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RKLB Stock Alert: What to Know as Rocket Lab Inches Closer to Iridium Acquisition

Rocket Lab stock gains as the company raises $1.944 billion via an ATM offering to fund Iridium deal. Here’s how you should play RKLB shares at current levels.

Barchart · Sep 15

A $2 Billion Reason Why Rocket Lab Stock Is in Focus Today

Rocket Lab announced a dollar-for-dollar $1.94 billion at-the-market (ATM) equity distribution plan on Thursday. But is it worth buying RKLB shares today?

Barchart · Aug 13

Rocket Lab’s Iridium Deal Signals New Era of Space Industry Consolidation

Rocket Lab Corp.’s (NASDAQ:RKLB) proposed $8 billion acquisition of Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) highlights a growing push toward consolidation and vertical integration across the satellite and space-connectivity industry, according to Counterpoint.

Benzinga · Jul 8

SpaceX Has a New Rival: Rocket Lab's $8 Billion Deal Challenges Starlink's Dominance

Rocket Lab's $8B acquisition of Iridium Communications positions it against SpaceX's Starlink in satellite-to-phone connectivity. Learn about the impact on mobile signals and investor opportunities.

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

IRDM Stock Soars as Investors Cheer Rocket Lab's Acquisition of Iridium

Iridium Communications stock soars as Rocket Lab agrees to buy the company at a significant premium. But is there any further upside left in IRDM shares? Let’s find out!

Barchart · Jun 29

The $8 Billion Reason Rocket Lab Is Up Today

Rocket Lab shares rally as management announces acquisition of Iridium Communications. Here’s why the deal is bullish for RKLB shares.

Barchart · Jun 29

S&P 500, MidCap 400, and SmallCap 600 Welcome New Members as Indexes Rebalance for 2026

The S&P 500’s latest rebalance reveals how the index quietly upgrades itself by promoting winners like Carvana and CRH and removing underperformers through a process that more closely resembles disciplined active management than passive investing.

Barchart · Jan 7

Iridium Wins US Award To Protect 5G Networks With T-Mobile

Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ:IRDM) stock gained on Tuesday after it announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) selected it for an award under the Complementary Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (CPNT) Action Plan Rapid Phase Award II to expand the deployment of Iridium PNT services nationwide.

Benzinga · Oct 21, 2025

Iridium, Qualcomm Integrate Satellite Services Into Snapdragon Radios To Boost Global Connectivity For US Government, Allies

Satellite communications company Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) and Qualcomm Technologies have integrated Iridium data services into the Snapdragon Mission Tactical Radio, used by the U.S. government and approved allied partners.

Benzinga · Oct 14, 2025

Top 3 Tech & Telecom Stocks That Could Blast Off In September

The most oversold stocks in the communication services sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.

Benzinga · Sep 12, 2025