Boeing has returned to profitability, backed by a $682 billion backlog, yet faces heavy debt and geopolitical volatility. While 2026 targets average $290.09, long-term forecasts suggest $475–$586 by 2030. Success depends on scaling production and navigating trade tensions, making it a high-convictio

April inflation hit a three-year peak of 3.8%, pressuring the Nasdaq and tech stocks. Markets are further braced by Kevin Warsh’s Fed Chair confirmation, the maintenance of Trump’s 10% global tariffs, and a high-profile U.S. business delegation preparing for a strategic state visit to China.

TradingKey - On May 8 (ET), shares of aerospace and space systems company Rocket Lab (RKLB.US) surged 34.22% to close at $105.47, driven by its first-quarter earnings report. The stock’s year-to-date gain has reached 51.19%.

TradingKey - Commercial aerospace leader Rocket Lab released its Q1 2026 financial results after the market close, delivering a performance where both revenue and order backlog beat market expectations across the board. During the period, Rocket Lab’s revenue hit a record high of $200 million, up 63.46% year-on-year from approximately $122.6 million in the same period last year, exceeding the market estimate of $189 million.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new peaks driven by AI surges from AMD and SMCI.

A market recap of Monday’s 0.12% S&P 500 gain, highlighting Qualcomm’s AI surge, the Organon acquisition, and Middle East tensions. It also covers the BoJ carry trade risk, Microsoft’s OpenAI unbundling, and Meta’s 1GW space-solar deal for AI data centers.
