SpaceX is reportedly preparing for an IPO valued between $1.25 trillion and $1.75 trillion, potentially the largest in history, which could boost the entire space sector. Meanwhile, investors can consider publicly traded companies like Rocket Lab, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman, which benefit from growing government contracts and expanding space economy opportunities. Rocket Lab focuses on smaller, frequent launches and has strong NASA and defense ties. Lockheed Martin shows solid growth in missile defense and space programs, while Northrop Grumman is a key player in NASA's Artemis program and defense contracts, with strong financial performance and analyst support. These companies offer diverse ways to invest in the booming space industry ahead of SpaceX's public debut.
Lockheed Martin Ventures, the $1 billion venture capital arm of Lockheed Martin, is expanding into the UK and Europe with a new London office. It plans to invest at least $100 million in defense technology startups to strengthen transatlantic defense...
Small-cap stocks in the U.S. market continue to be the most undervalued segment, even after their best first-half performance in over 30 years, according to Morningstar's Q3 2026 outlook. The overall market shows a modest 8% discount to fair value, b...
Xanadu Quantum Technologies and Lockheed Martin have launched a collaboration to enhance quantum computing skills among Lockheed Martin engineers through the Quantum Talent Pipeline (QTP) program. This initiative uses Xanadu's PennyLane platform and ...
Lockheed Martin reaffirmed its 2026 financial guidance with expected sales of $77.5–$80 billion, EPS of $29.35–$30.25, and free cash flow of $6.5–$6.8 billion, anticipating margin improvements in the second half of the year. The company faces near-te...
