing Rocket Lab to SpaceX for its innovations.</li></ul>Rocket Lab Corp. (RKLB) was in the retail spotlight on Tuesday after the company announced a new electric satellite propulsion system, called ‘Gauss’, designed to fulfil growing constellation demand in commercial and national security space missions. &nbsp;Retail chatter around the stock jumped from ‘low’ to ‘normal’ levels, growing 154% in the past day, according to Stocktwits data, with users discussing the new electric propulsion system widely.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is The Gauss Thruster?</h2>Rocket Lab’s Gauss Thruster, named after German astronomer and physicist Carl Friedrich Gauss, is an electric propulsion system designed to produce a higher specific impulse, or better fuel efficiency, compared to traditional chemical propulsion systems, making it more efficient for longer missions.While electric propulsion systems are typically hard to produce in high volumes, leading to supply chain issues, Rocket Lab’s Gauss Thrusters are engineered for mass production, with a production line that can already produce over 200 units annually, ensuring it can meet demand for both commercial and national security space applications.Founder and CEO, Peter Beck, noted that while proliferated constellations have become the norm for commercial and national security space users, the propulsion systems for the spacecraft in orbit have not been available at scale.“Rocket Lab is solving this bottleneck with Gauss. We’ve successfully scaled other satellite components to thousands of units per year to meet the market’s needs for volume and speed, now we’re giving electric satellite propulsion the same treatment,” Beck said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Space Surge</h2>Rocket Lab is a space company that provides launch services and on-orbit management solutions, among others, to private and government players. &nbsp;The company’s spacecraft are supporting NASA missions to the Moon and Mars, as well as the first planned private commercial mission to Venus. It also played a critical role in the crewed lunar flyby mission Artemis II.Space companies have been <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-rocket-lab-stock-is-rising-today/cZJq22bRIH1">having their moment in the spotlight</a> amid NASA's Artemis II mission and SpaceX’s upcoming initial public offering, which is expected to be valued at a whopping $2 trillion. Earlier, Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas listed the top 15 space stocks in a report, with RKLB shares making the list.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is Retail Saying?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around RKLB stock improved from ‘bearish’ to ‘neutral’ territory over the past 24 hours.One user, citing the new electric propulsion system, called the company ‘SpaceX lite’ for its innovation.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/StockQuoteOfficial/message/650209829</stembedurl>Another user appreciated what the company could do for NASA with its new electric propulsion.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/2damoooooo/message/650237936</stembedurl>A third user said the company’s gains should be much higher amid the new announcement.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Doomsayer681/message/650229178</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/RKLB">RKLB stock</a> was up nearly 4% at the time of writing, and has risen more than 278% in the past year.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Also Read: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/gsat-stock-to-hit-18-year-high-amazon-acquires-globalstar-for-over-23-premium/cZJq3Z2RIHV">GSAT Stock On Track To Hit 18-Year High As Amazon Acquires Globalstar For Over 23% Premium</a>

 In this photo illustration, a person holds a smartphone displaying the logo of Rocket Lab USA Inc.

Inside Rocket Lab’s Gauss Thruster: Why Retail Sees 'SpaceX Lite’ In The Making

Rocket Lab’s Gauss Thruster, announced on Tuesday, is an electric propulsion system designed to improve fuel efficiency for space missions compared to traditional chemical propulsion systems.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The two companies have already launched seven missions since 2023 with 100% success.&nbsp;</li><li>This new agreement marks the second in a series of iQPS launches expected to be announced over a six-month period, highlighting robust demand for Rocket Lab’s launch offerings.&nbsp;</li><li>Rocket Lab’s next launch for iQPS is scheduled to take place no earlier than May 2026, the company said.</li></ul>Shares of Rocket Lab USA Inc. (RKLB) edged up nearly 1% in Thursday’s extended trading hours, reversing course after having ended the day in red, following the company’s announcement of signing another multi-launch deal with Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc.The deal further strengthens Rocket Lab as the primary launch provider for the Japanese satellite maker, bringing the total number of Electron missions with the company to 15. Electron is Rocket Lab’s small satellite launch vehicle.The two companies have already launched seven missions since 2023 with 100% success.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Launch Momentum</h2>This new agreement marks the second in a series of iQPS launches expected to be announced over a six-month period, highlighting robust demand for Rocket Lab’s launch offerings.Each mission will deploy iQPS’ QPS-SAR satellites using Rocket Lab’s Motorized Lightband separation system, with its vertically integrated manufacturing of launch and space systems minimizing scheduling uncertainties and improving reliability for an efficient rollout of iQPS’s satellite constellation across multiple missions.Rocket Lab’s next launch for iQPS is scheduled to take place no earlier than May 2026, the company said.“Success in space requires a dependable launch partner. Our expanded partnership with iQPS is built on our consistent execution across the many missions we’ve launched for them already, and we’re proud to continue delivering their Earth-imaging constellation to space as we deepen our role as their primary launch provider,” said Brian Rogers, Vice President of Global Launch Services.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/RKLB">RKLB stock</a> declined from ‘neutral’ to ‘bearish’ over the past 24 hours amid ‘low’ message volumes.One bullish user expressed optimism over the after-hours green move.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Winthedays/message/649881497</stembedurl>Shares of RKLB have declined more than 12% so far this year.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Also Read: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/now-snow-zs-intu-stocks-plummet-anthropic-connection/cZJWKWuRIsS">NOW, SNOW, ZS, INTU Stocks Plummet — What's The Anthropic Connection With Software Selloffs?</a>

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Why Is RKLB Stock Inching Higher In After-Hours Trading?

