Al Root

Al Root

Associate Editor

LATEST ARTICLES

NASA Announces Sweeping Changes as Artemis II Prepares for Launch

NASA Announces Sweeping Changes as Artemis II Prepares for Launch

NASA’s Artemis II mission is nearing launch as the agency pauses its Gateway project, sending shares of Intuitive Machines, Rocket Lab, and other space stocks moving.

2 minute read

What Trump’s 15-Point Iran Plan Means For Defense Stocks

What Trump’s 15-Point Iran Plan Means For Defense Stocks

Defense stocks are mostly lower since the conflict began.

3 minute read

SpaceX Could File IPO Prospectus This Week

SpaceX Could File IPO Prospectus This Week

A successful SpaceX IPO can help Tesla stock. Here’s how.

2 minute read

This eVTOL Maker Lost Less Money Than Expected. What It Means for the Stock.

This eVTOL Maker Lost Less Money Than Expected. What It Means for the Stock.

On Tuesday, Vertical Aerospace reported a 2025 operating loss of $127 million. Wall Street was looking for a $147 million loss.

2 minute read

Wall Street Is Going Gaga for Robots. Aptiv and Other Stocks Will Benefit.

Wall Street Is Going Gaga for Robots. Aptiv and Other Stocks Will Benefit.

Robotics will be a trillion dollar industry within the coming decade, according to Wall Street.

2 minute read

Intuitive Machines Stock Rises on New NASA Contract. Here’s Why It Can Rally 40%.

Intuitive Machines Stock Rises on New NASA Contract. Here’s Why It Can Rally 40%.

The space company will be carrying more cargo to the moon for the U.S. government.

2 minute read

Avoid Deere and Other Expensive Industrial Stocks. 3 to Buy Instead.

Avoid Deere and Other Expensive Industrial Stocks. 3 to Buy Instead.

Industrial stocks have been leaders so far in 2026. That’s great, but has made valuation a new risk for the sector’s investors.

3 minute read

He Founded Blackwater. Now He Is Backing the Newest Hot Drone Stock.

He Founded Blackwater. Now He Is Backing the Newest Hot Drone Stock.

Shares of the drone technology start-up Swarmer rose on Tuesday.

3 minute read

Tesla’s European Sales Finally Increase. The Stock Rises.

Tesla’s European Sales Finally Increase. The Stock Rises.

Tesla stock is looking to recapture some lost momentum after snapping a brutal three-day losing streak on Monday.

2 minute read

FedEx Ramps Up Competition With Amazon for Same-Day Delivery

FedEx Ramps Up Competition With Amazon for Same-Day Delivery

The company announced a new service on Tuesday.

2 minute read

The FAA Is Upgrading Air Traffic Control. RTX, Leidos and Other Companies Are Doing the Work.

The FAA Is Upgrading Air Traffic Control. RTX, Leidos and Other Companies Are Doing the Work.

Parson’s stock jumped on Monday after a tragic accident at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday.

2 minute read

Northrop Stock Drops After President Trump Post. Why Defense Still Can’t Catch a Break.

Northrop Stock Drops After President Trump Post. Why Defense Still Can’t Catch a Break.

The U.S. and Iran have held talks. That revelation sent oil lower on Monday.

2 minute read

Musk's Terafab Plan Is a Big Deal for Tesla Stock

Musk's Terafab Plan Is a Big Deal for Tesla Stock

Elon Musk outlined his semiconductor manufacturing ambitions on Saturday evening.

3 minute read

EchoStar Stock Is Now in the S&P 500. Elon Musk’s SpaceX Gave it a Boost.

EchoStar Stock Is Now in the S&P 500. Elon Musk’s SpaceX Gave it a Boost.

Telecom EchoStar holds about $11 billion worth of stock in Musk’s SpaceX, acquired when it sold wireless spectrum to the rocket company.

3 minute read

This Drone Stock Is Rising. Here’s Why.

This Drone Stock Is Rising. Here’s Why.

New contracts and a Wall Street upgrade had shares of drone maker AeroVironment moving early on Monday.

2 minute read

FedEx Blows Away Earnings Estimates

FedEx Blows Away Earnings Estimates

For the quarter, Wall Street is looking for earnings per share of $4.15 from sales of $23.5 billion.

2 minute read

Planet Labs Stock Rockets 20% Higher

Planet Labs Stock Rockets 20% Higher

Planet Labs reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 adjusted Ebitda of $2.3 million from sales of $86.8 million, beating expectations.

2 minute read

The U.S. Navy Turned to This Company to Boost Submarine Production

The U.S. Navy Turned to This Company to Boost Submarine Production

Friday, the U.S. Navy and manufacturing start-up Hadrian announced plans to invest in submarine parts production.

2 minute read

What to Know About Tesla’s Terafab Project

What to Know About Tesla’s Terafab Project

Investors are waiting to hear what Tesla CEO Elon Musk has planned for semiconductor supply.

3 minute read

Firefly Aerospace Beats Wall Street’s Sales Estimates. The Stock Is Up.

Firefly Aerospace Beats Wall Street’s Sales Estimates. The Stock Is Up.

Thursday afternoon, Firefly reported an operating loss of about $86 million from sales of $58 million.

2 minute read

of 530 pages