The Procure Space ETF (UFO) has jumped about 32% in the past month and 165% over the past year, fueled by gains in small commercial space companies like Virgin Galactic. The ETF focuses on companies deriving most revenue from space activities, making it more speculative than broad aerospace funds. Its performance is closely tied to the FY2027 U.S. federal space budget, with government contracts playing a big role. Investors should watch the federal budget decisions and the ETF's semi-annual index rebalancing, which can adjust exposure to volatile pure-play space stocks.
US stock futures rose after a softer-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) report reduced the chances of a Federal Reserve rate hike in July. The market now awaits today's Producer Price Index (PPI) data, which could either confirm easing inflatio...
The FAA has approved SpaceX to resume Starship prototype flights after identifying the cause of a booster failure in May. The next launch, planned for July 16, will be the second flight of the Starship V3 and will carry the first third-generation Sta...
