April 7 - Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares climbed about 5% on Monday afternoon following a spike in call option volume, signaling rising investor confidence ahead of the company's next earnings release.
The bullish momentum appeared to be fueled by optimism surrounding Rocket Lab's recent role in U.S. defense space contracts tied to the Space Development Agency. Traders also pointed to the surge in call interest as a possible indicator of expectations for upbeat quarterly results.
The gains came despite broader market headwinds, including lingering tariff concerns that have weighed on indexes such as the Russell 2000. Still, sentiment around Rocket Lab's strategic direction appears resilient.
Analysts have maintained a generally positive outlook on the aerospace firm's prospects, though they've flagged execution risks tied to its expanding government and commercial pipeline.
Shares were last trading near $17.5 as of early Monday afternoon.
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