Rocket Lab Stock Rebounds As Space, Defense Names Rally

Rocket Lab shares are powering higher. Why is RKLB stock up today?Space, Defense Sentiment ImprovesThe rally comes alongside broader strength in aerospace, defense and space stocks Wednesday afternoon. Sector ETFs climbed 2% as traders reacted to reports of rising tensions between the United States and Iran and the prospect of expanded military action, with Rocket Lab among the day's notable gainers. Space names have been under pressure in 2026 amid chatter about a potential $1.5 trillion SpaceX IPO, which ...