Intuitive Machines (LUNR) shares jumped nearly 38% on Friday after President Donald Trump signed executive orders aimed at ensuring America’s “superiority” in space exploration and defense. Trump wants the U.S. to start returning astronauts to the moon by 2028 and set up a permanent lunar outpost by the end of this decade, two ambitious goals that fit squarely with LUNR’s core business model. More News from Barchart Despite Friday’s surge, Intuitive Machines stock is down roughly 35% versus its year-to ...

Space stock Intuitive Machines (LUNR 28.11%) posted positive free cash flow for the first quarter and forecast continued gains in the quarters to come.Investors are buying in, sending Intuitive shares up 30% as of 10:15 a.m. ET. Expanding into new marketsIntuitive Machines is focused on delivering payloads, data transmission, and space infrastructure, with an emphasis on the moon.The company generated $62.5 million in revenue in the quarter, down 14% year over year and slightly below what Wall Street had ex ...