Rocket Lab's Stock Surges 6.63% Intraday but Posts 0.79% After-Hours Drop Trading Volume Ranks 132nd on 0.77 Billion Shares

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The company’s opening of Launch Complex 3 marked a significant operational milestone, advancing its Neutron rocket program and enhancing launch capacity. Analysts at reaffirmed a “Buy” rating with a $55 price target, emphasizing Rocket Lab’s leadership in and strong government contracts. .

However, market dynamics introduced challenges. , prompting debates over sustainability. Broader sell-offs in space stocks and concerns over ’s competitive pressure weighed on sentiment. Profit-taking activity further pressured shares, . Analysts remain divided, with some viewing dips as buying opportunities, while others caution against overvaluation risks.

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