'Anthropic planned, then abandoned $7B purchase of MatX, sources say'- Reuters Exclusive
https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/anthropic-planned-then-abandoned-7-billion-purchase-matx-sources-say-2026-08-27/
Read original at benzingaStocks · News reference
Space ETFs ORBX, NASA, MARS and UFO sold off as SpaceX debuted in the largest IPO ever. Tema CEO Maurits Pot tells Benzinga why — and what comes next.
Reference details
Poisar stores the source's headline, summary and market tags for reference. Reporting and full article text remain with the original publisher.
Keep reading
https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/anthropic-planned-then-abandoned-7-billion-purchase-matx-sources-say-2026-08-27/
Read original at benzingaThe article compares two space economy companies with different business models. AST SpaceMobile is building a satellite-based cellular broadband network with major carrier partnerships, while Firefly Aerospace provides launch services and lunar landers for government and commercial customers. Both are unprofitable but show strong revenue growth. The author recommends Firefly Aerospace as the better buy due to its lower valuation (P/S ratio of 12.9x vs 149x), successful lunar landing achievement, and NASA partnership, despite both companies carrying significant execution risks.
Read original at the-motley-foolAn analyst argues that SpaceX should potentially replace Meta Platforms in the "Magnificent Seven" tech group. While SpaceX offers unique businesses in satellite internet (Starlink) and space transportation that aren't represented in the current group, Meta lacks tangible results from its AI initiatives despite significant investments. The analyst recommends keeping Tesla, Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, and Nvidia in the group.
Read original at the-motley-foolRaymond James says Nvidia could reach $1 trillion in annual sales by fiscal 2029 as AI demand stays strong and supply constraints ease.
Read original at benzingaSpaceX stock surged nearly 30% in August following strong Q2 results with 92% revenue growth, driven primarily by AI and Starlink connectivity businesses. However, the analyst remains skeptical due to the expensive 41x sales valuation, with too much growth already priced in. The first post-IPO insider lockup period ended without significant market impact.
Read original at the-motley-foolArcher Aviation and SpaceX represent two different aerospace plays with vastly different maturity levels. Archer is pre-commercial with $300K revenue and $618M losses, pursuing FAA certification for eVTOL aircraft. SpaceX generates $18.7B in revenue but reported a $5B net loss in FY2025 due to massive capital requirements. The article concludes SpaceX is the wiser long-term choice despite both companies' negative cash flows, citing SpaceX's established Starlink business and market support versus Archer's high valuation multiples and regulatory uncertainties.
Read original at the-motley-fool