Rocket Lab announced signing another multi-launch deal with the Japanese satellite maker, Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, bringing the total missions with the company to 15.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Rocket Lab expects the transaction to close in April.</li><li>The deal will strengthen Rocket Lab’s position as a full-service space company, enhancing its capabilities in launch, spacecraft manufacturing, and satellite components, it said.&nbsp;</li><li>The announcement comes shortly after Rocket Lab completed its first dedicated launch for the European Space Agency over the weekend.</li></ul>Shares of Rocket Lab USA Inc. (RKLB) edged about 0.9% higher in Monday’s post-trading hours after the company announced that it had received regulatory approval to acquire space laser optical communications company Mynaric AG, marking its first European footprint.Rocket Lab said in a statement that the transaction had been approved by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. It added that it expects the transaction to close in April.RKLB shares closed down by 5.8% on Monday amid a broader market selloff.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Transaction Rationale</h2>Mynaric’s acquisition is set to strengthen Rocket Lab’s position as a full-service space company, enhancing its capabilities in launch, spacecraft manufacturing, and satellite components.Laser communication, which is critical for satellite constellations due to its high data speeds, security, and scalability, has faced supply and cost challenges. Rocket Lab aims to address this by scaling Mynaric’s optical terminal production, leveraging its track record of making space components more accessible, the company said.The deal also establishes Rocket Lab’s first European base in Germany. Mynaric already supplies terminals for Rocket Lab’s SDA satellite contracts, and the company plans to improve production efficiency, reliability, and delivery timelines for customers.“We’re an exciting step closer to expanding our ability to support the German and European space industry at a much greater level,” said Rocket Lab founder and CEO Sir Peter Beck.The announcement comes shortly after Rocket Lab completed its first <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/rklb-stock-set-for-rebound-retail-interest-spikes-after-esa-launch/cZERLi2RIZh">dedicated launch for the European Space Agency</a> (ESA) over the weekend.Rocket Lab also said that Mynaric will continue to be headquartered in Munich, Germany, after the deal, helping it expand its ability to support German and broader European space programs.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/RKLB">RKLB shares</a> jumped from ‘neutral’ to ‘bullish’ territory over the past 24 hours amid ‘normal’ message volumes.One bullish user cheered the ‘massive’ news from the company.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Willd123/message/648986619</stembedurl>&nbsp;Another bullish user speculated that Rocket Lab would possibly get a big share of the ESA's 2026–2028 budget.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Space_Cowbell/message/648986195</stembedurl>&nbsp;RKLB stock has gained more than 220% in the past year.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

 In this photo illustration, the Rocket Lab logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen.

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Rocket Lab said in a statement that the Mynaric acquisition had been approved by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Intuitive Machines’ Q4 revenue fell 18% year-on-year to $44.8 million, missing the $59 million analyst consensus.</li><li>The company ended 2025 with $582.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, up significantly from $207.6 million the previous year.</li><li>The firm aims to achieve positive adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization in 2026.&nbsp;</li></ul>Intuitive Machines Inc. (LUNR) said on Thursday that it anticipates $1 billion in revenue in 2026, which would represent a more than fourfold jump from its 2025 revenue of $210 million.&nbsp;The company also released its fourth-quarter (Q4) earnings, recording a 18% year-on-year (YoY) drop in revenue to $44.8 million, below the analysts’ consensus estimate of $59 million, according to Fiscal AI data.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Loss For The Quarter Narrows</h2>Net loss for the quarter narrowed to $59.6 million from a loss of $165 million last year.&nbsp;Revenue was primarily driven by Intuitive’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS), Omnibus Multidiscipline Engineering Services III (OMES III), and Near Space Network Services (NSNS).&nbsp;The company’s focused approach to higher-margin service revenue helped improve its gross margin to 19% in the quarter, reflecting consistent margin gains throughout the year.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/LUNR">Intuitive Machines' stock</a> traded over 4% lower on Thursday morning. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘bearish’ territory amid ‘low’ message volume levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_19_091906_png_c1ce24afdc.webp" alt="LUNR’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 09:00 a.m. ET on Mar. 19, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="929" height="108"><figcaption>LUNR’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 09:00 a.m. ET on Mar. 19, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Cash Flow, Backlog Growth And Outlook&nbsp;</h2>Despite operating losses, Intuitive Machines saw a $11.7 million YoY improvement in free cash flow use, totaling $56 million for 2025. The company ended 2025 with $582.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, up significantly from $207.6 million the previous year.&nbsp;As of the end of February, the company maintained a substantial backlog of approximately $943 million, positioning it for continued revenue generation in upcoming lunar and near-space missions.&nbsp;Intuitive Machines anticipates full-year 2026 revenue of $900 million to $1 billion, along with positive adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA). Analysts estimate a revenue of $899.9 million. The company plans to continue capitalizing on NASA’s Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services and the next CLPS awards.<blockquote>“Intuitive Machines intends to invest in expanding its Near Space Network Services and establish a solar system internet independent of Earth.”-Steve Altemus, CEO, Intuitive Machines.</blockquote>LUNR stock has gained over 149% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/ltrx-stock-jumps-today-why-investors-appear-enthusiastic-about-the-partnership-between-lantronix-and-unusual-machines/cZ3ajfyRIhP">LTRX Stock Jumps Today – Here’s Why Investors Appear Enthusiastic About The Partnership Between Lantronix And Unusual Machines</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Intuitive Machines stock has gained over 450% this year, hitting an all-time high of $17.14 on Nov. 29.

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