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30 Jun 2026, 13:55 UTC · 1h ago
RKLB and SPCX Gain Fresh Limelight: Which One Has the Edge?
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Zacks Investment Research
30 Jun 2026, 13:55 UTC · 1h ago
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SpaceX has gone public with a historic debut market cap of $2.1 trillion. — A debut valuation of this magnitude introduces a massive new mega-cap entity into the equity markets, significantly affecting sector benchmarks.
+0.80Rocket Lab has agreed to acquire Iridium Communications in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $8 billion. — This creates a vertically integrated space company, significantly expanding Rocket Lab's capabilities and market position.
+0.60Nasdaq announced that SpaceX will join the Nasdaq-100 index starting July 7. — Index inclusion mandates buying from passive index funds, creating immediate institutional demand and price support.
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Iridium shareholders are set to receive $54 per share as part of the Rocket Lab acquisition. — Provides a concrete valuation floor for IRDM shares pending regulatory approval.
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Shares jumped 16% following the announcement of a strategic $8 billion acquisition of Iridium.
The company had a historic IPO valuation and is being added to the Nasdaq-100, triggering institutional demand.
The company is being acquired in a deal where shareholders are set to receive a specific premium price per share.
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