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U.S. stock futures rose early Tuesday amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 futures up 0.6%, 0.8%, and 0.6% respectively. Investors are watching Nvidia (NVDA) due to compliance demands and demand warnings, while Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS) surged 10% after settling a legal dispute. Micron (MU) and SanDisk (SNDK) rose on index reclassification news. Ferrari (RACE) fell 3% after debuting a new EV. Snowflake (SNOW) and Marvell (MRVL) are set to report earning

Space stocks ASTS, RKLB, RDW, and SIDU fell overnight after S&P Global ruled SpaceX's IPO won't fast-track into the S&P 500, removing a potential catalyst. SpaceX's IPO, valued at $1.77T, is set for June 11. S&P's decision maintains financial viability and seasoning requirements for index inclusion.

SpaceX (SPCX) reclaimed a $2 trillion valuation, rising 6% this week, while other space stocks like AST SpaceMobile (ASTS), Rocket Lab (RKLB), and Planet Labs (PL) saw mixed performance. Oppenheimer raised SpaceX's price target to $280, citing its AI and orbital-computing ambitions. AST SpaceMobile received a 'Buy' rating and $92 target from Berenberg, highlighting its cellular broadband capabilities. Rocket Lab also got a 'Buy' rating and $83 target, with Berenberg noting its end-to-end space s

Redwire Corporation (RDW) reported a 64.5% year-over-year increase in backlog to $542.1 million as of June 30, 2026, with Defense Tech revenues growing significantly. However, Space segment profitability remains uneven, and free cash flow is negative. RDW trades at a premium valuation, raising execution risks. Management reaffirmed 2026 revenue guidance of $450M-$500M, with 90% visibility to the midpoint.

Redwire Corporation (RDW) invested in phased-array antenna technology for space-based data networks, expanding its defense tech strategy. The move targets resilient, scalable communications across multiple orbits, complementing its existing RF systems portfolio. Defense Tech revenues grew to $61.9M in Q2 2026, with adjusted EBITDA improving to $14.1M. The company has $607.8M in liquidity but faces execution and cash-flow challenges.

Redwire Corporation (RDW) shares fell 30.5% over three months despite better Q2 results. Revenues rose 89.6% YoY to $117.1M, beating estimates, and backlog reached $542.1M. Defense Tech revenues grew, but Space segment declined. RDW trades at 4.88X forward sales, higher than peers. Management highlights improved revenue visibility but notes execution risks.

Redwire (RDW) stock surged 24% in August, driven by Q2 earnings that exceeded analyst expectations. Revenue grew 90% YoY to $117M, and the project backlog increased 32% to $542M. Despite a net loss of $41M, the company secured new contracts, including one with SpaceX. Redwire maintained its full-year revenue guidance of $450M-$500M.

BofA raised Voyager Space's (VOYG) target by 30%, citing strong reservations for its Starlab space station. It also adjusted targets for RKLB, RDW, and LUNR, maintaining 'Buy' for RKLB and 'Underperform' for others. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits was bearish. Over a year, LUNR gained 75%, RKLB 32%, ASTS 21%, VOYG 10%, while SPCX fell 11%.

SpaceX priced its IPO at $135 per share, raising $75 billion and valuing the company at $1.8 trillion. Shares of AST SpaceMobile (ASTS), Rocket Lab (RKLB), Redwire (RDW), and EchoStar (SATS) rose 5-11% after-hours. Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince commented on the 'perfect' 20% pop prediction. SpaceX's valuation is compared to other space and tech companies.

Redwire Corp (RDW) announced a contract to supply its Penguin drone to the Taiwanese Coast Guard via Taiwan Color Optics. The Penguin Mk2.5 VTOL drone was chosen for its long-endurance and reconnaissance capabilities. RDW stock rose 5% on the news. The company has also supplied drones to Ukraine and a NATO ally. RDW stock is up 34% year-to-date.